God healed Parvez* when they prayed

Dear Southern Baptist family,

In a South Asia city of 3 million, we have interacted with Hindus, Muslims and Jains on a regular basis. Last week, we received a call from Parvez, one of our Muslim friends. Parvez’s morning phone call was not his usual invitation for another visit. Instead, he informed us that he had been sick for four days and unable to work. Then he asked if we would pray to Jesus for him. Hayden* prayed for Parvez over the phone, asking God to heal him that very day. Later that evening, we called to see how Parvez was feeling. He cheerfully relayed that he was feeling very well and would be going to work the next day. Parvez expressed his appreciation for our prayers. Once again, God provided us an opportunity to share with Parvez that Jesus, our Healer, was the One who heard and answered prayer.

God is opening many such doors to share the gospel in South Asia in response to your faithful prayers and generous giving. Thank you, Southern Baptists, for loving Jesus, loving us, and loving the lost world. We are greatly blessed through your cooperative undergirding in prayer and your faithful giving through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. God continues to use you as partners in reaching South Asia for Christ.

Hayden and Taffy Monticello*

*Names changed for security reasons in South Asia.