While we were with Rao at the coastal area of Andra Pradesh he took us to some of the villages where his organisation were helping to start Self Help Groups to better the living conditions of the people. Especially the women have been benefiting from this activity.

Everywhere we were received very well and garland with beautiful flowers. Proudly the women showed us their saving books and their buffalos financed through this micro finance system of the Self Help Groups. They were so happy for the help they had received which enabled them to help themselves.

In all villages we were asked to bring greetings which we gladly did. In one village the grace of God was upon Solveig in a special way. After sharing her story how she grew up as a farmer’s girl, she gave them the Word of God. When she gave an invitation and opportunity for people to respond, the entire group of at least fifty people wanted to receive forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. We were all taken by surprise by this overwhelming response. Solveig led them in prayer and pronounced the blessing of God upon them. Rao and his co-workers will do follow up work among these precious people thirsty for God.