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About Judah Music - Birth & History

"Judah" means Praise. Judah Praise band started with a vision to fill the void between secular bands and Christian weddings. A group of young boys who were playing and singing for secular bands felt the need of a good Gospel band in the Christian weddings. Evangelist and Gospel Singer Roshan Jathanna was attending a Christian wedding and there was no band playing at all but few people came forward with tambourine and started singing Christian songs. That Moment a vision was born in the heart of this evangelist.

At the other end Lord was imparting the similar vision in the heart of Samson bangera, and John Newton and Gladson Maben. All of them got together and they were seeking a leader to go with their new born vision. So they approached Roshan jathanna ( to whom the Lord had already spoken about the similar vision of birthing a gospel band) and eventually "JUDAH" was born. This band with Lord's gracious blessings was successful in capturing the hearts of the people from Mangalore and udupi region.

The main intension of Judah was to lead the people into Gods presence and at the same time entertain the people with Clean and Anointed Gospel numbers from different Christian Artists. From then It Never looked back. Rest is history. Lord used Judah even to lead worship in Big Gospel meetings all over the state. We give Glory to God that Lord raised up Judah to be the Pioneer among Gospel worship Bands of Mangalore.

In the year of 2000 since Roshan Jathanna was leaving to Kuwait for Ministry and the Leadership of Judah Gospel band was taken over by John Newton and been carried forward henceforth.

The Founding Artists of Judah were Roshan jathanna (Singer), John Newton (Bass Guitar and singing) Gladson Maben ( Lead guitar ) and Samson bangera ( Keyboard) and Latheef ( Drums )

Judah Released its first Album named "Naa Yesuvinalle "In the year of 2001 which became a hit. Second album " Kroojeli " too was a sensational Album with the Gospel message in it.

In the year of 2006 Judah branched itself into a music ministry which spread through TV Media.this was the Pioneer Gospel TV show in mangalore and Udupi region.


Judah Music
( A unit of Love India Ministries)

Dearly beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the most exalted name of Jesus our Lord. I take pleasure in sharing with you the fulfillment of the vision and the strategy that the Lord had placed on my heart few years back. Those days once during my prayer time God placed a real burden on my heart to reach out to the perishing masses in a special and a unique way.

As the Lord impressed a vision and a burden on my heart to take the Gospel to every home, JUDAH MUSIC band as a team prayerfully launched a weekly TV show called the "SHUBHA SAMAYA".

By the grace of God and the prayers and Support of God's people "Shubha Samaya" was launched on April 2006 through the Namma TV cable network in Mangalore. A show that is proved to be loved, appreciated and watched by a large audience

How far do we reach?
This show is telecasted in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and in some parts of Uttara Kannada.Very soon it will be viewed in Bangalore and Mumbai. Efforts are in progress to have it telecast through the 'ChandanaTV' which covers around 120 countries. We cater to the spiritual needs of all age groups with a special focus on the youth.

Shubha Samaya is appreciated because:

  • Of A very high standard in maintained in the programme & the Technology
  • It covers area of 8000 square Kms
  • It reaches nearly 25 lakh homes(Estimate from NAMA TV)
  • More than 200 meaningful songs have been recorded for this show.
  • It uses the resources of Anointed preachers from various Churches, various walks of life and Missionaries from different organization deliver God's Message.
  • Shubha Samaya TV show still continues to be a Popular and a favorite show to many.

Viewers Response:
The response from the various people has been an overwhelming encouragement to us. Many Non Christians, who had a desire to know about Christ, found the opportunity right in their homes. Many sick & old people who have missed out on church have found this to be a great blessing. Many young people have experienced life transformation because of this show. We give all the glory to JESUS alone. While the focus of the weekly show is purely Evangelism, the daily morning show is set apart for Follow-up and Spiritual growth of the people.

So, holding the God given vision in my heart I with much prayer and consideration and With Lord's help spread the Gospel through Mass media As all of us are aware, the Television plays a major roll in all the homes.

Placing my faith in God's providence I took this giant step of faith in the year 2006 for The Lord's ministry with only one desire that is to "reach the unreached through the media."

So dear Saints of God, we look forward for you to join hands with us in spreading this wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world by your sowing of financial seeds and standing with us in our vision with Prayer and encouragement.

Ministry Name : Love India ministries
Our ministry bank A/C number is -64048757800

The following is the need financial Budget for one year program:
To telecast prime time program (Per episode) =    50000.00
For one year 5000x52 =    2,60,000.00
To telecast everyday program (per month) =    30.000.00
For one year 30.000x12 =    3,60,000.00
For production of prime time program
With songs message and anchoring( Per episode )
=    5,000.00
For one year 50000x52 =    2,60,000.00
The total expanses for one complete year would be =   Rs. 8,80,000.00/-

We solicit your committed fervent prayers, because this is a big battle. We will overcome only through prayers.

  • Pray that God will cause families to watch this program.
  • Pray for the musicians, the singers and all the others who are on the set.
  • Pray for God's servants who will be preaching the word of God.
  • Pray that God will supply all other needs according to his riches in glory.
  • Pray that God would perfect his purpose through this program.
  • Pray that lives will be touched and transformed & systematic follow up will be organized.
  • Pray that God alone will be glorified and devil will put to shame.

God's grace and your prayerful support will be our pillar of strength as we launch into this project. Pray and get involved as the Lord leads you.

Thanking you

In His Vineyard
D. John Newton

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