IMB 175 Days of Prayer
Prayer
Over the past decade, village after village of Highland People* responded to the gospel. Bible storytellers were trained and sent out, Scripture was translated and passed around, leaders were coached, and the churches multiplied. Then persecution began. Was the church mature and strong enough to survive? It appears that it was! Churches have been forced to close, but they simply multiply into smaller groups. Baptisms quietly continue, and church leaders who have been arrested courageously share the gospel with interrogators. One pastor said, "When police interrogate me, I use the chance to share the gospel. Isn't that what the apostles did? Isn't that what the Bible teaches us do when we are brought in for questioning?" Pray that Almighty God will continue to strengthen Highland People churches and protect them as they push into new areas yet unreached. Ask God to protect the work of translators. (*name changed)