CHANGED LIVES
I love hearing how God is changing lives in India. Here are some testimonies from pastors YOU have been helped with food. Thank God for YOUR faithfulness to Jesus. As told to me by pastor Moses:
Pastor S. (see picture below) came from a family of shepherds. His grandparents accepted the Lord when they were first married but had no children. His parents went to church and his mother prayed like Hannah, “Lord, bless us with a boy.” When he was born, they dedicated him to God for the ministry. However, he was apathetic towards God. He became very sick with asthma and went to the hospital but they couldn’t help him. His mother reminded him of his dedication to God and he recommitted his life to Jesus. He prayed for healing and God graciously healed him. He attended Bible school and started a ministry in his community of shepherds. Five people were baptized and then 10 more accepted the Lord. Now there are 45 coming to the church. He and his wife were blessed with a daughter but his wife died. He continues to minister alone. At 73 yrs. old, he continues to attend our conferences and is very thankful to the donors for the food.
Pastor D. (see picture below) comes from the lowest cast or the Dalit community. When he was a young man, God healed him. He started going to church and grew in his faith. God called him to witness in a village 6 miles away. He went and shared the gospel. Many people accepted the Lord and were baptized. He remains faithful to the Lord, serving Him in any way he can. He comes to our conference every year. He would appreciate your prayers for him and the church he is pastoring in that village. He is very thankful for the food.
Pastor P. (see picture below) was raised in the home of a pastor, but turned from the faith. One day a lady spoke to him about the love of Christ. He gave his life to Jesus and went to Bible school for 2 years. He got married and started a church among the tribal people. People started coming to Jesus and the church grew. He then planted another church in a nearby village and it too grew. He started a third church and currently pastors all 3 fellowships. He has 2 small two boys and his wife helps in his ministry. When the churches were closed, they had no food. He is grateful to God and those who provided food for his family.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.”
How has God changed YOUR life? Think of what you would be like without Him and who He has helped you become. Thank Him for doing His work in your life.