HEALING HEARTS MINISTRIES
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A Milestone in Bringing God’s Word to Kurdish Women in Their Heart Language
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by Allan Miller, Executive Director
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Dear Friend,
It is with deep gratitude and genuine excitement that I share an important milestone in the life of our ministry. Over the past months, we have been prayerfully laboring toward a goal that once felt distant—seeing The Hem of His Garment women’s Bible study translated into Kurdish and prepared for use among women living in a sensitive region of the world.
By God’s grace, we have reached a point where both the translation work and the necessary funding have come together, allowing us to pursue a small initial printing of this study. This will enable trusted ministry partners on the field to begin using these materials directly with women in a Muslim-majority context. What makes this moment especially meaningful is that this work is not theoretical—it has already been prepared, prayed over, and is now being positioned for real women, real churches, and real healing through God’s Word.
Below is a field update from one of our dear ministry partners, sharing the heart behind this effort. As you read, we invite you to see not only the need, but also the hope—and the privilege we share in supporting this work together.
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Field Update: Kurdish Translation of The Hem of His Garment
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*Names and specific locations have been edited to protect the mission
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Hello, my name is Celestine*. As a missionary midwife, I have been serving in a Muslim-majority country for many years. Ellen* is helping me proofread the translation of this Bible study.
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Throughout my time here, I've seen how deeply many women and children are affected by the burdens of sin within this cultural and Islamic society. Even after coming to faith, some beloved sisters still carry scars—both physical and emotional—that remain unhealed.
Local churches here are gradually growing, focusing on welcoming seekers and new believers into discipleship. However, they often lack material resources for biblical counseling or for addressing the emotional and spiritual wounds so many carry.
That is why, together with compassionate local sisters, we have begun working on translating the Bible study The Hem of His Garment into Kurdish. We believe this study can open a door for many women to encounter Jesus and experience His healing love through Scripture.
We are earnestly praying for the best way to share this study in such a sensitive context. As this is our first effort of its kind, we plan to start with a small group—Kurdish women believers from young churches—gathering for our initial meeting. Our hope is also to empower those who feel called to serve in this area of ministry, and to encourage them to share this Bible study with other women in their local churches or social circles.
Many women here play vital roles in guiding and discipling others within their churches, and we pray for their strength, wisdom, and perseverance. |
We intend to launch this initial course in a trusted teaching environment, welcoming local leaders and sisters.
From now on, I hold in my prayers all women who may one day encounter this study, trusting that many will be touched by the healing power of Jesus.
— Celestine |
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As this work continues, we invite you to join us in prayer for Celestine & Ellen and this important translation project:
🙏 Pray for our ministry partners and local believers, for wisdom, protection, and endurance as they serve faithfully in a sensitive context.
📖 Pray for the final proofreading and preparation of the Kurdish manuscript—that every word would be clear, accurate, and faithful to God’s truth.
🖨️ Pray for the technical and logistical details involved in publishing and printing overseas, that doors would open smoothly and securely.
🌱 Pray for the launch of this study, that women would encounter Jesus, find healing, and be equipped to disciple others within their communities.
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In closing, allow me to express our heartfelt thanks to each of you who have given toward the Kurdish Translation Project. Reaching this milestone was only possible because of faithful donors and prayer partners.
Healing Hearts can only go as far as we are sent—by those who pray, give, and stand with us. Your gifts help us continue making God’s Word and gospel-centered discipleship accessible to those who need it most.
Thank you for standing with us as together we carry the hope of healing across borders—both around the world and within the hearts of those bound by guilt and shame.
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| Allan Miller
Executive Director |
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“Gospel-centered, grace-driven healing… One heart at a time.”
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