“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 Dear Friends,   As Thanksgiving approaches, we remind ourselves of the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. This year, my sisters and I are remembering our father, G.V., who passed away last November. We are so thankful to have had parents who loved the Lord and...

        ”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 Dear Ones in Christ, As the world continues to change rapidly, we as Christians have great comfort in knowing that our Lord does not change. This is especially comforting as we endeavor to share the Gospel in a country like India. There are many gods and goddesses which are worshipped there. The people need to know the one true God, who is eternal, living, and does not change.   This year IEM has made an effort...

”What god is great like our God?  You are the God who works wonders; You have made known your might among the peoples. You with your arm redeemed your people.” Psalm 77:13-15 Dear Friends, What a joy it is to know that we serve a great, wonder-working God. Despite the discouragements we may face in this world, it is so uplifting to know we can put our trust in the Lord.  I am excited to report to you about the work that the Lord is doing in East India, especially in the state of Odisha...

“Ask Me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.”  Psalm 2:8 Dear Friends in Christ, The first week of June, my sisters (Mishal and Sheela) and I, along with their families, were able to attend the IEM annual fellowship dinner in Ohio. It was the first time my sisters and I had been there together since we went as little children with our parents when they first met the wonderful Christian community there. It was such a blessing to fellowship with...

”I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you  will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Dear Friends, We know that God is sovereign in all things, and we take comfort in the knowledge that He has overcome the world.   For many years, IEM has supported a group of pastors and Christian workers in the city of Mumbai, formerly Bombay, which is in the state of Maharashtra. IEM’s leader amongst these dear workers has been...

 ”Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom  of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of  evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is  your reward in heaven.”  Matthew 5:10-12 Dear Friends, We are encouraged that the believers In India are holding firm in their faith, gaining strength and courage from promises like Jesus gave in the passage above.   Our workers in...

”Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the  Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”  Psalm 103:1-2 Dear Friends, There is a popular chorus that Christians sing, based on these verses from Psalm 103. In the song we sing, “He has done great things, He has done great things, bless His holy name!” My three nephews (Schuyler, Ethan and Luke) sang this chorus at every ministry stop we made during our recent trip to India. It is so simple in its...

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”  James 1:2-3 Dear Friends, I was reflecting on these well-known verses recently as the political landscape in India continues to create trying circumstances for Christian believers, especially in northern India. I have been so impressed with their steadfast faith, despite the trials they are facing. In the northern state of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), IEM has...

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away;  behold, the new has come.“  II Corinthians 5:17 Dear Ones in Christ, I arrived home safely from my recent trip to India in June. During the second half of my trip, I traveled to the northern state of Punjab, where there are many believers in the Sikh religion. The Sikh men are known for wearing turbans on their heads, and the culture is known for its great food and music. In January, IEM began supporting...

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” Galatians 6:9 Dear Friends,  On New Year’s Eve, I landed in India, along with three of my nephews—Schuyler, Ethan, and Luke (Mishal and Len’s sons). It was very meaningful to have them with me after the recent passing of my dad. On that first day, we participated in a morning worship service, and in the evening there was a Watch Night Service, in which the local church members gathered...