We are back in India now. I traveled extensively in the U.S. in the last few weeks of our trip. We are thankful to God for travel mercies.
On our arrival here, the first thing that we came across was the information about persecution. Town 70 miles from us, Jabalpur has gone through a major incident when people tried to burn a Church. Christians got together and protested. One of our evangelists in Jabalpur, Solomon Masih and others were beaten up by the police.
Evangelist Rajendra Nand, who works with our mission team in Orissa was chased by a group of people. His bicycle was taken away and burnt by the miscreants. Rajendra Nand was beaten badly but he somehow managed to escape and save his life. One of our other evangelists from Orissa, Jyoti Pike called me but I could hardly hear him. He wanted to make sure if I had arrived in India or not and wished to come to Damoh for help.
The situation of Christians is still very bad in Kandhmaal area in the state of Orissa. Everyday on National Television there is news about attacks on Christians. Also you can read about different incidents through the print media.
Yesterday in Orissa, 36 houses of Christians were burnt and according to television, one person was killed. In reality the figures are much higher that those that are reported.I am thankful to several of you who are praying and have sent emails to us in this regard. Many of you have also responded to the financial need of these people. Please continue to pray for the situation. If you would like to contribute towards the financial needs of these people, please do so.
Once again we are thankful to all of you for your prayers.
Vivert Lall
Mid-India Christian Mission
First Christian Church
1100 Killarney Dr.
Greenville IL – 62246
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