Save India!

Pastor Samuel Abraham and Christians all across India gathered in prayer and fasting over four days, October 18 to 21. They prayed for the churches to be strengthened in their faith in God, for the Gospel to be proclaimed to unbelievers, and for Christians in the state of Manipur.

In mid-2023, Manipur hit international headlines when violence erupted between tribes in the eastern region. There were numerous cases of rape, torture, and murders between the tribes. While these cases were heart-breaking as is, there was another side of the conflict that was left unreported. Beneath the headlines, more than 500 churches were burned to the ground, over 60,000 Christians were displaced from their homes and scattered, and 150 were killed for their faith. Christians in India are calling it the worst violence against Christians in their lifetime. Many are afraid to receive help from the government because they believe their own central government is indirectly involved in these crimes, although nothing has been confirmed.

This is where Pastor Abraham and his fellow pastors and churches come in. They are working on helping the victims in the relief camps to find new homes and provide for them. They are also trying to rebuild some of the razed churches. Please pray for them as well as for all the believers in India as they face these challenging times that they may stand firm in their faith in Jesus Christ; even if it means death!

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