Dear Partners and Friends,
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and approach the 2019 Christmas season, we are reminded of how much we have, and how thankful we are (or should be). Our missionaries in India are working tirelessly in less-than-ideal conditions, sometimes dealing with bad weather, sometimes trying to avoid terrorists who are prevalent in many areas, and sometimes just dealing with the inferior infrastructure (roads, bridges, cell phone service) – things that most of us have no experience with. That’s why this month we have posted our annual “Project Catalog”, showing things that you have the opportunity to give and bless our missionaries. Make your selection on the Project Fund Donation page and include your gift, and we will provide them with these blessings.
As you read this month’s story, I want to encourage us to think about our own lives. These missionaries are traveling through dangerous territory, avoiding terrorists, driving on narrow roads through forests, over rocks and potholes, across fields and creek beds, into villages with thousands of tribal people and very few modern conveniences. They risk their lives and set aside their comfort to bring the Gospel to people who have never heard. Thousands hear the message and hundreds respond with open hearts.
What kinds of risks am I willing to take to share the Gospel with those around me? Am I willing to risk being labeled, or worse, laughed at? What inconveniences am I willing to endure? Am I willing to let someone ahead of me in the line at the grocery store? Do I dare take a risk and pray for a sick person, and dare I do it in a public place? What if nothing happens and I look foolish? But, on the other hand, what if the person I am sharing with experiences the love of the Savior through me? Would it be worth the risk?
One more thing – we are offering a 2020 calendar to anyone who asks for it. If you would like this small token of our appreciation, let us know on the “Contact Us” page.
We overcome by the blood of Jesus Christ, and the word of our testimony. With your help, the Gospel will be proclaimed, the Kingdom of Heaven will be advanced, and you will be blessed! Our teams are actively working to advance God’s kingdom. For more inspiring and exciting testimonies, click the links on the right, and keep reading!
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas