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PUNE, INDIA (April 15, 2010) – The Hindustani Covenant Church are helping to transform the lives of former slaves and others in need. The church invited roughly 60 prostitutes to lunch at its national offices. In Melghat, the church provided a micro-enterprise loan to a widow who started a small sundries store in front of her home. In the same area, the church is providing a ministry that offers programs to improve nutrition and literacy, as well as provide loans.

PUNE, INDIA (April 15, 2010) – The Hindustani Covenant Church are helping to transform the lives of former slaves and others in need. The church invited roughly 60 prostitutes to lunch at its national offices. In Melghat, the church provided a micro-enterprise loan to a widow who started a small sundries store in front of her home. In the same area, the church is providing a ministry that offers programs to improve nutrition and literacy, as well as provide loans.

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