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Read the true story of Betsey Stockton, who, despite being born enslaved, followed her dream of being a missionary.
When young Betsey joined a missionary voyage to Hawaii, everyone was shocked. “A single woman, who was born enslaved, going to mission? How extraordinary!”
But that’s exactly what Betsey did. Follow her adventurous five-month journey across the Pacific Ocean: a journey of laughter, tears, prayer and even a newborn life!
This beautifully illustrated children's biography of Betsey Stockton (c. 1798-1865) is part of a series designed to show kids that God ...uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
These stories can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for homeschool, Sunday school, missions events, and more.
What a remarkable woman with a remarkable story to share with my daughters! This sweet picture book is about Betsey Stockton, born into slavery, but when she was finally free, her eyes were set on Christ and sharing all about Him with others. She traveled to Hawaii, made friends with natives, taught children, and always found time alone to spend with God. I highly recommend this book and the entire Do Great Things for God series!
I pre-ordered this book, and was delighted when it came. My two girls loved hearing the story and we have read it and re-read it. It appropriately handles the material for ages 4-8.. The first page sets up the idea that Betsy was a slave, meaning that she could not make her own decisions, and that she was freed, which meant she was able to make her own decisions. I am reminded that Ps 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” And that is what is happening here, Betsy has ...a desire to be a missionary, and she goes. I love how the story emphasizes that Betsy made spending time with God a priority, even on a busy ship and that her desires are rooted in the Word. There is a theme in the book that Betsy is extraordinary because she serves an extraordinary God. It’s a perfect book to plant those seeds in young hearts and minds. However, I would not purchase this book for a child older then 8, or approaching 8, because I think it would be too simple. But for a younger child, this book is perfect to inspire them to do great things for God.
I work in children’s ministry and grew up reading missionary stories but I had never heard her story! This is an excellent book to encourage children to follow the Lord wherever He calls. The pictures were bright and beautiful and her adventures in Hawaii and beyond were a joy to read!
