EMI Licenses Temporarily Restored

EMI Founder M. A. Thomas and president Dr. Samuel Thomas
Since troubles began for the Emmanuel Mission International in the Kota district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in February, their bank accounts have been frozen and their licenses to operate five institutions were also revoked. Recently, the government has also attempted to take over running the organizations. However, a ruling from the Rajasthan High Court on June 28 has temporarily restored the licenses along with access to the bank accounts. Judges were set to review the decision at a judicial hearing on July 4. No news is yet available on decisions made. The Kota Registrar of Societies was been ordered to show cause for revoking the licenses at the hearing. Pray that the licenses will be permanently restored and that EMI will be able to continue their ministry throughout India.

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  • Current Ministry Projects

    VOMC assists persecuted Christians with legal support and rehabilitation assistance, and cares for children of martyrs by providing them with a safe place to be nurtured physical and spiritually. VOMC also partners to equip Christians in India with Biblical training and works to strengthen and support marginalized and persecuted Christian women. Additionally, VOMC helps to provide medical assistance to believers who have faced injuries after being attacked.”

    Project Funds: Families of Martyrs, Equipping the Saints, Legal Defense, Relief and Development, Women’s Ministry, Medical Fund

  • Country Information

    Population
    1,399,179,585 (2023 est.)

    Ethnicity (%)
    Indo-Aryan (72), Dravidian (25), other (3)

    Religion (%)
    Hinduism (79.8), Muslim (14.2), Christianity (2.3), Sikh (1.7), other (2)

    Leader
    President Droupadi Murmu (2022)

    Government type
    Federal parliamentary republic

    Legal system
    Based on English common law; separate personal law codes apply to Christians, Hindus and Muslims.

    Source: CIA World Factbook

  • Pray for India

    Despite the intimidation and violence that have taken place in many of India's states, may Christians wisely yet unashamedly preach the Gospel. Pray that indigenous Christians and foreign missionaries will minister in ways that do not hint at fraudulent conversions, unmasking the intentions behind the anti-conversion legislation. Intercede for India's leaders, that they may reign with justice and righteousness.

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