Dhobi (Hindu traditions) in India
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Today we will pray for the cleanest people in India! The Dhobis have always been the caste that performed laundry services by hand, but today their livelihood is being challenged by washing machines, which are now available to their forward caste customers.

Ministry Obstacles
Their livelihood is being threatened, and this can either make them become more dedicated to their religious system, or it might make them look for fresh answers.

Outreach Ideas
Believers with the means to do it can help train the Dhobis in new skills that they will need if they lose their ability to make a living. That would make them see their good works and give praise to the Father.

Scripture Focus
"In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious."  Isaiah 11:10

Scripture Prayer
Pray that today’s people group will soon allow Jesus Christ, the son of David, to be their banner of salvation.

Prayer Focus
The vast majority remain Hindu, but they have contact with other communities. There are believers among many of India's low status communities that can take the loving Christ to these at-risk people. Pray for Dhobis to form Discovery Bible studies and learn to think biblically. Pray for a powerful Disciple Making Movement among Dhobis.



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