After many months of waiting, GFA missionary Manja recently had his first hearing before the Supreme Court of Nepal! Court officials are now discussing his case. Do pray for the Lord to work in their hearts.

Being in prison for four years has not stopped Manja from joyfully carrying out God's call on his life—to reach the lost of Nepal. “I've been sharing the Gospel with new people inside the prison,” Manja recently told a GFA leader. “Every week 10 to 15 people gather for worship in our cell.”

Though wrongfully imprisoned, Manja chooses to trust the Lord and hold no bitter thoughts. “Injustice, false accusation and suffering are part of the Christian life,” he said. “That's what I see in the teaching of the Lord Jesus, as His follower. The Apostle Paul counted it joy to suffer for Christ unjustly, and it is no less than that for me.”

Manja's cheerful heart has not gone unnoticed by prison officials, who gave him a leadership position and allow him to handcraft Bible cover logos and purses in exchange for the daily deduction of a few hours from his 20-year sentence.

It touches Manja's heart that so many of you intercede for him. We trust you'll take his words to heart as you pray: “In the midst of so many prayer partners I don't feel alone. I am thankful to each one of you, your family and children. Please know that I'm remembering in my prayers all those who are expressing so much concern and prayer for me. You have blessed me.” *More about Manja.