An adventure awaits you in South Asia!
South Asia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
But this growth comes at a cost.
Despite a growing middle class, a terrible rift exists between the rich and poor of this mainly Hindu country. More than just dollars and lifestyles, this gap began generations ago in the caste system, and it has left the lower-caste people of South Asia without hope.
In the South Asian culture, daughters are viewed as costly. Not only is a girl’s family expected to pay the expense associated with raising her but a bride-price, although outlawed, is still commonly expected by her future husband’s family.
In far too many cases, baby girls are killed or abandoned. Orphanages are filled with girls who have been dumped by their families and are desperate for love and attention.
South Asia also faces public healthcare challenges and continues to exile sufferers of leprosy from their communities into leper colonies.
The poor, abandoned, and outcast in South Asia need hope.
Ministry:
While in South Asia, ministry opportunities include:
- Leper Colony: Your team might visit a local leper colony, sharing the hope and love of Jesus with those considered untouchable by their society. While girls paint nails or help prepare a meal, guys can join in on game with the men of the colony. Or you might play badminton with the youth. Whatever you do, expect a lot of laughter!
- Intercession: You can intercede for the nation and people of South Asia while walking its streets, whether in markets, on a train, a taxi, or even while touring one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the Taj Mahal.
- Church Ministry: There might be an opportunity to meet with an encourage a pastor and family of a persecuted church (and maybe some of the church members themselves) in the slums.
- Kids Ministry: You might spend time with children, whether street kids or from a Christian children’s home, playing, dancing, and most of all, laughing together! Whatever it this looks like, you can make every moment matter for Christ.
Only Jesus can bridge the gap between rich and poor and provide the hope. Will you share His love in South Asia?
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