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Native missionaries in cold-weather regions like Sikkim often walk several hours a day to reach new villages with the Gospel.
Winter in North Sikkim is nearly unbearable from December to February. The temperature drops below freezing, and some areas are covered with snow all through the year.
Most of the people use firewood to keep themselves warm during the cold winter.
When firewood runs out, they burn paper or even old car tires.
Many missionaries cannot afford to get their houses insulated, and their only possibilities for staying warm are to either stay home under thick blankets or wear warm clothes, shoes and caps.
Native missionaries in Sikkim and other North Indian states were delighted to receive their packages of winter clothes.
They thanked God for providing them with warmth, and expressed their gratitude in song for the Christians who helped make them possible.
When native missionary Mudil Amrit opened his package of warm clothes, he was excited and immediately tried on his new sweater and jacket.
Because of his warm clothing, he will be able to reach more villages with the Gospel and conduct home meetings. And now he will no longer be cold as he carries out the ministry to which God has called him.
posted 10/10/2006
