On Sunday morning, April 20, 2024, guest speaker Roy Knight from Arise Shine India Ministries delivered a stirring Bible class highlighting the ongoing efforts and challenges faced by the Church of Christ in India.
With a focus on fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission, their mission is clear: to make disciples. Despite persecution and poverty, the ministry is actively working to meet both the spiritual and physical needs of communities across India.
From feeding the hungry and providing clean water to sheltering orphans and widows, Roy Knight shared how God’s love is being demonstrated through tangible acts of service. He also emphasized projects like medical outreach, prison evangelism, and an ambitious plan to build church buildings in 100 villages. The session was both eye-opening and inspiring, calling attendees to support and pray for the growth of the church in India.
🗣️ Key Talking Points
- Primary Mission: Making disciples of Christ in a challenging spiritual and physical environment.
- Food Ministry: Addressing hunger through meal programs and food distribution.
- Water Access: Providing clean and sustainable water sources in underserved areas.
- Homes for the Vulnerable: Creating safe housing for orphans and widows.
- Clothing & Empowerment: Distributing blankets and sewing machines to meet basic needs and empower local communities.
- Body and Soul Medical Ministry: Offering healthcare while also addressing spiritual wellness.
- Prison Ministry: Reaching incarcerated individuals with the gospel.
- Church Building Project: Aiming to construct places of worship in 100 villages to establish strong local churches.
- Call to Action: Prayer, support, and partnership with their ministry through indiachurchofchrist.org.