The Raji of India, numbering only 650, are a very disadvantaged and oppressed people group. They speak the Rawat language and practice Hinduism. They are hunters traditionally and have a strong connection to the forest. As a result, they sell things made from wood, such as wooden bowls and tools. There are many types of outcasts mentioned in Scripture such as a leper, tax collector, foreigner, paralytic, and more. Pray that like these outcasts, the Raji will find acceptance with God through belief in Christ Jesus.

The islands of the Maldives need a supernatural loosening, a loosening of the grip of the evil one, as his claws are sunk deep into people's hearts. The Maldivians need new eyes to see what's true, new hearts to soften to that truth, new ears to hear the difference between what is right and what is almost right, and new minds not blocked by apathy but having the ability to think, care, and be curious. Believers need both the ability and the financial provision to get to all the islands to survey and talk with the remote people. They need the finalization of the Bible translation into the local language. Please intercede for the people of the Maldives!

(OO-tar pra-DESH) - In "Northtown," Razi, a believer, has been visiting all the Muslim places of worship in his area and faithfully proclaiming the gospel to men he meets there. He has met several men who have expressed an interest in learning about the Messiah. One leader even said that he wanted to begin walking with the Lord! Although Razi has personally seen this plentiful harvest, with cooler weather and many on his team struggling with various illnesses, others on Razi's team had begun to lose heart about reaching their Muslim neighbors, and they postponed going to share in nearby "D-town." Razi, however, has continued sharing in "D-town" and has developed many great contacts with whom he is following up. After some mature believers met with Razi's team recently, the team seemed to have renewed vigor and are now planning to launch back into the task. Pray for Razi to remain faithful and also to encourage his team onward in faithfulness in sharing with their Muslim neighbors. Pray for those whom Razi and his team are reaching and will reach with the gospel, asking that many will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

In November, workers asked you to pray for a believer who was participating in an online discipleship group and then sharing what he was learning with others. The workers write: "Please keep Brother Nadeem in your prayers, as his small group is growing very fast. Ask the Lord to provide mentorship for Nadeem as he disciples others. Pray that many of our 'virtual disciples' will meet in-person for follow-up and community with believers in the place where they live."

(ben-GAH-lee) - Some mature believers are seeking partnerships with local fellowships and pastors to train them in how to share the gospel with the Muslims around them. Pray for such partnerships to be established, and ask for these partners and local pastors to catch God's vision for all people to hear the gospel, including Muslim peoples.