Pray with India, March 22, 2026
Lectionary Selection: John 11:1-45
Prayers for India
Almighty God, we thank You for Your grace, goodness, and faithfulness upon the Family Village Farm. We are grateful for our founder, Dr. Pauline E. King, who dedicated her life to fulfilling Your will and purpose. We pray for blessings upon the small team of staff here who work diligently.
We ask for guidance and wisdom for our nation, India, and its leadership, including the central government, the 29 state governments, and the 8 Union Territories. As the upcoming state elections approach, we pray that You place leaders in positions of authority who will govern with truth and justice. Bestow peace and safety upon the people, and grant the leaders the wisdom to rule honestly and with integrity, fostering health and development throughout the state they govern.
We also pray for the residents of the Family Village Farm: the 170 children, 15 women, and 20 elders, as well as our partners and well-wishers. May Your hand of protection be upon them, blessing them with divine health, peace, joy, and prosperity.
Let Your resurrection power revive all that is dead in our lives and make us a testimony for Your glory. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
Mission Moment from India
For over 55 years, the partnership between Global Ministries and Family Village Farm has transformed the lives of hundreds of children, guiding them toward a brighter future. This change has instilled hope in a once impoverished community, transforming feelings of worthlessness into a sense of value and belonging.
Children and elders are placed in small family units, fostering a sense of community and nurturing their self-worth. Financial support from Global Ministries enables Family Village Farm to provide a healthy, child- and elder-friendly, and safe environment for everyone.
One notable example is Rajkumar, a successful young man who entered the Family Village Farm Home at just six months old. He came from an impoverished family of six, and his father passed away when Rajkumar was only two months old. He was brought to the Family Village Farm Home for care and protection and was sponsored by a couple from the USA through Global Ministries. Rajkumar received love and was instilled with strong moral and family values. His sponsors frequently sent letters and gifts, and they even visited him to express their support and encourage him to excel in both his studies and sports. He excelled in school and went on to study Nursing at the esteemed Christian Medical College. He is currently working abroad as a nurse and is grateful to his sponsors and Family Village Farm for helping him achieve success.
Every sponsor through Global Ministries plays a vital role in their sponsored child’s life, helping them become confident individuals with self-esteem and a strong sense of worth in society.
Written by Mr. Y. Kirubahara Daniel, Director of Family Village Farm, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Partners from India
- Center for Social Equity and Inclusion (CSEI)
- Student Christian Movement of India
- Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI)
- Private: Indian Samaritans, New Delhi
- Pravaham, Vellore
- Tamilnadu Theological Seminary
- Lady Doak College
- Private: Henry Martyn Institute
- Family Village Farm and King’s Matriculation
- Deep Griha Society, Pune
- Darjeeling Tibetan Refugee Center and Tibetan Children’s Village
- Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA)
- Church of South India (CSI)
- Church of North India (CNI)
- United Theological College, Bangalore