Open Doors.

 Dear Friends,

You are helping Indian believers in crisis Thank you for helping bring to life the wonderful truths of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9: "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." Indian Christians are struck down with both pandemic and persecution - but you are ensuring that they are not destroyed. Thank you so much.

YOU GAVE A NEW START TO VAANI FROM INDIA

Vaani (name changed) in India chose to follow Jesus after prayer led to her mother being healed. But Vaani's husband was furious, and frequently beat her for refusing to deny Christ. Scared for her daughters, Vaani left him. He continued to stalk and taunt her. But your support means local Open Doors partners have helped Vaani set up a clothing business - so she can be independent. Read Vaani's courageous story

THANK YOU FOR STANDING FOR TRUTH - LET'S KEEP GOING

Thank you so much to those who invited your MP to hear about Christian persecution in India at the launch of Destructive Lies. You ensured that 38 MPs and representatives attended the briefing and heard about our Indian church family. And let's keep going! We can keep sounding the alarm for our Indian brothers and sisters, asking the UK government to listen and act. Here's how to #StandForTruthIndia

FROM 'CHIBOK GIRL' TO UNIVERSITY GRADUATE

Mary was a 'Chibok girl', abducted by Islamic militants Boko Haram in April 2014. More than 100 of the young women are still missing. But Mary's courageous faith has helped her overcome the ordeal - and now she has graduated with a degree in accounting. "God did it! He did the unthinkable and unbelievable," says her father. Read Mary's extraordinary story

REGISTER FOR STANDING STRONG LIVE: OUR ANNUAL EVENT

You are invited to join Open Doors for our big annual event: an amazing evening of worship, prayer and stories of courageous faith and hope as we celebrate Standing Strong Live online this September! You'll hear inspiring stories from amazing speakers from India and the Middle East. And, for the first time, there's a separate youth event too. Book your place today

MORE NEWS AND RESOURCES Among the Ashes: discover Among the Ashes, Open Doors' new film and prayer resource for churches and small groups - helping you explore the biblical principle of lament Walk for India: Walk With Them India is a new fundraising initiative - this summer, choose your route and your distance, and raise money for the persecuted church in India with a sponsored walk Month of prayer: It's not too late to join in the month of prayer for India, answering the call of our Indian family. You can also download the prayers to use anytime Nigeria: 140 students were kidnapped from a Christian school on 5 July - please keep praying for the safe return of the 125 who are still held captive Art for the persecuted church: Oneineight.collective is a group of artists and creatives selling their work to support the persecuted church - head over to Instagram to find out more.

Simon, Monthly Email Editor