<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bontha Ministries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bontha Ministries]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:13:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bonthaministries.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Missionary Journeys in April 2026]]></title><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/missionary-journeys-in-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05c9fc18a21590ec7c5610</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_c9b2130e468045a4998d82c7627725d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bible for a non-believer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Distributed the Bible to a non-believer after deep study he accepted the truth and also accepted the word but still wanted to learn and understand the Bible and we gifted him to read and understand now he is coming to one of our brother’s church for worship.]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/a-bible-for-a-non-believer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05c7471bb9f0ba8d78df4a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:01:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_c53dc0dd116a4a3c9cd84b4c8e4f693f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_319,h_236,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truth for Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have joined in a Preachers gathering recently in the nearby congregation. Brother Vivek and Suresh from Truth for Today visit our nearby congregation to share a powerful word of encouragement. We have prayed, taking time to gather to strengthen one another’s heart to walk in the light of the Lord. Please pray for all the preachers and the congregation members who have attended the meeting. Amen]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/truth-for-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e78deb26bcdbcbc3d2a2c8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:47:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_b3424f72c0644fa1ae61582ff5d82f08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_456,h_210,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2026 Missionary Journeys]]></title><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/march-missionary-journeys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79fcca96d49e56ec8ca0c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:03:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_b6ada137802049a38487d38e645c2c61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_770,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Word in the Wilderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have started our journey to share the Word of God in far-off and remote areas. Just as the disciples went to the ends of the earth, we have stepped out into the wilderness to reach those who are living in spiritual darkness. Our work began with Street Evangelism, talking to people in public places and door to door preaching the word in Nallamala forest tribal people. These people mostly Shepards the rely on forest and crops they can get and live their livelihood. My father Bontha Esudas...]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/the-word-in-the-wilderness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79c8b87a5c2e7c136c5a0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_1e0b46ff26a6414981ec1b679942a44e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_515,h_263,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republic Day Celebration]]></title><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/republic-day-celebration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7a19d17f3e76752059028</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_2399fb39720a47879add6b0a2f25ecb1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_889,h_669,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chanti's New Daughter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are very happy to share a good news, God has blessed our family with a baby girl. By His great grace, my wife Swathi had a normal delivery this time, even though the first one was a C-section. Both mother and baby are doing well and are healthy. We thank you all for your continuous prayers. Amen]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/chanti-s-new-daughter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79df00294e8c3f3ee59c9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_14cc0a6ab5aa4df2b8dc6a22125fe22b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_263,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaria and Typhoid Fever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently I was hospitalised due to malaria and typhoid fever, Though I have been walking through a season of infirmity, battling both typhoid and malaria the Lord has been my strength. It is through your faithful prayers that I have found the endurance to continue my work and I have been started meeting the congregations and reaching families]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/malaria-and-typhoid-fever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79d798e63193b95d6603c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_edd9cf84242e415b937b46b7c7cf3ae2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_238,h_318,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science and Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from ICS recently participated in various cultural events and inter-school competitions. We are proud to announce that several students from Indian Christian School have earned prizes in both the Science and National Song categories.]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/science-and-song</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e77c3b87a5c2e7c1367883</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:33:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_c60f8662d3e4462e8dcc24db21ee05fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_446,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent Cyclone Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many area houses are flooded and few are collapsed in our area, One of Indian Christian School Compound wall which is having 12 feet high got cracks on the walls, it is slowly leaning and got cracks on the ground in few days it may collapse, at that place the transformer and electricity poles are also bent and need to replace the front wall before it has collapsed, Please pray for the funds to rebuild. the wall and repair the transformer. Amen]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/recent-cyclone-damage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79eb1e30ec41b7d08988d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_126f343c60924218984f8ef375722ecf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_352,h_457,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Wins First Match At State]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 31st January, our ICS children were sent to play in the State Kabaddi Competitions. With prayer, courage, and teamwork, they entered the ground and gave their best. By God’s grace, they won their very first match at the state level! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/team-wins-first-match-at-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7a21b26bcdbcbc3d2d41c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_b72a429b8f254f2a9b89203118f11a86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_660,h_501,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lent and Fasting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many are still not knowing so we started street teachings and visiting all the houses and teaching the word of God and invited them for hearing the truth to protect their souls. After the street prayers we have conducted a Gospel meeting near Ganeshpalem, few people have attended the meeting. We have preached regarding Lent days, when Jesus supposedly fasted and that do we need to follow Lent days. We have reminded that our focus remains on speaking where the Bible speaks. Lent is a tradition...]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/lent-and-fasting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7974b8e63193b95d650e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_e73a02496fcc47c3b8283f12af7381b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_380,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gospel meeting near Yellareddypalem Thanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have conducted a Gospel meeting near Yellareddypalem Thanda and neighboring villages with the help of our preachers. We have got chance to preach the word of God in this denominational congregation. Please pray to make them learn the truth here and neighboring villages. Amen]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/gospel-meeting-near-yellareddypalem-thanda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7799c17f3e767520530c9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:24:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_8ef88c56728047d7a019c253dfe5faed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_780,h_390,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICS Spring Excursion 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our ICS children went on an excursion and truly it was a blessing. The children saw the Deer Park, where gentle creatures moved freely, teaching us the beauty of God’s creation. In the forest, they heard the songs of birds and saw the wonders of nature, just as the Lord has made.  This journey was not only an excursion, but also a lesson from the Creator Himself. Books give knowledge, but nature gives wisdom. As it is written, Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not,...]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/ics-spring-excursion-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7a289e30ec41b7d08a130</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_996fe80518154c1fb41b94e871b0eade~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_303,h_227,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gospel Meeting in Velpuru]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have organized a Gospel meeting in the Velpuru village, Here previously one family supported us and got baptized. we have preached in meeting about  why the church of Christ in this village. A few are accepting the word of God and are currently studying the scriptures further. The local family who previously joined the faith provided support for us to gather in this village and also invited their neighbors. We preached Christ is the Head and the Purchaser who bought the Church with His own...]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/gospel-meeting-in-velpuru</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79525e30ec41b7d088114</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_92098b7102384de989723e5adb24092d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_781,h_491,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have joined in bible study at Ganeshpalemthanda and preached the importance of Overcoming Trials. James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to those who love Him. After the teachings we prayed for the people in the gathering. Please pray for this small congregation which is very far away from the town and is situated in between the mountains. Amen]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/overcoming-trials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e798c787a5c2e7c136bc36</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:35:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_f62ce0106c4d4f80a37210e642b1f7df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_226,h_205,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother Madhu's bypass]]></title><description><![CDATA[After completing the funeral was in Vuyyuru. Later we went to Machilipatnam to visit Brother Madhu, who is one of our family members and was baptized by my father. While we were there, he suddenly fell sick and we took him to the hospital. Doctors said that the wall from his previous bypass surgery has started closing, and now another surgery with a stent is needed. We believe in the Lord’s promise, The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness Psalm...]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/brother-madhu-s-bypass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e79694e30ec41b7d08847d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_86cf5ede62234a1ba55f415170c919d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_773,h_505,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Thanksgiving Prayer Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[We held a thanksgiving prayer meeting at our aunt’s house in Addanki. A few days ago, my uncle survived a major accident and has now recovered from head injury. His family wanted to arrange this meeting to give thanks for his healing. We also celebrated God’s favor as their eldest daughter secured a job and the younger daughter received a scholarship for her higher studies. We had the privilege of sharing a message on how God provides for and protects his children   Psalms 103:2-5. Please...]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/a-thanksgiving-prayer-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7980c87a5c2e7c136ba54</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_f81875387d704e308866480019427ee7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_791,h_595,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Respects to a Brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have given our last respects to Brother Chowdary Paul, a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is one of our uncles fathers-in-law who leads many in to Christ. Though we feel the pain of loss, we rejoice knowing he is now with Jesus, resting in peace and glory. As he teaches many to stay strong in faith and walk with Christ until the end. Our Church family and all the relatives joined the funeral in Vuyyuru village.]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/last-respects-to-a-brother</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e795cf0294e8c3f3ee45b7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_3819b9a4a8e04a77bca7588d8d459376~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_351,h_235,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preachers Gather in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have conducted preachers gathering presently at our home. We have preached and discussed about these topics in the meeting.   1.Bible , Old New Testaments and how the word of God reached us. 2.The introduction to Book of Acts. 3.How  the preacher should be. Strengthening the community, reaching neighboring areas and overlooked groups. Please pray for the preachers and their congregations. Amen]]></description><link>https://www.bonthaministries.org/post/preachers-gather-in-march</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e799868e63193b95d6565f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d60207_5f0c839a91b247bc963ccad3c810481d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_367,h_222,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Adams</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>