Prayer requests

A few prayer requests:

-Pray for the upcoming missionaries from the US that will be at Dayspring within a week. So far there is liberty to preach the Gospel publically. Please pray this continues.

-Please remember to pray for the many needs of a large school and orphanage as this one. There are always many needs.

-Pray for the work of the Gospel to continue and protection for the pastors who take the Gospel to villages as they face many trials and persecutions.

INDIA: CHURCH DESTROYED

On Sept. 5, Hindu extremists in Andhra Pradesh, India, destroyed a church building in Patagunta village, according to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts.

The following day, the extremists filed charges against two pastors and three members of the church, alleging that the Christians had destroyed local temples and Hindu idols. Police arrested all five believers the same day. Pray that these five Christians will have the opportunity to share their faith, even in chains, and pray that they will be released soon. Pray that those behind this injustice will repent of their actions and come to embrace Christ as Lord and Savior.

Reported from Voice of the Martyrs

Prayer request

I just spoke with Adam Sandepudi who requested prayers for a missionary team coming to visit Dayspring in early October. They desire is to preach the Gospel openly to the public. Adam is seeking permission for this and has asked for prayer that they find favor in being allowed to do so. Generally this is not permitted to foreigners.

Prayer Points

A few prayer requests:

1. Many gospel workers have been impacted by the flood there. Please pray for their safety and provision.

2. One orphan was struck by a motor bike. The child is ok. Pray for speedy recovery.

3. Pray for the provisions needs to care for over 100 orphans.

Remember Adam and the work there

Please keep Adam and the work of Dayspring in your prayers. They are in constant need of supplies. They are victorious in Christ Jesus. Adam reported of much good fruit from a recent visit from a Korean mission group from a seminary. Praise the Lord for this wonderful work. There are reports of many turning to Christ Jesus and believing in Him.

Update on my trip: I am temporarily putting the trip this year on hold. We are rejoicing that my wife is pregnant with our 7th child, but I feel compelled to be here with her. I am praying that there may be a way yet that I can get to India to spend time with Adam and help build a stronger US support base for this work. There is much that can be done to help them. Consider how you might get involved.

We need:

1. Prayer teams committed to pray for this work
2. Regular financial supporters
3. Theological education for pastors, English preferrably as it can be translated by Adam.
4. People willing to go to India to spend time with them, learn from them, and encourage them in the Lord.

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts for India.