Journey back home

Last night we made our way back to Andhra Pradesh. I had one more assignment to do. Our "adopted son" Anil wanted me to dedicate his new born daughter. We travelled over night for 8 hrs before we reached Kaki Nada, We rested fir a while and went for the service.


About 150 gathered for the dedication. I shared the Word and dedicated Anisha Darnia (named by Jeya). It was a joyful occasion.
From there we made our way to Vizhakapatanam, 4 hrs by road.

Now I have checked in and am finishing this report.

Reflections:

Church Planting in Odisha is challenging but rewarding. More church planters are needed and for that we need more people who'll sponsor the CP training program and support the CPs after graduation.

Good people on the ground. Its so important to have good people on the ground. I thank God for Bishop Anjan, for his hard work and sacrifice for the kingdom. To facilitate their travel to supervise the church planters, we ned to increase their allowance. 

Church Planters. Many of them work in very hard places with very little support. We need to find ways to bless these servants of God.

Shadrach Home. Some more money is needed to complete the Home. Bishop Nehemiah has already on his own put in a large some of money as well. Another $5,000 is needed.

PEC Jeevan Jothi program.   This program has been largely effective and today a church is being established as result of this program.

There is so much to be done and so many people to be reached. I am now finding the strain in travelling, both physically and financially. Unfortunately not many of the next generation are willing to take up the mantle or even a portion of it. Its is my sincere prayer that someone will rise to take up this mental and push the PEC missions efforts to a new level.

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