GLOBAL PRAYER NETWORK: Hindi of Saudi Arabia

Rabu, 22 Oktober 2014

Hindi of Saudi Arabia

The term "Hindi" does not adequately describe the ethnic and social complexity of these people, since it is merely a language distinction. In reality, Hindi-speaking Indians are a collection of ethnic and social groups widely dispersed around the world. It is usually the higher castes and educated people who leave India and migrate to other countries. These people now hold a wide variety of occupations, and in Saudi Arabia many are employed as domestic helpers. As is common among most migratory groups, Hindi speakers have tended to congregate where there are other Hindi speakers. Hindi speakers in Saudi Arabia are primarily Hindu, but there are also many Muslims among them.
Ministry Obstacles
The government and people of Saudi Arabia are strongly resistant to any efforts to evangelize in their country, although efforts directed toward expatriates may be tolerated.
Outreach Ideas
Many expatriates in Saudi Arabia are Christians. Pray they will live attractive lives in the power of God's Spirit, which will bring honor to God among the Muslims and Hindus in the land.
Pray for the followers of Christ
Please pray for the few Hindi speakers in Saudi Arabia who identify themselves as Christians. Pray they will regularly fellowship together for mutual encouragement and edification, and that they will live holy and joyful lives.
Pray for the entire people group
Pray for Hindi speakers located in Saudi Arabia to be given a growing desire to find forgiveness for their sin, and that this desire will lead them to Jesus, the Savior.
Scripture Focus
"Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised." 1 Chronicles 16:24-25