The Persecuted Church

Anti-Christian Reports Causes Repression of Christians

Arun Pawar, a reporter for the Raigad Times in India's Maharashtra state, has been writing anti-Christian "investigative" articles for the newspaper and causing significant repression of Christians. His claims that families have been given houses and money to convert to Christianity have stirred up Hindu militants. Christian workers have been prevented from entering tribal hamlets, forcing childcare centers and youth empowerment activities to close.

Intercede for the Christians of Maharashtra state (located in the north center of Peninsular India.) Ask God to give them grace to endure persecution in a way that causes his name to be praised. Ask God to frustrate this reporter's efforts to hinder Kingdom advance. Pray for his salvation and that of the Hindu militants who are frustrating Christian outreach.