Ayyarakam in India

The Ayyarakam are landowners and landlords, often the heads of villages. Their caste leader is called Mandala Naidu. The Ayyarakam look after the welfare of their people. The Ayyarakam make their living through agriculture, animal husbandry, government service, and trade. They have a small population and reside in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The primary languages of the Ayyarakam are Telugu and Odia. Many Christian resources are available in both languages. There are currently no known believers in this people.

Ministry Obstacles
Most of all, the Ayyarakam need to understand that Jesus is not just another Hindu god. He is the King of kings and Savior of the world. He alone can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life. They will need to experience his goodness in a way that will make them recognize he is worth forsaking all others for.

Scripture Focus
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"  1 Peter 1:3

Scripture Prayer
Pray that many among this people are born again and become part of God’s family.

Prayer Focus
Pray that they will experience Christ's goodness in a way that will lead them to forsake all other gods. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give the Ayyarakam a willingness to investigate the claims of Jesus Christ. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Ayyarakam that will bless them in every way. Pray for the Lord to send workers to the Ayyarakam to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

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