One of the greatest joys we have as a team is when one of us gets to travel to be with the livelihood groups. Recently Rose and Rachel, the professional product developer who volunteers with SEED, visited the Overcomers and the Dayanand Handloom group. We are amazed at how work and relationships can move forward quickly when we can be together in person! Timing for these trips is dictated by budget ( donations welcome to help here!) and by our ever-growing set of partners! Also, the Dayanand Handloom Group shared that they have had a difficult year, that they prayed and fasted... and that our visit was an answer to that prayer. That could explain some doors unexpectedly closing and the door to visit India swinging wide open. Thank you, donors, for helping be an answer to their prayers!
Some prayer requests coming out of this most recent trip:
- the members of both groups to be strengthened physically and spiritually -- many face physical limitations and difficult circumstances with great hope and joy
- both groups have several brand-new products they are working on (yay!) Pray for their continued creativity, access to the materials they need, and stamina and diligence to complete some pretty large orders
- the Overcomers face challenges related to their building. Pray God will step in and resolve a sticky situation to enable the group to continue doing their great work
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