Happy Resurrection Day!
RHM March Update
Dear RHM Friends,
Greetings in the Name of our Precious Lord JESUS.
"...and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf." 2 Corinthians 5:15
Since the word "Easter" doesn't make it clear what the celebration is really about, I prefer Resurrection Sunday or Resurrection Day. Whatever you call it, we rejoice that He is no longer in the tomb! Hallelujah! Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:17,
"if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins." So this coming Sunday, reflect upon what our Lord JESUS has done for you. Perhaps for no greater reason than LOVE, He humbled Himself to leave His glory and come to earth to live as a man. He suffered, long before He actually went to the Cross, so much hostility, hatred, anger, lies, rejection, slander and opposition. Then finally, He suffered the beating, torture, and cruelty of human beings (those who should have loved and welcomed Him), and then died on that old, rugged Cross. All out of love, and so that sin-sick you and I could be forgiven, become part of His royal family, and spend eternity with Him in His glory. That is LOVE!
Nothing earth shaking is going on with the ministry, but we do have a big change of staff that's taken place. Brother Prasanth, who has helped us for several years by overseeing much of the ministry and finances, is now devoting his time and talents to work more full-time with his father in the pastoral ministry. Brother Wesley (who I've done ministry with since 2008) is now overseeing more of the financial responsibilities for the ministry of RHM taking place in India. Brother Raju is working closely with Wesley, as Wesley is unfamiliar with most of the ministry in Raju's area. Pray for these brothers, that this transition will go smoothly.
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.
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: Again, we gave small prizes to the children (including college students) who were the most faithful to attend our weekly meeting every Sunday afternoon from July through December 2025. The above children came all 24 services, so got 1st prize. Praise the Lord! From left are Veni, Shine, Divya, Venkata Lakshmi and Uday Kiran.
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ABOVE: These are some of our 2nd prize winners, attending 23 of the 24 services.
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ABOVE: Two sisters, Abhinaya (left) and Akshaya showing their 2nd prize gifts. I can't see the references good enough to tell you which Scriptures are on the plaques, but the one on the wall is
2 Corinthians 12:9,
"My grace is sufficient for you." |
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ABOVE: Mythilli got the 3rd prize, attending 22 of 24 services, Sister Pavani presenting her with the gift. |
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ABOVE: These are 4th place children, attending 21 of 24 services. We're very thankful that about half of the children who come to these meetings came to at least 19 out of 24 services. Many of them come of their own desire, no one compelling them to come.
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ABOVE: These are siblings, from left Varshini, Hasini & Eswanth (5, 7 and 3), all having chicken pox when this photo was taken a week or so ago. Thankfully, I haven't heard of any more children getting it, so maybe it has run its course.
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ABOVE: We had a special gathering for the children during a school holiday, asking all the children who attend one particular school to wear their uniforms so we could get their photos. There are 21 children at this school being assisted via RHM donations. The school year ends in April, final exams already going on for some of the classes. Two of the children will go onto higher studies, so we're planning on 19 children for the 2026-27 school year in this one particular school.
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ABOVE: Prayer time during this special gathering, breaking up into groups. You can see women in the back also praying.
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ABOVE: Boys also broken up into groups and praying. |
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ABOVE: Brother Raju sharing with a group of folks in the city of Ponnur. There's 3 or 4 families represented here, only one of them we are helping to a small degree. Raju tries to go to this place once a week to minister to them. Trusting the Lord to work in their hearts! |
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ABOVE: Brother Marthababu and his wife go to this village once a week to minister to as many children and adults who will come. Between Marthababu and the children you can see a pile of objects; those are rat traps. One of the jobs of people in this village is to go into the agricultural fields with these traps, which are effective in keeping the rats from destroying much of the crops. |
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ABOVE: We asked you to pray for Akshaya and her grandmother in a recent blog post, the grandmother wanting to get Akshaya married. Long story, but at this juncture, it seems that they are moving forward with those plans. Akshaya is 16 years old, and not at all mature enough for marriage. Pray especially for her spiritual life. |
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ABOVE: Pavani and Pavani (wives doing our children's ministry with their husbands) with a group of girls who met for a special prayer gathering in two of the girls' home, Preethi and Pinky (2nd from the left, and Pinky to the far right). |
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ABOVE: I'm not sure if this is a normal Sunday afternoon meeting, or a special meeting arranged during a recent Hindu holiday. Beautiful to see some of the children and adults worshipping the Lord. This could also be a time of prayer. |
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ABOVE: Two little guys and some girls meeting together in one of the churches we're affiliated with. |
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"Whatever you do, do all things to the glory of GOD." 1 Corinthians 10:31 |
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