[Missions] India

27^th December 2005

Greetings!!

Dear brothers and sisters; in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; the lord of lords, and king of kings;  it gives me immense pleasure to be writing to you.

 

The departing year has been quite demanding and not so easy at times, but His grace has always been sufficient for us all, and will continue to be so. There have been times of troubles and persecutions, but we have held on to the WORD "and this too shall pass" Me personally had much to deal with - spiritual trials, mental trauma, and bad health, yet my Lord gives me new reasons to rejoice in Him. Praise God for His never ending love and unflinching faithfulness.

 

My family is doing fine by the grace of God. My wife, Sunita, is also doing fine and is very busy at the moment with family affairs. Supriya is in 12^th standard and is busy preparing for her board exam. Aman is in 8^th and is also busy in his studies.

 

The church in Ranchi is working fine. We are going to start a short term bible training programme in the new church premises commencing 15^th January 2006. Another branch church is also being established in a sub-urban area which will be pastored by Pastor Sunil.

 

Asim and his wife Neetu are taking care of the church here. They have sent a good report saying they have started a new house church among the coal miners.

 

Pastor Joise is carrying on the church here. Two new house churches have been planted in this region. Please continue to pray for this place and the ministry that has been started here.

 

This church is also doing fine. It is growing as many people have been added. We praise God for the new church which we were able to start last month. Pastors Ajit and Sanjay are looking after the work in Bokaro.

 

Pastor Babuchand is working in this area. He is also taking care of the work in Tupkadih where we have had many persecutions. These problems have not yet ended but the believers are strong in the Lord.

 

Pastor Blushan Soren is working here and the work is going on well. New souls have been added to the church.

 

Right now I am working on Mark and Matthew. I am also continuing the research on the Magahi language and I am supposed to meet two Magahi experts in the coming month.

 

Thank you for your Love and Concern. Please uphold us in your prayers.