Rajaka Dhobi (Hindu traditions) in India
DOH-bee

When a Dhobi girl marries, her dowry usually contains just a few items, but almost always an iron is included. After Dhobi men wash the customers' clothes, the women iron them and keep the money they earn to pay for household expenses. Mothers teach the girls to iron at an early age, and boys help their fathers by washing the smaller articles of clothing and by delivering packages of clean clothes to their owners. With washing machines becoming more prevalent, the Dhobi livelihood is in danger.

Ministry Obstacles
There are few or no Christ followers among the Hindu Dhobi in Bangladesh or India. All they know is Hinduism and possibly Islam. Few will ever see living Christianity in action.

Scripture Focus
"But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."  Mark 10:14-15

Scripture Prayer
Pray that this people group humbles themselves and comes to God with child-like trust and thereby enter into His kingdom.

Prayer Focus
Pray that the Rajaka Dhobi will hear the gospel and discover that Jesus Christ can wash away their sins. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give the Rajaka Dhobi such spiritual hunger that they will not be satisfied until they taste and see that the Lord is good. Pray that believers will tactfully and lovingly share gospel recordings and play Christian radio broadcasts for Dhobi Hindus. Pray for God to raise up Dhobi Christians who will disciple others.

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