New Delhi : Pastor T.M. Simon went to his heavenly home to receive his eternal reward on January 24, 2009 at 7:55 am. He was 72. Pastor T.M.Simon was born at Ranny, Kerala and started his career with Naval Flag office, Ministry of Defense, Bombay.

Obeying the calling to serve God he resigned from his job in 1964 and studied under the tutelage of Pastor Kurien Thomas, Itarsi. After that he planted many churches in the northern part of India.

He moved to America in 1970 where he completed his Theological Education at Florida Bible College and Tennessee Temple Seminary and University. He cam back to India in 1974 and continued the work that God entrusted him in north India.

He got married in 1968 with Kunjamma David. From 1974 -83 he worked along with Pastor M K Chacko at Pentecostal Church of God, Green Park. In 1983 he founded New Testament Church Mission and continued to be Senior Pastor and President of the organisation until his death.

Pastor Simon was passionate in teaching the Word of God to all those who loved to learn. He was an approachable encouraging servant of God. He was a helping hand for the people in need and generous with a cheerful heart. He was a man of great principles following Christ centered leadership of serving other first. He was a man of great faith, never wavering from the course of high calling, and never compromising on God's Word.

Pastor Simon loved India and its people. He was very patriotic man and loved the armed forces and respected the service of men who protected the land of India.

He loved Hindi, English, Urdu and Malayalam literature. His oratorical skills and command on all these languages had always a great impact and transformation on the listeners.

He consistently served his Master though there were many challenges in his life. He found joy in serving God even in the time sickness and diseases. Indeed, he has left a legacy that people of God can remember and follow.

His earthly body was buried in the presence of hundreds of servants of God at Kashmere Gate cemetery. Pastor Iqbal Masih performed the funeral service.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Kunjamma Simon and three sons and their wives and five grand children.