Covid-19 forced farmers away from their fields in the southern province of Sindh, but it did not stop rural evangelists from spreading the gospel of life.
In fact, villagers had far more time on their hands than they knew what to do with and gladly listened to the visiting preachers. Twenty-five people were baptised through this work and many more have believed and are waiting for the chance to be baptised.
In the Punjab, there are families living and working in brick factories. Many are bonded labourers, effectively slaves through debt to the factory owner. When Covid-19 came, the government shut down the nation’s schools, resulting in new opportunities to reach children not in the classroom.
In 25 of these brick factories, about 450 children are now hearing the gospel. Soon the schools will reopen, but it is hoped these connections will serve as the foundation for establishing a basic form of education in each of the factories. Most of all, they will hear of the one who sets people truly free: Jesus!
