First Sabbath Offering for the South India Union Mission

South India comprises the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, as well as the union territories of Pondicherry, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Lakshadweep Islands. The world’s second populous nation with over 1.1 billion people is known for her diversities and for her unity, her mammoth growth and her poverty, her uniqueness in the world arena yet with striking contrasts, and for her being the cradle of a number of world’s pagan religions.

In the late 60’s, the seed of reformation was sown in this part of India. Since that historic occasion, a good number of new missions have been established throughout India—many in regions in which there had been little or no Christian presence. The South India Union Mission prays to the Lord and appeals to all of you that your hearts may be fully open for furthering the work in this Mission.

Our brethren work relentlessly and fearlessly in this heathen nation. They do face many challenges, not the least of which is financial, such as the costs involved in renting space for worship and fellowship, communications and mailings, and providing modest living wages to the faithful laborers in building up the body of Christ.

Your gift to the South Indian Union Mission is an investment into the future for the ongoing growth of the church. This is the way that Christ would love His gospel commission to be carried on to the uttermost parts of the earth. The majority of the funds collected thus far has been used for church planting. The primary and foremost need now is to build the headquarters for the Union Mission in a convenient and more centralized location.

Please be generous as you remember this needed mission. May God richly bless all those who have committed for Christ’s cause, in any aspect, in giving for His cause or working in fulfilling His commission.

The General Conference Asian Regional Secretary