TROUBLING NEWS FROM INDIA

I received an update today from Basil D'Souza about the unrest and persecution of Christians in some parts of the country, especially in the state of Orissa where Basil received this news from an outstanding pastor I know there -

Basil writes:
I spoke to DK on the phone yesterday and this is his latest report in regard to the 42 churches he oversees
* 6 Churches burnt
* 51 church members houses burnt
* 2 dead (a young lad and the husband of a woman and her family that attend one of the churches)
* Jissiah, one of DK's key pastors is still untraceable
* The north of India is experiencing a cold wave and in the hills and mountains of Orissa it is biting cold. Most of DK's work is in these areas.
* Many do not have food
* 7 days after the attacks first took place the situation seems to be under control. However with the curfew lifting, he will be able to personally visit these areas and assess first hand the loss of life and damage to property.

Please pray with us.
* For peace and normalcy to be restored
* For fear to be dispelled and faith to arise
* That this evil will turn out for good.....Gen 50:20
* That the Lord would stretch forth His hand with signs andwonders....Acts 4:29-31
* Restraint amongst tribal believers
* Wisdom and protection to rest upon DK and other leaders
* The government would rehabilitate those affected and ensure law andorder