Surya Narayana pastors a small church in Chembur, Mumbai. The congregation in his church consists of the poorest of the poor, most of who work in some of the most menial jobs in Mumbai. Pastor Surya has been in Christian ministry for the past 11-years, prior to which he served in the Navy. His wife ministers to women enslaved in the sex trade of Mumbai.
Pastor Surya is the administrator of the Kripa pre-school in Mumbai. He travels 90-minutes each morning, changing two buses in the process to arrive at the school, where he overseas the day-to-day functioning of the school. After the school finishes for the day, he commutes another 90-minutes to return home, where he then arranges bible studies and prayer meetings.
In 2012, through the generous donation you made to Kripa Connection, we were able to purchase a scooter for Pastor Surya. This has greatly reduced his commute time, his expenses and his dependence on the extremely unreliable public transportation of Mumbai city. This has significantly enhanced his abilities in managing the affairs of the Kripa school. Additionally, this gift is now a great asset to his ministry.
Pastor Surya writes: “Thank you for purchasing me the scooter! It is a really blessing to my ministry and me. Thank you for your kindness! Please convey our heartfelt thanks to supports (donors). Thank you for the support and for encouraging me to serve our Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace.”
Thank you for your kindness in supporting Pastor Surya. May the Lord richly bless you!
In Christ,
(Ajay Sherring, Kripa Connection Intl, Inc), Jan-2013