John 15:12, Mark 16:15 and Luke 9:2
My name is Mary and my husband’s name is Roger. We have
three children. Jason, Hannah and Andrew and we are the Govan family living in
Fayetteville, North Carolina. I was born and raised in Andhra Pradesh,
India and excepted Christ at the age of fourteen.
I came to the United States in 1983. I always had a heart for mission work. I did not know how to start the ministry. My husband and I were financially supporting the evangelists in India on and off for 10 years. As I grew in the Lord, I realized my responsibility as a child of God to witness to others. We finally committed to do this ministry regularly since year 2000. We have been supporting the ministry with the help of my father-in-law through Voice of Calvary and the church we attend Fayetteville Bible Chapel. When we went to visit my family in the summer of 2004, we saw that there is a great need and opportunity to serve the Lord Jesus our Savior. We want to expand this ministry in the entire southern parts of Andhra Pradesh. We visited the places and witnessed the Lord’s work being done their. So we came back and named the ministries as PREMA ministries and currently in the process of registering it with our state as a non profit organization. Prema is a Telugu word, meaning love. Telugu is the language spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
We cannot support the needs they have by ourselves. We need help. We want to preach the gospel to all. We can not just give Gospel and ignore the needs of the people. The villagers are un-educated, live in slum areas. The ground is covered with pig waste and human waste. The colony stinks badly. They live in very filthy conditions with no proper facilities such as latrines, bathroom to take a shower, drinking water, medical facilities, no electricity and transportation. Their houses are the size of a closet made of flat rocks and hay for the roof. This is only one colony. So there arises the vision for our ministry “To reach the un reached”.
Our ministry is
1. Evangelism and Discipleship (provide monthly salary to the
evangelists already working)
2. Leadership Development (training evangelists)
3. Constructing Buildings (for Churches and a place for the
evangelist’s family in four regions)
4. Provide Jeeps (one in each region)
Our Compassion is
Our Hope is
1.
What We Believe
We believe the Bible teaches, among other things:
…Its own divine authority, absolute accuracy, and verbal inspiration. (2 Timothy
3:16; 2Peter 1:21)
…That the one true God eternally exists in three equal persons: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
…That our Lord Jesus Christ is God the Son. We believe in His virgin birth, His
sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily
resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal
future return to the earth in power and glory. (John 1:1; John 3:5; 1
Corinthians 15:3,4; John 14:3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-54)
…That man is sinful by nature, and that it is impossible for him to be saved by
his own works or religious observances. (Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; Titus
3:5)
…That in accepting Jesus Christ by faith one is saved, born again, and forgiven
through the merits of Christ’s life and death. (Acts 16:31; John 1:12;
Colossians 1:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19)
…That regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit occur at the moment of
salvation. (Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 13)
…That water baptism is a commandment and the act by which believers are immersed
in water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thereby publicly
identifying themselves with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Romans
6:4; Matthew 28:19)
…That there will be a resurrection of both the believing and the unbelieving,
the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting torment. (2Corinthians
5:6-8; Luke 16:23; Revelation 20:11-15)
…That all believers are priests, and have equal access and divine right to draw
near to God and to offer up spiritual sacrifices apart altogether from human
authorization or appointment. (Hebrews 10:19-22, 13:15; 1 Peter 2:5)
…That to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. God is
not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (Mark
16:15; 2 Peter 3:9b)
Region 1 Grace Gospel Hall-Proddatur
GRACE GOSPEL HALL
Mr. K. P. Andrews and Mr. & Mrs. K. P. S. Samuel
Founder K. P. Andrews. Brethren Assemblies in Andhra Pradesh were founded by Brother K. P. Agrippa in the late 1920s. Each assembly is an independent church. The assembly in Proddatur made up of believers that are farm laborers, house-keepers, with minimal or no education. They can not support their full time pastor K. P. S. Samuel. The pastor and his family are supported mainly by K. P. Andrew’s retirement wages and with a little help from Fayetteville Bible Chapel and Voice of Calvary Fellowship. Brother Andrews is eighty three years old and in frail health. Brother Andrew’s retirement salary will not be forwarded to Brother Samuel after his death. So please pray for the Lord to provide. Brother Andrews also helps seven other evangelists and needs of the villagers under the name of the ministries called Bethesda Integrated Service Society.
Bethesda
Integrated Rural Development Service
BIRDS-Proddatur
Ministries
BIRDS- Bethesda Integrated Rural Development Services.
Romans 10:15
Evangelism– Seven evangelists travel to Tribal
villages three to four times a week to preach the gospel. We get together, pray
and pair up two to a village. We travel by bicycles, motor cycle, and on foot.
Bicycles and motor cycle were provided twenty years ago by Brother D. L. Govan,
Voice of Calvary Fellowship, Jackson Mississippi. We preach in the late evenings
when the farm workers come home. There is no adequate public transportation to these areas.
Traveling to these villages is very dangerous. There are no proper roads to travel.
Brother Samuel was in an accident with his motorcycle. Although his face was
seriously injured, by God’s grace he was able to carry the other person that
caused accident to the hospital. There are no hotels or space for us to stay so we must
return to our homes daily. There are no restaurants or any other stores to
buy food, therefore we have to take our own food and water with us. The cost
of food, maintenance of the vehicles and gas is provided by Brother Andrews.
Sunday Worship– Every Sunday bus fare is provided to attend worship services
and lunch for approximately fifty people.
Women’s Bible Study– Once a week women gather together to study the word.
Many of them can not read. In future, if Lord willing, would like to provide
them with a cassette player and tapes of the Bible to each family.
Visitation- Once a week Brother and Sister Samuel
travel to homes and prays with each family.
Other Services- Brother Samuel performs Baptisms, baby dedications, weddings,
house dedications and other services as needed free of charge.
Compassion-We provide clothing and relief during national disasters such as
floods.
Doctor Visitation– Once a month Brother Andrews arranges a doctor to
travel with us to the tribal areas for physical check up, provide necessary
treatment for minor illnesses and vaccinations. This service is free of cost to
the tribal people but the church will pay the doctor’s fee.
Future Plans-
1. Build a Church with accommodations for the evangelist
(Pastor) and his family
2. Establish
schools
3. Bore wells
(Clean drinking water)
4. Toilet
facilities (use nature for bathroom)
5. Self-help
projects such as growing vegetables, raising chickens, goats etc.
6. Provide
electric fans
7. Jeep to travel for the tribal ministry
8. Boarding
Home for College Students with financial needs
Prayer Needs
1.
Pray for the evangelists as they travel to hostile and tribal areas
2.
Pray for the doctors who are Hindus
3.
Pray for the funding of the pastor and evangelists
4.
Pray for our future plans to spread the Gospel and see it grow
Links to other Ministries in India
Region 2 Zion Prayer House-Nandyal
ZION prayer HOUSE
Ministry in Nandyal is unique. It is run by Dr. K. Hepsiba, Professor. The ministry was started by a bank officer brother Jaya Surya Raj but developed by Hepsiba. When brother Raj left due to his job, he left the ministry under the supervision of Dr. Hepsiba. Brother Raju owns the building. He wants Hepsiba to purchase the building. Hepsiba can not afford to purchase the building. Hepsiba's son preaches in the church. His name is Koppera Joel 20 years of age. His mother supports him and maintains the facility. She also supports evangelists to spread the word of God in the region of Nandyal. She travels every week to the neighboring villages to conduct women's meeting. Hepsiba is the daughter of K. P. Andrews, Proddatur. The heart for God runs in the family.
Sunday Worship: Koppera Joel preaches and teaches about one hundred believers. Conducts prayer meetings on Sunday night. Joel also plays drums. Visits neighboring villages once a week to preach the gospel.
Thursday Bible Study: Joel conducts bible study
Youth Ministry: Joel leads the youth ministry about 70 college students attend.
Women's Ministry: Hepsiba leads in Nandyal once a week and also travels to neighboring villages once a week and invited to speak at conferences all around India.
SPHERE (NGO) NANDYAL
Dr. Hepsiba is the president of SPHERE organization and director of RED CROSS SOCIETY Nandyal. SPHERE is a non profit organization registered with Andhra state government. State government recognizes SPHERE and helps with partial funding. Dr. Hepsiba needs financial help. Her work is recognized by the state and local government. She is a believer, called on to serve the Lord. She works among Hindus and Muslims. She is a great witness and a servant of the Lord.
SPHERE Provides the following:
1. Education - Establishing higher
institutions of learning
2. Awareness and prevention - Promoting health and supporting activities
such as HIV/AIDS awareness
3. Boarding homes for college students with
financial needs for men and women.
4. Helps build civil societies - Provide counseling, women's rights, and
legal counseling
5. Homes for orphans, elderly, mentally retarded and
blind.
6. Vocational training.
7. Environmental protection activities
8. Drinking water facilities
9. Disaster relief
10. Raising free Blood donations for the poor patients.
11. Medical help.
12. Coalition with International and Indian Red Cross Society.
Needs of the Ministry
1. Funds to purchase the property and build on
to and remodel
the church to have a Bible College.
2. Jeep
3. Monthly help to support the homes for
college students, elderly, blind and mentally retarded.
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| 1. Appreciation of Hon. Sri. Ranga Rajan (Andhra Pradesh State Governor) and his wife 2. Hari Priya Ranga Rajan to the president so Sphere Dr. K. Hepsiba, for raising free blood donation to the Red Cross Society, Nandyal Branch. | Distributing food packets to the flood victims. | Free medical camp conducted in a school of remote and slum area. |
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| Door to door campaign in remote villages on HIV/AIDS, Hygiene, and Family Planning | 104 Students of different colleges from poor & Backward families sheltered by Sphere raising hands of determination against HIV/AIDS and Environmental Pollution. This poor students Home is recognized and registered in A.P. India. | Distribution of clothes to the fire victims in Nandamurigar 5 Km from Nandyal. |
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| SPHERE's youth team clearing the drainage as part of Environmental Protection and Protesting the use of Plastic and Polyurethane bags. | 1. Dr. Hepsiba, SPHERE conducting Programs on environmental Protection sponsored by central Government of India. | 2. Assistant Judge, Nandyal Court is speaking in Environmental awareness in a village. |
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| 3. Nandyal Revenue Officer Khaja Mohiddin giving a speech to the women in a slum and backward area on legal awareness and women's rights. District Judge Mr. Rajgopal Reddy, Civil Judge Mr. Vinaya Kumar and other Judges Sri Ramesh, Mr. Dattathreya attended the meeting. Mr. Khaja Mohiddin is the present Secretary of Higher Education Minister. | SPHERE Secretary and President distributing gifts to the poor children organized a rural Church. | SPHERE participation in one of the Developmental activities of the Tribal Children |
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| Free Blood Donation Camp for HIV/AIDS Patients. This Camp was conducted with the coalition of Indian Red Cross Society (International) Nandyal Branch. | Church Building, Zion Prayer House. The vision of Church is to raise 1000 Prayer Warriors/Sponsors through out the world to establish a Christian Hostel (Boarding home for college students both men and women) for 1000 poor students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to get education. We only need 1000 rupees per student which is about $25 per student for one whole year. | Some of 104 hostel (boarding home for the college students) students maintained by SPHERE Non Governmental Organization participated in a disaster relief activity. |
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| Door to door evangelism. | Our teams on the way to different towns to spread the gospel. | |
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| College Students from the hostel maintained by SPHERE after their baptismal. | ||
Region 3 Hebron Gospel Ministry-Muddanur
HEBRON GOSPEL Ministry
Brother K. P. Jacob Agrippa is an evangelist. It is a newly established ministry. Brother Agrippa runs evangelism ministry in the neighboring villages of Muddanur.
Ministry needs
1. Salary for Brother Agrippa
2. Jeep
Region 4 Bethel Prayer House-Hyderabad
bethel GOSPEL HALL
Planning to establish a church and home for disabled elderly.
Ministry needs
1. Construction of a Church building
2. A building for disabled
3. Salary for the missionary
4. Salary for the Caretakers
5. Provisions for the elderly
6. Jeep
Paid for and hosted by The Govan Family as a donation to this ministries.
Please send all donations to:
R. L. Govan
506 Beaverpond Court
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311-9340
With a note to Prema Ministry.
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