Alphonso Francois Lacroix
Alphonso Francois Lacroix biography,
Was a Swiss missionary who served
In Bengal, India. Losing his father soon
After his birth, Lacroix was brought
By under the care of his pious uncle,
M. Chanel. He had an active and courageous
Personality since childhood and always wanted
To become a soldier. But God wanted him
To be a soldier to fight spiritual warfare.
When he was 17, he moved to Amsterdam
To work as a tutor. There he attended a
Prayer meeting and heard the wonderful
Missionary work among Tahiti people.
That day he thought, 'The work is
So vast; the men who go forth are
So few; why should not I share their toil?'
Biography:
Birth: 10-05-1799
Home Calling: 08-07-1859
Native Place: Neuchâtel
Country : Switzerland
Place of Vision: Bengal, India
Instead of going by emotional impulse,
He prayed for divine guidance
For six months and finally joined the
Netherlands Missionary Society.
He reached Chinsurah near Calcutta,
India in 1821. There he was terrified
To find prevalent social evils
Like 'Sati' and witchcraft.
There were instances when he failed
To save women from being burnt even after
Long and earnest imploration.
But such disappointments further strengthened
His desire to win Indians for the true God.
He took charge of 25 Dutch schools
And converted them as centers of both formal
And spiritual education.
Alphonso Francois Lacroix ministry in India
Gospel campaigns were an important part of
Lacroix's ministry. He believed
That Jesus is just not the savior of cities
But villages too. He conducted gospel
Campaigns in all villages along Hoogly,
Ichamati, and Mathabhanga Rivers.
His commanding voice, fluent Bangla,
And courteous manner attracted people
To listen to the Gospel. Along
With the itineraries he was also faithful
In pastoring his sheep in Calcutta.
In 1833, Bengal was hit by the worst
Hurricane during which around 20,000 lives
Were lost. Lacroix and his church poured
Their blood and sweat helping the needy.
Lacroix also contributed to revising Bengali
Scriptures and training the local preachers.
After an intense ministry of 40 years
That demanded several sacrifices
And involved the toughest struggles,
Lacroix slept in the Lord in 1859.
Beloved, are you ready to share in the toil of other missionaries?
Take away from the article
“Lord, despite the struggles
And sacrifices, help me to be committed
To Your work. Amen!”
Word of Prayer
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