Monday, January 25, 2010

Youth Meetings

We are blessed as we had 24 youth at youth group last night at our house. We are enjoying them as we are able to tell and teach them more about Jesus Christ and how to have a stronger relationship with Him.
Also pray for our friends the Stewart's as they are missionaries in India and one of their home churches in a village was attacked and many were hospitalized and don't have the money necessary for the bills. Jennifer and I are going to send some money to help the new believers. Helping and encouraging them as God will provide for their needs in times of adversity. If you would like to donate please let us know. We love you all! I will try and attach a copy of the email!

Zackary, Jennifer, and Gavin Greer


Dear Friends,

We come to you with some serious news and ask that you please pray for these people, this village, and all that have been connected to this situation.

One of the young men that Glenn has been training in CPM principles through T4T training has been working in an unreached Rajasthani village. Previously there were no known believers in this village. Now, there is one group of about 20 new believers meeting together in a home for worship.

A few nights ago, while these new believers were meeting together, a group of men (apparently organized by one of the new believer’s own family members) attacked the home with axes and iron rods. Several were seriously injured. We are getting reports that some of the women were being attacked to be raped and at least one put up enough of a fight that these men just began beating the women…at least one young girl’s leg was broken. We were told that some of the people fled into the jungle to escape. The leader of this house meeting was seriously beaten in the head to the point that he has had to have surgery on his eye. Eleven have been hospitalized. The government hospital turned them away, so they had to turn to a private hospital for medical care. The severity of the injuries along with this rejection for cheap medical care has greatly increased the cost which right now appears to be approx. $800.

The situation is bad and there seems to be no one for these people to turn to for help. The government, the police, and the media are not supporting the believers in any way. The media has even told this story in such a way that it disparages the believers rather than the attackers.

Please pray for this small group of new believers. Please pray for those that have been hospitalized, that they will heal quickly and be a witness for Jesus to those they encounter. Please pray that they will have the resources needed for their medical expenses. Please pray for the Christian workers in Rajasthan. Please Pray for great boldness for all of us during this difficult time.

Working together for HIS glory,
Glenn, Rhonda, Sarah, Abigail, and Jonathan Stewart

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