Pastor Phil Derstine of Gospel Crusade Inc, Bradenton, Florida dedicates the new church

The New Church in Razole - Pastor Sharath Bhushan

The rice harvest

Rice'N spice for the crowd that came to the dedication ceremony

Colorful roadside vendors

Flowers for every occasion

Kim driving a hard bargain at a fabric shop

Pastor Patrick in our Bangalore church preparing gifts for his leaders with his daughter Calistra

A sample of the gifts we distributed to the church leaders on Sunday in recognition of their dedicated service this year

Kids Korner Ministry

Special Leadership Recognition Service

Worship in Song

Worship in Song

Baby Beulah Kimberly

Pastor Patrick serving communion

This is Pastor DeSouza who is planting a sister church in Bangarapet, receiving gifts to distribute to the needy in his village.  Our mission efforts are directed toward pioneering new works in places that do not have a Christian presence and we plan to plant many more of these branch churches in the most needy places.  Next year we hope to be able to help Pastor DeSouza move into a larger building because his church has outgrown the small space he has.

Kim got all decked out in a sari for the special leadership recognition service on Sunday

From the roof of Pastor Patrick's house overlooking the City of Bangalore

Dear Friends,

As I overlook this city of 8 million souls I am overwhelmed by the challenge but encouraged buy the fruit we have seen thus far.  This mission has resulted in the transformation of many lives.  In these photos everyone is dressed for church and happy but the truth is we face a daily struggle for sustenance along with the persecution of the anti Christian forces all around us.  In spite of the obstacles the ministry goes forward.  It is because of the gifts of caring donors that make this extraordinary mission possible.  Would you consider a special offering at this Christmas time?  The needs are many but the opportunity we have to change many more lives is within our reach in obedience to the Great Commission of Christ. 

Lord Bless, Scott and Kim Gerhart

His Way Ministries, Inc 6236 French Creek Court, Bradenton Florida 34222

12/09/2007 India Mission Report

This week we have two reports.  One is from a quick trip we made to Razole in the neighboring State of Andhra Pradesh and the other from our church in Bangalore.

Our friend Pastor Phil Derstine from Gospel Crusade in Bradenton came to dedicate Pastor Sharath Bhushan’s new church and we went to celebrate that event with them.  We had a wonderful time of fellowship and a reunion of sorts as Kim and I got our start in missions under Pastor Phil’s tutelage.  I included some photos of the scenery from Razole.  It is a beautiful agricultural area.

Then we went back to Bangalore where we had a special service honoring the church leadership and gave Christmas gifts to them.  Pastor Patrick has raised-up a strong group of faithful servant leaders.  This is a busy week here at Gospel Fellowship Church.  Patrick and crew are busy preparing for the big Christmas events ahead.  They will be doing all the stuff we like to do; caroling, special Christmas program at church and also giving gifts to the poor and needy in this area.  We also met with Pastor Desouza from Bangarapet to give him a little Christmas blessing too.  Bangarapet is a sister church of our church in Bangalore which was started by Patrick.  Some of the monthly support our donors give each month goes to helping plant the Bangarapet church.  We hope to plant many new sister churches because our purpose is to be a mission church, planting churches in unreached areas.

Please see attached link to web page with the reports your support of this worthy mission much appreciated and is producing good fruit!  We are planning a short term mission trip to India sometime this spring.  If you are interested in joining us please write for info. 

Scott and Kim Gerhart

http://gogfi.net/