For Immediate Release
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Believers in South Asia often face the dilemma of being denied access to wells in their villages, so they are forced to walk long distances to fetch water from other places. |
SOUTH ASIA (ANS) -- Bandhu Pillai and his family are scorned in their community. They are the only believers in their extended family, and now they are facing intense opposition from the other residents of the village.
Several days ago, the villagers started forbidding Bandhu's family from using the common well, so the family is forced to walk to another village to draw water. Even worse, the villagers are threatening to kick the family out of their village. This is a serious problem for these new Asian believers as their society is rooted in family and tradition.
Leaving their village in shame would mean they might never see their family again. They would also lose their home and any inheritance associated with their land or business in the village they've lived in since birth.
Bandhu's pastor, Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Satya Naidu, requests prayers for the family. Please pray God will help them to hold firmly to their faith during this difficult time, and that He will change the hearts of the villagers who are oppressing the family.
- Read about another community where people have prevented believers from drawing water.
- Learn about Jesus Wells, which provide clean water to all people, regardless of religion or caste.
| Gospel for Asia is an evangelical mission organization based in Carrollton, Texas, involved in sharing the love of Jesus across South Asia. |
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