Introduction / History

South Asians in Poland consist mainly of Indians. There are some Pakistanis living in Poland as well. The Pakistanis mainly speak Urdu and follow Islam. There are Pakistani restaurants in Poland.

Indians began coming to Poland just before the 1990s when Poland became a non-communist country and there were better employment opportunities. Many Poles left Poland to go to wealthier European countries and Poland agreed to have more Indians live and work there. Many Indians are businesspeople who came after Poland became a member of the European Union.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Indians have integrated well in Poland. Large numbers live in Warsaw. Some live in Lodz. There are several Indian restaurants in Warsaw.

The Indian Association of Poland helps to bring Indians and Poles together. The Indians of Poland speak Hindi, Polish and English.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Indians in Poland are Hindus and Sikhs. They have Hindu temples. The Sikh Gurdwara in Poland is the only Sikh place of worship in eastern Europe.

What Are Their Needs?

These people need to put their hope and identity in the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Prayer Items

Pray that gospel materials and the JESUS Film will be given to the South Asians in Poland leading them to Jesus Christ.

Pray for workers to go to the South Asian people in Poland, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their Savior.

Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.

Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.

Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.

Scripture Prayers for the South Asian, general in Poland.

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indians_in_Poland