Repairs

Greetings in Jesus name; peace and grace be multiplied unto you.

I have shown in the accounts opening balance as nil, because I have made arrangements to clear off the deficit, paying out, from my pocket, selling some of my properties. We brought nothing and we are not going to take anything when God calls us and leave the earth. Jesus said, “Sell your properties and give it to the poor”. Love one another. Praise God.

We have rebuilt the damaged walls of no. 1 church, the roof was replaced from wooden rafters to iron frames, changed the cracked cement floor where snakes used to shelter to tiles, and the reopening of the church will be on 17^th October and myself, my son John Edward and his wife go there for the function. We will be visiting the no. 10 church on the 16th to visit the free sewing classes we have started there.

Seven ladies have come forward to receive baptisms, where we have the open air meetings among Hindus monthly.

Christmas is nearing and we have to buy new dresses for all the 35 children and for poor widows in our churches numbering over 40. Kindly pray for the needs to be met.

Jesus said, “What ever you do to any of the poor you are doing it to me.” You are one of the partners and part of this Lord’s work.

Peace be with you

Roy

Government regulation of children's homes

Greetings in Jesus name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you.

We have opened a free sewing class in the Hindu area where we have open air night meetings once in every month. This will be an open door for giving the Gospel.

The government is imposing many rigid rules to children’s homes and to run a children’s home nowadays is a hard job. Government closed down many children’s home in our area according to rules. Government has authorised social welfare office, J.J. act office, anti human wing which is a part of police department, F.B.I. we call here as C.B.I. , congressman here we call collector. These people are directed to visit frequently to children’s homes to see they are running according to the rules. To keep the home to comply with the rules and regulations is very expensive.

I am in tight position in finance and I request you to extend some additional support apart from the usual monthly support.

I need your prayers for this. Additional support is not every month, just once a while to keep up the extra expenditures.

I am planning to dispose another property of mine to compensate the deficit. Praise God.

Some children received letters from the sponsors and they are extremely happy. The children pray for you all every day and specially we pray for the growth of the churches that give the support.

Thank you for your prayers and support.

Pastor Roy

New Grace Yard

Greetings in Jesus name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you.

By God's grace we were able to buy a grace yard (cemetery) for the Pattumalay and Pambanaar church. The area is 5 acres, and is adjoining to the government common burial ground. The total cost is around $2000. The money was a loan, borrowed and has to be paid back within 3 months. My request is any church or individuals can come forward to pay this. You can meet as a part or whole. Please inform me by e-mail about your commitment.

This Pattumalay church is blessed with 3 more new families and Kolikottupothai church with 4 families. Praise God.

I just returned from Kerala after 3 days visit, to register documents for the grace yard. We had a pastors meeting there during these days. I gave my speech to them saying, we have been yard and to build it is kingdom. We are the builders. Almost tears came thru my eyes while I was speaking and explaining them the burden and suffering towards this cause. Everybody broke & sobbed pray for Peace Mission and its activities and for all under this umbrella.

Warden Belcia got married in June 15^th and Mageswari who completed nursing course is getting married on 27^th August 2010.

Kindly shoulder me and share the burden .

With love and prayers.

Roy Edward

Back from Channai

Greetings in Jesus name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you. Senior staff Belcia in children’s home who handles mailing left for her marriage and I have difficulties in keeping books and correspondence. Throughout last month I had a tight programme in putting children in schools and colleges. The government is framing many rigid rules and regulations for children’s homes in our state. We are adding 3 more bathrooms for children’s home. While I was returning in my car from Chennai after receiving a reward and gold medal, a bull jumped in front and got killed and the car had severe damage in the right side and doors. It was night and it was God’s grace I and the driver escaped with no injuries, praise God. The village people surrounded me with the bulls onner claiming a high amount for the dead bull. They wanted to manhandle me. I prayed for a while and gave an emergency call to police for my rescue and tackled the problems. Praise God it went smooth and I called for a taxi to reach home and for a towing vehicle to tow my car. The enemy is attacking in various ways but praise God, Jesus is with me. His promise was when I walk thru waters it will not over flow or overcome, when I walk thru fire it will not harm you. The Lord said, “Jacob, I am with you.” Last month the support was too low. Please pray God be with you. Roy

Return from trip to U.S.

Greetings in Jesus name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you. Thank you for all I met during my visit in April / May and thank God for the great love you have extended to me I felt great joy when I saw the smiling faces and warm welcome. Indeed it was blessed and joyous trip. Every one had the true heart in giving their support though there is financial crisis in the country. The financial support met the most needs of the children’s education. It was a sad thing to hear from Lorri that she lost her mother. I am too busy with children’s schooling, because June onwards the schools reopen after annual summer holidays. We have to get admissions in schools and colleges for our children. During my absence here churches had a drop in attendance. Please pray. The no. 1 church rebuilding of walls and reroofing is going on. Hope your love offerings will help some of the expenditure. Thank you all once again for your warm welcome, prayers and support. God be with you. Roy.

Visiting the U.S. April 1-May 18

Greetings in Jesus’ name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you.

If God is willing I am leaving india for the States on 1^st April and I will fly back on 18^th May. Kindly pray for my health and trip.

Tentatively I have asked Grace Christian Center Texas for 11^th April, Kirk of Florida 18^th April, 25^th F.C.C. Springfield, and 1^st May F.C.C Wilmington. Kindly confirm these to me, also to Kim Vanskee. Vanskee’s phone number is: 513 761 8503. Vanskee’s e-mail is: vanskee@earthlink.net. I would also like to visit Victory Fellowship at this time.

In No. 1 church, one side wall has given way and the structure is in a precarious condition. We are trying to rebuild one side wall and make the roofing with iron frames. This wall will cost $2,800.00. Please pray. Due to water shortage we are keeping the work pending till we receive a few rains.

We also need a bore well in No. 10 church as there is high water scarcity and our cardamom plants are dying. This costs around $ 900.00. Please pray.

We need 10 more sewing machines to give to the poor which will cost $100.00 each.

Hope to meet you soon.

With love and prayers

Roy.

The New Year

Greetings in Jesus name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you. 2010 was born and one month is already gone. We just imagine like yesterday 2000. A year born and nine years gone and days are flying. My preaching last month was mainly based on the end time or last days.

In our churches we all had watch night services for the new year. We gathered at 10 p.m. on December 31st night and had singing and praising and some short message. We stopped everything at 11.55 p.m. and in pin drop silence, prayed for forgiveness of any sins committed during the year and waited on the Lord to get our hands and to lead us into the new year. So, in silence we waited for the clock to strike 12 and praise for God taking us into the new year. After that some praise singing and a message for the new year, and the service ended at 1 o’clock. After that a gettogether with hot tea, sweets and snacks. We greeted one another “happy new year.”

Thank you for your prayers and support. Some sent a special donation to meet the deficit praise God and thanks a lot.

MINISTRY AMONG HINDUS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Entertaining with our children dancing

Be of good courage

Greetings in Jesus’ name. Peace and grace be multiplied unto you.

The blessing word from God this year is Joshua 1 : 9. “There will be instances that we may get afraid and dismayed. Be strong and of a good courage. Wherever you go God is with you.”

In the open air ministry at night among Hindus, last meeting many pilgrims ( Hindus who take 40 days strict meditation, chanting, wearing black dress and growing beard ) were listening to the gospel, and after the meeting was over, one pilgrim came to me and asked me to visit his house. His two sons were also pilgrims. They go to a mountain top god on a particular day to worship one of their gods. I went with him, he called me to come inside, and asked me to bless him and his two boys also his wife in Jesus’ name. They knelt down, I laid my hands on them and blessed them.

We have one girl, Mercy, studying in engineering college, who brought five of her Hindu college girl friends during Christmas holidays. Two girls were high caste Hindu Brahmins. I talked to them about end time and gave the gospel. I took them to our Sunday service and gave a special message, just for them. After the service they jumped with joy, embraced me and said, “Granpa, you have made us anew, the message opened our eyes, thanks to Jesus.” When they went back, they told their joy to their parents and they all thanked me for making their children know God.

Last year I had the most difficult, bitter days with much persecution. Your prayers were very helpful and God protected me from all attacks of the enemy.

If God is willing I might meet you within a few months.

God be with you.

Roy