March Mission trip to North India (Himachal, Punjab and Haryana States)
Himachal Pradesh: Literally (“Snow-land”) is in the western Himalayas bordering the Tibet area of China. 95.43% of the 7.1 million population are Hindus and 0.079% Christian. Nearly 80 people attended the 2 days training meetings by Rev. Jayan. A man’s hearing was restored and there were children and women healed of disease. Some recommitted their lives to God and missions and Rev. Jayan’s driver received Jesus as Savior and Lord of his life. A Pastor’s wife has a small wool weaving machine and the family is supported by this. Life Seeds helped buy wool and supplies for her to train more women to weave and sell woolen clothes in the market, helping them self sustain in this difficult area and further God’s love.
- Cool Weather in the Foothills of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh
- Growing House Church. All Have Been Christians 2 years or less.
- Rev. Jayan Honored for Pastors/Lay Leaders Trainings in Punjab.
- Committment During Training
- Rev. Jayan Training in Haryana
- Most All Emerging Leaders were First Generation Christian.
- Ahkil’s Tribal Outreach with ASHA Ministries
- Ahkil and 2 of his Friends Lead Children’s VBS
We had 2 wonderful trainings in Firozpur and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab. These 2 districts are military containment areas that border Pakistan. Most of the leaders serving the Lord had limited understanding of the function of the church and purpose of ministry. The trainings gave great results in their personal and spiritual lives and all were encouraged and motivated. We had evening meetings in the churches and open public meetings. Jyothi also preached the word and Akhil and Anusha shared their testimonies both in Punjab and Jammu. The Lord moved powerfully and people were delivered from sickness and experienced genuine heart change. We thank God for a great stay in a Village President’s home during the meetings and a new friendship with an army officer who invited us to his home for tea where we prayed for his family. We could not go into Kashmir due to the violence and killing that was taking place, but we praise God for Jammu ministry and the contacts we made there. Please pray for Kashmir that God’s love will expand and unite the people in peace.
- Rev. Jayan, Jyothi, Ahkil, and Anusha with Punjab Army Officer
- Punjab Pastors/Leaders Training