A Christian woman who belonged to a congregation in Tamil Nadu was burned alive, last week. According to Gospel for Asia (GFA) officials, anti-Christians lashed out at believers in the remote village, where a minister identified only as Pastor K has been serving.

"The situation is tense and our believers are in a panic," said a GFA leader in that area, referring to 19 villagers. "They need food and drink, also. Please pray for the Lord's provision and protection for our Christian brothers and sisters, especially those who have lost their homes and possessions, and for Pastor K."

Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, a GFA pastor was interrogated this week by local police and falsely accused of damaging an idol located near the Believers Church where he ministers. The minister identified only as Pastor J was released unharmed several hours later, but antagonism toward Christians in the area is growing. "Please pray for this pastor and his congregation of 50 people, living and worshiping in an area where several anti-Christian organizations are active," GFA officials said in an e-mail to supporters.

Meanwhile, a team of women who distribute Bibles in Chhatisgarh state are facing ongoing harassment for their evangelistic work. Two of them were recently chased while walking home after conducting an outreach. The duo was able to escape unharmed.

In another incident, four women from the same team -- who also were returning home from another outreach -- were riding their bicycles, when a van carrying 10 men began chasing them. They managed to arrive home safely. In addition, two sisters were verbally harassed by two men on motorcycles, but escaped unharmed.