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Each year, Suresh Kumar (President of Harvest India) visits the United States for a “vision trip” to share his passion for India and invite individuals, churches, and businesses to invest in the ministry of Harvest India.

Upcoming Visit
Suresh will be in the United States in the month of September…

Purpose

Sharing the Vision at Gatherings
Here are several possible gatherings where you might be interested in hosting Suresh and Christina…

Your Next Step
If you’re interested in hosting a “gathering” such as any listed above, please Suresh directly at suresh@harvestindia.org.

My name is Manohari, 35 years old. From two years onwards I had heart pain and head-ache, I went to the Hospital Doctors and they said I need to go to surgery that cost lot of money, but we don’t have that much money. One day somebody took to me to Harvest India Crusade, I went with lot of pain and faith to the Crusade and they prayed for my pain, after the Crusade my pains has gone. Thanks to Jesus. Glory to God.

My name is Koteswara Rao, 40 years old. Since 15 years ago and onwards I have been having head-aches. One day I decided to commit suicide. One day I went to Harvest India Crusade and they prayed for me. God has healed me and I given my life to Jesus. Now I am praying god and worshiping. Glory to God.

I am one of Orphan boy, living in the Orphanage at Bandalagaruvu. My name is Gopi, studying 2nd class. One night I went to outside, then Cobra bitten me. Soon Orphanage staff took to me to Hospital, doctors said no hope for me to live. All our Harvest India orphans, staff and pastors prayed for me. God has showed His grace and love up on me. Glory to God. Now I am okay and happy.

My name is Kotamma, I am 70 years old. I am deaf from 15 years old and onward. One day Harvest India conducted Medical Camp in our village, I went to the medical camp, I got medicine and they prayed for my hearing, immediately I was healed. Thanks to God and Glory to God.

My name is Santoshmma, 75 years old. I have 3 children. After the death of my husband my children pushed me out. I went to my relatives homes they also did pushed me out. Then I started to beg. Sometimes I can get food and sometimes I can’t. I was struggling so much and I hated my life that I decided to committ suicide. One day a Harvest India pastor saved me and he brought me to Harvest India Elderly home at Tippalakatta.

Now I am very happy. Here they are giving good food, clothes and shelter. Really, God saved my life. I given my life to Jesus Christ. I thank God and Harvest India leaders and those who are supporting this Home, special thanks to them.

My name is Kiran, age 9 years old, I am from Nellore, A.P. When I was small boy my mother died, after one year my father also died, that time my relatives are good to me, but after death of my parents, my relatives are not taking care of me. Nobody gives food and shelter. Then I started to beg in the trains. Once I was going from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai I felt down, I lost my leg. Now I am staying in the Harvest India transition center and I am selling magic boxes in the trains. Harvest India transition center providing food and cloths, whatever I need. I thank God for His faithfulness in my life and also I am thankful to Suresh Kumar, because he supplies everything to this transition Center. Please pray for me. Thank you.

Be sure to check your mailbox for the newest Harvest India newsletter for the last quarter of 2008. If you just can’t wait, download a pdf version by clicking here. In this issue…

• A letter from Suresh Kumar.
• Highlight of the new “Facebook Friends” well.
• A life story from a child whose life was transformed by surgery.
• A goal to give a Christmas gift to every child in a Harvest India children’s home - 1,228 children!

Give a Christmas Gift!
Currently, there are 1,228 children living in 10 different Harvest India children’s homes. This Christmas, we would love to provide each child with a brand new outfit as a special gift. Will you help us reach this goal?

• 1,228 children x $10 each = $12,280

Invite your friends to help make an impact in the life of a small child on the other side of the globe! After we reach the goal, we’ll post photos of the kid in their new outfits, and you’ll be so glad you participated.

Give a gift through the Harvest India Facebook Cause today!

In the month of September, Harvest India set a goal of raising $1,000 through the “Harvest India Facebook Cause.” 286 members joined (so far) and 12 of us participated in making the goal…yeah! Suresh uploaded a photo of him dedicating the water well yesterday and included this note on the “causes” page…

“Thanks for your great help to the poor people in India. This water well was purchased with the $1000 donated by 12 individuals who are part of the “Harvest India Facebook Cause.” The well is now blessing over 500 families with safe drinking water. We deeply appreciate your support to this ministry. Here is the picture of the well that we just dedicated yesterday. May the Lord bless all that you are doing and meet all your needs in Jesus’ name.

Yours in Him,
Suresh Kumar”

How amazing is that?

After spending a month in the US, Suresh and Christina Kumar returned home on September 17th. They were excited to see their children and extended family. Suresh specifically commented that it was great to get back to the “smells” of India!

On a fun note, the Kumar household just had high-speed wireless Internet installed. Skype is in the works so that Harvest India can communicate with leaders and churches around the globe in an easy, low-cost way.

After returning, Suresh joined his team in an effort to visit pastors and churches who are experiencing heavy flooding due to a 7-8 foot rise in waters from the Krishna River. Hundreds of villagers flee to the village cyclone shelter during these times, and Harvest India seeks to help as much as possible. Please pray for the safety of the Harvest India staff as they travel in remote areas.