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
This morning, Pastor Mary Pat, Troy, and Carly headed for the hills with Pastor Deva, Suneetha, Pastor Prabaka, his son Cherry, and 3 of our Frontline children: Ashok, Manoj, and Prem. Winding roads took us up to the remote mountain village of Khackiwadi Ghandi. Life is much quieter and slower paced here, a drastic contrast … Continue reading
After ministering out in the rural villages for the day, Pastor Bill with Troy joined an open air revival meeting that was taking place in the community area nearby. Around 250 people were gathered to hear the Word of God and receive a greater release from the Lord. As Pastor Bill shared about our mighty … Continue reading
Today, Pastor Bill and Troy went out to Achem Peta village with Pastor Andrew. The village is surrounded by paper trees and many hills. It is very rural, but the people are so precious. After joining them for a time of worship and prayer, Troy shared on John 10 about their good Shepherd and hearing … Continue reading
As we entered the building that the church is located in, we could hear the sound of worship rising up from the basement. Sharon, Pastor Rohit’s wife, was leading the congregation in praise and worship. After sharing about communion, Pastor Mary Pat prayed to bless the elements and offer them to those present who knew … Continue reading
Back in New Delhi, the team split up to take advantage of 2 different ministry opportunities that were made available to us. Pastor Bill and Lawrence headed off with Pastor Rohit for a pastors’ conference, while Pastor Mary Pat and Carly gladly accepted an invitation to come back to Rahab Centre for Hope to meet … Continue reading
This morning met us with the heat of an Indian day, the smell of Chai tea being prepared for us, and the sounds of honking horns and barking dogs. Our hosts were more than gracious to us, and the chance to stay in their home was truly a blessing. After breakfast we prayed for the … Continue reading
Saturday night was another spectacular night of street outreach in the City of God favela. A couple of our team spent some time in the afternoon passing out advertising fliers with the some of the kids in the favela to announce the event that evening. Then, the team arrived early to set up the outdoor … Continue reading
Down the street from Casa De Jesus, where the team is also lodging, there is a grouping of local bars, which typically blare loud music late into the night. Troy and Pastor Dirceu went down to talk to the owner of the bar on Wednesday night after the church service to ask if we could … Continue reading