Going Global Update

Hi Everyone!

When we mention the Andaman/Nicobar Islands, most people have no idea what we are talking about.  We have never seen any Americans on the islands, only a few Europeans.  So we want to take time in this newsletter to provide you with more information about the islands and those we partner with there.

The islands are located about 1,000 miles east of India.  There are hundreds of islands in the chain, but only 50 are inhabited. The islands are separated into the North Andamans, South Andamans, and the Nicobars which are all in the south.   Port Blair is the capitol and is located in the northern portion.  The population is estimated at 1.5 million people. 

The British created a prison colony on the islands when they ruled over India.  They sent dissident Indians there as punishment, which was severe.  Then during World War II, the Japanese controlled the islands and treated the people brutally. The people of the islands had lived under great persecution for many years.  But since 1948 when India became a sovereign nation, they have been free. 

Many religions are practiced in this region including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and various forms of witchcraft.  The harvest is truly ready in the islands, but the workers are very few!  The Lord sovereignly directed us to connect with Raja and Sheeba.

We met Raja and Sheeba Wilson six years ago and have partnered with them ever since.  When we met them, they had nine orphans and a small church.  They were, and continue to be, totally committed to planting churches on every inhabited island, building Bible schools, and working with children.  Their home is in Port Blair where they direct the orphanage with 70 children, a small Bible School, pastor a church, and conduct widows’ and children’s outreaches.  Each year they organize pastors’ conferences in remote areas for pastors and leaders of all denominations.  In addition, at Christmas they sponsor a children’s outreach for thousands of children from all religious backgrounds where they share the true story of Jesus’ birth.

We just received a newsletter from them and would like to share parts of it with you.

Dear Friends,

Loving greetings from the Andaman Islands!  God is good in our missionary life in the islands.  When we count God’s faithfulness in our lives, we shed tears of joy and thank Him for His love and concern towards all of us in the islands.  We have had the viral fever again in the Love Children Home due to the heavy rain and change of climate.  Many have recovered.  God is giving Sheeba strength to look after the kids in the home and hospital.

By the grace of God, we have conducted a children’s outreach in the slums and streets.  It was so good to see kids from different faiths, creeds and languages coming to lift the name of Jesus.  We had hundreds of Hindu children attend.

We taught them songs, skits and had times of prayer for their school work.  We have planted the Word of God in their hearts and trust as they grow, they will live for Jesus Christ.  Praise God for using us to reach the island for Him!

In a week school will reopen for the kids.  This will be the most expensive month for us at the orphanage.  We need to provide the children with textbooks, notebooks, school uniforms, pens, pencils, and the annual tuitions.  We totally trust God, having nothing in our hands for this.  Please pray for this urgent need.

We thank all of you for your prayers and financial support for our ministry.  May God bless you, your family and church.  Your reward in heaven will be great for every soul that is reached through our ministry.

With love and blessings,
Raja and Sheeba

Please join us in prayer for this wonderful ministry.  We send them funds monthly.  If you would like to help, send your donation to us, and we will get it to them quickly.

We are so grateful for all of your prayers and support for what God has called us to do.  Thank you!

Dennis and Robin