Pray for Heat-related Problems

 It's difficult to get accurate information from this side of the world, but according to some news sources over 100 people have died in the states of Andhra Pradesh and its neighboring state of Telangana because of a heat wave, AP the state where we do all the ministry the Lord's given us. I've heard that the temps have been 113 and higher in our area, but we're not sure. Just looking at the forecast for the next couple of weeks, the temps are projected to continue to be 100 to 106 every day. Having been there for so many years, I can testify to the fact that the electricity is off for part of the time, as the electrical power somehow is connected to the water supply (so I've been told). I'm not sure any of the families that we work with have air conditioning. Brother Raju and the others doing ministry with the families either have to go to their homes early in the morning, or wait at least til 5pm, since they ride motorcycles. We have some of our people who have HIV, and we are giving them some extra protein foods during these weeks, as they are weak. Others are as well, including the family below. Our twins, Martha and Mary (to the right), are more susceptible to sicknesses, Raju sending me a prayer request this morning to pray for Mary (far right, the same girl who recently had a root canal). She suddenly got a fever with a 104 temperature, and was taken to the hospital. Please pray for Mary, and all our families and elderly who are struggling with the heat. Lord willing, the worst part of the summer is usually over by mid to late June.

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A Wonderful Praise Report

We have asked you to pray for Brother Puthra's family, Puthra a pastor who recently died in a motorcycle accident. Thank You Lord that for the believer it's only the body that dies... (John 11:25-26). In our recent newsletter, we asked you to pray and consider helping his broken family. We're so thankful that $3,000 has been given to help them, which is a much larger amount in their culture! Praise the Lord! Please pray with us; the Lord touched hearts to give these donations, so we need His direction how these funds can be best used to make "beauty from ashes" for this family (Isaiah 61:3). We'll be talking to Brother Samuel soon (Puthra's father, also a pastor for decades). He will be so thankful! Below is Puthra's wife, sitting at the memorial service, others trying to comfort her. Please continue to pray for their family.

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Widows & Elderly Ministry

A quick update about our widows & elderly ministry. As many of you know, we lost our main sponsor, so had to reduce this ministry drastically. Still we are continuing with the funds we have available for them. We now have 22 members who are receiving some type of monthly help (cash, medical or food). Of these 22, eighteen are widows/widowers (10 of them younger widows with children). Two are elderly, but married. Two are handicapped (HIV & Polio). Though much smaller now, we are still THANKFUL for the blessed opportunity to continue helping some widows & elderly in need. Below is Sister Aruna having a checkup and tests done; we are assisting her with monthly medication for paralysis, as she has had at least 2 strokes in recent years. If the Holy Spirit is tugging on your heart to help us reach out to more, please do so. There are many in need. Please pray for our widows & elderly ministry. 

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Happy Birthday Joy & Light!

Anand (whose name means "joy") and his sister Kranthi (meaning "light") are receiving cake from 3 sisters, these 3 part of our regular ministry. Anand (turned 16 in mid-May) and Kranthi (turns 16 in early June) used to be part of a children's home that RHM was connected with for many years. Now they live with their parents and 3 siblings (a little complicated, but some of them are cousins). Both parents are working, and we are not supporting any of the 5 children (actually youth, all of them teens or older), but are happy that they still want us to be a part of their lives. Whenever they have a birthday, Brother Raju is going to their home, either with his wife (who's now in her 8th month of pregnancy) or with some of our ministry children. The 3 sisters are Kavya (left), Soniya and Divya. I know Anand and Kranthi would appreciate your prayers for them and their family.

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RHM May Newsletter

RHM May Newsletter

We're a little late this month because of trying to get more accurate details on some ministry issues included in the newsletter. This newsletter is almost entirely dedicated to the honor of one of my long-time friends, who unexpectedly died in a motorcycle accident almost 2 weeks ago. The photo is a time of village ministry I had at least 10 years ago with brothers Wesley and Puthra, Puthra playing the drum.

I didn't share this in the newsletter, but please understand that you're welcome to give beyond the needs mentioned. They are a poor family, so if extra is given, it will surely be a welcomed blessing for them. Please read. Bless you, and as always, THANK YOU for your love, prayers and support!

 

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Delay With the May Newsletter

Just letting you know that this month's newsletter is late, usually trying to get it done by the 15th of each month, if possible. One problem this month is that I'm super busy. The other is that we're still inquiring about some information concerning Brother Puthra's family situation, Puthra dying in a motorcycle accident May 8th. 
Below is our girl, Mary, at the dentist office yesterday for a root canal. She and her twin sister, Martha, are both generally weak and more susceptible to sickness (born very premature, Martha 2 or 3 pounds at birth, and Mary between one and 2 pounds). Pray for Martha & Mary.

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