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In Sri Lanka tourism and trade are mainstays of their economy. But tourism has been negatively impacted by civil unrest and there continues to be a mass exodus of professionals and local business people to other nations.
The ethnic war that began in the mid-1980's continues to bring bloodshed as the opposition political party is still on the warpath, trying to topple the government. Public demonstrations and violence are common, and the security and political climate of the nation is very volatile.
Recently a militant Hindu group attacked the homes of Foursquare believers and drove them to shelter in a little village church. Many of our pastors have been threatened. But all of this is only half of the story.
Foursquare ministers in the north central province conducted a series of revival meetings in a small village. A Buddhist man who was totally deaf began to hear for the first time. The following day he brought his twelve-year-old son who could not speak. He was miraculously cured and spoke clearly. More than 30 people gave their hearts to the Lord.
In the first six months of the year 2001, the national church grew from 515 to 725 house churches. One leader said, "In the midst of the turmoil, war, bloodshed, economic distress, and political upheaval, the Church is alive and well."
Eloise Clarno
Former Missionary to Sri Lanka
Thank you, Lord, that you are building your church in Sri Lanka and around the world and that the gates of hell will not overcome it. I pray now for churches and nations that are on my heart today . . .
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