This week we have received two troubling updates from our partners in India. Please take a moment to read these stories and pray with us.
First, Help Network teacher Flora asked us to pray for Tarun, a 15 year old student. Tarun ran away unexpectedly, and ended up arrested and jailed in a district far from his home. He initially told authorities he was an orphan, but after a few days, he began crying and confessed his story. He is back home now, but unwilling to talk to his parents or friends about why he ran away. Flora and her church are praying and caring for Tarun and his family, but are understandably worried.
Second, we've received news that the pastor of the growing rural congregation we visited on our last trip was in an accident. Our friends tell us there were injuries as a result of the accident, but that their biggest concern is the spiritual oppression suffered by the courageous believers in that area. They report brokenness, hurt, and attacks from the powers of darkness and witchcraft. While we don't know the details, we know their plea is real.
Please pray with us for the Help Network partners, and all believers in India. May the Holy Spirit intervene on their behalf, and protect them from all enemies, spiritual or otherwise. May God continue to strengthen and empower his workers to follow His call. May He continue to spread His light in the darkest of circumstances!
