Diwali

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays in India. What is the history and significance of Diwali and what Gospel-sharing opportunities does it present? Hear from a Hindu background believer on how she celebrated Diwali growing up and how her views of it have changed since becoming a Christian. Learn how you can engage and celebrate with your Indian friends in a respectful way that honors them and their culture but also glorifies Christ. Get tips on how to find the Diwali events already happening near you as well as some ideas on hosting your own Diwali celebrations.

S— grew up studying Hindu scriptures and was devout in following Hinduism. She was incredibly hostile initially but Lord Jesus patiently guided her into a relationship with Him. Since then a major desire of hers is for other Indians to know Jesus’s love, the hope He can offer them and clear up misunderstandings that form barriers for them to want to know Jesus. She’s been reaching out to Hindus within various Indian community groups in US and her family for 15 years. In 2016, she became a volunteer with International Friendship Inc (IFI) and started working with Indian international students and helping the IFI staff create a “Loving Indians Team” and events to reach out to Hindus. She is currently leading IFI Columbus’ “India Friendship Team” and learning to become a trainer for CRU Naya Jeevan ministry presenting “Love Your Neighbor” webinars.