Kingdom Woman: Usha’s Ministry Update
My wife, Usha, has been faithfully serving alongside me since the beginning of her faith journey. She is also the mother of our two boys.
Usha has a warm and caring relationship with the girl students at the Bible college, which allows her to disciple and guide them well. She spends a lot of time with them and often teaches them how to be a good pastor’s wife or a strong woman leader in the church. She plays an important role in the ministry through her support, teaching, and example.
Usha has a deep love for Jesus. She enjoys studying God’s Word and is passionate about teaching it. She regularly visits women in the church, makes friends easily, and always encourages others in their faith.
Recently, she has felt a strong calling to teach God’s Word to women, especially because she sees a great need for it among them. She has also built strong friendships with other pastors’ wives in the capital city, which has helped her grow in fellowship and ministry support.
Please pray that Usha continues to grow in her knowledge of God’s Word, in her personal relationship with the Lord, and in His grace. Pray that God will use her more powerfully in women’s ministry in the days ahead.
Gospel Shared at Birthday Party
Last month, we had a wonderful birthday celebration in the courtyard of our church. It was for our church leader’s daughter, Sionna. The family invited many guests—around 70 people—including several non-Christians.
During the celebration, the family requested me to share a message from the Word of God. I used this special opportunity to share the Gospel. I spoke about how Jesus is the center of everything and how He is the one who can truly bless our lives.
We believe that God was glorified through this event, and that many non-Christian guests were able to see hope in Christ. The seed of the Gospel has been sown in their hearts. Now, we continue to pray that God will make it grow—30 times, 60 times, and even 100 times.
Pray that future gatherings like this will open even more doors for the light of Christ to shine in the community.
God is Moving: A Report from the Field
Last month, Pastor Joseph’s church reached out to many communities, and several families accepted Jesus. His team also traveled to remote villages where there are no churches or believers to share the Gospel. God answered their prayers by sending young people to help the ministry and opening new areas for outreach.
Pastor Joseph has personally learned to stay strong in faith, be patient, and continue God’s work during hard times. One big challenge is that they do not have lot of resources to travel from one place to another. Some non-believers mocked them, but they kept going on foot.
Spiritually, the church is growing stronger, although they are currently struggling with some challenges. Since the beginning of his pastoral work, nine families have come to Christ. His church now has various needs. Pastor Joseph’s long-term vision is to train and send local believers to plant churches among unreached ethnic groups. He asks for prayer for the Bible college students and a new Gospel outreach team.
Prayer Requests
- Please pray that Usha continues to grow in her knowledge of God’s Word, in her personal relationship with the Lord, and in His grace. Pray that God will use her more powerfully in women’s ministry in the days ahead.
- Pray that future gatherings (like the birthday party we shared at this month) open even more doors for the light of Christ to shine in the community.
- Pray for the new believers and families who have recently accepted Jesus, to grow strong in their faith and become faithful disciples.
Thank you,
Anand and Usha and Family