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Updates from Lighten Up Ministries India


  • Sewing Hope

  • Orphans Support

  • Eye Medical Camp

  • Mission trip to Telangana

  • Support Biblical Holidays Teaching

Sewing Hope

Join our mission to provide sewing machines! Dear Friends and Supporters, I am Jonnakuti, the director of the Lighten Up Charitable Trust. We have established the Alina Sewing Center to combat poverty by providing tribal women in India with essential sewing skills. After a successful 6-month training program with a dedicated teacher, our graduates are…

Orphans Support

Kingdom Kids Project: Sustaining Hope Through Monthly Support October 2025 The Kingdom Kids Project, an initiative launched by the Lighten Up Charitable Trust, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of orphaned children. Our core mission is to provide consistent care in the form of monthly support kits, ensuring that these vulnerable young…

Eye Medical Camp

Free Eye Medical Camp: A Step Towards Better Vision On October 5th, we organized a free eye medical camp in the remote areas of Ootlagudem, Saripalli, Dondapudi, and Nagannapalem in Andhra Pradesh. The camp had an overwhelming response, with more than 100 people gathering to receive much-needed eye care services. During the camp, 10 individuals…

Mission trip to Telangana

God blessed my first mission trip to Telangana state. In this trip, I did a Pastor’s conference, had meetings, prayed for people, and also had a children’s camp. I got a very good chance to teach Bible lessons to pastors and young people. Before the main programs, I started by teaching the young people and…

Support Biblical Holidays Teaching

Invitation to Support Our Biblical Holidays Teaching  Dear Friends, I am excited to announce that on September 26, 27, and 28, I will be introducing Biblical Holidays to a new group of people, including pastors, church members, children, and youth. I appreciate your prayers for God’s power to work through me and to prepare the…

Success of the Pastor’s Conference

Thank you all for your prayers! The Encounter with Yeshua conference was truly a blessing for all of us. More than 200 pastors attended the event, which started at 9:00 AM and ended at 4:00 PM. The Lord visited us, blessed us, encouraged us, and touched our lives. Nearly 100 pastors knelt down and wept…

Help Us Acquire Land for Community and Orphan Care

Lighten Up Charitable Trust is a dedicated organization committed to serving Yeshua and expanding God’s Kingdom on Earth. Founded on the principles of faith and compassion, the Trust relies entirely on Him for its needs and guidance. Currently, it does not have its own building and is paying rent for two properties: one serves as…

Encounter with Jesus Conference

Hosted by Lighten Up Charitable Trust “An Encounter with Yeshua (Jesus)” One-Day Pastors’ Conference Join us for a transformative experience at our upcoming Pastor’s Conference, where we will gather to deepen our faith and strengthen our community. This event is designed for pastors and their spouses to come together, share insights, and seek guidance in…

Children’s Camp in Rajahmundry

🌟 A Joyful Celebration of Faith and Fun! 🌟 Over the past two days, we had an incredible camp in Rajahmundry, where more than 100 kids and youth gathered to learn, laugh, and grow together. The camp was packed with exciting activities like songs, action songs, puppet shows, games, and stories that kept everyone engaged…

Funding the Sewing Center

Alina Sewing Center has been established with the mission of uplifting tribal women and empowering them to become self-sufficient. Our goal is to provide these women with the skills they need to stand on their own and create better futures for themselves and their families. To achieve this, we offer comprehensive training three times a…

Outreach in Yadavolu

In a Yadavolu Village in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, we organized an outreach and open-air meeting. We shared about Yeshua in the streets, distributed pamphlets, and prayed for those in need. That evening, we held an open-air gathering. After dinner, Jonnakuti, the founder of Lighten Up Charitable Trust, provided travel assistance to the…

Kingdom Kids Orphans Support

Please join us in supporting orphans! We proudly provide monthly support to orphans through our Kingdom Kids Provisional Kit Support initiative. We invite you to join hands with us in this meaningful work and stand for social change. If you would like to contribute and share your love, please contact us. You can send your…

Fundraising for the Camp, June 2025

We are planning our own 4-day camp for the second week of June. This event will be held in two separate locations and is expected to host between 300 and 500 children and youth. The budget for the camp in each location is estimated to be around $1,000, which will help cover costs for travel,…

Children Camp in Hyderabad

We have the wonderful opportunity to camp with children for 3 days in the beautiful area of Hyderabad. During our time in that place, the Lord truly blesses us, granting us a wonderfully memorable experience filled with joy and fellowship. We are raising funds for the big 4-day children and youth camp later in June.…

Children’s Camp at Muggalla

It’s summer here, and the students are on holiday. I travel to various locations for children and youth camps. I leave my family behind and work hard for Yeshua. We teach children through memory verses, songs, action songs, skits, games, and puppet shows, and we lead them in devotion. We strive to sow the Word…

Graduation 2025

Dear Friends and Family, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your prayer support. We had an amazing graduation ceremony, and I am thrilled to share that 22 students are now graduates! We truly live by faith and trust in YHVH for His great provision. Expenditure Breakdown: Total Expenditure: $518 We are reaching out…

Founder’s Story

About Jonnakuti My name is Jonnakuti, and I am from India. I was born and brought up in a middle-class family to illiterate parents who worked as daily laborers. We faced many challenges, including struggles for food and clothing. I studied in a government school where I received free education. During my 9th grade, my…

Passover with Pastors

Celebrating Passover with Pastors in India Foot Washing: A Biblical Context In biblical times, the Israelites often purchased slaves to perform tasks such as washing the feet of guests in their homes. Typically, the owners of the houses did not wash their feet themselves. During the time of Yeshua (Jesus), slaves were often treated poorly.…

Graduation at Bible Institute Invitation

Support Our Graduation Ceremony! Join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduates at the Lighten Up Talmid Bible Institute! We are excited to announce our Graduation Ceremony on April 26, 2025, and we need your support to make this event unforgettable! We are seeking donations to provide: Food and tents, chairs, sound system, rental…

Monthly Activities

Please keep Lighten Up Ministries in your prayers as we carry out our monthly activities: Additionally, we will be holding the Lighten Up Talmid Biblical Institute 2nd and 3rd year graduation service on April 26th. Your contributions enable us to support those seeking guidance, assistance, and a deeper Hebraic understanding of the Bible.