New Hope Ministries – India Newsletter Dear Friends,
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
We praise God with grateful hearts for His mercy, protection, and faithful guidance over our lives and ministry. We also thank God for each one of you, our dear prayer partners, sponsors, and friends who, by your earnest prayers, love, encouragement, and support provide our confidence to persevere in the face of numerous challenges.
Christians and churches in our country are facing opponents who are becoming ever more emboldened in their actions. In many locales believers face personal attacks, the disruption of Sunday worship, demolition of church buildings, and threats against pastors and their families. The challenges seem to increase daily. We humbly ask you to continue to remember us, our pastors, churches, and believers in your prayers.
In spite of the challenges, our God is faithful! He is always with us. The Holy Spirit continues to guide us, strengthen us, and open new doors for ministry. As the Lord always does during times of adversity, God is equipping the right people to stand with us so that we can continue reaching the unreached and fulfilling the calling and purposes He has placed upon our lives. The Bible reminds us “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2. We recently conducted a special Young Adults Meeting and over 500 young adults attended! The Word of God was proclaimed, they experienced wonderful worship, powerful testimonies were shared, and we encountered beautiful Christian fellowship. Above all, we could sense the wonderful presence of God among us. The Holy Spirit touched and opened the hearts of many young people. Several gave their lives to Jesus, and many others came forward with a fresh commitment to live faithfully for Christ.
While the enemy tries to bring fear, discouragement, and disturbance to the work of
God, we see again and again that God is greater than every challenge. He protects His people in miraculous ways and continues to open doors for His purposes to be fulfilled.
We also continue to conduct pastors’ seminars and online seminars. Through these meetings, we teach the Word of God, encourage pastors, strengthen their spiritual lives, and pray together with them. When the pastors gather, they encourage one another, share their testimonies and struggles, worship together, and pray with one heart and one accord. These times of fellowship bring renewed strength and courage to many servants of God.
By God’s grace, we have been able to provide small motorbikes to some pastors who travel long distances to remote areas to preach the Gospel and serve the people. We thank God for the dear friends whom He raised up to support these pastors and help them continue their ministry.
Scripture says: “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58
From the depths of our hearts, we want to thank every one of our financial and prayer partners. You faithfully stand with us through every season. Your prayers, encouragement, and giving help us to continue in this ministry according to God’s will and for His glory. Without your partnership, many of these stories I’ve shared would not have been possible. Whatever is being accomplished through this ministry, we want all the glory to go to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our sponsored children are also writing personal thank-you letters to their supporters. They are very excited to express their love, gratitude, and appreciation to you. Our office staff are helping to translate the letters, and you will be receiving them soon.
Once again, thank you from our hearts for your prayers, love, and faithful partnership. Please continue to pray for us as we face the challenges before us and continue moving forward with faith.
Please know that we pray for you every day for you, your families, your ministries, your work, and your businesses. May the Lord richly bless you, protect you, strengthen you, and reward you for everything you are doing for His Kingdom.
In Christ’s love and Grace,
Pastor Prabhudas & Ruth Papabathini
and the New Hope Ministries
Thank You for Partnering With Us!
