The Lord's Heart for the Poor

Please read Deuteronomy 15:7-11 in the Old Testament, and Scriptures like James 1:27 in the New. In these Scriptures, and many others, we can see that our Father's heart is toward the needy and downcast. On the Judgment Day also, we will see that He is very serious about having compassion upon them, such as in Matthew 25:31-46. One of our theme Verses in RHM is found in Psalms 9:18, "For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever."  Man might forget, and not really care, but the Lord does not forget. Below is a group of tribal villagers gathered for prayer. Good to see some men also coming to listen to the Word of GOD, and trying to learn about Him. Oftentimes, the men do not come. Please pray for the ministry to these poor people.

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Working Girls

Pavani (Raju's wife) is holding her baby, with girls from left Leya, Deepa and Sibani. These 3 girls we knew previously from a girls home RHM was involved with in the state of Odisha. Surprisingly, we learned 2 or 3 years ago that Leya was studying in a nursing college not far from our area of ministry. A year later her sister, Deepa, came to the same college, and then a year later Sibani came. We (through your donations) have helped each girl with about $280 per year while in their studies. Leya is now working in Hyderabad, and Deepa just started working there. Sibani still has at least one year to study. The girls want to return to Odisha, closer to their families, but the wages are lower there. So for now, Leya is continuing to work in Hyderabad. Deepa is in Hyderabad because she must work in a hospital for a few months to pay for her remaining college fees (our support was only about half of what they need). We are thankful that your donations are helping poor children get a better education so that, Lord willing, they can get better jobs. Please pray for these girls.

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The Lord's Hand is Upon This 16 Year Old

Asiya, the tallest girl (3rd from right), turned 16 in February. We have shared this with you before, but have some updated information. For years she would have seizures, not convulsions, but passing out and sleeping for 30 minutes up to more than an hour. Then she would wake up extremely sleepy and tired. One night, her Muslim family thought she was dead. Knowing that their "Allah" (the Arabic word for God, and thus used by Muslims, Christians and others in the Arab region to refer to God). isn't doing anything for them, they rushed Asiya to the local church, which not coincidentally was having a meeting. The pastor and others prayed for her; she woke up and has been slowly improving since that time. I asked Asiya on her birthday (through Brother Raju translating) when the last time was that she has had a seizure, and she thinks it has been almost 2 years. Praise the Lord! Her family (parents and an older brother) haven't come to the Lord, but they are allowing Asiya to attend the Christian meetings, go on excursions with us, etc. We are very thankful that she seems to recognize that there is something very different about JESUS versus all the violent and angry behavior she's been around for years in her Muslim community. Please pray for Asiya.  

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Special Meeting for the Youth and Children

In our area of India, many of the schools (some colleges as well) have a holiday on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The normal school week is Monday through Saturday. In February we gathered our youth and children on the 2nd Saturday, those able to come, and had a special time of prayer, singing, sharing the Word, and having lunch together. As you can see, we also asked many of the children who are in one particular school to wear their uniforms for pictures. For some reason, their school doesn't allow pictures to be taken on school grounds. Happy to see so many younger boys attending the meeting!

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RHM February Update, Thankful for Our Children!

 RHM February Update, Thankful for Our Children!

Yes, we know that it's not February, but it's supposed to be February! 😊 Please take a few minutes to read the February newsletter, mostly geared toward our beautiful Indian children. Pray for issues on the technical side of things, as we're having various issues lately. Below are 20 of our 21 children who are attending a particular school, the principal giving us a discount. More inside the update, including class photos and a couple of praise reports. 

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Growing, Physically and in Number

As I look at the photos of the Sunday School classes going on, it seems like the numbers are growing in at least 2 of the 5 villages, and so are the children! Below are some girls leading in song in the village of NTR Colony. Please keep this precious ministry in your prayers.

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