50 New SDA Churches in India? Prayer Request
*Representative photo
The following story is unfolding as we speak (or, in this case, write). It involves a very unusual and exciting opportunity that needs a lot of prayer. We are sending a team to get more details, which we will share soon.
Another denomination is pulling out of an area in India with 50 churches. Leaders from that denomination contacted Seventh-day Adventist leadership and informed them that they liked the Adventist message. They offered to sell the churches for only the price of the land.
Because these churches are operating with their own pastors and congregations, the SDA leaders are dealing with this opportunity by focusing on the people first. They have been studying the Bible with four pastors from these churches, who have accepted the Sabbath. They wish to study with each of the pastors and congregations, then purchase each church.
How will the congregations respond? How will the other pastors respond? We don’t know yet, but we can pray, and we invite you to join us.
James 5:16 says, “...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” In the Great Controversy, Mrs. White says, “It is a part of God’s plan to grant us, in answer to the prayer of faith, that which He would not bestow did we not thus ask.” 525.2
This is an opportunity for hundreds, if not thousands, to learn about the Sabbath, Bible prophecy, and more about Jesus’ love for them. We believe God will do great things if we pray for these people together.
Here are a few ways you can pray:
Pray for the four pastors to continue growing in faith.
Pray for the other pastors and congregations to be convicted of Bible truth and have the courage and humility to accept it, even if they face opposition from others.
Pray for non-Christians in this area to hear and accept the Gospel.
Pray for the church leaders of the other denomination.
Pray for wisdom for the SDA church leaders and our team as they work on this project.
Pray for the funding to buy the churches as God opens the doors.
Thank you all in advance for your prayers!