India (MNN) — It’s been a hard fought battle and it’s not over yet, but Hopegivers International is breathing a little easier after a couple of court decisions this week in Rajasthan, India. The decisions involve the organization’s President, Doctor Samuel Thomas and the ministry’s operations.
The Chief Operating Officer of Hopegivers Michael Glenn says, “We received tremendous news that Dr. Sam received bail. Then the High Court judge in Jaipur has ruled that our bank accounts are to be unfrozen, that the government people are to leave all of our campuses and premises, and that our operating licenses are back in forward motion.”
The leaders are back in Kota, Rajasthan today to oversee their orphanages, schools and hospital. Glenn says while this is a breakthrough, the anti-nationalistic charges against the ministry continue.
This litigation has been a distraction, pulling Hopegivers’ focus from helping widows and orphans in India. But, Glenn says with the help of lawyers and others in the government, they’ve been able to stay true to their calling. “It’s not just feeding a child, but doing everything as far as security, clothing, medicine and raising them in a way that follows God’s principles so that they can go off into the future as someone who represents the kingdom.”
The court proceedings have caused problems for the opening of their schools in Rajasthan July 1, says Glenn. 15 teachers left Hopegivers. Glenn says, “There were problems, to be honest with you, in trying to get it up and going and people were wondering what was going on. So, it was just slowing the process down. Now, there’s a clear open wide sail.”
In addition to the court proceedings, pray for the funding needed to defend the case, food and clothing for the orphanage, and other ministry needs.
