The Vemula Family - India
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The Vemula Family - Ministry Update
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Dear Ministry Partners,
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
We pray this letter finds you and your family well and growing in the grace of our Lord. As always, we are deeply grateful for your faithful prayers, generous support, and friendship. Your partnership is a constant reminder that we are not serving alone, but together as one body in Christ, seeking to make His name known.
As we reflect on the past several months, our hearts are filled with gratitude for God's amazing faithfulness. Time and again, we have witnessed His provision, guidance, and power at work. Through every outreach, discipleship class, village visit, and ministry opportunity, we have seen lives touched with the love of Christ.
Because of your partnership, individuals and families have received hope, encouragement, practical help, and, most importantly, the life-changing message of the Gospel. Every conversation, every prayer, and every act of kindness has been possible because you chose to stand with us. Your investment goes far beyond financial support, it is helping people encounter Jesus Christ and experience lasting transformation.
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Jesus Water Wells Ministry
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One of the greatest blessings we have witnessed this year has been through our Jesus Water Wells Ministry.
By the end of January, we had received 34 requests from poor and needy communities desperately in need of clean drinking water. Although we initially had funding for only a few wells, we knew the need was much greater than our resources. We committed every request to prayer and shared the burden with a few churches and faithful ministry partners.
Once again, God proved Himself to be Jehovah Jireh—our Provider.
Through His miraculous provision and the generosity of His people, He supplied not only enough to meet the original need but abundantly more. By God's grace, we were able to drill 40 water wells, bringing clean, life-giving water to forty different communities.
One special answer to prayer was that every single well reached water successfully. Not one drilling attempt failed. We praise God for this incredible testimony of His faithfulness.
Each well represents far more than clean drinking water. It opens doors to share the Gospel and introduces people to the One who said,
Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. (John 4:14)
As families gather around these wells, they also hear about the Living Water—Jesus Christ. Thank you for praying, giving, and standing with us. Your partnership is bringing both physical and spiritual hope to communities that have never experienced either.
To God alone be all the glory!
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This year marks the fifth year of our Bible College Ministry, and we continue to thank God for raising up men and women who desire to know His Word and serve His Kingdom.
At the beginning of this academic year, 78 students enrolled with a passion to study Scripture and prepare for ministry. Since then, ten students have withdrawn, mainly because of family responsibilities and financial hardships. Please pray that God will strengthen them and, if it is His will, provide a way for them to continue pursuing His calling.
We also ask you to pray for all of our students—that the Holy Spirit will give them wisdom, perseverance, spiritual maturity, and a deeper love for Christ. Our prayer is that every graduate will clearly understand God's purpose for their lives and faithfully proclaim the Gospel wherever He sends them.
One of our Bible College centers has recently faced opposition from members of the local community, including some political leaders. They are pressuring the pastor and teachers to stop the weekly Bible classes that are held in a small church building. They have even threatened to prevent Sunday worship services if the classes continue.
Please pray that the Lord will grant our pastors, teachers, and students wisdom, courage, and protection. Pray that hearts will be softened, opposition will cease, and doors will remain open for the ministry to continue. We believe that no obstacle is greater than our God, and we trust Him to accomplish His purposes.
Thank you for helping us prepare the next generation of Christian leaders who will faithfully preach Christ and disciple others.
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Building Our Future Church Home
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Many of you know that our church has been worshiping every Sunday in the hall on the top floor of our building. By God's grace, this church has faithfully served our community since my father founded it in 1990.
Over the years we have experienced many challenges, including repeated difficulties with our neighbors because of our worship services. Yet through every season we have continued to trust God, believing that He would one day provide a permanent place where His people could gather freely to worship Him.
In 2019, the Lord opened the door for us to purchase our first piece of land. Since then, we have been working toward building a place that will serve both as a Function Hall and a place for our church services. Because obtaining official permission for a church building is extremely difficult in our area, this has become the most practical way to continue the ministry.
Construction has progressed over the past few years as God has provided. Most of the work has been funded through the sacrificial giving of our local church members, together with a few loans. We are thankful for how far the Lord has brought us, and the accompanying photo shows the current stage of construction.
Before we can begin using the building, we still need to complete several important projects:
* Install the roof
* Complete the electrical work
* Finish the flooring
* Complete the remaining interior & exterior work
Our prayer is to complete the building by the end of this year, as the Lord provides.
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Pray for Our Family
As we continue to serve the Lord and His people, we humbly ask you to keep our family in your prayers. Pray that God will surround us with His protection, strengthen us for every challenge, and keep us united in His love. May He grant us wisdom, grace, and renewed joy as we faithfully shepherd His flock and fulfill the calling He has entrusted to us.
Pray for Increasing Persecutions in India
Christians in India continue to face increasing challenges, including discrimination, intimidation, violence, and social ostracism because of their faith. Please pray that God will strengthen and encourage our brothers and sisters, filling them with courage, steadfast faith, and unwavering hope. Pray for His protection, peace, and justice to prevail, and that the love of Christ and the Gospel will continue to transform lives even in the midst of trials.
Pray for the Church/Function Hall
The construction of our Church/Function Hall began with faith, hope, and a vision to create a place where people can worship, fellowship, and serve the community. Due to financial challenges, construction has temporarily come to a halt.
We sincerely ask for your prayers and invite you to partner with us through your generous financial support. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to completing this important project. Together, we can build a place that will bless generations to come, strengthen our church family, and serve as a beacon of hope for our community.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer, faith, and generosity. May God richly bless you for being part of this vision.
With love and gratitude in Christ,
The Vemula Family
“To the ends of India, until all have heard.”
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