6th
June 2012
Dear
Prayer Partners,
We
just arrived from a month of very fruitful time in Australia. It was a time of
refreshing for us. God spoke to us many times and repeatedly reminded us that
he has called us to serve Him. We were encouraged and assured that He will be
always with us in our times of trouble and pain and bring to fruition His
purpose. Thank you for standing with us and praying that He would break through
hard places and bring about victory for His Glory.
Children’s
Home Building:
The last time we heard from the organization was before we left for Australia
that if we do not hand over the building they will take us to the court. I know
many of you are concerned about this status and are standing with us. Thank
you. Please continue to pray that the organization will look for the wellbeing
of children and not do anything for their own gain. We are still living in the
same building. Please pray that they will accept our offer to pay the cost of
the construction and transfer the title to Caring Hands.
The
good news is that the BOYS HOME STARTED with 8 boys this month. Praise
God after many years of prayers we felt that Prakash & Hanna would the
couple to take care of Boys. Continue to pray that they will adjust and settle
down quickly and that we will be able to put them in the right school. We are
looking for sponsors for Boy’s Home. If you want to sponsor please write to us.
Thank you.
All,
except two of our girls from the JOYFUL CHILDREN’S HOME passed in their
exam and promoted to the next grade. Two girls completed one-year diploma
course in nursing and are looking for job opportunities. One girl finished B.A.
degree. Please pray for our children’s education and spiritual growth. We are
expecting some more new girls to come to our Home. This month is a very busy
month for Children’s Home as we need to get their admission into schools and
colleges, buy uniforms, books, shoes etc. please pray that we will be able to
get a good deal when we shop. Please pray for the need of workers who are truly
called to work in Children’s Home.
OVERSEAS
OPPORTUNITIES:
Arun with our staff Mr. John Gouder (Co-ordinator of Church Ministry) and Mary
(matron) attended a conference in Kenya for 15 days in April. That was a very
good experience for John and Mary as they travelled abroad for the first time.
From
April 31st till 2nd June Shobha & I went to Australia
to attend Leadership training, and speak in meetings and visiting our friends
and family. We have another opportunity to go again next year and speak in
meetings in Australia.
KIDS
CAMPS IN SUMMER:
In the month of April and May KIDS CAMPS were conducted in five different towns
for all boys and girls who attend our Churches and Share & Care Programs.
All our staff under the youngest leader Shruti (21) worked hard to make it a
great success. Nearly 600 boys and girls attended in Belhatti, Kittur, Halga,
Jagdal and Jamkhandi. Shruti is one of the Joyful Children’s Home’s girls and
is now working in Caring Hands.
YOUTH
CAMP:
FROM 26TH TO 28th we are conducting a Youth camp. From
our churches young people will come for three days. Please pray that it will be
a wonderful time of meeting with God for the young people and growing in His
Word.
PASTORS’
GATHERING:
Arun’s heart is to encourage pastors who work in rural areas and have no
fellowship with others. We want to refresh and encourage them to do better for
the Lord in the ministry. For this purpose we are organizing a Pastors’
Gathering in July. We pray that pastors who need a time of refreshing from our
Lord will come and be blessed.
VISIT
TO THE U.S.A: Shobha and I are planning to come to USA from August till
October. Melissa has two weeks of vacation in August and her 18th
birthday is on 21st of August so we want to be with her. We hope to
celebrate her birthday in Dallas, TX., where Arun’s younger brother lives. Now
she is working eight hours everyday in the school to cover her fees. We need
not pay anything for her tuition.
We
have an invitation to visit ND, CA, GA, SC, NC and VA. If, you are in any of
these states we would love to meet you. Please let us if you want us to come
and speak in your groups or churches.
Thank
you again for your support and prayers for our ministry. Please continue to
uphold us in your prayers.
Yours
in His service,
Arun
& Shobha Massey.
