We have published here on this page some photographs of the visit including an extensive Report

LOGOS MINISTRIES IN INDIA

        Unfortunately on my return to the UK in May 2007, I was quite ill but Praise be to God, I am recovering very well now. This particular trip was quite different, I had the honour of being involved with LOGOS Ministries throughout my stay.

        President Ravi Kumar and his wonderful team of Pastors arranged meetings virtually every night in different locations. We visited many different villages. The warmth in their welcome and their pure devotion and sincerity just renewed constantly, my own faith in God.

        One could be so frustrated at the seemingly helplessness of it all, when visiting some villages, the poverty can be very overwhelming yet the residents of the villages greet you with warm smiles and wanting you to share what little food or tea they have with you, the feeling of love is immense.

        I wanted to include this photograph to show the pure devotion from people who struggle with poverty every single day. They do not know what their tomorrow's will bring, they do not know if there will be a tomorrow. Unlike ourselves, they are not able to arise in the morning, take a nice warm bath or shower, have breakfast, put on clean clothes and go to work, everything that we take for granted.

        Their lives are constantly filled with hope and struggles. They arise, give thanks that they are alive. If they have food, they will share out what little they have between many members of the family and friends.

        They draw water from either a pump or a river.  Washing the clothes is 1st on the list, all of this is by hand, not in washing machines that so many of us take for granted.

        During the day, they work to keep their homes clean and themselves while searching for food, coping with heat, flies and sometimes discrimination from those who have more than they and are not willing to share, when these poor but wonderful hard working people dare to ask for a little.

        This photograph shows I felt constantly honoured in being invited to preach alongside the President of LOGOS Ministry. This man is dedicated, devoted, his life revolves around the well being of others, his life is God.  Ravi himself has to work many hours in his own job as a Bank Manager. Many criticize him for working, they say that he can not have possibly devoted his life to God and to the people when he is working and earning money while others are going without.

        It is through Ravi's work as a Bank Manager, that he and his dedicated team, have been able to create LOGOS. Ravi and his wife, who is a Teacher, of course pay for their basic needs, I do stress the word basic, for the majority of any wages they have goes straight to LOGOS. Sadly, our world revolves around money, not a lot can be undertaken without it. We are told that money is the root of all evil, this is very true, I have witnessed the discrimination shown to people that have none and those people who will do anything to get it, feelings are not included. But LOGOS have shown that money need not be all evil, that it can buy good wholesome food, blankets, Sari's for the ladies, trousers and shirts for the man, all this, LOGOS has done.
 

        This photograph shows a day meeting, a meeting where I felt extremely honoured and yet humble. I was invited to a baby naming ceremony of the little boy that you see before you. The husband and his wife, asked me to chose the name for their beautiful son, they wanted a Christian name.

        I thought hard about this and turned to the book of Numbers. As I read down, I stopped at vv 8 & 9. I can only assume that God was guiding me and explaining to me as to why. I chose the name Zuar, his son Nethanel, he was chosen by Moses to be in attendance to him.

        Zuar, a Father, like all the other Fathers, loving his son, gave up his son without complaint to Moses, their sons went off to war.

        Zuar, like all the other Fathers, they were not to know whether they were to ever see their sons again, but they made this sacrifice to God, they put their trust in Him and gave This husband and wife, they have a beautiful little boy, they do not know me, yet they gave me the honour to name their precious child.

    This photograph shows some of the dedicated Pastors involved with LOGOS. These hard working devoted men, after a days work, could so easily have gone home, ate and slept. Yet they did not. After a days work, their only thought, was to travel out to the many different villages to give messages to the people, to show love to the people, to let the people know that they were not alone. On many occasions the meetings would not finish until 10.30 - 1 pm. These devoted Pastors then had to travel back to their homes and rise again early for the full days work that they had ahead of them, their life as is Ravi Kumar's is God and God alone.

       

       In my last report I told you of my wonderful bodyguard who was also responsible for taking the photographs, video's and doing all the driving to the many locations where we held meetings.

        Basha, he too had completed a full days work as an Auto driver starting quite early in the morning, to support his wife Farida and his Mother and Father. Yet he too, instead of rushing home to rest, came willingly to the evening meetings, as a driver, photographer, bodyguard and a friend. Basha is a Muslim with a pure Christian heart.

        I mentioned earlier that we take certain things for granted we take Fridges, Washing Machines, Showers etc. as part of our daily lives. Basha's wife Farida is suffering from Thyroid problems, she has been told that she must take cool drinks, keep her food refrigerated. Sadly this is impossible, for they have no fridge. Farida also, sadly has no work but she would like to.

        I would like to ask all of you reading this to consider as to whether you may be able to help with this. Basha and Farida badly need a fridge, the cost of this in our money is £120. Farida also would benefit from having a washing machine, the cost of this would be £100. I have mentioned the washing machine, because this would allow her to work. She would be able to take in washing for others, the washing would be done in half the time than the normal hand washing. This couple are a very deserving couple, for they, like others I have mentioned, devote their lives to assisting others.

        If there are 10 people reading this that could spare £20 then Basha and his wife would benefit greatly from what we take for granted. If you feel that you could do this, please could you send your donations to Cardinal Edwards who will be able to forward this on. I ask all of you if we can make a difference in people's lives. When we think about money, what is it? It is paper, where does the paper come from?

        The answer is a tree, for paper is made from wood. Where does the tree come from? The answer is simple, God.  So let us take God's gift and make good use of it and give some of it to the poor, yet the devoted. I would also like to ask those, who feel that they really can not spare œ20, if you have any spectacles that you no longer use. LOGOS Ministry have an Optician that gladly tests the eyes of the poor for free, he would love to be able to give glasses to them so that they will benefit greatly, they will be able to secure work for themselves, or indeed, gain employment which they may not have been able to do because of their eyesight. If you can, please, could you send to:-

        Ravi Kumar

        President LOGOS Ministries

        Luka Street

        Opp H. P. Gas

        Bapatla 522101

        Guntur Dt

        A. P

        South India

        I thank you all for reading, I know that any donations that you send will be gratefully received and that you all will have gained even more love from your Brothers and Sisters in India and that we all, when taking things for granted can be happy and assured that our Brothers and Sisters, when opening their fridge, putting washing in the machine, wearing the glasses, will be doing this with gladness and thankfulness and love towards us all. A lovely thought isn't it?

God Bless

The Rev Dr. Nasharina Tear BA, MA, PhD, ThD, SOGS

The Revd Dr. Nasharina Tear BA, MA, PhD, ThD, SOGS

Overseas Missionary For Yeshua International

        Overseas Missionary Oh to say these words, they are a ringing, an angels song, one that I thought I would never hear. But, I have been blessed, by the love and trust of Yeshua International, so that my call be fulfilled, the song being sung. I was not always a devoted Christian, maybe I did Christian acts, but to be devoted, well, I considered that, no, I had not got the time and besides, God does not listen to me anyway.

        My husband and I had been through much tragedy, all our family taken away from us, all that is left is children's clothes hanging in the closet, their toys on the bedroom floor as shrine.

        I blamed God, oh yes, I was totally convinced that there was no God and if there was, well He was not going to help the likes of me.

        My husband had never really been religious minded at all, he used to say that he believed in what he could See, but...... Some weeks after the tragedy, my husband came to me and said "there is a God you know, we should put our trust in Him" I was stunned, my husband saying THIS ??????????

        I let him carry on, it was a passing fancy he was going through, out least, I thought so. I was asked by 2 friends to visit them in Germany, they had a crisis also, the husband was sadly out of work, the poor wife was working all hours, but it was not enough, they had not eaten for a few days, yet they still wanted me to go there to relax and have peace. They were devoted Christians and still are.

        Off I went to Germany, not once did they mention religion, for they knew I was hurting so bad, blaming everything and everyone, mainly God. That night, I could not sleep, I went on to the balcony, this feeling I had was heavy yet drawing and a comfortable, a voice spoke and without realizing it, I spoke back as if it were the most natural thing to do, speak to someone that one could not see.

        I came in from the balcony, my friends were stirring, asking me if I was ok  I simply said, "yes and I wish to be Ordained" I guess they thought I was under pressure or strain, they kept asking me why, all I could say was that I had to, I wanted to, I was going to follow the call of God. They just smiled and wished me peace.

        Back home in England, I repeated to my Husband that I wished to be Ordained. He seemed to understand but asked me to tell him again in about a month. This month was so hard I can tell you, the gnawing feeling I had, I needed to be unleashed to go forth and do what I had been asked to do.

        But, I went to my Husband one month later and told him again, he just said "then go, you must follow the call, did I not tell you that we should put our trust in God" But now, the hardest part of all, Churches, Priests, all would turn away from me, scorn me, "you are a woman, you are not trained etc. etc."  The more they scorned, the more burning inside I felt. Yes I was disillusioned, desperate but determined.

        My answer came from the Internet, I simply typed in I want to be Ordained, I was angry, hurt, sore, at having another bad day at the hands of Churches here.

        St. Luke's immediately popped up on my screen, it was unbelievable. After a couple of times looking on that site, I had my chance to become Ordained, this I deadbeat... Something was still missing.   I should not have had the gnawing feeling now should I ? Oh yes I did though.

        My final answer came from a wonderful Bishop I met on the net, he seemed to know the reason for my gnawing sensation and put me in touch with Cardinal Edwards.

        I spoke to him, really spoke to him, I felt life flooding through me, there was light and a feeling inside telling me yes!! This is the right way now.

        Before my husband and my tragedy happened, we were supporting an orphanage in India, we regularly sent payments to them, supplied all the clothes, toys books etc. This was not enough however, I felt there was so much more to do. When the tragedy struck, I had convinced myself that I did not care, yet after my talk with Cardinal Edwards, I wanted to shout out loud, "I do care and there is so much out there to do" Cardinal Edwards Ordained me in to Yeshua international, he said to me "now, you will really be tempted by Satan" he was right , I was, the build up had been wonderful but I felt deflated after he had gone, why?

        My husband came and said to me "time to work now do you not think so? Now you are a Priest, go and follow the call" I tried again to be accepted by the Churches here, but still no, they would not accept me. Right I said, I will go and help other countries, l had chosen Africa again to go to, but did not get the chance.

        Tsunami!!!!!!!!!! What a terrible disaster that was. I knew what I had to do, so my Husband and I left~ for India, we did not know what we were going to do, only that we had to be there. There were not as many lives lost as the other countries, I thank God for this, but the long term effects would mean that many would lose their lives as a result of losing their livelihoods, their fishing boats dragged under the sand, nets the same. Homes washed away, no money to buy any straw or reeds to build another.

        My husband and I were and are not rich people, but we gave as much as we could, knowing that what we gave would not last long, what was needed was a long term project being started, that would mean a consistent plan from people willing to take this on.

        I am honoured now that Cardinal Edwards has considered me as an Overseas Missionary Priest, I vow not to let him down, but to enable me to keep that promise, I desperately need support from my Brothers and Sisters out there that will make India their second home. I mean this in as far as, when out shopping, put in a little luxury item that you could send out, something that will either benefit the people in use, or something they can sell. Or, if thinking of buying that little extra as a treat, could you not treat the people of India to an extra bowl of rice instead.

        My Husband and I have a wonderful Godson in India, we have supported him since the age of 4 years, he is 18 years now. He has been and is a very good boy, always trying to help others, even when he has very little himself. We decided it would be good to bring him on holiday when we returned back to the UK, but yet the British High Commission out there have refused him on the grounds that he is too poor and "what right does he think he has in go going on holiday"  their words. Vijay would have not only been able to experience his first holiday, totally supported by us, but he would have been able to have given a very detailed account as to what is really needed within his country. So, another project that we are wanting to start, is that all our Brothers and Sisters write to the President and the Prime Minister of India plus the High Commission too, to stop this discrimination against him, after all, when God scattered the people of the earth, Vijay was one of their relations, so that makes him ours.

        Last but no means least, Vijay's sister now has a Church, sadly their Grandmother died, she was a wonderful preacher, who is very much missed but very much in all our prayers. However, Regini, the sister, wishes to re-open the Church but to revamp it. It is a wonderful Church, small, but so much full of love, worship and praise. I ask, if anyone can donate items to this Church, this would be wonderful. Prayer mats, crucifix, communion sets, incense holders, kneeling pads, alter cloths, in fact anything you can spare, to give this lovely little Church a lift once more.

        Very soon, I shall be returning to India, to fight, not only for the right of our dearest Vijay, hut to fight to obtain food, medicines, in fact anything, for the wonderful people of India who ask for nothing but would like a little of what we all take for granted, roof, food, beds, clean environment and health.

        I put my trust in you all my Brothers and Sisters that you will assist me in helping our own Brothers and Sisters. I would like to finish here by mentioning special thanks to special people that have helped me in my spiritual life and are still there for me. Revd David Ford who gave me confidence and the start, the will to keep from giving up. Bishop Klughart who believed in me and knew why I was feeling the way I was at the beginning. For introducing me to another very special man in my life that has now recognized my need to travel, to seek out my Brothers and Sisters and lead them back from poverty and on the road to God. That man is YOU Cardinal Edwards.

        Thanks are not enough for all the special people in my life on earth, but I hope that my thanks and praise of our wonderful Lord will suffice until I am able to meet Him and embrace Him properly for re-opening my eyes, I gave up on him, but he did not give up on me, what a wonderful honour he bestowed on me, what trust he had in me. Amen.
God Bless