More than 550 students now attend this second school. The townspeople long ago apologized to Jebakumar for their behavior. Now when the teachers go out on nights and weekends to preach, the people listen with respect to what they say. Not without danger That is not to say that the overall situation for the spread of the gospel is a safe one. Difficulties and opposition are still a way of life in many of the areas where GEMS is active.
Travel can be difficult and dangerous.
On one bus trip, several GEMS missionaries were involved in a serious accident. Many of the passengers were killed but the Lord saved all the gospel workers. On another gospel trip, the GEMS van was hit and five missionaries sustained serious injuries. Beatings also occur. Two missionaries were attacked by robbers and severely hurt.