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Rev Dr R Abraham

१ जुलै, २०२१

New Delhi

New India church of God

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It was the 17th anniversary of the New Life Fellowship in mumbai and for some reason I was invited to be the guest speaker of that function and that was the first time that I met with Pastor Joseph. Even though he was 20 years older than me but my meeting with him really connected my spirit with him. I saw an amazing man of God who is going in accordance to the vision and calling given by God founded on his humility and love for people. I spent three days staying in the home and within that time I was privileged to get to know the family, the mother ,the two girls and the son Philip. Philip didn’t talk much he was very quiet in those days but the girls and the father and mother we are very kind to me and that was my first meeting with Pastor Joseph.

 

And ever since that time whenever they would be present in some special meetings , conferences, we would meet together whether it was in Hyderabad or in Tamilnadu or maybe the 25th wedding anniversary of his daughter Esther and and Victor. Even though we could not meeting each other very often but every time when we met it was almost like we were having constant and regular fellowship together. I always use to say that what Pastor Joseph was, very few men that I have met have that great qualities and a great heart for the people. Every time we met it’s almost like we are meeting after a week as he was so kind to me and been an immense source of blessing to me. I enjoyed his fellowship and his friendship - I cherished it with all my heart. we always think that some people are going to live with us forever we never even think that one day they might die- to me Pastor Joseph was one of them. Even thouch he has lived a full life of 88 years , but to me it was still a shock when I heard that Pastor Joseph passed away.

 

Pastor Joseph‘s ministry and calllinv was very unique. I believe that he touched the city of mumbai and brought in thousands of people into the kingdom in a way that nobody else could have ever done and I believe that nobody will ever do in the future as well.

 

I believe that heaven rejoices today for one of his great servant has arrived in his presence but for us here, we just lost a great servant of God , a mighty kingdom soldier and a legend- someone who will never be replaced.

 

I still believe only the coming days Will reveal the disciples and the man that that way we are prepared through the ministry of Pastor Joseph and I hope that they will carry his mantle and run with the great zeal seal and bigger vision and touch thousands of souls in the coming days I join with all the people around the world and applaud and salute a life well lived. My prayer and my love for Pastor Joseph, his dear wife and his children and their families. And I am so pleased to write this small memoir as I feel that I am a very close friend , a fellow servant of God of this great man. We will remember him for a long time To come.may God bless us all!

Pastor Mathew Jacob

३० जून, २०२१

Bangalore

Gift of God Ministries (Int’l.)

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Senior Pastor S JOSEPH passed away June 26th, 2021 was an inspiration to the body of Christ. His heart for evangelism & church growth and made an outstanding contribution to missions in India.

I met him personally few times and was greatly encouraged. He was always available & down to earth unlike the many prominent pastors who are so hard to reach. Thousands of pastors under his wings have grown by his influence & trained to become Leaders today.

He was a Servant leader. Today there are not too many fathers in the faith and surely the founder of New life Churches will be remembered and missed greatly.

He helped thousands in India & abroad to come to their full potential in the ministry.

The church in India has lost a passionate visionary & missionary that loved people.

My heartfelt condolences & May God comfort his family and .

Mathew Jacob

Gift of God Ministries

www.giftofgodministries.net

Paul and Prameela Menezes

३० जून, २०२१

New Jersey, USA

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Pastor Joseph has run and finished his race so well. I thank the Lord for him. His message is still remembered by me, and this is 20+ years ago " Breaking through the Barriers of the Necessities of Life\" in Bangalore/Mysore NLF conference. He officiated at my younger Brother's wedding in Mangalore (Nelson and Candida Menezes). He was truly a blessing, from humble background, led by the Lord. He and aunty Florence were a delight always.

 

Most of all, I remember is his humility and love. We had church planted the church, NLF in Dubai in 1994, pastored the church for 10 years, under the Karnataka NLF leadership ( sad also that in March, both Pastor V. M. Samuel and Pastor/Bro JohnBai Quadros have also been promoted to Glory. We left later for the USA and have not been in touch with NLF.

 

Pastor Joseph came to Dubai, laid both his hands on me and prayed over me, committing the destiny I had to the one who holds everything in HIS Hands. The Lord brought us here to the US, and now awaiting the Lord's Return. NLF under him was a Glorious season and Pastor Joseph is one of the memories we treasure always.

 

Pray that all his family be comforted and his legacy continues as the endtimes have come and getting darker. Servants like him with a Big heart are so much in need these days.

 

We thank the Lord for his ministry and the fond remembrances we have of him.

God Bless and Praise the Lord, Amen

Paul and Prameela

 

 

Pastor Raj Singh

३० जून, २०२१

Nallasopara East

New Life Church

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Pastor Joseph was inspiration for us. His life story excites us so much to move forward on God. He was very kind , Whenever he does things for others , he was doing with his whole heart . He was a true evangelism wherever he is to go he is to share the gospel and in his car we always used to see new testimony and tracks of each and every language.He was a great leader and thank you pastor Whatever you have done for us and for the church, we are standing here Today because of your guidance so once again Thank You so Much Pastor Joseph.

Pastor Raj Singh sister Bhagyashree & Imaani

 

Margaret Quadros

३० जून, २०२१

Kuwait

NLF Bandra.

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My Pastor Joseph's greatest impact on me were his Godly qualities of humility gentleness and approchability.

I was sad to hear the news but the one thing that came immediately to my mind was - A general has gone home.

His intimacy with our Lord was clearly evident and visible in his walk. His life was a shining example of a passionate and faithful servant, friend and child of Our Most High and Only True Yaweh God.

Just want to share an incident.

One Sunday, years ago, I was at the florist trying to choose between two bouquets for the Sunday Service---one looked full of flowers and the other had just a few flowers in a unique arrangement. I wanted to buy the full flowers because I thought it would look impressive to the people. But as I prayed and told the Lord that all I wanted was to show my love for Him through the flowers, I was drawn to the other bouquet with the few flowers, so I bought it.

Pastor Joseph was preaching that Sunday at Bandra, and after the service he enquired from my Pastor's wife(dear Sis. Bella - who is also with the Lord.) about who had bought the flowers because, he said, they displayed love for the Lord. I was so blessed to hear that and it was a great encouragement to me and the incident has remained with me.

This was our Pastor Joseph - simple, true, noticing even the little things and most of all -- so connected with God. And now as he is not on this earth anymore--- all I can think of -is that he must be having one great celebration with OUR LORD- THE FIRST LOVE Of HIS LIFE.

So thankful that I had the blessing of meeting him and growing spiritually in a fellowship founded by our dear and beloved Pastor Joseph.

I pray for his family for comfort, peace and strength and I pray that his Godly legacy will continue till the day of our Lord Jesus Christ .

Reggie and Lorna Soans

३० जून, २०२१

Mumbai

New Life Fellowship Children and Teens Ministry

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We definitely miss Pastor Joseph; we were motivated by his vision for the city. Under his guidance we worked hard and continue to do so to fulfil it. In the many times we met him, he would encourage us by his one liners which we considered motivational.

We are quoting some of them below: -

motivational quotes by Pastor Joseph

1) The Kingdom of God is not about ifs and buts but involves Divine Guts – At NLFA Conference in Goa 1993

2) Milk many cows to make butter (for preparing sermons) – training leaders in 1984

3) It’s better to give a rose to a person when he’s alive than give a wreath after his death (1984)

4) Keep 20% of your income aside. Give 10% to God and 10% save in recurring deposit every month - 2002.

5) Don’t try to hold on to something, release it and God will bless it and bring back to you more. (2005)

Rajashekhar Maddin

३० जून, २०२१

Nallasopara East

NLMI Achole

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Pstr was A real Father to us , it was our privilege that we could go to his house and meet him personally, he spoke to us like A real Father Who loves us ,he taught us about the love of God, Passion for God, The importance of winning souls for God.

What ever he spoke to us was like a teaching, we learnt a lot from him.

Now his teachings are our guide.

God blessed us to spend some time with Pstr Joseph ,This in itself a great Privilege for us, we always cherish those memories.

God Thaq for Pstr,

Thanks God For Preserving Pstr With You ,For We Again Meet Him In Your Presence.

Gul & Sheila Kripalani

३० जून, २०२१

Mumbai

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Pastor Joseph was God's light to India. His passion for revival of Mumbai city and other states was so deep, his concern for the lost and needy ,his love and forgiveness for all ,will always be etched in our minds.

Even though I did not meet him often the last few years but both Sheila and I owed so.much to him and we carried him daily in our prayers.

History will remember a General of God's army who impacted Mumbai city more than anyone else did.

He was a father to the church and we are grateful to God for his exemplary life.

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Vivek Shenoy

३० जून, २०२१

Canada

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I met Pastor Joseph 34 years ago when I was a new Christian, while I was attending Bandra new life fellowship. I heard him preach the sermon about the faith of Abraham, that sermon radically impacted my life. Pastor Joseph inspired many to pursue God. He passionately lived and preached the gospel. Pastor Joseph was a man who consistently lived the gospel he preached. Inspiring many to pursue their callings and reach the lost with the gospel. Today I am a pastor because men of God like him inspired me with their lives. I thank God for him. My heartfelt condolences to aunty Florence and the family. Praying for you all for God's comfort. Lots of love.

Pastor susanta Naskar

३० जून, २०२१

Mumbai

MBS

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