INDIA—Orissa is the most resistant and hostile state in India as far as the Gospel is concerned. A militant Hindu priest and four of his attendants were gunned down in central Orissa as they were trying to force Christian converts back to Hinduism. Immediately the Christians were blamed and what followed has been the slaughter and burning of dozens of believers. Some Youth With a Mission (YWAM) staff and several of the kids they were ministering to were under siege in one of the YWAM centers. Pray that all will be able to escape unharmed and that these senseless killings will stop.

INDIA—Give praise and thanks to the Lord for healing Evangelical Church of India (ECI) Bishop-President, Dr. Ezra Sargunam. A special Thanksgiving meeting was held at the ECI Bible Seminary in Chennai on September 20. Please join ECI in thanking the Lord for His goodness.

INDIA—Bishop Ezra Sargunam is recovering slowly from his recent heart surgery. Thank you for your prayers. The doctors have said that post-operative care is very important. Pray for his two daughters, to have God’s wisdom while taking care of him at home. Ask God to provide the funds for this surgery.

INDIA—Tests last week revealed that Bishop Ezra Sargunam had multiple blockages in the arteries. When they could not control the pain, they did multiple bypass surgery. He is now recovering from the surgery. He seems to be calm, peaceful and confident that God will bring him to through this struggle. With the recent loss of his wife, the family and the church are going through a time of anxiety and crisis. Please uphold Bishop Sargunam in your prayers.