Greetings from ELDER CHACKO THOMAS, India

We ended the last year with the orphanage Christmas celebrations at the campus, and New Year programs. As always, the underprivileged and poor children were our main guests and we gave out Christmas gifts and hampers, and a good dinner to about 100 children. The message of Christmas was played out in skits, dances, and carols. It was a blessing to see the children's faces light up with joy and excitement. It was a joyous evening as we all glorified and worshiped God.

Three of our village churches celebrated anniversaries. As part of our Mumbai church anniversary, we had our three-day General Conference at the campus hall. Over 300 people attended from all over the country. God poured down His Holy Spirit upon His people and 24 people accepted Christ and got baptized on the last day. It was a great time of fellowship and sharing of God's Word!

In a nearby village close to the orphanage, a poor family had lost their mud house as heavy rains caused their roof to collapse. They had since been living under a plastic sheet. God helped us to build a beautiful concrete house for them, complete with tiles and cement roof. The family could not hold back tears of joy as we cut the ribbon of their new home. Please pray that God will use our acts of charity to demonstrate His love to the lost and draw them to Jesus. Your support and your prayers have been helping us reach out to many lives and turn them toward salvation. Thank you for investing in His kingdom here in India. I truly appreciate your support and heart for Indian missions and little children. May the Lord continue to shine His face upon you and your family! Praying for you all.

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