Psa 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly;
Among throngs of people I will praise you.

Abhinav, his wife Pooja and baby Riya

Mine is a story of belief, of faith and absolute conviction. Since the time I was in

school, I had this desire to know more about Lord Jesus and to live according to the teachings of the Bible. Through different ways like the internet and Christian radio channels I would try and get information on our Lord and sometimes visit the Church with some Christian’s friends.

It was then that through my brother Abhijit, I came in touch with Franco & the Tree of life Church. The first time I came to the church in Santacruz (W) I felt a tremendous presence of the Holy Spirit. Even though there was no picture of Jesus, I could see Him clearly when I closed my eyes. That day I knew my search had brought me to the right place.

Since that time, I have seen the power of prayer every time I have asked Franco to pray for me and I have seen great things happen in my life. I remember 4 years back, I was in a job that had given me immense stress and pain. By God’s moved marvelously and I was able to find a better job with a much better work environment and role.

So many wonderful things have happened in a short span of few years. The latest is the birth of our daughter whom we have named her RIYA. The Lord Jesus has been kind to me and my wife. She was diagnosed with PCOD, a common condition in working women today, but by God’s grace she was healed. Throughout her pregnancy she had high sugar & was on insulin, but God was with us at every step.

With Franco and Sweethin’s prayers and guidance we are able to hold on. I believe that even in the face of difficulties and challenges it was Lord’s presence in my life that could pull me through.

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That’s Pat Magee standing with the children and a teacher from Prerna.

Balwadi completes another batch!

Dear Tree of Life Church,

We have learned so much from you in our short time here. Thank you for being a faithful people who are committed to prayer! We were not here a week and Franco and his family came to pray for Destiny while she was sick! And we have watched you care for one another – and even unbelievers – in this way. Your prayer lives have challenged us and helped to increase our faith.

Thank you for making relationships a top priority. Your hospitality has been such a means of grace for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you for having us over for meals and for helping us to get to know the area!

Your church has invested so much in us though you knew we would only be here a short time. You have helped to equip us for the next season of our lives. We have learned so much from your knowledge and the way you live your lives.

When people in America ask us what our favorite part of India is, we always say – without hesitation – Tree of Life Church! We are forever grateful to you.

We have grown to love and care for you and look forward to hearing the ways God uses this church for His glory. May the gospel go forth!

Much Love,

Michael & Destiny Bell,
Bethany Babb

P.S. – Destiny and Bethany have GREATLY enjoying helping with the Karuna work and the children’s center in Chembur. Thank you for this opportunity!

Michael, Destiny & Bethany with TLC while in India