Graduation in Visakhapatnam, India

Dear Brethren in Christ,

I bring greetings from all of us at Visakha Valley Bible College. We are thankful to God for blessing us with another successful completion of our two-year preacher training program.

Graduation Ceremony:

Our commitment is to train faithful men—men who will carry the same dedication that helped shape them into evangelists. It is a lifelong commitment to preach the Word, bringing people from darkness into the light, while also living a life willing to endure the consequences, trials, and tribulations that may come with being a Christian.

We are grateful to God as we witness our graduates entering into the world to proclaim the Word of Truth—the love story of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to love even our enemies. We pray that the Lord will bless their efforts as they go forward, using the knowledge and wisdom they have gained as students and applying it faithfully in productive Christian lives and ministries.

May our school continue to bless our nation by preparing dedicated individuals who truly care for others and help them understand the truth and the eternal purpose of life. This world certainly needs people who will open the eyes of others through the Word of God, which has the power to enlighten the mind and transform the heart. Unless someone is taught, the truth remains unheard. Therefore, prayers are greatly needed for these individuals—that they will remain committed, stay strong in their faith, and continue their mission faithfully until the end.

We were honored to have Brother Keith Kasarjian, Director of Bear Valley International, present diplomas to the graduating students upon their successful completion of the two-year program leading to a Bachelor in Biblical Studies degree.

Distribution of Megaphones & Sewing Machines:

In addition to their certificates, each graduate was blessed with Gospel literature, study Bibles, sewing machines, and rechargeable megaphones—tools that will greatly assist them in the ministry to which they have committed their lives.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the brethren at Lake Houston Church of Christ and Farmersville Church of Christ for their generous support in helping us conduct this meaningful and impactful ceremony. The graduation program was truly a great success, and we are deeply encouraged by the kindness and support of these congregations.

New Facility:

Our new rented school facility was inaugurated by Brother Keith Kasarjian. The establishment of this new congregation opens a wonderful opportunity for worship, fellowship, and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

I had mentioned this need earlier, and we are thankful to the elders at Strickland Church of Christ for helping us prepare this facility with the accommodations needed for the work. However, we are sincerely praying and searching for a permanent place, and we kindly request your prayers concerning this need.

This facility has now become a place where a congregation can gather, creating a great opportunity to bring many souls to Christ. It will also serve as a training center for the next several years as we continue preparing men for ministry. Please pray that everything will continue peacefully and without disturbance from those who oppose the church and its activities.

Gratitude:

On behalf of all the students and faculty, I express my heartfelt thanks. We are grateful to the elders of Strickland Church of Christ for overseeing this mission work of training men to become evangelists.

We have been greatly encouraged by the work we are accomplishing together in this effort of preparing gospel preachers. We are also uplifted by the generous contributions from the brethren at Lake Houston and Farmersville Church of Christ in providing sewing machines, megaphones, and other gospel tools to these graduates as they begin a new chapter of lifelong commitment to serving the Lord.

These young men are now going forth to establish congregations, strengthen believers spiritually, and help many continue the race of faithfulness in hope of receiving the crown of life.

Thank you all for your prayers, encouragement, and partnership in this wonderful work of the Lord.

May God richly bless each one of you.

In Christian love and service,

John Dean Muppidi

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