Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Asha Jyothi

I had first seen Saji John preach at our church sometime in the early years of this millenium, and he was noticeable even though he is short in stature but he spoke with power!  Some years later I heard that he had started his own ministry and it was really impressive what he was doing so I decided to visit.  All that I saw humbled me, because Saji and his wife Cynthia are doing yeoman service in taking care of orphans and teaching employable skills to the young especially girls and women and aiding them in join the work force with dignity and ability. They are doing this ministry simply, quietly but with such efficiency that one knows that God is leading them.  The results speak for themselves.  Their ministry is fruitful and growing.

They began the John Foundation and Asha Jyothi in 2007 and Saji is the Managing Trustee and Cynthia the director of Asha Jyothi.  At first they had only two orphans but now they have more than ten orphanages and vocational training institutes separately for men and women, teaching computer, English speaking, beauty training, garment stitching skills, electrical, plumbing and mechanical training and many such skills in their institutes.  The best part about their vocational training is that it is not charity but a commercial activity.  They have a shop in which they sell crafts and gifts designed and made by Asha Jyothi. You can find all about it at http://www.ashajyothi.org.in/

God has blessed Asha Jyothi in these last almost ten years.  They have been consistent and diligent in the call that God placed on their lives.  All who come to Asha Jyothi hear the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.  I learned a lot from Asha Jyothi especially to be diligent in being accountable in all areas of running an NGO!

May God prosper Asha Jyothi even more in the days to come.