Gudivada, when translated into English means ‘The land of Temples’. It is a highly conservative town in rural Andhra Pradesh that favors traditional views and values. Its citizens mainly depend on agriculture and fishing for sustenance. Hinduism is practiced with much fervor and pride here in Gudivada and there is a very small percentage of Christians when compared to the above mentioned.

For the past nine years, Pastor Sunil has been faithfully leading a congregation of 215 members in a rented hut, under feeble surroundings. The church lacked finances to afford a permanent building and were failing to meet their expectations.

They were administered sufficient funds to build a permanent church building through the help of Joyce Meyer Ministries. With this new facility, the church members have got the freedom to worship without being bothered about rains and other barriers that had previously affected the church services.

There is also a dearth of fresh water facilities in Gudivada. Additionally the Joyce Meyer team helped the church by digging a bore well for the people living in and around the church premises. The bore well has turned out to be a blessing not just to the church members, but also to the people of other faiths. More than 200 families are benefitting through this bore well.

The radical story of ‘the woman at the well’ is played out every day here at the church. People come to fetch water, but they are intrigued by the serenity of the church and are being influenced to change their view at the world through this facility.