Dear Brothers/Sisters and all Mission partners,

Greetings to you in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. First of all, let me take this opportunity to thank you for all your support throughout this year. Your prayers and your finances helped us to reach the lost, heal the broken hearted and encouraged us to go ahead. “God Bless you” as you stand with us in prayer but also in practical needs of our ministry. “Thanks” to all the donars, sponsors, friends, organizations, churches who generously supported our mission.

At Christmas season, let us all thank our heavenly father for sending Jesus Christ to save the world Christmas is about God giving the most amazing and spectacular gift to unworthy men and women like us. Christmas is also to celebrate of love, generosity, benevolence and celebration of joy, peace. God gave Jesus who forgiven all our sins, who heals all our diseases, who redeems our lives from pit and crown us with love and compassion and who satisfies our desires with good things – what a privilege to have JESUS! Who knows us and can do anything for us.

God has blessed the Good Shepherd Mission tremendously during this year. He has provided what we need in the mission. Our children and elderly people at Puttur, Kolladam are happy and healthy as they continue with their education. All our staff are a blessing to us every day. The GSM Evangelical work is going ahead presenting the word of God in rural areas. The GSM hospital is providing excellent health care to the poor and needy. The Rural Medical clinic at Kolladam is also providing health care to the poor and needy of remote villagers where medical facility is not all available.

We are thankful for all His mercies shown towards us. I once again thank our Lord and thank you for all his provision through you May God Bless you during Christmas season. The Bible says “Happy are those who are concerned for poor and needy; the Lord will help them when they are in trouble. The Lord will protect them and preserve their lives. He will make them happy in the land, he will not abandon them to the power of their enemies” (Psalm 41:1-2) We once again thank you from the bottom of my heart and pray that the Lord will bless you for every contribution you have made. I appreciate you for faithfulness to the cause of the needy.

During this Christmas season, we want to share the good news with children, staff at GSM as well as the community and solicit your love and help in this endeavor. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year 2008!

With love, yours in Christ, REV. HENRY.