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The Christmas Story Street Play
Dec 23rd
Christmas time was near and in our continuous efforts to spread the love of Christ, two street plays were organized near Golibar Subway, Santacruz and Kama Estate, Goregaon on the 22nd and 23rd of December. These areas are predominantly surrounded by poor people living in slums and the culture being rural a ‘naatak’ or street play on the Christmas story was presented, adapted for the setting.
20 volunteers and 5 actors made the play happen with simplicity yet a powerful message about how Christ is important for everyone, from the rich to poor, to the hopeless to the one who thinks he’s got everything in order. Being in Hindi the crowd easily understood the play and around 40 – 50 people gathered on this occasion. This was very encouraging to see as the love of God was communicated through a short message after the play. Many of the audience came eagerly seeking prayer for ailments, family issues and other problems. The team prayed for every one of them and made sure no one left without knowing the love and care of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What was most significant about this play was the fact that with limited resources, in an area hardened by life, we were able to impact them with the word of God and touch many lives.
Following is an encouraging video of the event:
Foreword December ’09
Dec 5th
Senior Pastor & Elder of TLC
(This is a foreword to the December edition church newsletter published every month)
Life is not like a battle, it IS a battle. We have to constantly battle for the promises of God, battle to preach a gospel of grace, battle to keep our minds fixed on things above, battle for our children, battle to believe God for our healing, etc. We have an enemy who has come to rob, kill and destroy but Praise God we have a God who has come to give us life and life in abundance. And the truth is that on the cross Jesus won the victory. And so we can rejoice Hallelujah and know that our hope is not in vain.
With this in mind let us be eager to share our faith with others and impart this hope to many who are perishing. Even as Christmas is nearing and we remember the birth of our Lord Jesus, let us remind ourselves that today we are alive because the Father gave His one and only Son that all who believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Even as we belong to a God who is so giving let us be a people who will give. Freely we have received, let’s freely give. It’s a wonderful time to remember the poor and bless them with the love of Jesus. Even as you wait on the Lord he will lead you to share His love with many.
Let’s also take this opportunity to bless our Hindi church brothers and sisters who have never known what it is to celebrate Christmas.
We will be trying to prepare a list so that each one will be able to choose and individual or family whom they can bless. May each one of you have a joyful time with family and friends enjoying the greatest gift of life Jesus as we enter into the Christmas season.
