"We have never seen anything like this. We knew that Orissa was the most resistant and hostile State in India as far as the Gospel is concerned. And we brushed off the continuous threats and harrassment we faced as we went about His work. But none of our staff imagined that they would see this kind of carnage...
...In the past 4 days, we have first hand witness to hundreds of churches being blown up or burned and many, many dozens of Christian tribals have been slaughtered. For no other reason than they bear the name of Christ.
...Others were not so fortunate. In a nearby Catholic orphanage, the mob allowed the kids to leave and locked up a Priest and a computer teacher in a house and burned them to death. Many believers have been killed and hacked into pieces and left on the road.... even women and children.
...More than 5000 Christian families have had their homes burned or destroyed. They have fled into the jungles and are living in great fear waiting for the authorities to bring about peace. But so far, no peace is foreseen.
...The Federal government is trying to restore order and perhaps things will calm down. We ask for your prayers. Only the Hand of God can calm this storm.
...Through all this, I am more determined than ever to continue with our goal: the transformation of a community by transforming its children. Orissa will be saved... that is our heart's cry. If we can take these thousands of throw-away children and help them to become disciples of Jesus, they will transform an entire region. It is a long term goal, but it is strategic thinking in terms of the Great Commission.
Will you join me in praying for Orissa?
- Pray for peace in the midst of chaos
- Pray for God's hand of protection over our brothers and sisters in India
- Pray for families who have been separated and torn apart
- Pray
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aaaahhhh, so beautiful. written like a future poet!!!? thanks kristy!!!
um, i really loved ur poem,but i'm still trying to figure out the first line about the history part.
i don't think i get it
KRISTY u r so funny. ur makin me laugh and i'm not even at church. and weren't not talking about stupid things we do.
by the, "i'm closed"
i meant by the way,"i'm closed."
sorry
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