With an electorate of over 700 million people, India can boast of the largest parliamentary democracy in the known world. The moderate UPA congress party was recently re-elected; please join us in praying for an inclusive political climate, and for the work of Pavement Project workers in the city of Hyderabad.

• After a peaceful election campaign, the UPA party has been returned to power for a second term, prompting many minority groups to hope for a more inclusive future. Amongst those hoping for better representation at a national level are India’s 14 million Christians. Please pray that Christians throughout India would experience acceptance, and open opportunities as they look to share the Bible’s life words with those around them.

• In February, we shared with you plans for a Pavement Project Worker Training Workshop in the city of Hyderabad. We’re delighted to report that eight new workers completed the training, and have received their preliminary certification. Please pray for them as they begin to counsel children using the Picture Me process.

• The new Pavement Project work in Hyderabad is being coordinated by Serah Thomas. Please pray for her in this new role. She will be helping other workers as they gain experience of using Picture Me, monitoring the impact of the programme with the children who are counseled, and liaising with local VIVA and World Vision partners.