We got to spend all day Wednesday and Thursday with our precious Frontline children, teaching them about growing in their relationship with God and providing opportunities for them to encounter Him. We talked about the importance and impact of forgiveness, which the children later acted out in a skit they created. We discussed how reading … Continue reading
This morning, Pastor Mary Pat, Lawrence, and Carly went out for the 2nd day of the conference in Chinthaluru. Many pastors had come with their wives, so Pastor Mary Pat spoke from Ephesians 5 about God’s perspective on marriages. She also talked about John the Baptist, and how every aspect of our lives should point … Continue reading
Sitting about a 150 yards from the Indian Ocean, Pastor Nehemiah’s church had experienced some growth and upgrade in their church building since we had last been with him in 2014. Troy preached about taking our little “loaves and fishes” and allowing Jesus to multiply them  for the sake of His Kingdom, reminding them that … Continue reading
Today, Pastor Bill and Troy set out to visit a pastor that we had visited with several years ago. Several weeks ago he had fallen upon some electrical lines and been severely burned, but the Lord saved him and he testified to that today. As Pastor Bill taught and prayed for those present, he encouraged … Continue reading
Pastor Bill and Troy went to Chinthaluru to minister to about 90 pastors and leaders from their area. Last year Pastor Bill had been able to preach here with the team and leave them greatly encouraged. This year Pastor Bill commended them for their faith in the midst of the constant persecution from other religions … Continue reading
Today Pastor Mary Pat led a Pastor’s Conference at Pastor Deva & Suneetha’s church. Pastors and their wives gathered from remote villages and nearby cities and filled their church, about 100 in total. In the morning, Pastor Mary Pat shared from Psalm 27, about Jesus being the One Thing that we seek after above all … Continue reading
Driving towards our evening church service, we pass by temples and areas of entertainment with clanging gongs and jangling bells. As we get out the car and head down the narrow alleyways we can suddenly hear the sounds of worship coming through the night sky. Looking up, we see people standing on a nearby rooftop … Continue reading
Pastor Mary Pat and Lawrence joined Pastor Prabaka at his new church plant for an evening service. After a warm welcome and generous introduction, Pastor Mary Pat literally climbed up to the pulpit to deliver the word of the Lord. She shared about God’s call to the secret place and His desire to be close … Continue reading
After a few rounds of Kabaddi with the children, Lawrence joined Pastor Bill as he headed out to another village where they were welcomed by the sounds of worship coming from the church on a hill. Pastor Bill imparted a powerful message of love to strengthen and encourage the people as they walk close with … Continue reading
Pastor Bill and Lawrence teamed up with Pastor Deva and Suneetha to visit the village of Vellachintala Gudam (say that five times fast). They were welcomed by an exuberant group of 4 people, but by the time worship had ended the tent was full of people excited to hear and see what God would do. … Continue reading