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Appeal for Clean Water – Borewell Project

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings in the blessed name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. One of the greatest challenges facing many rural villages in India is the lack of access to clean and safe drinking water. Every day, women and children walk long distances to fetch water for drinking, cooking, and their daily needs. During the hot summer months, many wells and water sources dry up, making this struggle even more severe. Access to clean water is more than a convenience—it is a basic necessity of life. A single borewell can transform an entire village. It provides a reliable source of clean drinking water, improves the health of families, reduces waterborne diseases, allows children to spend more time in school instead of collecting water, and brings hope and dignity to the entire community. Many of our pastors serving in remote villages regularly appeal for help to provide borewells for their communities. We are unable to meet every request, and many villages conti...
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Flood relief appeal for Assam

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Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." – Galatians 6:2   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,   Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.   Assam is once again experiencing devastating floods, affecting thousands of families across many districts. Homes have been submerged, crops destroyed, livestock lost, and countless people have been displaced.          Many families have been left with nothing and are struggling to obtain food, clean drinking water, clothing, and other basic necessities.         As followers of Christ, we are called to demonstrate God's love through practical acts of compassion. In times of crisis, the Church must become the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing hope, comfort, and relief to those who are suffering.   Our relief goal   TEAM2819, together with PEM International – North East India, is launching an emergency relief proje...
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Flight delays

On my journey home, my travel plans took an unexpected turn. Due to severe weather in Denver, one of my transit points, all connecting flights were delayed, and my departure had to be postponed until the following morning. While delays are never convenient, I was reminded once again that God is always in control. It was a timely reminder of Romans 8:28:  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him." The next morning, everything fell into place. My flights departed on schedule, the connections were smooth, and I arrived safely in Singapore after a fruitful and blessed mission trip. As I reflect on this journey, I am grateful not only for God's protection throughout my travels but also for the privilege of serving Him. Every delay, every challenge, and every blessing is part of His perfect plan. To God be all the glory!
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Reflections as I leave Kansas

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As I sit in the terminal at Wichita Airport, waiting for my flight home, my heart is filled with gratitude. The past few days at the Missions Conference at Emmaus Church have been a tremendous blessing, leaving me deeply encouraged, refreshed, and inspired. It has been a privilege to witness a church with such a strong heart for missions. Seeing so many missionaries gathered under one roof was a beautiful reminder that God's mission continues through ordinary people who have answered His extraordinary call. There was a genuine sense of partnership in the gospel, and it was evident that missions is not simply an annual event at Emmaus Church, it is woven into the very fabric of the church's life. One aspect that particularly stood out to me was the intentional involvement of the children. To see them actively participating in the Missions Conference was both refreshing and inspiring. I have rarely seen a church place such an emphasis on helping the next generation understand and...
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Confessions: When my heart resists God's purpose

Jonah 4:20 -  "He prayed to the Lord, 'Isn't this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.'" (NIV) Jonah's confession is surprisingly honest. He finally admits that his flight to Tarshish was never about fear of the Ninevites. It was about God's character. Jonah knew that if Nineveh repented, God would forgive them. Jonah wanted judgment, but God desired mercy. How often do we find ourselves in a similar place? Perhaps we don't board a ship to Tarshish, but our hearts can still run from God's purposes. Sometimes we resist because His plans don't align with our preferences. Other times we become distracted by the demands of life, comfortable in routines that require little faith, or determined to pursue our own ambitions instead of His calling. Our resist...
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Breakfast with missionaries from Emmaus Church, Kansas

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This morning I had the wonderful privilege of speaking to a group of missionaries who have spent much of their lives serving the Lord in foreign lands. As I looked around the room, I was deeply moved. Each missionary carried a unique story—a story of sacrifice, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to Christ. As they shared their testimonies, I heard about the joys of ministry, but also the challenges, disappointments, loneliness, and pain that often accompany life on the mission field. Yet what impressed me most was this: not one of them spoke with bitterness. In spite of their different circumstances, every one of them praised the Lord and continued to serve Him faithfully. Their lives were a powerful testimony to God's sustaining grace. I shared with them from  Matthew 28:17–20 , a passage we often read when speaking about the Great Commission. However, before Jesus gave the command to "go," Matthew records an often-overlooked detail: "When they saw Him, they wo...
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Just be the Voice

The last two days have been truly enriching. I have had the privilege of spending time with Scott and Joey. Beyond the meetings and ministry sessions, it was the conversations over meals, the laughter, and simply observing their lives that ministered to me the most. Joey and I go back a long way. He is an outstanding facilitator, but more than that he is a wonderful brother. What impresses me even more is his humility and patience. There is nothing pretentious about him. His love for the Lord is genuine, and his passion for the ministry simply oozes from him. It is contagious. You leave a conversation with Joey wanting to love Jesus more and serve Him more faithfully. I had met Scott previously in Atlanta two years ago, but we never had the opportunity to spend much time together. These past two days have been a real blessing. Scott is a wonderful role model, a man with a tender heart, one in whom "there is no guile". He loves the Lord deeply, treasures his family, and has an...
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