Political upheaval has gripped the small nation of 25 million people in Nepal. Just when it seems that revolutionary communism has all but disappeared in the world, Nepal's Maoist rebels seem to grow stronger and stronger.  It is estimated that they now have between 10,000 to 15,000 fighters, and are active across the country, with many parts completely under their control. In the last 5 years over 50,000 people have been killed by the army and the Maoist rebels.  

In spite of growing persecution, difficulties and many hindrances to the Gospel, missionaries of Harvest NOW continue their work to evangelize, train believers and plant churches. In 1959 there were just 29 Christians ‘secretly’ living in Nepal but because of the work of the nationals, now the number has increased to 1.2 million believers. Our missionary Titus writes, “Please join me in prayer for the people of Nepal. The Nepalese need God’s mercy and blessings to overcome the challenges they are facing.  

It is still difficult for us to preach openly. Nevertheless, God has given us a lot of work to do for His glory. In the recent months we have baptized many new converts from Hindu and Buddhist backgrounds. People here are hungry to know the truth about Jesus Christ and how they can have eternal life and be saved. We have a great open door and each day new believers are added to the church.  
Non-Christians have been visiting us often with requests to come to their houses to pray for their sick. Some are carrying the sick on their backs to church for us to pray. Recently, there were three instances when two Hindus and a Buddhists came to us with request for prayers.

An elderly woman about 62 year’s old was suffering from migraine headache. Our team visited her three times in her home and prayed for her until she became completely well. The other Hindu man is Laxman, 45 year’s old and suffered chest pain for a long time. We prayed for him for 8 weeks and he was healed. The Buddhist man’s name is Sonam, 32 years old; his legs were partially paralyzed and had gone to hospitals and clinics for treatment. His legs did not improve and as a last resort he was brought to the church. The Word of God began to work in his heart. We prayed for him and he got healed and gave his heart to Jesus.”

Healings and miracles like these are very common in this part of the world which causes people to turn to Christ. Yesterday, today and forever, Jesus is the same. His love draws people like a magnet causing tens of thousands to turn to Him. Because Nepal is a Hindu kingdom, it is still against the law to preach the gospel. One can be sent in prison for 1 – 6 years in prison.
Please continue to pray for all of our missionaries, churches, training centers and orphans living in Nepal.  Thank you for your prayer and partnership as we continue to spread the gospel in Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and the entire Himalayan region.

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!  Romans 10: 14 (KJV)