In January 2018, Dhanpati’s family members drove him and his wife out of the village and repossessed his house and farmland – his only source of income. Fortunately, Dhanpati found refuge in a nearby church building for a couple of months in a neighboring village. While staying in the church, local believers helped build a temporary shed in a forest where Dhanpati lived with his wife and four children.
When asked about his predicament, Dhanpati explained, “The villagers and my family would accept me back in the village anytime, if I would only deny Christ. I would not do this even until my last breath.”
ICC learned about Singina and Dhanpati in November 2018. Using funds from the Community Rebuild Fund, ICC was able to provide both Christian families with the building materials they needed to construct new homes in villages that are more friendly toward Christians.
Local Christians and members of their churches, who are skilled masons (a common job in the region), pitched in by constructing the two homes for free. Dhanpati’s church community was very thankful to ICC for the support. Dhanpati’s pastor said, “The house of Dhanpati has become a witness of God’s love in the village.”
Singina expressed his sincerest gratitude to ICC. He and his family never imagined owning a home of their own because, as a laborer, he earns a salary that is barely enough for food. To him, his home is a great testament of God’s faithfulness and care.
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