“For the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Revelation 1:9).

Dear Prayer Partner and/or Supporter,

I greet you in the marvelous name of our beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Once again it is my privilege to give you a brief update, and we wholeheartedly thank much for your faithful support, prayers, and encouragement.

I was reading the book Ashamed of the Gospel by MacArthur and it’s just an amazing book for the present-day post-modern world. It’s true that when we think about human wisdom, the lives of those people are just neglecting the divine wisdom. Human wisdom is temporary, potent, only for the elite, and exalts only man. But people are neglecting divine wisdom, which is eternal, powerful, not limited to someone, and glorifies God.

My Stay in U.S. at Faith Baptist Bible Seminary

It is such a blessing once again to be at Faith, even though I am away from the ministry in India after 10 years and studying God’s Word. I believe God is strengthening me, getting ready for the future ministry along with the ministry I am already involved in. God is good and providing needs.

By the grace of God I am done with six credits and taking five more credits this month. I thought of taking only nine credits, but I want to complete my course as soon as possible and would like to take two more by the end of this month. Taking more credits means getting ready to pay the fee as well. Please pray for the finances as I have to pay USD $3,113. The Lord provided USD $1,000 through my friend; the remaining USD $2,113 should be cleared by the end of this month.

Family

Sonia and kids are doing well by the grace of God, and they are done with school and taking a summer break. Joshua finished his fifth standard and Joseph finished his first standard. Its unbelievable that Joshua is entering into high school (sixth grade to tenth grade). Sonia is working on the next academic year plan, syllabus, and books, and is expecting a good number of admissions in the school for 2011–2012. She really wants to spend the first month (June) of the academic year training all the teachers and new staff we will have in Sonia’s place and my place. Please pray for this, and Lord willing Sonia and kids will be here in the U.S. by the beginning of July.

Passports

It’s really unbelievable and kind of a leery situation with the passport officers and employees. We have applied for the renewal of passports for  my kids, Joshua and Joseph, in January and haven’t received them yet. Please do remember in your prayers. I just left everything in Lord’s hands and am waiting on Him. Once they get the passports, it will take a month or so to get the visa appointment and for the visas to get here.

School and Orphanage

Children are so happy and they are done for the year. They got good grades  and received their progresses on 27th of April. The student Mr. J. Thrinadh, who comes from a Hindu background, and his parents work in the field and make USD $4–$5 per day. He is in sixth grade and got an award of Rs. 5,000 from the Indian educational department for his excellence in his studies. He loves the Lord and memorizes many words from the Bible and is good at singing English choruses. He is just amazing and an example to many students in the school.

This year all our schoolchildren who are coming from outside received Gideon Bibles. They are knowing the Lord and showing interest in knowing more about Him. God is at work. We are sowing the seed of the gospel and waiting for divine interventions in their lives of those who are totally immersed in Hindu traditions and superstitions.

Praise Points

  1. Praise the Lord for good health and protection here in the U.S. and in India with my family.
  2. Praise the Lord for the tuition fee of USD $1,000 paid from the amount USD $3,113.
  3. Praise the Lord for the school’s great success in the academic year 2010–2011.

Prayer Requests

  1. Please pray for my studies at Faith and for the provision of USD $2,113 for spring and summer modules.
  2. Pray for the school and the vehicles’ safety in travel.
  3. Pray for monthly family support.
  4. Pray for Dr. and Mrs. Chatla and for their health.
  5. Pray for children’s passports, visas, and finances to get here.
  6. Pray for car to travel in U.S.

Please designate all your donations to Wesley Chatla in the memo and send them to Independent Gospel Missions, 990 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623.

Once again I thank you so much for your continuous prayers and support.

Yours in His service,

Wesley Chatla
Wesley@baptistindia.org
Ministry of the Indian Christian Bethel Baptist Gospel Fellowship
Movva Mandal, Krishna District, AP