OUR STORY
"...The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Matthew 9:37
Dream it.
About 30 years ago Rev Dr. Benjamin, founder of Saviour Jesus Christ Ministry from Chennai, India was invited to Nellore, India by a native of that city. While he was there he met Pastor C.H Israel who was ministering among the Girigiana Tribal’s of Nellore. They had monthly gatherings with about 200 people in attendance and shared the word of God. Being inspired by the work among the tribes, Pastor Benjamin was led by the Lord to offer them financial help and meet their pressing needs.
Build it.
During his visit to the U.S. he shared his limitations of continued financial support with me. When I visited India in the year 2000, I was moved with compassion and took up the financial responsibility of supporting the pastors. Pastor Benjamin continued to conduct the meetings to teach and preach the word of God to the tribal’s each month; While Pastor C.H. Israel took care of the work on a daily basis. Many stories are reported about healings and miracles. Praise and glory to God for his faithfulness and his immense grace.
Grow it.
Having seen the work of God being done among the tribes, experiencing miracles, the zeal among the people, and the eagerness to learn more about Jesus, Kasthuri and I were prompted by the spirit of God to be an active part in this ministry. We thank God, that we are able to support 45 Pastors financially every month covering a full time salary.
God drew our attention to a church which was planned to be built, and was sitting on a foundation slab for over 10 years. By the grace of God, we were able to complete the building in the year 2006. Through His faithfulness, the congregation of that church has seen amazing growth among the people. And the village, as whole, between all 45 pastors and churches has grown from 500 to 4000 now. Many are orphans, widows, homeless, and poor.
Share it.
Also in 2006, the Lord gave us a desire to build an orphanage, which we are honored to say opened in 2012! This project is an on-going act of faith and we believe that our Lord who led us thus far will continue to lead us in the years ahead. We need your prayers and support to be a part of this ministry. For the Word says, one waters the other seeds but God gets all the glory. Kasthuri and I heard the voice of God, and obeyed Him. We pray that you, who are reading this will hear the voice of the Lord also, if you cannot go, send, if you cannot send give, if you cannot give, PRAY. We covet your prayers for this ministry, and the expansion of the work of God through the orphanage.
We earnestly have sought the Lord for the past years for this ministry. We sincerely request your prayers daily, for us to carry out this work.
God bless you abundantly,
Luke & Kasthuri Raju, Founders, FHCM
