Hello Everyone!
Here we all are coming to greet you this spring time - the staff of Hebron and Hermon. Let us introduce ourselves.
In the photo (left to right)
Back Row Standing:
Venkata Durga - Recent student of Hostel - obtained B. A. Degree. Did course !n computing. Works in office - and teaches Telugu in School.
Sumeela - Previous student in Hostel. Did course in Bible Training School for 2 years. General helper - particularly in prayers and Sunday School.
Dayamani - Daughter of local church elder. Studied B.A. Experience in Sunday School. work. Teacher in Hermon School.
Sharon - Daughter of one of first Hostel Students. Studied Intermediate. Matron in Hostel.
Raju - Son-in-law of previous staff worker. Driver. Does marketing and shopping - Also helps with cooking. Keen Christian.
Suman - Son of Raju - Worker in garden. Also keen Christian.
Aaron - Relative of previous staff worker. Watchman. General helper.
Front Row Sitting:
Sastud - Studied to S.S.L.C. - Helps with stores, Teacher in Hermon School.
Pushpavati - Convert from jungle area. Came with two small daughters. Husband deserted because Pushpavati became a Christian. Is now Hostel Tailor.
Vankayamma - Caste convert from local village. Uneducated, but keen Christian. Helps in kitchen.
Jennie Grace - Hostel Superintendent and Headmistress of Hermon School - since 1994 Visited England.
Radhabai - Previous Hostel student. Has B.A. and is a qualified Lab. Tech. In charge of sponsorship, helping in Office, and teaches English.
Grace Matilda - Student in Hostel since early age. Did course in Tailoring and Embroidery. Excellent handwork. Visited England twice. Teacher in Hermon School.
Hema Malini - Previously taught in Convent School in Vizag. Teacher in Hermon School.
Most of the lady staff are also teachers in Sunday School and take turns in daily prayers.
All are resident except Raju and son Suman, who live in near village - Chettipetta.
Staff meet every evening with Jennie Grace, for review and discussion of work and prayer.
Every month on 1st Sunday - fasting and prayer is held with College students and some High School girls.
New Hostel Buildings:
Here (above) is a view of some of the Hostel buildings, with Hosanna House at the back. In front of this is the block with Guest Room and Air-Conditioned Room above, and the clinic and Hospital rooms below. The girls were standing around an area for the Brick laying ceremony for the new Assembly Hall to be built there. (The Dining Hall shown below is on the right.)
In this photo you can see the buildings mentioned above, with the newly constructed Dining Hall on the right. The Assembly Hall is being built on the space in front of this. (We will get photos of this when completed.)
IMPORTANT EVENTS
As Easter is only a few days ahead, we send special greetings for a truly happy weekend and longer holiday for some of you.
Easter is the fulfillment of Christmas. The reason for Jesus, the son of God, to be born into this world - to be our Saviour.
The humble Babe in the Manger at Bethlehem, was the crucified man on the Cross of Calvary, then the Resurrected Lord of the Garden Tomb, and will be the Glorious King on the Throne in Glory.
So, as we rejoiced at the crib, sorrowed at the Cross, and triumphed at the open tomb, let us be ready to acclaim Him King of our lives and the future Ruler of the Universe.
Let this be our prayer this Easter time.
Yours in His wonderful love,
Joyce Harding
Here we all are coming to greet you this spring time - the staff of Hebron and Hermon. Let us introduce ourselves.
In the photo (left to right)
Back Row Standing:
Venkata Durga - Recent student of Hostel - obtained B. A. Degree. Did course !n computing. Works in office - and teaches Telugu in School.
Sumeela - Previous student in Hostel. Did course in Bible Training School for 2 years. General helper - particularly in prayers and Sunday School.
Dayamani - Daughter of local church elder. Studied B.A. Experience in Sunday School. work. Teacher in Hermon School.
Sharon - Daughter of one of first Hostel Students. Studied Intermediate. Matron in Hostel.
Raju - Son-in-law of previous staff worker. Driver. Does marketing and shopping - Also helps with cooking. Keen Christian.
Suman - Son of Raju - Worker in garden. Also keen Christian.
Aaron - Relative of previous staff worker. Watchman. General helper.
Front Row Sitting:
Sastud - Studied to S.S.L.C. - Helps with stores, Teacher in Hermon School.
Pushpavati - Convert from jungle area. Came with two small daughters. Husband deserted because Pushpavati became a Christian. Is now Hostel Tailor.
Vankayamma - Caste convert from local village. Uneducated, but keen Christian. Helps in kitchen.
Jennie Grace - Hostel Superintendent and Headmistress of Hermon School - since 1994 Visited England.
Radhabai - Previous Hostel student. Has B.A. and is a qualified Lab. Tech. In charge of sponsorship, helping in Office, and teaches English.
Grace Matilda - Student in Hostel since early age. Did course in Tailoring and Embroidery. Excellent handwork. Visited England twice. Teacher in Hermon School.
Hema Malini - Previously taught in Convent School in Vizag. Teacher in Hermon School.
Most of the lady staff are also teachers in Sunday School and take turns in daily prayers.
All are resident except Raju and son Suman, who live in near village - Chettipetta.
Staff meet every evening with Jennie Grace, for review and discussion of work and prayer.
Every month on 1st Sunday - fasting and prayer is held with College students and some High School girls.
New Hostel Buildings:
Here (above) is a view of some of the Hostel buildings, with Hosanna House at the back. In front of this is the block with Guest Room and Air-Conditioned Room above, and the clinic and Hospital rooms below. The girls were standing around an area for the Brick laying ceremony for the new Assembly Hall to be built there. (The Dining Hall shown below is on the right.)
In this photo you can see the buildings mentioned above, with the newly constructed Dining Hall on the right. The Assembly Hall is being built on the space in front of this. (We will get photos of this when completed.)
IMPORTANT EVENTS
- College Students have already started Exams - but will continue all this month.
- High School Girls in 7th Class (the final class in Middle or Junior School) have Exams from 12th March. Then they leave for summer vacation.
- High School girls in 10th Class (the final class in High School) have Exams for Senior School Leaving Cert. from 24th March. Then they leave for summer vacation.
- Hermon School - Primary School - Preparation for Sports from end March. Sports Day - 11th April.
- Hermon School - Classes 1-5 Exams, 14th -18th April.
- Hermon School girls leave for long Hot Season Holiday - 23rd April .
- A number of girls have had a high temperature recently - maybe Chicken-pox.
As Easter is only a few days ahead, we send special greetings for a truly happy weekend and longer holiday for some of you.
Easter is the fulfillment of Christmas. The reason for Jesus, the son of God, to be born into this world - to be our Saviour.
The humble Babe in the Manger at Bethlehem, was the crucified man on the Cross of Calvary, then the Resurrected Lord of the Garden Tomb, and will be the Glorious King on the Throne in Glory.
So, as we rejoiced at the crib, sorrowed at the Cross, and triumphed at the open tomb, let us be ready to acclaim Him King of our lives and the future Ruler of the Universe.
Lest
I forget Gethsemane
Lest I forget Thine agony
Lest I forget Thy love for me
Lead me to CALVARY.
Lest I forget Thine agony
Lest I forget Thy love for me
Lead me to CALVARY.
Let this be our prayer this Easter time.
Yours in His wonderful love,
Joyce Harding