Around the world

Most of the work Straight Ahead Ministries does is in the United States and in Ukraine, but we also have affiliates in India, Canada and Nigeria and have helped others around the world who want to minister with kids in the juvenile justice system. Recently, we received word on some exciting things that are happening in India. This came out on our e-newsletter, concerning a book Straight Ahead wrote for new believers:

A Fresh Start for India   One book printed in three languages carries a message across the country Translations of A Fresh Start, printed in both Telugu and Hindi, have been widely distributed in India, thanks to the work of our ministry affiliate there.  Recently we received an exciting ministry update from India – along with a request for funds to print more copies.  Here are some highlights from that report: 5,000 copies in Hindi language are now printed and being distributed according to all of the requests we are receiving by e-mail, postal letter and mobile messages. We have received requests for "A Fresh Start" from 18 states in India. Not only Christians are being blessed, but also Hindus and Muslims. Last week a pastor from Karnataka, called to say that four people had just accepted Christ as Savior after reading the book. Many church pastors, and children and youth ministry leaders have asked us to supply copies to their churches, and to homes for children. More copies have been sent to ministry organizations, Bible colleges, students, and individuals. We could not meet several personal and bulk requests because the English copies we printed last June are out of stock. India has 28 states and 7 union territories. Almost every state has a different language. Hindi is common in the north, but over all English is the most common language. Please pray with us about meeting this need for more English copies. When we first published this 30-day devotional, told in the voice of brand-new Christian youth, we never dreamed that God would use it to encourage and support new believers all over India!   We would like to raise $2000 to help our ministry affiliate with this current need. If you can help spread the Gospel through A Fresh Start, please designate your contribution to: A Fresh Start, India.