Aheria in India
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The name Aheria means “hunter” because this was the main occupation of this group prior to the 1920s. However, in 1920, hunting was banned, which led to the disappearance of their principal occupation. The community now engages mainly in farming. They supplement their income by selling firewood. They are a scheduled caste, low in status among other Hindus. They regularly visit the temple of their tribal deity, Vijaisan Mataji.

Ministry Obstacles
People can expect spiritual opposition as workers present Jesus to the Hindu communities of India. They need to be prayerfully prepared.

Scripture Focus
"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him."  Lamentations 3:21-24

Scripture Prayer
Pray that soon members of today’s people group will embrace the love and compassion of the Lord. Pray that they become part of His portion.

Prayer Focus
As a scheduled caste, the Aheria remain one of the disadvantaged groups in India. Pray they would overcome this stigma and put their identity in Christ rather than their community status. Pray especially for an improving literacy rate. Pray they would come to understand and believe God's Son, Jesus, who will give them life to the full if they place their faith in him. Pray for secret believers since there are no known churches among the Aheria. Pray the Holy Spirit would soften their hearts to open more fully to his revelation.

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