Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:13
Faith Harvest Ministries - India
Devoted to the Ministry of the Saints
1 Corinthians 16:15
India for Christ
Pastor John & Leena Bascom
Reverend John Bascom is the pastor of Bristol Baptist Church in New Hampshire. He was installed on September 13, 2025. His heart is for missions, demonstrated in his commitment to Faith Harvest Ministries - India. John was born in India and later adopted by an American couple and raised in New Hampshire. Leena is a nurse and has a heart for prayer, seeking God to move mountains. The India mission includes evangelism, educating, encouraging, and edifying pastors and their families as well as dedication to the children of their orphanage. Christians in India face terrible persecution from their government, communities, and families. Yet God's people press on and into the Kingdom of God, willing to pay the price. The Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church family wholeheartedly affirms and supports the work of this vital and powerful ministry. Consider giving and please keep them in prayer. Scroll down for their prayer requests.
Pastor John's Prayer Requests
The pastor of this church faithfully works in a remote village and is hoping to expand the church building to accommodate more people. The initial cost is estimated to be about $3000. Currently the church is 30 x 10 but he would like to expand it to 50 x 15. Let us pray and believe for it alongside our brethren in India.
Lord, You are Jehovah Jireh, The LORD Who Provides, and as your children we rely on You and You alone to meet all of our needs. Please give this pastor and his church family all the funds, equipment, materials, skilled people, and time to do this needed work. Afford them the protection they need. May there be many, many stories to be told on the day of dedication of Your great faithfulness in bringing this about. Be glorified, O Lord, from start to finish. In Jesus' Name, amen.
Please pray
1. Please PRAY for the nations of India as the Christians gear up to celebrate Christmas. They need safety and protection as Christians hold more public meetings, In home prayers meetings, and regular church services.
2. In the midst of Christmas Celebration, please PRAY the Lord will anoint our pastoral team and the churches. We desire to see new believers added to the church, especially those who hear the Gospel during these holidays and pray for those who are backslidden to make a renewed commitment to Christ.
3. Please PRAY for the physical needs of our ministry team. Pastor's are dependent on poor congregations for their needs, and families many have financial challenges. The Christmas season adds more financial stress because they like to give gifts and buy new clothes just like everyone else.
4. Please PRAY for our children in India. We have to desire to see all of our children and their spouses follow the Lord. On the family prayer conference call which is held on every Friday night, many of the children participate in prayer, but we like to see them make a deeper commitment to their faith. Also, a few of our children live in terrible marriage relationship and are often abused physically, mentally, and emotionally. Men do not have good role models in their society. Please pray for peace in their families and wisdom to raise godly children.
5. Please PRAY for our ongoing pastors' conferences. These conferences held in small town and is attended by local pastors, their spouses, ministry leaders and church ministry helpers. These conferences are vital to the kingdom of God in teaching biblical doctrine, and strengthening local church ministries. Our goal through these conferences is to help local churches to make followers of Christ. We receive wonderful feedback from those who attend our conferences.
To give to this ministry, present your offering at DFBC. Checks should be written out to Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church. Indicate on the check that it is for John & Leena Bascom and/or Faith Harvest Ministries - India. If you give cash, put it in the Faith Harvest Ministries- India basket on your way out the door. You can also use Venmo. Be sure to add that it is for John & Leena or Faith Harvest Ministries- India on the line that says, "What's it for?" Thank you & God bless you & yours.
Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
For the Lord is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.
Psalm 100