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In Jesus' Name
Ministries
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Dear Friends,
I love this picture taken in India a few weeks ago. I was with our son Walt, and another son in Christ, Paul. That night we had visited the house/church of Pastor P. Kalebu, pictured above with his wife Ramya and their two lovely daughters Sarika and Akhsha. We were blessed with a wonderful time preaching the gospel, sharing our testimonies, praying for one another, and sharing a wonderful meal together after the service. Sandy and I have known this dear pastor, and his saintly father P. Abraham (now with the Lord) since 1997.
I hope you can sense from the photograph how close we have become in Jesus Christ over the years. By the grace of God, through Christ, we are not just theologically one, we are one. We are family, and we love one another, "deeply, from the heart." 1Peter 1:22
Dear friends, it is only because of your love, that In Jesus' Name Ministries, as the Lord's, and your servant, has the privilege to represent you, in India and in many other countries, in the realization of this unity, and our love for one another, in Jesus Christ. Thank you. May God continue to bless you for your prayers, and for your partnership in this "obedience to Christ." 2Cor 10:5
Above: Court proclaiming Jesus Christ at the house church of Pastor Kalebu (standing right). Pastor Martin Luther (left) is translating from English to Telegu. There was no room for the men who had to stand outside. The congregation has been praying for a larger place to meet. After the service, and prayer, we took the following one minute video of Pastor Kalebu's church greeting their American brethren:
Above: Walt, Paul, Court, brother Kalebu, and his wife Ramya, just before we were asked to distribute rice and clothing, provided by our American brethren, to the widows and poor of the congregation.
Above: Earlier this year Pastor Kalebu and his congregation members, by faith, laying a cornerstone, and praying for a permanent place for them to meet. The cost would be approximately $10,000. Would join with us in praying for this need. If you are able to help, gifts should be designated for Pastor P. Kalebu - church construction. 100% of your gift will be forwarded. Thank you.
"Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, as it is written: 'He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little.'" 2 Corinthians 8:13-15
"The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." 1 Timothy 1:5
Thank you so much for joining us in "laying down our lives for our brethren."
1John 3:16-19
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."
Court and Sandy Wood
Pastor Kalebu's church is one of 40 churches we visited during this October/November visit to India. There are over a thousand churches in this region of India, reaching out to us in the love of Christ. These pastors and their flocks are extremely poor, and are deeply grateful for our love and encouragement.
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100% of Gifts sent to In Jesus' Name Ministries,
designated to help our brethren in any country we are presently working in,
are delivered directly to our brethren.
All designated gifts
are given as directed, in full, to the Body of Christ.
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In Jesus' Name Ministries
PO Box 1059, Bristol, VA 24203
Phone: 1-276-644-1089
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