Saturday morning, our team left Rajahmundry to minister at Redemption. Here, Pastor Benjamin (pseudonym) leads a ministry that cares for children who have been rescued out of all kinds of horrendous circumstances. Some have been rescued out of human trafficking and forcibly working in brothels, others are former child soldiers, still others were out begging … Continue reading
Monday night, our team piled into the bus and headed for the Indian Ocean – near the site of our first “campaign.â€Â (Here in India, large gatherings with a ministry program are called “campaigns†instead of “crusades.â€) There were over 450 people gathered at the campaign site in the town of Peroumallapuram when we arrived. … Continue reading
After 10 days in Rajahmundry, our time with the kids from FMI Children’s Home was coming to an end. Our team was blessed to spend all of Friday evening with our kids. Starting from the garden of Eden, our team taught the children about the Kingdom of Light and the Kingdom of Darkness. Walking them … Continue reading
When Jesus walked this earth, he ministered to and healed many people with leprosy. Here in India, there are still those who are plagued with this disease, and if they are too poor to afford medical treatment, some must go to live in leprosy colonies outside the city limits. This is a harsh reality, but … Continue reading
Our Rajahmundry church contacts surprised us this year with a new item on the ministry itinerary – a women’s conference. Men were also invited to the women’s conference and a number of male pastors and laymen alike came to hear the message. As the joyful Indian worship music wound down, Pastor Mary Pat got up … Continue reading
Tuesday night, our team headed out of Rajahmundry, driving on a series of dirt roads until we reached a huge open field – the site of our second “campaign.” Â A huge crowd of people was waiting for us, as Pastor Deva’s church band played Indian worship music. Â The ground was covered with potholes and other … Continue reading
Traveling further into the forest, we drove through a shallow river and wound through the hills until we reached a small village. Upon arrival, an eager crowd greeted us with Indian worship songs. Our entire team greeted our new friends and shared short words of encouragement. Led by the Spirit, Pastor Mary Pat explained God’s … Continue reading
After driving for two hours on a very bumpy dirt road, the team reached the village of Bheempalli – our first destination for the day.  The local people call these types of settlements “forest villages,†as they are nestled in the midst of tall tree forests and hills. The people had been eagerly waiting for … Continue reading
Our team traveled to another village church, Ravukaoadu, with about 35 people crammed into a 15×10 space. Pastor Mary Pat greeted and opened the meeting with a presentation of the Gospel, and approximately 20 people received Jesus into their hearts immediately. We also witnessed a number of healing miracles, including a woman who was healed … Continue reading
Today the team traveled to a village church by the name of Vedhiveduaruion. We were greeted by a friendly pastor, his church, and five water buffalo resting nearby. Pastor Bill shared a message on the Father’s heart leading into salvation, and Pastor Mary Pat share about God’s love, power and healing. Signs and wonders followed. … Continue reading