Final Update for 2025
Dear RHM Friends,
Greetings in the Name of our Precious Lord JESUS.
"By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him." 1 John 4:9
Today and tomorrow are your last chance to give to RHM in 2025. Please give as the Lord leads you. THANK YOU so much to those of you who have faithfully supported and prayed for this ministry. I totally understand that you have a multitude of other good ministries that you can give to. Also, for many it is difficult to feel compelled to give for ministry taking place halfway around the world. I feel very inadequate in being able to share their story, but by His grace do the best I can. We are not a huge ministry, but I am amazed how many lives of children, families and elderly have been impacted through your giving this year. Praise the Lord!
Most of this year's final update is sharing about the wonderful ministry that has taken place during this year's Christmas programs. There's also a couple of prayer requests, which you can help with financially if you feel led to do so, one for a poor family, and the other for Lasya, a little girl currently blind in one eye.
Please see and read the photos & captions below, These captions always give you things that you can pray for, as well as rejoice with us for what the Lord is doing in the lives of our precious Indian friends.
Thank you ALWAYS for your love, prayers and support! Bless you, and have a Happy New Year!
Brother Dan
"So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith." Galatians 6:10
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ABOVE: Precious widows and elderly (one is married) after receiving new blankets. All the 85 widows, elderly & handicapped received new clothes and either a sweater or blanket for Christmas. |
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ABOVE: These are all widows who are near a town called Bapatla. They are happy to receive new blankets.
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ABOVE: These boys, Vikram (6), Indra (10) and Karthik (9), had a more peaceful Christmas this year than last. In November '24 their Daddy was killed in an auto accident. RHM, through a donor, helped them financially throughout 2025, but that support will stop in January unless anyone else feels led to help them. The Daddy took some loans, so they continue to struggle. We're helping the boys with their education. If you feel compelled to help them, please do so. |
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ABOVE: We asked you to pray for Lasya (9), who accidentally got a knife in her eye. She should not have had the knife to begin with, but our GOD is a merciful Father. We're asking Him for total restoration of her sight. At this time, she is blind in one eye, the doctors saying she needs 2 more surgeries. Perhaps $500 would take care of these remaining surgeries, if anyone feels led to assist. The doctors are not giving much encouragement for success, but we serve a GOD of impossibilities! |
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ABOVE: Divya (12) is sharing Scriptures or a story in the village of Nandayapalem. It's a joy to see how the children are growing and becoming useful in ministry! Divya is one of our 5 children staying in a girls home with our Sister Mary.
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ABOVE: These are children who all participated in the Christmas program in the village of Chinthayapalem. No doubt the children did wonderful in various skits and responsibilities.
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ABOVE: Brother Bhaskara Rao, who helps us with Sunday School ministry, came and led the children's Christmas programs in 5 different villages. Here he's holding a sword and teaching something from the Bible with the children and adults in the village of KB Palem.
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ABOVE: This is Bhaskara Rao leading in prayer in the village of Chilakala Colony. Thanks to our donors, we were able to provide some transportation and snacks in all 5 villages.
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ABOVE: This was our largest Christmas gathering, which took place in a church in Bapatla. We tried to gather as many children, family members and elderly as possible whom we work with throughout the year. Here the crowd is watching Brother Bhaskara Rao. His stories, magic tricks and interaction with the people makes them happy. |
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ABOVE: Doing an illustrative lesson during the Bapatla Christmas program. All the girls besides Navya and Ribca (2nd & 3rd from the left) are our girls home children. |
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ABOVE: Bhaskara Rao using Swarupa, Mercy, Nandini and Nanditha to teach a lesson at the Bapatla Christmas program. |
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ABOVE: Men and older boys (maybe you can see them toward the top right of the photo) are serving dinner for this crowd after the Bapatla Christmas program. We thank the Lord for all the men, women and youth who volunteer their services joyfully to make these meals possible. We paid for the food, but they gave their time and efforts to make it a joyful experience for all, cooking, serving and cleaning up afterward. Some eat inside the church, while many just carry their plates while standing, which is common in their culture. |
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ABOVE: Girls home children Soniya, Bindu, Venkata Lakshmi, Yasaswi and Divya when receiving Christmas clothes. |
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ABOVE: A pastor with precious youth who made the commitment to take baptism and follow Christ in early December or the very end of November. |
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ABOVE: Children having a fun time at the beach with the Daddy of 3 of these girls (who also helps us with transporting people in his auto rickshaw) and Sister Mary on the right, who oversees the girls home. Three of the home children are also in this photo. We're praying the Lord will provide us with sufficient donations so that we can continue to do special occasions and excursions periodically with the children. These events create a very fruitful bonding time between our leaders and the children & families, which ultimately opens doors to be able to counsel them as we build relationships. |
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"Whatever you do, do all things to the glory of GOD." 1 Corinthians 10:31 |
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