We are so grateful to the Lord for His grace that sustains us, leads us, and empowers us to the work of the Gospel. Thank you all for upholding us in your prayers! So much is going on in this country, and the things are getting worse and worse for the non-Hindus. We have been kept safe thus far by the Lord’s grace. Please continue to keep us in your prayers, that no matter what the situation is, we will be His bold witnesses, and that the Lord will give us wisdom to do His work.

I have been suffering from an acute toothache. I had root canals for two teeth, but the problem remains the same. So, I was advised to get an oral x-ray. The x-ray shows that both of my wisdom teeth are growing inside my gums horizontally. They are pressing on the roots of my molar teeth on both sides of my mouth. The doctor advised me to have a CBCT scan so that he can decide what kind of surgery to perform to take out the wisdom teeth. I had to wait for a whole week to get the test, because I had to go to the capital city for the CBCT scan, as it is not available in our town. Monday to Friday we have classes, and we have Saturdays off. I am still waiting for my CBCT scan report; I have the CD of the scan, but the written report will be sent by email. Next week, the doctor will likely do surgery to remove one of the wisdom teeth, and then later he will remove the second one. Please pray for me.

Teaching English The Pastors School students are doing well. Some of the students are first generation Christians. They face many problems in their villages from their families, other villagers and from their tribes/community. One of the students lost his father couple months ago, and this month he lost his uncle (father’s brother). The student is the only believer in his family; the rest of his family members are Hindu. Before becoming a believer in Jesus, this student was possessed with an evil spirit, and was like a mad man. His parents gave him to a Hindu sorcerer to deliver him from the evil spirit. The sorcerer kept him in his house with other demon-possessed people. This student’s condition was getting worse and worse. Near the house of this sorcerer, there was a Christian family. Very often, there were Christian meetings in that family’s house. The student could hear the songs that were sung in the meetings. God began working in his life, and he escaped from the sorcerer’s bondage. Then, by the prayers of Christians, he was delivered from the evil spirit! He surrendered his life to the Lord and became a follower of Jesus! It is not easy to forsake one’s gods and become a Christian. During these times, the new believers are forced to take part in Hindu rituals. Praise the Lord for the faith of these believers, who stand firm in their faith and do not compromise with their faith.

Thank you so much for your prayers and sacrificial gifts.

Co-workers in Christ,

Pastor 15 Family