Christmas celebration in Assam

Report from Bishop Samuel Sharma


On 15 Dec (Sunday), we had celebrations in 3 different churches in Assam. We had to drive about 3 hrs by road to reach them. They are in quite a remote place in Assam. These are the places we conduct our tuition centers to give some education to the children and share the love of Christ to the villagers. By God’s grace, under the leadership of our Rev Dr Ramachandran, the work is growing in these villages.



Although my wife Jenima went to be the Lord last month, my son Abishek and my daughter Aļ¬€rain, followed me to visit these places to conduct the celebrations. Although it was quite diļ¬ƒcult for us, with the encouragement of our leader and spiritual father Rev Dr Ramachandran, God has given us the strength to continue to do the work of the Lord. The joy the Lord Is our strength. The churches also honoured my late wife during the celebrations.



The first place was at PEC Machkili Church. Many children and adults came for the Christmas celebration. We had a Christmas service followed by small gifts for children and food for all the people.



The second celebration was held in PEC Gumna. 



More than 100 children and adults gathered for the service. We also had a wonderful program for the children and they all enjoyed the gifts and lunch.



The third celebration was held in PEC Bijoy Negar. We had a big gathering here. They people were so excited to celebrate Christmas. Here more than 150 children and adults came for the celebration.



We are indeed thankful to our sponsors. Through these events many heard the gospel, and many responded positively.


We also want to thank PEC Singapore for your faithful support and prayers for the ministry here in NE India.


We are indeed grateful to our leader Rev Dr Ramachandran and his dear wife Mdm Jeya for their spiritual guidance, wisdom and support in leading the work here.


Of course, all glory to our Lord Jesus Christ for the things He is doing through PEC India.


With much love and gratitude.



Bishop Samuel Sharma

PEC Coordinator

NE India





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