LETTERS FROM THE FIELD

(But first a Disclaimer note:)
As your Administrator, I take zero credit for any of the good deeds that take place, or are referred to in the letters you see published. They are often written to me directly and I find it best to just publish the letters in full (in their own words) instead of going back and forth with edits and permission requests.

This note will once again inform our loved ones abroad, that the help comes from the Lord through His children, and is never the result of one or a few people doing something under their own power to help. All glory and thanks go to God! 

With that, please enjoy the letters below! 
-John R.

God's peace. Today Pastor Nehru (the Pastor who serves the Lepers full time)  received the medical help, he is so thankful. Please continue to pray for him and his wife's health too.

Have a blessed day,   Pastor K

From India:
Greetings to you all in Jesus’ name. I hope the situation is returning to normalcy after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic is multiplying rapidly in India. Our country will probably have the largest number of cases by the end of July. Because of the dense population, congestion, and the economic constraints (coupled with ignorance) the positive cases are increasing rapidly, almost doubling for every fortnight. We don't know what the outcome will be in the coming months, but the projections are very grave.

Though the government lifted the lockdown due to economic reasons, people are still apprehensive-- it's almost out of hand. Worship places are getting reopened, but believers are fearful. Moreover, our church buildings are very congested without proper ventilation, so people are afraid of going to the services. On one side is fear and the other side is hope in our Lord. Only hope in the Lord can enable the church to feel joyful despite the situation. Our great God is in control, He reigns over the pandemic.

Let me know how things are going with the ministry. Continue to pray for the tribal areas; they are very thankful for all the support. Thank you so much.

With regards,

His servant, Dr. Solomon

From India:
Thanks to the FMB and to you for your love and concern.

Yesterday we were unable to have Sunday worship services. For several weeks now, the virus cases have been spreading in the surrounding villages. In four nearby villages, individuals and families have been affected; some were taken to isolation wards in hospitals.

Rice has been given to pastors, donated by the FM Covid Food Special Fund (pictured below).

Please pray for us and the protection of God’s children in our churches.
 

-Pastor MP

• Medicine for a very dedicated pastor who works with the lepers full-time in India
• Hospital bill help for a pastor's mother in Africa
• Hospital bill help for a very sick man in Africa
• Help for a woman in Kenya in fighting a long battle with an issue of blood
• Medication for a trusted translator in Guatemala

• Bibles for Ghana
• Bible fund sent to Pakistan and Rwanda
• 20 corn grinders delivered in Guatemala
• Food distribution in many countries continues!  (to help due to Covid) 

• We have plans for trips as soon as the virus restrictions let up and things are safe!

• Please be in prayer for our full-time missionaries in the field, as well as those that we know and love around the world who labor so faithfully in the Church. Curfews and restrictions make everyday life for a missionary so much harder. 

• Please pray for your Foreign Mission members. Even though there is no convention this year, there is still voting for board members. Three members are voted upon each year. Pray that the Holy Spirit leads and guides whomever is installed into His service!