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Outreach continues due to dedication of teachers in India

The militant Hindu uprising in India's Orissa State over Christmas left many victims in its wake. The initial incidents set off waves of other persecution that destroyed the churches and homes of many believers, reports MNN.

A Partners International Master Trainer was on Hindu militant's hit list. He trains church planters. But, He was forced to flee into the jungles. But, when 200 Hindu activists were arrested recently, he has since returned home and resumed his ministry.

In another case, a 10th grader showed a determination deeper than his tender years. He says, "We have faced this persecution for our faith in Jesus, but I will not give up my faith."

A classmate was crying when she told about her death-defying escape "On that day I had no idea what was happening when my parents asked me to dash into the jungles. When we came back, I found everything was burned up--my clothes, my books--but I still want to continue my studies."

The loss of their materials came at a critical time in their education career. Many students have exams in early April. With the desire so strong and a need so desperate, another Master Trainer is coaching some of the students for exams.

The Partners International supported ministry has helped 35 students by providing writing paper and tutors to coach them for the examinations.

One of the teachers said, "Now there is a ray of hope for the students to pass the exams. Before the tutorials were started, the students didn't think they could take the exams at all. JVI's act of kindness is a great breakthrough and a valued effort."

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[04/07/2008]

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