Work
Reports
Dear brothers and Sisters in Christ
I am sending
this report with much prayers for the people who are facing
trouble with ice storms in usa. I hope this letter finds you
well. Thank you much for your kind prayers for help for me and
the work I am doing in India. And I Praise Him for all of you
and your families. I trying my best to spread the Gospel in
India. Please find the work report from 9th December
to 15th December, 2007.
Statistics
- I lead worship services in 3
congregations.
- Had Bible Class in 3 congregations..
- Preached the Gospel for 12 new families.
- Visited 5 sick.
- Visited a boy who is suffering with
cancer.
- Had special class for 4 sister converted
from Hindu religion.
- Preached in a birthday payer meeting.
- Distributed Truth for Today books.
- Still working for the boy who came from
prison.
I stated Bible class in the midst of Hindu Higher cast
location in Subbaiahpalem village. We have 4 sister converted
from Hindu higher cast. We conduct the Bible class every Friday
evening in the house of one Sis.Tirupatamma. These 4 sisters are
aged so that they are not able to walk to the church building at
nights. I stated to go to the congregations very early on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and visiting the members and non
members . I find that it resulted good and attract some more
Hindu's to the Bible class. . I asked them to talk about the
Gospel at the time of their work in the field and invite them to
the Bible class.
I used to stay some time in the building in Subbaiahpalem
for the rest and move to the house visits and evening conducting
Bible class. There are some mats in the building to get some
sleep.
I visited village Yenugupalem when they
called me. It is at the distance of 40 kilometers from my
residence Because . I baptized some people in that village.
There I find a boy name is Kalava Gopi who is suffering with
cancer in his stomach. He is the age of 14. I helped some for
his treatment. It is not a lot.
Worship services
Name of the congregation :
Attendance in worship : Contribution : Baptism
1.church of Christ in Makkenavaripalem : 43
: $1..60 : -
2.church of Christ in Subbaiahpalem 26
: $1.10 : -
3.church of Christ in Ramanjaneyapuram 25
: $1.25 : -
Word of Lord:
Why worship on Sunday: Introduction: Some people told we
have to meet on Saturday. Because it is in the bible. Yes that
it is in the Old Testament. When we have start to read the bible
we have to understand where it was told and for whom it was
told. Some people just open the bible find a verse and feel that
its for them that was provided by God on that day. If we try to
read all of that part we can understand why it was written so.
In the same way we can try to understand why we met on Sunday,
why not on Saturday even its also in the Bible.
I. Some special events happed on Sunday.
A. Jesus rose on first day of the week. Now
when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, Mark 16:9.
B. The Holy spirit came up on the Apostles on that day. And
when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one
accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven
as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where
they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues
like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all
filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4.Apostels
began their preaching work on this day.
C. The church of the Lord Jesus Christ began that day. Act
2:37-42.When Apostles(Peter) began preaching on that day 3000
baptized in to Christ.
D. The churches met on Sunday to remember in a meal of
worship, the death and resurrection of Jesus.. And upon the
first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break
bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow;
and continued his speech until midnight. Acts 20:7.
E. These churches continued to met through the year on
Sundays.1 Corin 16:1-2., Heb 10:25.
II. Apostles did what Christ commanded to them. Teaching them
to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: Matthew
28:20.Early church did it because Apostles told them to do it.
So that we have to follow them.
III. Moses taught to the Jews to remember the Sabbath as
Holyday. Exodus 20::8.This is for Israelites only. Deuteronomy
:5:1-3,12-15.
Conclusion: It teaches we have to meet on every Sunday to
worship Him. On that day Christians remember the sacrifice of
Jesus, they exhort one another, they give of their means, they
sing and Pray.
Mid week Bible Classes
Name of the congregation; Bible
Class Attendance: Lesson
church of Christ in Makkenvaripalem 40
Singing in worship
church of Christ in Subbaiahpalem
21 do
church of Christ in Ramanjaneyapuram
23 do
I visited several houses and several Hindu families in the
village Subbaiahpalem and in Ramanjaneyapuram village. I talked
with a boy named as Kishore who cut her father's leg and fingers
in Subbaiahpalem . He listened the word of Lord . I am able to
see him to sit in the bible class for now. He said sorry to
trouble his father.
My family and kids are doing well. All of them sending you
their hearty greetings to you all. We continue to pray for you.
In the Love of the Lord.
Your brother in Christ
B.Esudas
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