As with our most recent trips, our team stayed in Machava for a few days upon arriving from the U.S. before travelling out to the bush. We have come to know and develop many relationships with the children placed in this children’s home under the direction of Iris Ministries. During the last day of our … 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
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
Standing on the curb by his taxi, Wajir looked up to see his next group of passengers coming towards him. It is midnight in New Delhi (India’s Capital) and the group of Americans want to go see the India Gate and the Presidential Palace during their layover. This was an odd request for this time … Continue reading
The team’s last night in Sawla was spent sharing the love of Jesus in the market. As we unloaded the bus, a crowd immediately formed, ready to watch and listen to the message we were bringing that night. First, the dance team performed a praise dance, to the delight of the crowd. We then held a … Continue reading