In our last Zoom meeting, Pranjal reported that there is a large group of five-hundred nomads who live in tents. Only one person in that tribe is able read, so he reads the Bible to the rest of the tribe.  A person in that tribe became unconscious for three hours, so they called Pranjal.  He had a conference call and taught them how to pray, saying that whoever believes in Jesus will have signs following the Word.  Their faith increased and they prayed for the person who eventually regained consciousness. This person said that while he was unconscious, he saw Jesus standing beside him.  

New Believers from a tribal community started up a marathon three-day prayer and worship session where the presence of God was overwhelming.  Several Covid patients who were healed stood up to give their testimonies.  Believers in these tribes began sharing their faith with their families so the Word is getting out in the community.  As a result, non-believers have started to attend the prayer and worship meetings! 

Please pray for the persecuted in India as the radical party is tightening its grip on the Christian community. Pranjal was recently having lunch in a restaurant with a fellow disciple. Someone overheard them discussing things of the Kingdom and a small group formed outside saying things in a tribal language Pranjal didn’t understand.  He was then told by his friend that they needed to leave immediately.  Thankfully they did get away, but they now have to be more careful about all that they say and do.  Pranjal said where he lives is safe, but the tribal disciples have been experiencing more persecution.  

We are praising the Lord because the DMI team had the opportunity to present the work of Pranjal and his ministry team with the congregation of Kaua`i Bible Church.  As God so often works, the church had been faithfully praying for India when a church member mentioned Disciple Makers India, Kauai, to Pastor Aaron of KBC.  After sharing a DMI video and slide deck of the ministry, Teddi was able to share her story of saying yes to the Lord, going to India in faith, and how she is now a part of this ministry.  We are so blessed that members of Kauai Bible Church are now partners in supporting DMI financially and in prayer!

Even though the pandemic and other diseases are still affecting the country of India, the DMI disciples have been focusing on God to comfort their fears. 

A young man who Pranjal has been discipling (who was previously demon possessed) was hit hard with Covid 19. Everyone told him to go to the hospital, but he refused, saying that God would heal him.  God did heal him so he went around to all his neighbors giving testimony of what God had done in his life.    

Pranjal went to a village where there were fifteen demon possessed people.  Pranjal was hesitant, as he had no idea what the situation would be as he entered the village.  He went to one family where the father, who was a witch doctor, would not welcome Pranjal into his home.  Pranjal left and prayed for the family.  Eventually he was able to make contact via a phone conversation where the young man said that he felt like he had bugs crawling under his skin.  Pranjal prayed over him until twelve o’clock p.m. and still nothing helped.  Hours later, after wrestling on the floor with the demons, they finally fled the young man.  Except for his father, the whole family put their faith in Christ.  Amazingly, this young man attended Pranjalʻs Bible study the next morning!

During our recent Zoom conference Pranjalʻs eyes continually welled up with tears of joy as he reported how he and the DMI team have continued to see the miracle of Godʻs work in their midst.  An old friend called and asked Pranjal for help.  As a former alcoholic his eyes had begun to open up spiritually. Pranjal described him as a Believer, but not yet a follower.  This friend, who has a heart for Covid victims, asked Pranjal if he could help him create a ministry for those families devastated by the pandemic.  With just a pocket full of seed money this man managed to bless his community in amazing ways.  Pranjal believes that God is using this effort to further open his eyes for Jesus.

Pranjalʻs aunt, who lives in a coastal area, barely survived a cyclone.  She sat alone, stranded in her home for a few days with no one to help her.  Eventually, Pranjal and his mother were able to contact a neighbor near his aunt who was able to help her out.  Pranjal and his mother were able to contact her via a conference call where she said that she was stricken with fatique and other maladies because of the trauma.  Pranjal gave her the message of the Gospel over the phone, and she received Christ immediately because she said that while she lay unconscious in her home she saw a vision of Jesus.  Pranjalʻs aunt called again later to tell him that, though her body was still ill, she felt the presence of Jesus, is trusting in His name, and has no more fear!

Pranjal is witnessing the abounding faith of his DMI team–even despite how harsh Indian authorities are closing in on their people.  Recently, because people were exposing the corruption on Twitter, India is no longer allowing the app to be downloaded. The authorities are also telling people that they are advised not to post photos that might not reflect well on the Indian government. 

God continually uses miracles to help the tribal people see the truth about who the Great Healer is during this pandemic. Pranjalʻs sisterʻs mother-in-law suffered a stroke but after 48 hours of solid prayer her speech returned and she was able to move her hands and limbs again. Pranjal has teams praying 24/7 so he knows that all the glory goes to God for the miracles and answered prayer.

Please continue to pray against a spirit of fear, distraction, quarrels, accusations and blame during this time.  The situation in India is still very dire with many DMI disciples getting sick.  After networking with others for money, food and medication, Pranjal spent a day praying and encouraging his team as they took a few trips to get all of those supplies to those in need.   The DMI disciples continue to pray for guidance for local medical personnel as they treat and care for people who have contracted pneumonia, including Pranjalʻs aunt, who recently passed away from pneumonia.