India

Thank God that one of JKPS’ community centres celebrated 25 years of operation this year. Praise God for the impact it has had on so many lives in India. Ask God for wisdom for JKPS staff members as they aim to identify potential community development workers for a new area expansion project. Pray that God provides the right people, for His glory. Pray also for the training session for the volunteers of their child sponsorship programme that JKPS ran. Pray that all were equipped with the skills needed to run a summer camp in May.

Pray for BMS World Mission-supported worker Sumeet Nath as he leads the Baptist Church Trust Association (BCTA) based in Delhi. Pray for wisdom as Sumeet manages Baptist properties across many states in India. Pray for the witness of historic BMS partners, who are part of the BCTA. Pray especially for the new leadership of the Bengal Baptist Union and for the witness of the Baptist Union of North India.

Pray for Ben and Gill Francis as they serve at one of BMS World Mission’s partners in India. Pray for Ben as he trains church planters and oversees outreach work in Kolkata. Pray that Gill would have energy and wisdom as she oversees the administration and management of BMS’ partner.

Please pray for the Dohnavur Fellowship, they have recently welcomed some new girls to the home, and are looking at different ways to expand thier outreach to be able to help more children and families. We thank God for the provision of a new Ambulance, electric car to help transport the elderly Accals around the campus, an electic buggy to move food and supplies, and a new tractor for the farm.

We pray for our newly-launched Lent Appeal, supporting Dalit families in Patripul. Give thanks for our partners, the GCare Foundation, and their unwavering commitment to Dalit children. Please pray for: Opportunities and fair access to education for children in Patripul, safety for Dalit girls often disregarded even by their families, protection for the staff and GCare Centres against higher caste groups opposing their work, a positive response to our Lent Appeal.

Ask God to bless JKPS’ baptism programme in India, that those exploring Christianity would put their trust in Jesus and grow in their love and knowledge of Him. Praise God with JKPS that their social enterprise project has received a new export order for handmade bags. Thank the Lord for the skill of the women making the items and pray that the income they will earn will help them to support their families.

Praise God that the students and tutors at JKPS’ Bethel Training Institute had a meaningful Independence Day celebration last month. Please pray for ongoing religious freedom in India, enabling JKPS to flourish. Also, ask God to be with the sponsored children supported by JKPS, who are in year 11, as they take their first-semester exams during September. May they remember all they have learnt and work to the best of their ability.

Please pray for Samaritan Ministries for the Lord to provide as we rebuild the school, campsite, dental clinic, farm and sports projects to impact children and young people for the Gospel. Also for good partnerships with local and global ministries to do our work in excellence and for the families we support and who work for us including refugees.

Pray that the braille Bible volumes being produced would reach their destinations in India. Pray for those receiving them, that they would grow spiritually and spread the Good News with others through the braille Bibles.

Thank God that the students on JKPS’ Diploma in Ministry course and Community Transformation programme in India have finished their exams. Pray that they would all trust God with the outcome. Please pray also for the good health of JKPS staff and volunteers as they continue their work on forming new house fellowships in unreached communities in India.

Pray that the recent three-day summer camp which took place for 550 children supported by JKPS in India was successful and brings many to faith. Thank God also that JKPS were able to conduct discipleship training, medical outreach and scheduled field visits last month, despite the heatwave in India.

Please pray for the Dohnavur Fellowship, who are currently looking at new ways to reach out to their local community, and exploring options to fund these new projects that will continue to help those in poverty and need in rural India.