With state lockdowns slowly easing, L.I.O.N. leaders in South India provide food packs to some migrants walking more than 250 miles back to their city jobs.
““In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.””
L.I.O.N. RESPONSE TEAM IN JHARKHAND
To those in hunger, fear, depression, and hopelessness
Our partner agency in Jharkhand in southern India is called the Shubh Sandesh Foundation (Good News) under the leadership of Rev. Daniel Ponraj and a dedicated team of students and LIOs.
STRATEGY
Shubh Sandesh Foundation and L.I.O.N. are leading a national effort to care for those who are in desperation from the Covid-19 pandemic:
Food security - to prevent hunger-related death by providing life-saving essentials & connecting with public distribution systems
Trauma counseling - to improve mental health & community peace for those at home, for migrants, and for those in institutionalized lock down
Essential protection gear - to provide masks, sanitation, and awareness to police & medical health workers
Network and develop Covid19-Ready churches - to respond to the opportunities of serving suffering people.
THANK YOU
Thank YOU -- our dear L.I.O.N. supporters and prayer partners -- for making a difference during this global pandemic! You have Encouraged, Equipped, & Empowered L.I.O.N. leaders in India -- this nation of 1.3 billion people -- to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus.
Unfortunately, the crisis in India is still building. Requests are coming daily from many other key leaders throughout this country where L.I.O.N. has had a presence for 12 years. We are not normally a funding or relief organization as we train and mentor of LIOs (leaders in obscurity); please pray with us for WISDOM to help them respond to this crisis and properly steward God's resources.
Thank you for considering these needs around the globe. We're all facing uncertainties right now in our families, ministries, and businesses. Please know that we do NOT take you for granted. We're praying for you and your families as you partner with us.
May God lead us and bless us for His kingdom's sake!