Republic Day 2012

Tomorrow is Republic Day in India! This is a big and very popular holiday in Delhi. Whenever there is a big event or celebration, there are many opportunities. This holiday is one that brings all Indians together - no matter their religion or class - to celebrate becoming a Republic together. Unlike other holidays which come from the many different religions, this holiday brings everyone together. Christians have many opportunities during this holiday to share with their friends and neighbors. Please pray that they will be bold in sharing with everyone they come in contact with during this holiday!

Please Pray!!

A high caste family in Delhi has just decided they want to follow Jesus!!  The whole family learned about Jesus the other night and want to follow Jesus only!  

The night they all decided to follow Jesus, the mother (who has severe health problems), had to be rushed to the hospital.  Her health is struggling!  

Please pray for this family of new believers!!!  Pray that God works a miracle in the life of the mother!  Pray that their faith stays strong!

Lohri

Today is a holiday called Lohri.   It's a Punjabi holiday that is dedicated to the end of the Winter Season.  Tonight, many people will build fires and stand around them together singing songs and celebrating that the weather will begin to get warmer now.  There are a few religious things that can be associated with the holiday, but for most people in Delhi it is just a "folk" holiday.  They will sing folk songs, throw popcorn into the fire and sing and dance until the fire goes out.  Drummers will walk around the neighborhoods and play for the people around the fires.  

Please pray for those celebrating tonight.  Please pray for the Christians that are in those groups of people celebrating Lohri.   Pray that they use their opportunity with their friends and neighbors to tell a Bible story or teach a song about Jesus.  Pray that they are bold in sharing their faith!