Andhra Pradesh, India

The letter we received from Pastor T. Emmanuel of the SiripalliVillage in the East Godavaru District of Andhra Pradesh included this picture of his congregation and the new converts to Christianity being baptized. He writes:

"I received your packet. It has helped me spiritually. I am reading and praying every day. The people of our area are very poor in education, health, food, clothing, and shelter. I am telling them that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. They are all changing their views, repenting, confessing Jesus is their Savior, and taking water baptism. I have been serving the Lord in 16 nearby villages, having started church branches in three. Praise the Lord, my mother, sisters, and entire family have all been converted from the Hindu religion!"