The primary focus of the ministry is evangelism and church planting. To this end, all the efforts and energy of the Harvest team is directed. From two evangelists in 1995, we have grown to 20. These evangelists travel several miles by foot or bicycle to reach the villages and share the Gospel.
Sharing the gospel is no easy thing with these people, who are illiterates. Most of them practice primitive religion and are animist. It is very hard to convince them as they are firmly rooted in their beliefs. Nevertheless we have seen the Lord do mighty things through Harvest Ministries.
Harvest Ministries is working actively in 10 Telangana districts, which consist of 10,465 villages. By the grace of God, 70 small fellowships, which we call Christ groups, meet regularly for fellowship. Apart from this, we have also constructed seven churches, which are called Christ Community Churches. By the humble efforts of our evangelists 11,000 people came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and most of them have witnessed in the waters of baptism. In these efforts 75,000 New Testaments and 1,50,000 gospel tracts were distributed.
Miracles are abounding everywhere as His servants call on His name. Believe it or not! A dead woman was raised to life by one of our evangelist. But life has not been easy for our evangelists. Many of them were threatened, beaten for the cause of the Gospel and their lives are in constant danger – but they never gave up.
Over the years we realized that we needed to do a bit more for these impoverished people. Out of that concern was born the idea of conducting medical camps in the villages where people do not have access even to primary health care. Thus far we have conducted 20 medical camps. Nearly 10,000 people have benefited from the medical expertise of the doctors and free medicines. Also 445 people were operated upon for cataract and other eye disorders. During the eye camps, 600 spectacles were distributed free of cost.
These medical camps have created an opening for us in several remote areas. The villagers have begun to welcome the evangelists and hear the Gospel. Recently, in association with the Lepra India, we started rendering free services to people who are suffering from T.B, Leprosy & AIDS. We have also taken up the responsibility for five AIDS patients and have kept them under observation. We are encouraging them through Biblical counseling.
On the 11th September 2002 we had the groundbreaking ceremony at our 5-acre land. A Hindu convert inspired by the Lord has donated the land for Harvest Ministries. We plan to establish a Training Center and also Agri-business venture to help people to transform their communities.
We also have a literature ministry and are involved in charitable services like the Digging of bore wells, Child Support, Sponsoring Bible College Students and extending help during natural calamities in partnership with local organizations and Churches. We have drilled 31 bore wells thus far.