After a long and dangerous journey, English born Gladys Aylward finally arrived in China where she laboured for decades to help others. Known for her work in helping to end the traditional practice of binding young girls’ feet, the small in stature Gladys became a giant of God’s compassion to people trapped in all kinds of evil bondage. She officially adopted five children, and unofficially many more. In 1940, brave Gladys miraculously helped over 100 children escape Japanese occupation, traveling for 27 days through perilous mountain trails. When the children were safe, Gladys collapsed, bullet scarred and desperately ill with typhoid, yet later reaffirmed her commitment to serve the children. We honour Gladys Aylward and thank God for the courageous faith she inspires to never retreat from darkness.
