Church growth in India

Sometimes we only think of what is taking place around us in our small circle. It is easy to do because we are so busy with our daily activities......jobs, family, school and many other things. We have many responsibilities and do not want to fall short.

It has been over a year since I have been talking to the minister from the Kamepalli Church of Christ in India. I talk with him on AOL and it has been a wonderful correspondence. He and his family struggle in India but continue to share their faith in different areas and the congregation is growing.

This is the first photo that he sent me of the congregation.

His father and grandfather were also ministers. He has sent me many photos of his grandfather and father before they died, preaching at different gospel meetings.

Sometimes we talk about what his sermon will be on and he asks my opinion. He is very interesting to talk to and knows the Bible well. I can tell he is very strong in the faith.

This is the congregation sharing lunch together.

As you can tell by the notes on the photo, this is their communion time. Again, it is very interesting how different cultures do different things. This thatched roof is new. They recently built this because not everyone could fit into the room that they were meeting in.

Because of the growth, they have started building a new place to meet. They have had to postpone the construction a few times due to finances and the weather. They have had heavy rains than have ruined some of their building material. It has been difficult for them but they continue......they have not given up.

One day the children gathered to work. They moved stones and kept count of sand piles as they were moved.

The children will remember this time together and how they served.

The class of Sunday School Children.

How great it is to hear of church growth. It is not easy. As more people accept the gospel and are baptized there is comfort and strength. We need to rejoice as the angels do when the body of Christ grows.

Luke 15:10
There is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

We need to share the gospel and the joy that it brings to others. Many people on earth do not have much hope. How sad this is.

Please pray for this congregation in India. That they may continue in faith.......never ceasing.