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Prayer Alert: India's Heatwave

Dear Reader, it's so hot in India right now that the streets are literally melting.

And as you've probably heard on the news, the record-setting heat wave has already claimed over 1,800 lives.
The streets in India are melting

Since it's the heart of summer in India, our Children's Bible Clubs are in full swing!

Our Club leaders don't have the luxury of air-conditioned church buildings to host these daily sessions of singing, skits, games, Bible lessons, and prayer. Instead you'll find these faithful volunteers leading eager groups of children under trees, in dusty slum courtyards, and in the shade of colorful fabric tents. 

So together, let's stand with them and pray for a break in this dangerous weather. May the cooling relief of June's monsoon rains hasten the end of this heat wave — so our partners can press forward with sharing the powerful, life-changing Good News with India's children (and families)!

Together, for India,
Todd
Todd VanEk, President

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