April is usually considered the beginning of the new financial year as per the fiscal calendar in economic terms. Also, as per the local Indian tradition, it is the new year as per the local Telugu calendar. After completing the intense forty days of Lenten meditation on the cross, God promised us that “easter Sunday” is the day to start the first APF worship Sunday, celebrated as the feast of first fruits according to the Jewish calendar
While we were still hesitant to start the Sunday worship service in the living room as we wanted to start this in a dedicated place, a church building outside of the house, God persisted in His divine direction to start the first APF worship service on 9th April 2023, the resurrection Sunday. The very first Sunday, there was an overflowing crowd with around forty people in attendance, proving the sense of need for a Sunday worship service.