Our latest Curry night held to raise funds for Palani Mission was exceptionally well supported, with over 80 guests enjoying Saju’s excellent cuisine. Many people said it was our ‘best ever’ curry evening. Sheela Stephen, a member of our congregation who comes from Tamil Nadu herself, got our evening off to a good start with […]
Palani Mission New Photos
Some new photos from Palani Mission! Following their recent baptisms, Mission Leader Revd John Abraham, writes: Thank you all our dear Fleet church members for your valuable prayers and support towards these poor believers. In the first week of this month we had a baptism service where four members were added to God’s kingdom. We […]
Palani Mission Update Spring 2023
Palani Mission Spring 2023 Update Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Psalm 105: 1 ‘We greet you all in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.’ With these words Revd John Abraham and Sheeba John open their recent letter to members […]
Another Successful Curry Fundraiser
On Friday night we held another of our regular Curry Evenings to raise funds for Palani Mission. These evenings are so popular that we had more diners than ever this time, and over 90 people enjoyed Saju’s mouthwatering menu of canapes, followed by a selection of delicious curries and side dishes – all rounded off […]
Palani Fundraiser – Another Success Story
Chef Saju Mathew’s legendary curry evenings are now so popular that there is usually a waiting list in operation! Yet another successful fundraising event was held on Friday, when over 80 people were catered for, with guests enjoying a varied menu including lamb biriyani, tandoori chicken, lentil spinach curry, and vegetable jalfreze. As usual, there […]
Good News from Palani Mission
We were delighted to hear from Revd John Abraham that two of the girls we have been sponsoring to train as community nurses have passed their final examinations with distinction, and are now employed. Ms Elamathy is working in the Palani Mission Hospital, and Ms Soumiya has a placement in her native village. Our congratulations […]
Palani Mission Curry Evening Success
Yet another successful fundraising event was held on Friday when more than 70 guests enjoyed one of Saju Mathew’s famous curry evenings. Our former minister, Revd Ruth Dillon, started the evening off with a video-link message and a prayer. The menu included lamb vindaloo, butter chicken and chickpea masala, all prepared by Saju with the […]
Palani Mission – News Update
We have received an uplifting letter from Revd John Abraham of Palani Mission with the latest news on the work we at Fleet are helping to fund in the community. It is clear how much they value our continuing support and our prayers, especially in these difficult times. Read the full text of the letter […]
Palani Well is Finally in Place!
After much debate and several permit submissions to the local authorities, the Palani Well Project has finally been allowed to go ahead. We are delighted that, with God’s help and grace, the local people now have access to a continuous supply of fresh water every minute of the day; there is no longer the need […]
Pray for India
We have received this urgent request for prayers from our brothers and sisters at Palani Mission: “Please pray for India… There is no control over people…they don’t wear masks and they are wandering around everywhere….. Please kindly pray for India… we are in the hands of God, with no words to explain…” This moving video […]