3 Day Youth Camp

May is normally the hottest month of the year in southern India, and summer holidays for most of the children is from the latter part of April until the 2nd week of June (about 7 weeks total). So this short time is a good opportunity to have some extra meetings and excursions with the children we are working with. There was a 3-day youth camp (all ages, but more focusing on those from about 12 and older) in one of the local churches from April 29th thru May 1st with a guest speaker from another state. Maybe half or less of these children are ones we sponsor for their education and see regularly; the others we see periodically or they are local children near to the church. Some of the children stayed at the church continually during the 3 days, the boys in one church and the girls in another. We praise GOD that the meetings went well, and surely hearts were touched by His grace!

 

Click Here to Make a Donation

 

Suma's 16th Birthday!

Suma is here with her mother on her 16th birthday on April 27th. She's a nice and calm girl, one of 5 children in her home (3 girls and 2 boys). It's beautiful to see them smile, as they have gone through much brokenness since their Daddy unexpectedly had a heart attack and passed on Christmas Eve in '23. We thank GOD for extra funds that came in late 2023, which is helping us give extra for this family. RHM (your donations) is now sponsoring all 5 of the children's education, and helping them financially each month. The mother is now teaching in a private school also. Please pray for Suma and her family.

 

Click Here to Make a Donation

 

STEADFAST!

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:58

 

We are very thankful for brothers and sisters in the Lord who are "steadfast" in faithful continuance of the Lord's work with the widows, elderly, families and children, even though they don't always see the immediate growth or fruit of their labors. They are sowing in FAITH, trusting in the Lord to bring about good results within many hearts. Below is Brother Marthababu teaching some children in one of the local churches. About this number of children (not always the same children) come to sing, pray and hear the Word of GOD each week that he comes to this neighborhood. Please pray for the Lord's blessing upon the children's ministry, both in the spiritual and financial realms.

Click Here to Make a Donation

The Great Commission, One Family at a Time

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Mark 16:15

 

The above Words of Christ just before His ascension are often referred to as "The Great Commission", the Lord Himself telling His apostles, and ultimately His Church, to go into all the world, preach, and make disciples "of all the nations". Preaching can often take place on a larger scale, but making disciples is often one life, one family at a time. Around June 2021 we met the family below. They had almost nothing, and knew almost nothing about JESUS. They had some knowledge about "God", but very little. They would tell you themselves that they were not truly saved or born again believers. Martha (2nd from the right) and her mother (left) have repented and been baptized, Mary (right) is learning well, and all the family is faithful to attend our weekly services on Sunday evenings. Prem (young man) and his wife Chandrika next to him knew very little about the Lord, but are growing in their knowledge of Christ. Prem also helps us with transportation for our children and families to meetings, as he is an auto rickshaw driver. RHM donations are helping Martha and Mary with their nursing college education. Please pray for this precious family.

 

Click Here to Make a Donation

 

His Great Love for the Poor

"Though the Lord is exalted, yet He regards the lowly" Psalms 138:6. We see this all through the Bible, our amazing Creator and King reaching out to the needy, and even using the poor and insignificant of this world to accomplish His great purposes. Probably any sincere worker for the Lord will witness this throughout their lifetime: GOD's great love reaching down to the most broken, poor and undeserving (which includes ALL of us). These villagers have just about nothing of this world's possessions, and don't aspire to much more than that. But still He has loved them. The 2 women have given their hearts to the Lord. We tried to put the 3 bigger kids in the photo (2 boys and 1 girl) in a better school, but because of fear in the children and lack of support from their fathers, they didn't stay in school but a few weeks. 90% or more of the men in their culture will be alcoholics, abuse their wives, and take little care for their children...but still He loves them, so still we reach out to them. The tallest girl, Padma, has had a large growth on her back for years. Please pray for her, and for a move of the Holy Spirit among these precious souls.

 

Click Here to Make a Donation

 

RHM April 2024 Update

Impacting Youth for Christ; RHM April Update

 

Click the above to see what's going on via the ministry in India. An exciting trip for boys to a big city, a widow's home burned down, a couple of girls moving into a home...many things for you to pray about, and get involved with as the Lord leads you. Bless you! Below is our boys group that went on an excursion recently (more in the update). 

 

Click Here to Make a Donation