India (MNN/GFA) ― A missionary supported by Gospel for Asia, Gangi Ram, and 13 members of his church are being ostracized and attacked for their faith.
Shortly after this group of 13 responded to Christ, they chose to speak publicly of their new faith.
The next day, March 13, the trouble started. According to GFA, villagers in this rural area of West Bengal, India have threatened harm if he remains in the village to pastor the church. Once neighbors, fellow villagers have beaten the new Christians if they see them in public. Homes have also been damaged and the new converts denied access to the well.
Gangi and the other Christians in this place ask for prayer for Padipti Tiwary and Keshav Raman, the two village leaders who seem to be spearheading the abuse. They are praying that these two men recognize their need for the Lord. Pastor Ram asks for prayer for the Christians enduring this persecution, that they would not lose heart nor waver in their commitment to the Lord. Prayer is also needed for Pastor Gangi, says GFA’s correspondent,
“that he will continue in his constant and cheerful service for Christ.”