:: The Hindu government (BJP) is now ruling in the state of Karnataka and has made a new law against Christian conversion. Government officials are visiting churches and forcing Christians to re-convert to Hinduism. Those who refuse face enprisonment or violence. Pray for IGL pastors who are being sought out by officials.
:: An IGL pastor was attacked by fanatics on his way home from a meeting with Christians. He was severly beaten and is now hospitalized. Pray for his recovery and continued trust in the Lord's will.
:: In the state of Orissa, due to the murder of a Hindu leader, Christians are being persecuted and, if they survive, forced from their homes into refugee camps. Pray for Christians living in fear and for those using violence as revenge.
:: The tenth annual Women With A Mission conference was attended by 1120 delegates in Salem, India. At the Sri Lanka conference, nearly 400 delegates attended.
:: A new school building with a nursery and primary school were opened at one of IGL's mission bases.