Committed Christian
Rt. Rev.Dr. C.B.M. Frederick Bishop in Rayalaseema (Retd), Church of South India, Gooty - 515401
I am happy to say a few words about late Y.S.C.Konda Reddy Garu. I am happy the locals at Pulivendula are writing a brief biography of him which shall be a great witness to our Lord. Before I became the Bishop of the Diocese I was in-charge of Pulivendula Division for about 11 Months. During that period I used to meet him quite often at the worship services and at his home. My late father Sri. Ch. Jacob used to tell about Y.S. families specially about late Y.S.Venkata Reddy and his sons late Y.S.C. Konda Reddy and Y.S. Raja Reddy. They were responsible for constructing our mission. High School buildings at Gooty as contractors. After I became Bishop I was in touch with many Y.S. families. They had been very good to me. With my limited contacts and association I say the following words about late Y.S.C.Konda Reddy. He was a committed Christian. He belonged to Ex.L.M.S.Church background. He had highest respect for the congregational church traditions, theology and value. In his opinion the laity in the Church has equal responsibilities in the mission of the Church along with the clergy. He belived that all who trust in the Lord Jesus are equal irrespective of caste,creed, race or nationality. He never aspired for positions in the 32
Diocese. He was a storng supporter of the Diocese silently. There was a terrible crisis in nineties in the Diocese. He had concern for the Diocese and used to advise and guide the diocese without the least fear of church authorities. He led a very simple but very appealing life. He had vistas of Biblical knowledge. He was not only a philosopher but lived his Christian philosophy. The Y.S. families are the first converted Christians from Reddy Community in Kadapa District. Late Y.S.C. Konda Reddy was a remarkable Christian in that families and lived an exempliary life. We praise God for his values and life. The impact of the faith of late Konda Reddy can be in his family members specially with Mr. Y.S.Prakash Reddy. When I see him immediately his late father Konda Reddy comes to my mind. God bless all Y.S. Families, may His soul rest in peace.
Rt. Rev. Dr. C.B.M. Frederick Bishop (Retd).
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Pro.15:16