(Rajahmundry) Imagine the sun is beating down on you as you are lying in the street, hoping that someone will give you a couple of rupees. Even though the shops and restaurants are a few feet away, you are not permitted to enter because of the sores on your legs and your missing fingers and … Continue reading
One hundred children joined us for a children’s outreach at Emmanuel Church Ministries. The team, with our puppet friends, taught them about salvation, forgiveness, and ‘soaking’ – entering into the Lord’s presence. Our team spoke and sang words of life and affirmation over them as they rested before the Lord. Every child felt the peace … Continue reading
(Rajahmundry) At this small church people packed into the building with many more crowding outside. After the message there was a corporate prayer for salvation and many prayed to give their lives to Jesus. Pastor Mary Pat had a word of knowledge that God wanted to heal eye problems – eight people testified to receiving … Continue reading
(Rajahmundry) Despite being in a very strong Hindu area, Pastor Rao has remained on fire and filled up with the Spirit. Weekly, this humble man of God walks 20 kilometers each way to a village to preach the Gospel. His request of our team: could you help me get a bicycle so that I can … Continue reading
(Rajahmundry) At one remote village, it seemed as though everyone was touched when Jesus came in! When Pastor Bill had a call for salvation, almost half of the villagers prayed to receive Jesus in their lives. At Pastor Mary Pat’s invitation many came forward to renounce their involvement in the dark arts, remove their fetishes, … Continue reading
(Chillakallu) Late this morning we set up the “Jesus Film for Children” in Telugu for the children at the center. As the movie ended, Troy and Deanne shared with them how much Jesus loves to come and meet with them. All the children were asked to lie down and be still before the Lord – … Continue reading
(Chillakallu) We have been excited to meet and spend time with the pastors here who work with IPCC. Overall there are 475 pastors, each overseeing 2-4 branch churches. There are 17 different areas in which they minister. For this particular conference, pastors were invited from three areas with the farthest away traveling up to six … Continue reading
Pastor Mary Pat, Amy and Deanne returned to the sewing class for another morning of ministry. Because of some challenges women in India face, Pastor Mary Pat focused heavily on the lovingkindess of Father God, sharing that He is not harsh in any way nor will He force us to do anything against our will. … Continue reading
(Chillakallu) Sunday night our hosts surprised us with a special family night and barbecue at the IPCC base in Chillakallu. This opened the door for an amazing opportunity to pray over everyone here on campus! Some received physical healing, others were obviously touched by Holy Spirit. Two men were baptized in the Holy Spirit and … Continue reading
(Chillakallu) Sunday morning we ministered the Father’s love with Pastor Phillip at a church near Chillakallu. One elderly woman who had been deaf in both ears for about a year was completely healed after prayer! Pastor Mary Pat prophesied over a young man that he would take the gospel to the nations; she also gave … Continue reading