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Friends Focus
April 2016
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Friends Focus
April 2016
We must be holy, because this is the only sound evidence that we
have a saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. – J.C. Ryle
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without
holiness no-one will see the Lord. – Heb. 12:14
Holiness does not consist in doing extraordinary things. It consists in
accepting, with a smile, what Jesus sends us. It consists in accepting
and following the will of God. – Mother Teresa
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live in holy life.
– 1 Thes. 4:7
Compassion is not complete in itself, but must be accompanied by
inflexible justice and wrath against sin and a desire for holiness.
– Billy Graham.
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L
oving greetings in our Lord’s
name to each one of you!
In obedience to God’s will
expressed through his people,
I have accepted this new
responsibility entrusted to me.
Many of you have been calling
me over the phone, sending
messages and emails to say,
“We are praying for you”. This
has given me great strength and
courage. I sincerely count on
your prayers.
Let me share from one of my
recent meditations on the Psalms.
Verses 1 -4 of Psalm 65 speak of
a God who forgives and accepts
us. Verses 5 – 8 speak of a God
who delivers or saves us by his
awesome deeds and in verses 9 –
13 God comes across as one who
prospers us or makes us fruitful.
Fruitfulness is the outcome of our
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experience of God’s forgiveness
and deliverance from our former
ways. For those still wallowing
in guilt, shame and despair,
God assures us that He is ready
to forgive unconditionally and
accept us. We however need to
allow God to do this. Though
we may still have to face the
temporal consequences of our
sins the Word of God assures
us in several places that God
cancels the eternal consequences
of our sins.
Not only does God forgive and
accept us but he also delivers us
from things that have a hold over
our lives and are displeasing to
him. This calls for total yielding
to God to work out his purposes
in us.
Never see fruitfulness in isolation.
Real and lasting fruitfulness
comes in the context of a forgiven
and yielded life. A yielded life
is a holy life. In Biblical context
this means a life that is both pure
and set apart for God- a life that
stands in stark contrast to one
that conforms to the ways of the
world. Without this, what we
see as fruitfulness will only be
shallow, transient and deceptive.
God helped us to celebrate 25
years of His faithfulness in our
ministry among the Santhals in
Jharkhand. The celebrations from
the 4th to 6th of March in one
of our mission fields there saw a
gathering of 18,000 of our Santhal
believers and besides being
an occasion of thanksgiving it
amply demonstrated how even
a nascent church can not only
stand on its own legs but can
also take on the responsibility
of proclaiming the Gospel far
and wide. The Santhal Church
came forward to sponsor 10 cross
cultural missionaries through
FMPB and the dedication
ceremony of these brothers
and sisters was held as part
of the celebrations. The entire
expenditure of approximately 25
lakh rupees for the celebrations
was borne by the Santhal Church.
What an example of sacrificial
giving in the midst of poverty
and want!
We have been promoting the
1000 hours prayer initiative
during the 40 days of lent. This
aims at ensuring prayers 24 hours
a day, all the 40 days which adds
up to approximately 1000 hours
of prayer. This was observed in
every region both in our mission
fields and mobilization areas.
Besides these our prayer group
leaders organized this prayer in
about 25 churches.
Preparations are underway for
the Annual Tamil Nadu State
Conference from the 19th to
22nd of May at Bethel, Danishpet
near Salem. The Conference
proceedings will be centered on
the theme of “Holiness”.
May God help us to be faithful
to Him and grow more and more
into His likeness.
Your dear brother in the Lord
Sudarshan Thomas
General Secretary – Designate
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Individuals
needed
for God
Rev. G. Kingsly
Whenever darkness engulfs history of
Christianity the question that is raised
is whether there will be slackening in
the growth of God’s Kingdom on earth
or whether there is lack of commitment
on the part of God’s men and women,
i.e. missionaries.
We need not develop cold feet over
such crises. In order to fulfill His will,
God has been developing individuals.
Let us pray so that God shall make
inevitable individuals in our nation as
well as Christian community. Let us
proceed onwards with faith.
Let us meditate on some individuals
and their testimonies from Bible whom
God had raised.
Joseph
While Joseph was imprisoned in prison
for two years, the wine steward said,
‘A young Hebrew was there … things
turned out just as he said (Gen.
41:12/13).
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Joseph was a prisoner. Pharaoh had
a dream which no one could give
interpretation, but Joseph did. This
was not an answer alone to the King’s
dream, but fulfillment of the beginning
of the prophecy which God had made
with Abraham as seen in Gen. 15:13.
The Lord said to him, “Your descendants
will be slaves in foreign land and will be
cruelly treated for four hundred years,
I will punish the nation that enslaves
them and when they leave the land, they
will take great wealth with them”. The
need of the hour is that individuals like
Joseph need to be raised from churches
and Christian society. Let us continue
to pray for the same.
Spiritual characters in Joseph
Holiness: Joseph was a handsome
man embedded with wisdom and
knowledge and he realized the presence
of God in him. Since birth, Joseph faced
many temptations, persecutions and
hindrances. Before being elevated to
one of the highest positions, he had
to face the challenge of the stiffest
temptation from the wife of Pharaoh. Yet
he could overcome the great temptation
because he had learnt the lesson that
God did see him in his personal life.
He understood that to sin was to act
against God. Being promoted to higher
echelon was not a license to sin. Such
spiritual thoughts enabled Joseph to
overcome the temptation. In spite of
the opportunities that come in the way
of our youngsters, the latter ought to
sit and meditate personally so that they
shall inculcate fear of God in them to
receive great blessings from above.
Brotherhood; Since his birth Joseph
was hated, forsaken and troubled by
his brothers.
Gen. 37:4 – They would not speak to
him in a friendly manner. Gen. 37:8
– They hated him even more. Gen.
37:11 – They were jealous of him.
Joseph obeyed his parents, carried
food without any bitterness against
his brothers while they were taking
care of the flock and enquired about
them. But they on their part without
any humaneness dropped him in a dry
well and later sold him. During all the
ill-treatments meted out to him by his
brothers, he neither struggled against
them nor accused them. After 13 years,
he became the chief of Egypt next to
the king. When his brothers were on
a sojourn to Egypt to buy food, Joseph
did not hate him nor did he avenge.
Joseph said to him brothers, “Do not be
upset or blame yourselves because you
sold me here. It was really God who sent
me ahead of you to save people’s lives”
(Gen. 45:5). This passage explains the
spiritual maturity of Joseph. Joseph
said, “You plotted evil against me, but
God turned it into good, in order to
preserve the lives of many people”.
Persons who lead holy life in the eyes of
God and execute God’s plans with fear
of God may experience obstacles, may
face trials and tribulations and delay; but
such people are sure to experience and
enjoy the blessings from God. Let us
pray and yearn that many such Josephs
arise from our families and churches.
Mercy’s Holiness
A terrorist organization attacked a small
village in Nigeria in 2014 where Mercy
lived. The houses were razed down
and smothered. Mercy along with four
girls were abducted. The four girls were
forcibly converted into their religion. But
Mercy was steadfast in her faith saying
that she would not forsake her faith.
She patiently endured many troubles.
Her prayers were heard after five weeks.
Government forces bombarded the
building in which terrorists were hiding
and all of them died. Mercy escaped
with minor injuries. She leads a new
and witnessing life. Let us pray for the
Christians persecuted worldwide. Let us
be awe-struck with prayers.
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Firmness of David
God had rejected Saul as king of
Israel (1 Sam. 16:1) and an evil spirit
tormented him. Crisis of Saul became a
national issue. Before a search to find
a suitable person to play on the harp,
one of his attendants said, “Jesse has
a son who is a good musician. He is
a brave and handsome man, a good
soldier and an able speaker. The Lord
is with him”.
When Israel became worsened due
to Saul, God selected David who was
ignored by his family. God through
Samuel anointed David and he was
looking after the cattle. David was
selected and chosen by God and God
helped him reign over united Israel for
over 40 years. He was very closer to
the heart of God – a certificate given by
God. These are all due to the spiritual
characteristic features of an individual,
i.e. David.
After being anointed by Samuel, David
was looking after the flock. He did
not waste even a single minute. He
played on the harp, composed songs
and thereby glorified God. Rather than
using their talents and time to make
personal gains and publicity, today’s
Christian youths need to utilize their
talents for the expansion of God’s
Kingdom on earth.
Firmness: The Philistines gathered
their army to have a fight against
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Israelites. Goliath challenged the
Israelites. He made scathing attack on
God and Israelites. Vile and danger
were imminent. When David had been
to that place to look for his brothers,
he heard the scornful words of Goliath.
He became steadfast in his faith on
God. His faith on God became firm. It
became a battle by God. The problem
faced for 40 days was all over in just
four minutes. There are many youths
in our churches and Christian society
who defy God. If such scenario has
to cease and change, committed and
anointed youths need to arise from
the church.
Resolve of Mariam & Masia
Young girls Mariam (27) and Masia (30)
born and brought up in Iran in another
religion were imprisoned for having
accepted the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Charges like sedition, blasphemy and
proclamation of Gospel were framed
against them and were tortured. Though
they were ordered to forsake their faith,
they were steadfast in their faith. Hence
they were jailed. During their stay in
the jail for 259 days, they shared the
eternal love of Jesus Christ to fellowwomen prisoners and guided many
women towards Jesus Christ. After
their incarceration for 259 days, they
were released. Pray that such women
are raised up our church and society.
Prayer warrior Daniel
Israelites were captured by Nebuchadnezzar and were imprisoned
as slaves for 70 years. During this
turbulent period, God raised prayer
warrior Daniel. Through his steadfast
faith and prayer he was elevated to one
of the highest offices. Yet he always
prayed to God as usual.
During the banquet of Belshazzar,
the king and his noblemen drank
wine together. Gold and silver cups
and bowls that were brought by his
father Nebuchadnezzar were used to
drink wine. Suddenly, a human hand
appeared and began writing on the
plaster wall of the palace. The King
turned pale and was so frightened that
his knees began to shake. No one
could read the writing. The queen said,
“There is a man in your Kingdom who
has the spirit of holy God in him … he
has the unusual ability in interpreting
dreams, solving riddles and explaining
mysteries (Daniel 5:11, 12). Daniel
cleared the riddle and Belshazzar was
murdered the same night. Daniel was
made the third in power in the kingdom.
Daniel – Prayer warrior
Darius chose Daniel and two others
to supervise the governors and to
look after the king’s interests. The
king considered putting him in charge
of the whole empire. Then the other
supervisors and the governors tried to
find something wrong with Daniel and
they could not because Daniel was
reliable and did not do anything wrong
or dishonest. They decided to find fault
with his religion. An edict was issued
which said that for thirty days no one be
permitted to request anything from any
God or from any man except the king.
When Daniel learnt that the order had
been signed, he went home. He went
upstairs, knelt down, opened windows
and prayed to God three times a day.
Daniel did not reduce his prayer time
though he knew that danger was lurking
at him. He was punished by the king
and God protected Daniel.
Such prayer warriors need to spring up
from our society and churches. Let us
fervently pray for the same.
Women’s Meeting
Date: 23.04.2016,
Saturday
morning 10 to evening 4
Venue:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Kalyana Mandabam,
Oorgaum, KGF, (Near five lights)
Speaker:
Mrs. Veronica Clement
Field sharing:
Mrs. Jeya Gowri Sibi
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Report on the Dedication Service of
the new General Secretary, FMPB
T
he Lord enabled the FMPB
movement to select and anoint Rev. Sudarshan Thomas as the General
Secretary- Designate on 1st March 2016 at the Dedication service held at
the Emmanuel Methodist Church, Chennai. Some of you had joined us this
important event and we thank you for this.
It was a very solemn and joyful occasion, as leaders from various churches
and mission bodies came together for this historic event, in the presence of Dr.
Sam Kamalesan, Bro. Patrick Joshua, the Most Rev. Bishop Ezra Sargunam,
Dr. Paul Dinakaran, Rev. Dr Wati Langumar (IMA), Rev. Dr Rajasingh Elias
(IEM), Rev. Suresh Rajan (NMS), Mr. Cherian, World Vision, Mr. Alex
Mathew, Wycliffe India and FMPB leaders from various parts of India.
Dr. Sam Kamalesan shared God's word on this important occasion,
emphasizing on 'Servant leadership'. Bro Patrick Joshua offered the dedication
prayer of Rev. Sudarshan Thomas and Dr. Paul Dinakaran from Jesus Calls
Ministries sang a lovely song and offered the prayer of consecration.
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The President of FMPB Mr. John Samuel conducted the dedication service
and administered the pledge to the new General Secretary to 'be faithful to
the Lord and to take the FMPB movement forward with holiness and unity'.
Many friends and family members of Rev. Sudarshan and many leaders
representing mission organizations and churches felicitated him.
We are aware that it’s a new beginning for the FMPB movement to focus on
reaching 1.25 billion people with God’s word and God’s values. It's time to
'rise and build' this God-inspired movement to touch the nation with prayer
and humility, commitment and sacrifice. FMPB is not about power, position
or prestige; rather, FMPB is all about Prayer and Mission, Fellowship and
Friendship. When we pray, God does wonders and makes the ‘impossible’
as ‘possible’.
It's time we started upholding Rev. Sudarshan Thomas, his wife Mrs. Lydia
Thomas and their daughter Mahima Thomas in our prayers; it's time we
involved in this mission with holiness and unity; It's time we knelt, humbled
ourselves and prayed for our nation.
By the immense grace of God, 'Carnival' a mega event was
organized for the benefit of the under privileged Malto children’s
primary education on 26th Jan, 2016 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
at Craig Memorial Baptist Church, Kakinada, A.P. Our FMPB
missionary Mr. John Paul Harris from Jharkhand shared the
urgency of missions and the need of education among Maltos
which was followed by auction of different Items.
Around 2000 members from 20 churches participated who
donated generously towards the studies of Malto children. We
praise God for all His marvelous works. This is our 7th Carnival.
- Pr. Sam Benny, Honorary Secretary - Kakinada
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Jammu & Kashmir
Samba:
John Penin & Sheeba
Pushparani
Praise: 75 persons attended one day
retreat held at Rolik mandali Village.
Rakesh suffering from skin disease for
two years recovered from the disease
through prayer. Five new families are
attending Bisnap sub-centre worship.
Pray: For Anitha to find a suitable
spouse; for the domestic problem in
the family of Jothi to be solved; for
the healing of Moona from cancer; for
the healing of six year old girl Arpana
from speech impairement.
Himachal Pradesh
Rohru:
Vum Biak Lal &
Niang Khan Man
Praise: The worship that was
stopped due to opposition at Ranol
village resumed again on 14-022016. Two days training for Sunday
school teachers was held. Rosy has
volunteered to conduct Sunday class
at Duiny village Church.
Pray: For the speedy completion of
Church construction at Sanra village;
for Ringhu who is about to undergo
operation to get healed from hearing
loss.
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Friday
Happy Birthday
Mr. ISAIAH C S
Mr. ROBERT RAJALINGAM
Mr. DOUJAPAO GUITE
Mr. TANAYA SUNDAR NAYAK
Mr. CHUNGLENLAL SINGSIT
Mrs. MANNA RAJA VIDHYA AGUSTIAN BIJI
Mr. THONGKHOGIN LUPHENG
Miss. MELODY DIMSONTING
Mr. SIANLUNTHANG ZOU T
Anni:
Doujapao Guite & Florence
Praise: After prayer meeting in the
residence of Moghu Devi, peace
now prevails where peace had
been shattered earlier. Gospel was
proclaimed at four new villages.
Pray: For the families of Harbal,
Rajendran and Suresh to accept
Jesus Christ: for Pingha to be blessed
with a baby; for Pushpa Devi to be
relieved from the grip of evil spirit.
SAVED FROM ELECTROCUTION
Believer Ramphir’s son of Ikra village,
Rania field was electrocuted from
electric post and became unconscious.
After prayer his parents took him to
hospital and God saved the life of
Ramphir’s Son
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Saturday
Happy Birthday
Mr. RAJADURAI P
Mr. JEBARAJ S
Mrs. OLIVE JENNIFER NATHNIEL EDWARD
Mr. SENTHIL MURUGAN V
Mr. GURUSWAMY N
Mr. RAVINDRA MURMU
Miss. KANTHA B
Rekongpeo:
Khetovi Sumi & Khatoli
Praise: Believers through Adult
Literacy Programme have learnt the
rudiment of reading and writing. Jesus
film was screened at 11 places. More
than 50 believers have undertaken
fasting prayer for 40 days during the
Lent season.
Pray: For those who have confessed
their faith on Jesus Christ to be
steadfast in their faith; for the believers
of Moorang who have backslid due to
opposition to attend Church worship;
for land to build a Church in this field.
Punjab
Amritsar:
Y. Justin & Saral Janci Rani
Praise: Third anniversary of Rajasansi
Church was celebrated. Lali, Gurbaksh
Singh and Surjeet Singh have given
up alcohol. Linbeet Singh was healed
from paralysis through prayer and
Vickram Singh recovered from spinal
disorder because of prayer.
Pray: For the public address system
that was stolen to be recovered; for
land to build Churches at Kasa and
Oryar village; for Sunitha to attend
Church worship regularly and the
family to declare their faith; for the
backslide believers to come back
into faith.
NON FUNCTIONAL KIDNEYS
BECAME NORMAL
Teacher couple of Gopu and Anitha
resides at Umartha village, Boradi field,
Maharashtra. Last year, Anitha suffered
sickness and stomach pain. On clinical
analysis, it was diagnosed that Anitha’s
both kidneys had become none functional.
She was subjected to dialysis. Medical
doctors were sure that Anitha would die
soon. She was brought home. Assuming
that she would die soon, her relatives
stood around her bed. One of the relatives
requested that the missionary be called in
for prayers. Believers of Umartha village
were invited for prayers. Within five
minutes, Anitha stood up and ate food.
Next day, evangelists and missionaries
went to the house and prayed for Anitha.
Later she was taken to the Hospital for
medical check-up. To the surprise of the
doctors, her both kidneys were functioning
normally. Anitha shared her medical
miracle with the doctors. At present
Anitha is a teacher in Umarrtha village
School. One year after her recovery, a
thanks-giving worship was conducted by
the family on 14-02-2016 in which around
300 persons attended.
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Bhudhlada:
Jeruel Pani & Jyotsana
Praise: Amarjeet bed-ridden for
six months recovered miraculously
through prayer. Volunteers such as
Sony Singh, Lali Singh and Sukjain
Singh completed one month training
in ministry.
Pray: For Paramjit to land government
job; for Anju, Santhosh, Binu, Karanjith
and Babu to find suitable life partners.
Punjab Film Ministry:
Samuel Kisansingh & Punitha
Praise: 518 persons viewed Jesus
Film screened at the villages of
Shaina, Bhagathpura and Kallet.
Many people from these villages have
promised to quit alcohol.
Pray: For those who had given
their ears to Good News to accept
Jesus Christ; for the healing of Jindri
suffering from paralysis and epileptic
fits; for Karnek Singh, Krishna Singh,
Rajkumar Singh, Jerneil Singh and
Manjeeth Singh to be relieved from
alcoholism.
Rajasthan
Hanumangarh:
Selvam Thavamani & Hepzi
Praise: Good news was preached to
150 persons; Saroj under psychiatric
disorder who had separated from
husband was healed from depression
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Sunday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. MARY DORATHY RAJASINGH
Mrs. MARIAMMAL PAUL SOLOMON
Mr. ISAAC R
Mrs. BEAULAH MURALIDHARAN
Mrs. JEYA SOUNDARI JEBARAJ SAMUEL
and is living with husband. Meetings
of believers, Children and training on
ministry were successfully conducted.
Pray: For Jothi married for three
years often harassed by husband to
be blessed with a baby and peace to
prevail in the family; for Ashok Kumar
and Seema to accept Jesus Christ
along with their families.
Kherwada: Vasava Sunil
Kumar & Beenakshi
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 13
new villages. Dilip Bhai has consented
to be a volunteer to help the ministry.
Amidst opposition Samba Ben is
steadfast in faith.
Pray: For the people of Donganpur
district and Udaipur who are addicted
to alcohol and disturb the ministry
to accept Jesus Christ; for the
repentance of Kaloo and Thanji who
act against worship centre at Bundhi
village.
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Monday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. GRACY STANLEY GEORGE
Mr. MAJITHUIBOU RIGHTSON NP
Mrs. GOWRAMMA@SWETHA
LTI - Rajasthan:
David Ponding & Santham
Praise: Training for evangelists was
conducted five days in Rajasthan
and five days in Haryana. Special
training on Basic Christian Principle
was conducted for believers of
Hanumanghar field. Worship was
conducted at two places at Kawant
village in which four new persons
attended.
Pray: For the repentance of husband
who tortures the wife Supriya; for
the launching of new worship at
Khagharoghidhani village; for the
wives of Pawan and Radheshyam
who worship their ancestors to accept
Jesus Christ.
Sangaria: V. Kumar & Patricia
Praise: Husband of believer Saroj
attended Church worship and accepted
Jesus Christ. He lives in peace with
FOR THE VILLAGE TO
ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST
Malka, a big village in Jawahar field
Maharashtra does not open the door
to evangelism. The village is full
of Nirankari followers. Missionaries
have been praying for open door in
this village. Meanwhile, believers of
Wankani village received a message
from the parents of little boy Anil of
Malka village. Anil had become very
weak. In spite of spending nearly one
lakh rupees towards magicians there
was no perceptible improvement on
Anil. One believer visited the home of
Anil and shared the Good News with
him. Missionaries visited the house
on 23-02-2016. The entire village has
been observing the developments.
Pray that God shall heal the little boy
so that the entire village shall come
into the fold of Jesus Christ.
his wife and has invited missionary
to conduct satsang programme in
his house. Satsang programme at
12 places and night meeting at nine
places were conducted.
Pray: For all believers to lead
witnessing lives; for the salvation
of husband of Ramandeep and to
live in harmony with his wife; for the
consolation of Kulwinder Kaur and
family whose mother had expired.
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Delhi
Patparganj: Golden Inbaraj &
Leegirl Mary
Praise: 10 persons attended satsang
programme. God has provided us a
Tamil family to conduct worship in
Tamil every week. Three new families
are attending prayer meeting.
Pray: For the repentance of Suresh,
Rathan Sharma, Sunil, Laju, Lali who
oppose evangelism; for the youth
of this field to land good jobs and
find suitable spouses; for church
construction at Trilokpuri village; for
backslid Ramlakhan and Ratha to
come back into faith.
Uttar Pradesh
Parthana: J. Srinivasan &
Sheeba G. Chandra
Praise: Jesus film was screened at
six places. Six year old Sangeet who
had been physically weak due to lack
of sufficient amount of blood in his
systems overcame the weakness and
now eats food through the prayers of
believers.
Pray: For the repentance of Mahendar
Singh and his son who do not permit
Rajeshwari to attend Church worship;
for the new contacts to boldly declare
their faith on Jesus Christ; for the
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Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Mr. BALAJI NETALAM
Mr. RAMA KRISHNA AGGIBADA
Mr. AMARENTHIRAN
Mrs. JEBA GRACE P
healing of 18 years old Sri Ramnath
from epileptic fits.
Kadaura:
R. Jebaseelan & Sarojini Salma
Praise: All the preparatory works
to register Church land have been
successfully completed. Chander
Paul actively involved in opposing the
ministry has given up the same and
has accepted Jesus Christ.
Pray: For the 70 persons who had
earlier declared their faith on Jesus
Christ at Rittari village to faithfully
follow Jesus Christ; for the repentance
of family members who force Rukmani
a believer to give up her faith; for
Rukmani to find a suitable life partner;
for the children of believers to get
suitable facilities in furthering their
studies.
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Wednesday
Fasting
Prayer Day
leaders Akilesh Tighe and Sangham
Jetto who being imprisoned due to
persecution to confess their wrong
doings and accept Jesus Christ; for
the launching of night meetings at
Pariyapara and Hasipur villages.
Basti: Om Prakash Gupta &
Happy Birthday
Tumpa Chowdhury
Mr. SUDARSHAN THOMAS
Mr. FRANKLIN M Y PATHAM A S
Mrs. SURJYAKANTI UDIPTA KUMAR BAG
Mr. GODISELA PRAVEEN
Praise: Worship group has been relaunched at Peladi village. 30 children
attended newly formed children’s
meeting at Mutjama village. Believer’s
son was blessed with a baby after 14
years of marriage.
Rania:
Ebenezer G. Sam & Jebarani
Praise: Good News was proclaimed
to 600 persons at four villages.
Siya Rani living separately from her
husband has joined him.
Pray: For qualified electricians to
undertake electrical work at Panjot
village; for the Church elders to be
steadfast in faith and to conduct
Church worship; for Raghuveer,
Lakshman, Hakeem, Guru Prasad,
Suresh and Amit to give up alcohol.
Jalaun: Satikanta Parichha &
Sagarika Pradhan
Praise: Believers who were worried
over opposition prayed to God and
He strengthened the believers through
His Word. Gospel was propagated at
three villages.
Pray: For religious fundamentalist
Pray: For the believers who are
greatly worried over the future of
their children and believers’ sons and
daughters to find suitable spouses;
for believers’ children appearing for
X Board examination to perform well.
UNSHAKABLE FAITH –
TWIN MIRACLE
Dharia of Kambani village, Menimatha
field, Madhya Pradesh had been
haunted by an evil spirit. His family
members on coming to know about
Jesus Christ, brought Dharia to the
worship centre and prayed to God
whole heartedly. God relieved him
from the clutches of evil spirit. After
four years of marriage life, God has
blessed him with a baby.
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Bilhaur: John Victor & Sathya
Praise: Believer Dhara’s husband
Radeshyam suffered renal problem
and his survival was at stake but God
healed him. Though thieves entered
the house of believer Vishal, God
protected the believers from any loss.
The sheep of believer Sunil became
sick and were on the verge of death,
through prayer the sheep became
normal. Good news was proclaimed
to 600 persons at three villages.
Pray: For Shyam Manohan to be
liberated from alcoholism and his
family to accept Jesus Christ; for
sister believer Negha from Kashyap
people group who has accepted Jesus
Christ to find a suitable spouse; for
the family of new believer Jai Ram
to accept Jesus Christ.
Bundhelkhand Region:
Paul Dayasingh & Benilda
Vasanth Lavi
Praise: Three days family gathering
of missionaries and evangelists was
held at the regional level; Chandra
Paul who had criticized evangelism
accepted the Lordship of Jesus Christ,
New small prayer groups were formed
at the villages of Niamathpur, Kuthand,
Igo, Alanpur and Hajipur.
Pray: For the believers of Samrania
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Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mr. JOHN DAVID RAJ
Mr. PAWAN KUMAR
village to overcome the fear havoc
created by anti Christian elements; for
the repentance of Suidia Maharaj who
conveys false news about believers;
for the repentance of Bhagat Baba
who has been lording over the village
for 40 years through his magic.
Bakhshi Ka Talab: Ramasamy
Jerome & Anthoni Rajam
Praise: God enabled poor believer
Runa to find a suitable spouse for his
daughter Thulasi. Ram Devi Lakshmi
and Bitto were relieved from evil spirit;
Youngman Pankaj addicted to alcohol
and other evil habits and troubling his
family members was relieved from the
agony and the family is sharing their
testimony.
Pray: For the healing of Srikishan
from throat cancer and Sarojini and
Anuj from jaundice; for Susma’s
husband and Ajay to be delivered
from alcoholism.
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Friday
Happy Birthday
Mr. EMMANUEL RANJITSINGH S
Mr. SOLOMON JEBARAJ J
Mr. EASTER RAJKUMAR D
Mrs. BINNI GNANAM JOHN DINESH
Mr. JOHNSON J
Mrs. ANIYA JOSEPHINE DANIEL
Mrs. RENU ARUN GHANTA
Miss. SARA MALTO
Madhya Pradesh
Dabra:
Satya Prakash & Anjana Masih
at 13 villages; Camps of women,
Seekers,Youth and Film - show
ministry were successfully conducted.
Pray: For a Church to be built at
Theri village; for a sub centre to be
launched at Inteeghar village; for the
ministries scheduled this month; for
the healing of Lakshmi from physical
ailments.
Morena:
Konka Giri Babu & Lourdu Mary
Praise: Women’s meeting at
Janakapura and Lasakaripura,
Children’s ministry at Rashilpur and
HEARING IMPAIRED
BOY HEALED
12 years old Naval of Mujalthapallia
village, Cyria field, Madhya Pradesh
was speech impaired. His mother
brought him to our worship at
Semmalkote village on 19-01-2016
and prayed for him. Naval has started
to speak slowly, but steadily.
film show ministry at Modiakeri village
were conducted. Worship group at
Rashilpur village was started. Gospel
was proclaimed at three villages.
Pray: For the new contacts such
as Ranjilal Muni Devi and Rajpedi
of Sujanapura who are receptive to
evangelism to accept Jesus Christ; for
open door to evangelism at Hanghora
village.
Guna: Hosiel Naik & Geetanjali
Praise: Good News was propagated
at 10 villages. God helped evangelist
Esvlal to find a suitable life partner.
Villages of Modai and Solaya are
receptive to evangelism.
Pray: For the repentance of religious
fundamentalists who distribute idols
to people and undertake procession
singing songs in the evening; for the
believers who migrate to other places
to meet their basic needs and for their
spiritual growth.
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Mandana:
Venkatesh Vaddar & Sheeba
Praise: Prem Singh family of Sanlott
village have accepted Jesus Christ
and hence the villagers refused to help
him in building his house, but God
helped the believer to tide over the
crisis and complete the construction
of his house. Mangilal whose hands
and legs had been dysfunctional for
two years regained his health through
prayers.
Pray: For Gandhilal, Rajaram, Dev
Singh and Subhas of Pokkara village
who oppose evangelism to repent; for
the resumption of worship stopped at
the villages of Rakhi, Karanpur and
Kattapali.
Pansemal:
Omprakash & Sapna
Praise: 100 persons attended
Bhajan programme held at Raikhada
and Shivapuda villages. Followup
ministry was undertaken at the village
of Parpara, Kanchiyapani and Raisul.
20 persons are attending the newly
launched worship group at Pakkadi
village.
Pray: For worship groups to be
formed at the villages of Dermala,
Panthara and Khajyapani; for the
healing of Parmila who is suffering
from disease of unknown cause and
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Saturday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. LIDIA AUGUSTUS
she has less blood due to which
she could not walk; for the recovery
of Reuwa Singh Bhai suffering from
paralysis for 20 years.
Chiriya: Vinu M. & Subila L.R.
Praise: Medical Professionals from
Mumbai conducted medical camp
at Chiriya and many persons were
benefited. Mukesh haunted by evil
spirit for four years was delivered from
its grip through prayers. Sevathi who
had swollen and painful legs for 20
years overcame the problem through
prayers.
Pray: For the villagers of Kapperjamli,
Kalkundya, Muyilkanu, Mujalthapallia
and Ampabhat who have given their
ears to Gospel for the first time
to experience and enjoy the love
of Jesus Christ; for the youth of
Andhi village addicted to alcohol to
be relieved from the same; for the
spiritual uplift of believers who have
migrated other places for jobs.
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Sunday
Happy Birthday
Mr. SIMON PONNIAH D
Mr. ABRAHAM G
Mrs. JAYANTHI DURAISAMY @ FRANCIS
Kurha:
Mahendran & Pushpam
Praise: Worship that was stopped
for many months due to opposition at
Ekkavannala village resumed. Good
News was preached to 80 persons.
God miraculously protected Parmodh
from road accident. Believer Raju
and his friends from Palavkudiya
village were protected from bears
miraculously.
Pray: For the repentance of Jai
Prakash of Thukkaithat village and
the opponents of Popnar village who
oppose ministry to accept Jesus Christ
and the worship that was stopped to
be resumed; for the healing of hearing
and speech impaired children Kavitha
and Akash of parents Ramsingh and
Nandu Bai.
Bihar
Araria:
Edwin Selvaraj & Cindu,
Roby & Evangelin Jemi,
Kishanta Limma
Praise: Sibulal, Arjun, Pechhan,
Maheshwar, Sonaj and Keerthanand
are receptive to Good News; Gospel
was proclaimed at three villages;
Saldev has volunteered to help the
ministry.
Pray: For Mushahar people who
migrate to other places for jobs to
uphold their faith; for new missionaries
to start new fields among Mushahar
people; for the protection of personnel
involved in film show ministry.
Asom
Lokra:
Nathan Kumar Bebarta &
Nirupoma Khosla
Praise: Gospel was preached to 100
persons through VBS and 80 persons
through film-show.
Pray: For Yasini whose house went
up in flames and lost everything; for
Pitha, Raju and Bisha to accept Jesus
Christ; for Maenan to give up evil
habits; for open door toward film-show
ministry at Thukkep village.
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Narayanpur:
Sunil Prasath Singh &
Joy Bella Evangelin
Praise: 25 youths attended youth
meeting and 15 persons took part
in two days fasting prayer; Seven
persons from the village of Nunipari
village are about to declare their faith
on Jesus Christ; Minathi Kamman has
donated a piece of his land for Church
construction.
Pray: For the repentance of Unmai
Deuri, Rani Deuri, Ranjitha Deuri,
Nibhan Deuri and Sayarus Deuri who
hinder our ministry; for the healing of
Kajrinat Deuri from leukaemia and to
accept Jesus Christ.
Meghalaya
Garobada:
Veikho a &
Kughali Yeptho
Praise: Good News was preached
to 250 persons through film show
ministry at two places; 25 persons
attended Believers’ camp; believers
Sottan and Ranjith preach Gospel at
their villages.
Pray: For all believers to be steadfast
in faith and get involved in ministries;
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Monday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. BEULAH JEYAKUMAR
Mrs. BERIL SIROMANI EGALAIVAN
Mr. PETER PRABHAKARAN
for open door to be established among
people of Hajang and Koch who live
on the border of Bangladesh.
West Bengal
Gangarampur:
Thangkhopao Haokip &
Chongneikim
Praise: Muni Mardi and Paulina
Murmu shared their testimony with
non-Christians on how God enabled
them to quit alcohol and protected
them from accident.
Pray: For all believers to lead their
relatives toward Christian life; for
Samuel Hembrom, Samiram Mardi
and Sephali Mardi to write their
first year examination in Diploma in
Engineering amidst obstructions; for
the youth to fear the Lord so that they
shall become future Youth Leaders.
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Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Miss. SRADHANJALI BARDHAN
Itahar:
Rama Krishna Aggibada &
Anjali Devi
Praise: Training for Church leaders
of Sakhla village was held; Night
meetings were conducted at three
places.
Pray: For the ministries scheduled this
month; for the healing of Manjali Soren
from breathing problem, Reuben Panki
from paralysis and Sam Hasda from
epileptic fit.
Haldibari:
Udipta Kumar Bag &
Surjyakanti
Praise: Gospel was preached to 145
persons at the villages of New Popling
and Panchnarperpada; Open door
towards evangelism was established
among the people of Rajbansi and
Bengali.
Pray: For those who viewed Jesus
film to attend Church worship regularly
and accept Jesus Christ; for the
success of the film show ministry
planned this month.
Samsi: Dihe & Charani
Praise: Training was imparted
to new believers at Wani village;
through training Church elders were
enlightened on the burden for Church.
Pray: For the healing of mother
and brother suffering from physical
ailments in the family of Onup Mardi
and the entire family to accept the
Lordship of Jesus Christ; for the family
of Dilip Mardi who attends Church
worship occasionally to accept Jesus
Christ.
JESUS ABOVE ALL
MEDICINES
Mrs. Bindhu hailing from Kanjira
village, Ankul field, Odisha state
has been struck with tuberculosis
for the past five months. She was
bed ridden and could not eat any
food. Meanwhile, she began to have
trust in Jesus Christ and invited the
missionary to conduct prayer meeting
in her house. Missionaries prayed
and gave her water and oil. God has
granted good health to Bindhu. She
is not dependant on any medicines
and she looks after daily domestic
chores cheerfully.
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Odisha
Jashipur:
Haramohan Prabhu Das &
Susama
Praise: Nukku Panar suffering from
acute stomach pain confessed his
sin to God and tearfully prayed. God
granted him good health and he
attends Church worship; three year
old boy Eliya Munduia was protected
from venomous snake.
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Wednesday
Fasting
Prayer Day
Happy Birthday
Mrs. LYDIA SUDHARSAN
Mrs. AHONI ACHUMI
Mr. CHRISTIAN PRAKASH S
Mrs. JEBA MALAR RAJAN
Pray: For the success of the annual
mela scheduled in the first week of
April at Sakdi village; for the completion
of construction of compound wall of
Sakdi Children’s home and Gondphil
church construction.
Church construction at Kusumundea
and Thubelapada villages; for the
missionary to acquire linguistic skill
in Ho language at the earliest.
Keonjhar: Samuel J. & Havila
Praise: Jesus film was screened at
seven villages; Gospel was preached
to 481 persons at 32 new villages;
Nandini recovered from malaria and
typhoid.
Praise: Two evangelists joined the
ministry. Devondra was healed from
epileptic fits. Surgeons said that
if Kasma Munda did not undergo
caesarean operation, her child would
die. But through prayers she delivered
a baby normally.
Pray: For the repentance of sister
Samba Munde who opposes and
threatens believers during Church
construction; for Markanda Saiyan and
Lathura Badra to accept Jesus Christ
who spread false preaching among
believers of Jaidandarpur village; for
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Angul: Pratyush Nayak &
Marithai Leona
Pray: For the new believers to be deep
rooted in faith; for the repentance of
Poolman who spreads false information
about Christianity; for the healing of
Binodhini from liver disorder; for
Samodharan and Subhasin who are
receptive to evangelism to overcome
all hindrances; for the construction of
Churches at the villages of Kanjia,
Bandul, and Denhuli.
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Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. HEPHZIBAH PRADEEP
Mrs. RAJAM PAUL SAMPATH
Mrs. KANMANI RAJASINGH
Devgarh: P. Shankar & Jelin
Praise: Jesus film show ministry was
held at Lakhabhoshi and Purnapani
villages. Three days medical camp
was held at Anikhan and Purnapani
villages. People from neighbouring
villages were benefitted. Little boy
Bhilsan suffering from cyclin disease
for many months overcame the
disease through prayer and he walks
again. Survey was undertaken at two
villages.
Pray: For the 17 persons attending
prayer meeting at Parkot village to
accept Jesus Christ; for Santhose
Padra to give up black magic and
come into the fold of Jesus Christ;
for Vijayakumar Sneha couple living
separately for 20 years to be united
again.
Denkanal: Ganesh & Sumathi
Praise: Worship centre was launched
first time at Katnei village; camps for
believers and leaders of Children
ministry were held at Katnei village.
Children’s ministry was launched at
Kinkola village. Cruna Doss addicted
to alcohol and tobacco for 15 years
gave up the same and accepted
Jesus Christ.
Pray: For the repentance of those
who oppose believers at the villages
of Jelinda, Paikanpal, Kondapal,
Odisho colony and Keijohi and for the
repentance of husband who opposes
his believer wife Sugathi Munda; for
Biju Naik to accept Jesus Christ who
spreads false news about Christianity
among believers.
Chattisgarh
Champa: Rameshwar
Dayal Nirmal & Madhu Kala,
Sradhanjali Bardhan, Sathya
Praise: Gospel was preached at
Kanoi and Janbhali village, Seekers’
camp was held at Thuvasi and
Padar village, God gave open door
at Udaipond village, Gospel was
preached to 200 persons at two
villages through film show ministry.
Pray: For two evangelists to undertake
ministry among Satnami people; for
the healing of Vijaswar Diwahar from
psychiatric disorder; for Gospel to be
preached at Punkashwar village.
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Sitapur:
Muthukumar & Nethravathy
Praise: Worship group was formed
at Kumarsiya village. Believers
from the villages of Sattanpara,
Bharatpur, Kherakatchan, Kattikona,
Simarkachan, Kurdek and Harthikond
have volunteered to donate their land
for Church construction.
Pray: For the family of Church elder
Jittandan to accept Jesus Christ; For
Samsi, Radha, Seeman and Dhijoji
who oppose the ministry to accept
Jesus Christ; for the believers of
Kansabel to be firm in faith; for the
success of revival prayer meeting
scheduled from April 26 to April 30.
Jharkhand
Pakuria & Maheshpur:
Ramesh Velraj & Priscilla
Praise: Gospel was preached at 25
villages through film shows. Phulmuni
Hembrom, serious due to snake bite
recovered through prayers. Mentally
deranged Rajesh Marandi recovered
through prayers and he has accepted
Jesus Christ.
Pray: For all the people of this
field to accept Jesus Christ; for the
ministries scheduled anew at Nalhati
and Rampurhat areas.
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Friday
Happy Birthday
Mr. BASUDEO MALTO
Jehovah Jireh – CDC:
Gajen Champramary & Roshila
Mochahary
Praise: 95 Children benefited through
Immanuel medical hospital camp;
God granted good health to children
appearing X & XII board examination;
Church at Amarpur and Pathani
villages closed for two years due to
backslide believers became functional.
Pray: For the repentance of people
who oppose worship; for the politicians
who directly hinder ministry.
WILL NEVER GIVE UP
JESUS CHRIST
Bijay Nayak from Denkanal field,
Odisha threatened believer Hara
Pradhan that being a Christian, no
one would touch his body after death.
Believer Hara retaliated saying that
he did not worry about what would
happen to his body after his death
and he declared that he would never
give up Jesus Christ.
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Saturday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. RANI VANITHA RAJA EDWIN
Mr. KINGSLY ISSAC JOHNSON M
Mrs. AMUTHA KUMAR PAUL
Mr. SRINIVASAN J
Mr. DENSINGH R
Mr. ASTABAN ADITYA KUMAR LIMMA
Community College - Malto:
Albert Samuel & Hephzibah
Praise: Students who had completed
their driving lesson received driving
licences. Students who had completed
their training on electrical wiring work
did the wiring at the girls computer
room. Students of Health Assistant
course visited Panji village and
imparted training on social health to
villagers.
Pray: For physically weak Stephen,
Saheb, John, D.Arun, M. Arun,
Suseela, Suhasin, Salomi and Konaka
Latha; For all students to accept Jesus
Christ; For Manuel Malto who has
been to his house due to sickness
to recover.
Sinduriya:
John Dinesh & Binny Gnanam
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed to
many people of Puang group through
Malpahadia mela. Surthi Devi while
her husband was away became very
sick; with prayer she drank water and
regained her strength.
Pray: For Puang people group who
had given their ears to Good News
to accept Jesus Christ and revival
to be established among them; for
the repentance of Kanthali Devi and
Sonia Devi who are stumbling blocks
to their believer husbands; for believer
Vimeshwar Rai who looks after Church
to find a suitable spouse.
Gorpada, Dhamru,
Amalakachi & LTI:
Albert Prabhakaran &
Murugammal Esther
Praise: 15 families of evangelists
attended training on married life; the
village head has donated 5/12 acre of
hilly land towards the study of children.
Church construction at Silkhan, Needhi
and Kuttipada villages and water to be
available continuously; for land to build
training centre; for new missionaries
for two fields; for the children of hilly
villages studying in primary school to
get study assistance at appropriate
time; for school building to be built
for Padutha School Children.
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Bhagaiya & Tinpahar:
Jebakumar P. & Pon Latha
Praise: New worship groups were
established at Karthasak and Puldolla
villages. Kajal Panna suffering from
epileptic fits recovered through prayers
and the family has declared their faith
on Jesus Christ.
Church construction at Chauri village;
for the believers employed in other
states to find employment in their
own state; for Church elders to come
forward to conduct worship among
Oravan people and missionaries to be
appointed; for Santhal Ekka, Kismattia
Kujur, Mahinder Ekka and Demuni
Kujur to accept Jesus Christ.
Eastern Region
Development Centre:
Johnson Rajadurai &
Vinodhini
Praise: District KVK co-ordinator
visited Malto hills naturals resources
development schemes and he got clear
idea about our social development
scheme. Due to our new approach,
there is perceptible improvement in
the economic uplift of people.
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Sunday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. STANISLAUS SWAMIDOSS
Mr. PRABHAKARA SARATHY
Mr. BABU P
Mrs. MARY JOHNSY RANI BENHUR
Pray: For medical facilities to Malto
People living in 400 villages who
are prone to malaria attack; for the
success of Adult Literacy programme;
for availability of sufficient water during
summer season.
Dhamini:
A.R. Kinsly & Shiny
Praise: Believers of Chadimaqo
village built a temporary shed to
worship God. Jakkaria and Shanthi
recovered from cerebral malaria.
Charles, son of Church elder who
abstained from Church worship
attends worship now.
Pray: For Rajkishor of Thaghupeda
village who opposes evangelism
to accept Jesus Christ; for open
door to evangelism at the village of
Upali, Manakattala, Maghamu and
Dhonikoda.
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Monday
Happy Birthday
Mr. RUBAN SAMUEL J
Mr. MASILAMANI P
Mrs. MARYKUTTY VINCENT RAJ
Mrs. LISSY VAVACHAN
Mr. GOLDEN J INBARAJ
Mrs. PRISCILLA RAMESH VELRAJ
Mrs. GEETANJALI HOSIAL NAYAK
Palamu: P. Babu & Laisamma
at three new villages, Prayer walk was
undertaken at four villages.
Pray: For Berendra Singh married
for five years to be blessed with a
baby; for the healing of Rajendra
Puiya from skin disease; for the
repentance of villagers who oppose
believer Radhika Singh family; for
Pahria people who avoid giving ration
supplies to believers for six months
to repent.
Jeganathpur:
Vinodkumar & Sanam Joyce
Praise: Soul winners’ camp was held
at Jaipur and Serengsai villages; 52
persons attended believers’ meet held
at Perpil village in which four persons
openly declared their faith.
Pray: For land to build Church at the
village of Pukhripi, Sersngsai, Paipath
and Revelava; for the recovery of
Paani Hembrom suffering from walk
impairment for 10 years.
St. Thomas English
Medium School & Ashish
nivas Children Home:
Victor Jeyaseelan & Princess
Nagomi, Ton Kho Lun Kipgen &
Lal Lun Mawi, Sonpu Singson &
Tingnei Neng
Praise: Medical camp was conducted
by Dr. Isaac & team and many children
benefited; Surendran and Devadoss
recovered from chicken pox and are
attending School.
Pray: For the healing of Dawood who
is under treatment for tuberculosis;
for the launching of child care centre
for children of Pandheni; for students
writing std. X & XII Board Examination
to perform well; for government’s
approval to start school building
construction.
HEALED FROM PARALYSIS
Athar hailing from Jinde village in
Jammu field had been suffering
from paralysis for the past three
years. Believer Ashok Kumar shared
the Good News with Athar and the
latter attended Church worship at
Sikkantharpur village. Missionary and
believers prayed for him and God
healed Athar from paralysis.
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Gujarat
Bhav Nagar: Biswo Ranjan
Karado & Prabina Rani
Praise: Amjith Ansari Bai and his
wife started believing in Jesus Christ
and He has blessed the couple with a
baby and the family has accepted the
Lordship of Jesus Christ. Open door
toward evangelism was established
at Pawdiget area.
Pray: For the repentance of the
family who oppose Ansari family for
accepting Jesus Christ and for the
protection of Ansari family; for the
resumption of prayer meeting at Maffet
Nagar area; for the success and
blessing of ministries being conducted
at Police Colony.
Mosda & Kevdi:
Yesu Babu & Usha
Praise: Believer Dinesh Bhai could
not recover his stolen domestic
appliances in spite of his search; he
attended Church worship and prayed
to God. The person who had lifted the
appliances returned the same to the
believer. 30 persons listened to Good
News during the night meeting held at
Kajarkotta village. Dinesh family who
tortured our believers using abusive
words through prayer have established
good rapport with believers and heard
more about Jesus Christ.
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Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Mr. MAINRAJ I
Mrs. SWARNALATHA SANJEEB KUMAR
Mrs. ANNA SELVAM SURENDRAN
Pray: For those who are about to
declare their faith on Jesus to be bold
enough and be firm in their decision;
for the new contacts such as Suman
Bhai, Jamia Bhai, Sonji Bhai, Karma
Bhai, Sugallal Bhai and Kena Ben
to be supportive to missionary when
the latter proclaims Good News in
their village.
Selemba:
Samuel Ganesh & Mini
Praise: Good News was preached at
two new villages and many villagers
are receptive to Gospel. Asha Ben
was protected from venomous snake.
The worship in which persons openly
declared their faith at Mokran and
Nanilal villages was a grand success.
Pray: For the safe return of Sabitha
Ben who has been missing from her
residence for 10 days; for the healing
of Kona Bhai from kidney disorder and
Nilesh Bhai from paralysis.
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Wednesday
Fasting
Prayer Day
Happy Birthday
Mrs. SHANTHA VINAYARAJ
Mrs. LAISAMMA BABU
Mr. JAHAR SAI PANNA
Devmogra:
P. Vinu & Suhi Malar
Praise: Gospel was preached newly
at Mattimohari and Sonanghat villages.
Son of Kalidoss who was physically
weak was bitten by a snake, the boy
was taken to magician but in vain,
he was brought to our believers and
missionary who prayed and God
healed him.
Pray: For the repentance of religious
fundamentalist leaders who hinder
ministry in area where Gospel was
newly proclaimed; for magician
Khurji Bhai of Cheerkuda village who
disturbs during worship time to repent;
for Ganga Ben who attends Church
worship newly to give up alcohol and
for her recovery from headache.
Dharampur:
Vigneshwaran & Angelin
Praise: 1000 hours prayer commenced
at six villages, Maghan Bhai’s daughter
was healed from excessive bleeding
and so she has opened her house to
conduct night meeting, Vinodh Bhai
whose both legs are dysfunctional won
the second prize in sports competition.
Pray: For the recovery of Jammi
Ben who has been chained due
to psychiatric disorder; for the
commencement of sewing classes
at Dharanpur area; for churches to
be built at the villages of Dandiwer,
Poolwadi, Dirilpoodi and Panikadak;
for guru worship to cease in this field.
Chodri Bible Translation:
Christopher Thomas & Vasanthi
Praise: To screen Jesus film in
Chaudri language, 500 DVD copies
were made; Book of Micah translated
into Chodri language was subjected
to correction and fifty chapters of
Jeremiah have been translated.
Believers of Malola village helped
in checking the translated version of
Judges.
Pray: For the distribution of DVD of
Jesus film; for the speedy completion
of translation of book of Jeremiah; for
checking and verification of books of,
Genesis and Judges by Bible society
of India.
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Maharashtra
Khandesh Bhili Bible
Translation:
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Praise: The Revelation, I & II Peter,
I,II,&III John, Philemon and Jude
that had been already translated into
Kodakha and Koriva languages and
translated film of Jesus were checked
by linguistic experts. Sunday worship
has been started at Degane village.
Thursday
Ajayakumar Lima & Pratyasini
Pray: For the final checking and
printing of New Testament translated
into Kandesh language; for the
resumption of Sunday worship at
Kasara village that had been stopped
due to severe opposition; for the
people of so-called upper caste and
village leader who oppose the ministry
to accept Jesus Christ.
Peint:
Arthur Jebaraj &
Gnana Sundari
Praise: Church at Kasthunia village
was dedicated on 17-01-2016. Gospel
was proclaimed at the villages of Ether,
Madhulna, Dixol,Manni, Patherpada,
Sarasmal and Kanvin through Tamasa
group. Meetings for women were
conducted at the villages of Mamal
Devi, Seappa, Menka, Seepkadak
and Dixol.
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APRIL
Happy Birthday
Mr. ARULMONY R
Mr. THYAGARAJAN P
Pray: For justice to be delivered to
the believers of Kathodimal village
who have been falsely implicated; for
the launching of Church construction
stopped by opponents at Wadoli,
Katival and Unburuni villages; for
the healing of Thukkaram from renal
disease and Suresh from heart
disease.
Sangvi: Archana Kumari Nayak
Praise: Many of the believers were
redeemed from tobacco and alcohol.
Lal Singh, Baiji Bhai, Neendu Bhai,
Savdi Bhai, Jamli Bhai, Paika Bhai
and Pattu Bhai evince interest toward
evangelism.
Pray: For the new believers to be
firm in their faith; For the repentance
of husband who opposes his wife
Neendu Bai from attending prayer
meeting; for the home children to
excel in English language and grow
spiritually.
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Friday
Happy Birthday
Mr. MASILAMANI L
Mr. DAVID NICHOLSON
Mr. RAJESH K
Mrs. JEBA ROSE VIJAYAN
Miss. BIDU KANTI LIMA
Mrs. HATNEIKIM LETKHOLUN BAITE TS
Dindori:
Binaya Kumar Guru & Ruhama
Praise: Through prayer, Deepak was
relieved from the grip of evil spirit and
hence his parents have accepted the
Lordship of Jesus Christ. Gospel was
proclaimed for the first time at Sagora
and Thadisoral villages.
Pray: For the spiritual growth of
the worship groups at the villages
of Dindori, Mayekaun, Pativasthi,
Sattanna, Palghet and Pade; for the
easing of water scarcity at Dindori
area; for new evangelists to minister
in the worship groups under the field.
Dondaicha:
Manohar Kumar Pani &
Pratima Pani
Praise: In this new field, two days
fasting prayer was successfully
conducted.
Pray: For the inhabitants of this
field to accept Jesus Christ; for the
neighbors who are in large number
in this field to taste the love of Jesus
Christ; for new evangelists to come
forward to undertake ministry; for the
family of missionary to learn the local
language at the earliest.
Saivan:
Geddam Srinivasarao &
Medenki Rajyalaxmi
Praise: Harvest festival was grandly
celebrated at the Churches of the
villages of Sensani, Raipur and Udana.
Church construction was completed at
Kandra and Kanjat villages. 15 new
families are attending Church worship.
Pray: For the dedication of new
Church at Kandra village scheduled
this month to be gone through without
any hitch; for the completion of Church
construction at Thilonda village; for
land to build LTI and home for children
at Udawa village; for the ceasing
of opposition at Janaachattiyanaya
village.
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Mukhwada:
Basavaraja K. & Sanmatha
Praise: Jesus film was screened
at four villages. Amidst opposition,
people of Kathi Taken are receptive
to evangelism.
Pray: For permission to be granted
by local panchayat to build Church at
Khoj and Khandadi villages; for open
door to evangelism at the villages of
Kabarichchapada, Kolishichchapada,
Kundachchapada and Niyal; for Ranu
Thukkaram, Kale, Shankar, Prakash,
Nawasya and Malkare to accept
Jesus Christ.
Igatpuri LTI:
Sanjeeb Kumar Andrap &
Swarnalatha
Praise: 12 evangelists attended two
days training program conducted for
evangelists at Alapalli. 35 persons
attended training for Sunday School
Teachers and 15 elders attended
training programme for Church elders
under Mokada field.
Pray: For the new contact Usha to
accept Jesus Christ; for the Church
elders of Mokada village to lead
witnessing life; for the repentance
of anti-Christians who spread false
news about the ministry being held
at Jhatpuri area.
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Saturday
Jalgaon: Ezekiel Perumal &
Grace Elizabeth
Praise: Village head of Vasanthevadi,
Pachura, Ramdevwadi, Hatson,
Pusawal, Amangabad, Asankeda
and Duskala and Panjara people are
receptive to Good News.
Pray: For missionary to undertake
mission work in this field; for the
opening of a sub-centre at Pasora
taluk.
Gadchandur:
Vasava Bhangsingh Moulya &
Yemen Bhangsingh
Praise: 175 persons were benefited
through medical camp held at Katki
village. Gospel was preached to 12
new persons.
Pray: For land to build Church at
Korpana Taluk; for Santosh family
living separately to be united; for
Mothiram, Shakar, Bheam Rao and
Moreshwar to accept the Lordship
of Jesus Christ; for Manju to find a
suitable spouse.
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APRIL
Sunday
Happy Birthday
Mr. JOHNSON TAMIL SELVAN
Mrs. SUSAN THOMAS MATTHEW
Mr. SAU BHUINYA
Mrs. MAYA DEVI RAJENDRA BABU
Miss. SUSMITA BARDHAN
Miss. SMITA RANI PANI
Sittara Region & Pawri
Bible Translation: Immanuel
Iraipitchai & Jane Amutha
Kirubai
Praise: Gospel of Matthew translated
into Pauri language was checked
and verified. Translated epistles of
Romans and Hebrews were subjected
to checking.
Pray: For the checking of Matthew,
Romans and Hebrews to be verified by
linguistic expert; for the preparations
of materials for VBS and Adult Literacy
program to be undertaken.
Plasner: Channamallappa &
Roopa Yalavagi
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 11
villages. Baliram was relieved from
the shackle of evil spirit. Open door
toward evangelism was established
at Hengkwa and Mohanpada villages.
Jegadesh has granted us permission
to screen Jesus film.
Pray: For the villagers of Mandapan
who had viewed Jesus film for the
first time to accept Jesus Christ; for
the launching of worship groups at
Nakdiram and Suranma villages.
Boradi: Kamalesh Singhbhai &
Gamit Saru Ben, Hepsi
Praise: Bajan programme and night
meetings were conducted at four
villages. A new worship group was
launched at Vankra village. Anitha
recovered from renal failure.
Pray: For the success and blessings
of youth meet, children meeting and
worship in this field; for the healing
of Heera Bhai from leprosy and
Semantha from tuberculosis.
Talasari:
M. Shankar & Anandhi
Praise: A new worship groups was
formed at Pattilpada village. Suresh
Bhai gave up alcohol through prayers.
Vijay and Babu have joined the
ministry as evangelists.
Pray: For no objection certificate to
be issued to build church at Kursa
village; for the growth of the worship
centre at Cery village; for the recovery
of Ramji Bhai from cancer.
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Boisar: Hemanta Kumar Sabar
& Rasmita Rani Rout
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed to
200 persons for the first time. 30
persons enthusiastically attended the
prayer meeting held on the hill of
Viramkat village. Though Sachin Bhai
fell down into deep well God protected
him. New night meeting was started
at Thalavari village.
Pray: For Dharma Raghu and
Chandrakala to be firm on their faith;
for Sunil Bhai Sachin and Ramdhas to
find suitable spouses; for the healing
of Kalpana Ben from cancer.
Jawhar:
Vijay Babu & Deva Kirubai
Praise: Good News was preached
at two villages. Night meetings were
conducted at seven villages. Eight
new families are attending church
worship.
Pray: For Kavitha Ben haunted by an
evil spirit for one year to be relieved;
for the launching of night meetings at
the villages of Sugattamba, Saluni,
Manipada, Vanganpada, Dehara and
Patelpada.
Challisgaon:
N. Balaji & Jegadeeswari
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
to 150 persons at four villages. 40
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APRIL
Monday
Happy Birthday
Mr. BENJAMIN B
Mr. PRODIP MUSHAHARY
Mrs. JEBA JOTHI PAULRAJ
Mr. JERUEL PANI
Mrs. MADHU KALA RAMESHWAR DAYAL
youths attended youth meeting held
at Pahal village and 90 persons took
part in believers meeting. Ravindra
was relieved from alcoholism through
prayers. Prayer was continuously
undertaken for speech impaired Mayur
and God opened his mouth.
Pray: For land to build churches
at Heerapur and Bahal villages;
for Ramakrishna to recover from
paralysis; for evangelist to undertake
mission work in this field.
AROSE FROM DEATH
Vijay, son of believer Arjun of Peint
field became sick and was admitted in
the hospital. Physicians declared that
Vijay was dead. The dead body was
carried to their place 56 kilometers
away for burial. During funeral service,
with relatives around, Sona prayed
and Vijay arose from death.
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Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. KANAKANESAM CHELLADURAI
Mr. PON AUGUSTIN E
Dahanu: Babu Raj & Mabel
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
at Dandelpada, Navapada and
Nangarmoda villages and as a
result five new persons attend church
worship. The goat belonging to
Naresh that was missing for four days
returned home through prayers.
Pray: For the speedy completion
of church construction at Pondgaon
village; for committed evangelists to
come forward from this field; for the
healing of Ramesh and Babu from
scabies.
Karnataka
Dharwad:
Sumantha & Manoharamma
Praise: Backslid Narayanappa is
attending prayer meetings now.
Muthu, Manju, Jeevan and Bhawan
belonging to Wat people group attend
prayer meeting enthusiastically.
Pray: For the families of Hanuman
and Kadiappa to come into the fold
of Jesus Christ.
Malur:
Francis Duraisamy &
Jeyanthi
Praise: 10 persons attend worship
being held at Sembe village and they
regularly pray at night. Gospel was
preached to 80 persons.
Pray: For Venkatranappa, Muniappa
and Srinivas to give up alcohol;
for the husbands of believers to
regularly attend church worship; for
walk impaired young girl Vennila to
get healing.
Nidagundi:
Manjya Nayak &
Lamani Ratna
Praise: Good News was propagated
at 10 villages. Ratnakar landed
government job through prayers.
Pray: For sub centre to be opened
three places and volunteers to come
forward; for the family of Ranu and
Madhvi to accept Jesus Christ; for
the spiritual uplift of new believers;
for the healing of Shavamma Nagani
suffering from knee pain for 10 years.
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Andhra Pradesh
Sadum:
Prasanth Meesala & Rupa
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at
Ottalvaripalli and Ainivadipalli. Spiritual
meeting was conducted. Believers
of Ramapuram church undertake
evangelical work. Ramanaiya from
Jakivaripalli village who had opposed
evangelism is now receptive to Good
News.
Pray: For new contact Suresh who
lost his eye sight in an accident to
recover; for Soma family to accept
Jesus Christ.
Kolamasanapalli:
Vediappan & Lakshmi
Praise: Families of Jothi, Amarnath
and Lakshmi newly attend church
worship. Rajendar was relieved from
the grip of evil spirit.
Pray: For the villagers of Kalladu who
had listened to Good News to attend
church worship; for the domestic
problems prevailing in the family of
Deepa to be solved and peace to
prevail; for the healing of Saroja from
renal disease and Narayanappa from
paralysis; for Jothi and Raj couple
living separately to be united.
Ananthpur Regional Office:
John David Raj & Gnanasekari
Praise: Soul winners camp was
conducted for the first time at Sanepalli
village. Our believer Suguna shared
the Good News with one of her
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APRIL
Wednesday
Fasting
Prayer Day
Happy Birthday
Mr. ASIR MOSES S
Mrs. JYOTHIMANI MANOJ
Mrs. IDIGINALA MOUNIKA GODISELA PRAVEEN
relatives afflicted by disease and
prayed for her and God granted
healing. New night meetings were
launched at Pavinagarappalli and
Pambireddy villages.
Pray: For the repentance of Manju,
Seena Ramanju who disturbed and
stopped Jesus film show conducted
by Gospel Ratham at Srirangapuram
village; for Paul Reddy to recover
from skin disease and repentance of
wife Chandrakala who does not allow
her husband from attending church
worship.
Roddam:
Kenneth Kariyappa & Geetha
newly at six villages and villagers
were receptive to evangelism.
Narayanamma was relieved from
the clutches of evil spirit and has
accepted Jesus Christ.
Pray: For those who gave their ears
to Good News to accept Jesus Christ;
for the couple of Narayanamma and
Muthappa to be blessed with a baby.
C.K. Palli:
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Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. VANMATHI MASILAMANI
Baireddypalli:
Vijayakumar & Suseela
Praise: 11 new persons from Alapalli
village are attending church worship.
Gospel was proclaimed to 326
persons.
Pray: For the miraculous healing of
four years old boy Pani Kishore whose
both kidneys have failed; for Senu,
Tulasi and Seethamma to accept
Jesus Christ.
Chillamathur:
Paul Ravi Raj & Hema Latha
Praise: By the grace of God believers
enjoyed good harvest in their fields.
Leaders who have undergone training
have come forward to proclaim Good
News. Kavitha scored 1st class in her
B.Sc. nursing course through prayers.
Pray: For church construction at
Kodigonda village; for village president
Balaji to accept Jesus Christ; for
Srinivasalu to give up alcohol and
accept Jesus.
Debadatta Lima, Rajendran
Praise: For the first time night
meeting was held in this new field
opened at Babireddypalli village.
Jesus film was screened at the village.
Pray: For Narasimma and
Chandureddy receptive to Good
News and 50 villagers to accept Jesus
Christ; for Sudha married for 10 years
to be blessed with the baby.
TAMIL NADU
Thoothukudi:
Azariah Rajkumar & Jebarani
Praise: Om Prakash who came to
know about Jesus Christ through
believer Rajesh is receptive to
evangelism. Open door to evangelism
was established at Korampallam. Since
the participants of night meetings have
experienced positive changes in their
life, permission has been granted to
conduct weekly meeting. Since Bible
tests are conducted in the meetings
participants eagerly read Bible.
Pray: For Dinesh who argues with
believers to accept Jesus Christ; for
new contacts residing at Korampallam,
Pudukottai and VMS Nagar to accept
Jesus Christ; for Madhukar and
Kairash to be steadfast in faith; for
the launching of Sunday worship and
Kandasamipuram viallage.
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LTI – Petamugulalam:
S. Jebaraj & Esther
Praise: Follow up ministry was
undertaken at three villages. Family
gathering of missionaries from
Karnataka was successfully held.
Wedding of believers’ children Martin
and Kanda was solminized.
Pray: For more persons to attend
and accept Jesus Christ through
the night meetings being conducted
at the villages of Chanthramthotti,
Kumlapuram, and P.G. Palli; for open
door towards evangelism at the villages
of Arapalli, Athalwadi, Agragaram,
Nathapalli and Thimmapuram; for the
ceasing of opposition at Kunikal and
Marupalli villages.
Thiruvannamalai Region:
David Perumal & Stella
Praise: Electricity supply after
long gap was given to P.L. Thanda
village church. Harvest festival was
celebrated at Paramananthal church.
Foundation for new church was laid.
Pray: For the obstacles against
church at Malepappampadi village
to be settled; for Naveen, Saktivel,
Venkatesh, Michael and Venkatraman
to accept Jesus Christ; for the youths
of Sorathur receptive to evangelism to
come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for
a new field to be launched at Kedal
area; for Soundar to be relieved from
alcoholism.
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Friday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. SHEEBA G CHANDRA WRINIVASAN
Mrs. SELVA MERINA MANASSEH DANIEL
Patchur:
David Nickelson & Ivy
at two villages. Ministry was started
newly at Lakshmipuram village.
Pray: For those who received Gospel
tracts and copies of New Testament to
eagerly read the same; for the villagers
of Lakshmipuram, Vilakkanatham and
Tolgate who are in claimed to Gospel
to accept Jesus Christ; for open
door to proclaim Good News among
Lambadi people at Thanda village.
REPENTED MAGICIAN
Narendra of Mansa village, Budhlada
field realized that God alone could
help him to tide over the crisis in his
family. So he attended the Church and
accepted Jesus Christ. His mother, a
magician, initially opposed her son.
But Narendra started praying for his
magician mother. She has accepted
the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
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Saturday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. NAGOMI MATTHEW JEBARAJ
Mr. YESU BABU A
• Central Cabinet has decided to give free supply of LPG Gas to
people living below poverty line.
• Tobacco claims 9 lakhs Indian lives every year. The list of
diseases attributable to tobacco use is 78% for stroke, 66.5% for
T.B., 85.2% for heart disease, 52% for acute myocardial infarction,
43% for esophageal cancer 16% for lung cancer.
• Scientists claim to have found that polluted air generated in
industries in Northern India travels over 2000k.m. and reach hills
of Darjeeling and Islands of Sunderbans in West Bengal. Polluted
air affects health of mangrove forest of Sunderbans as the soot
blocks the stomata of the leaves affecting growth. Some of the
soot gets deposited in Bay of Bengal contributing to the increase
in sea surface temperature.
• World Happiness Report was published by Sustainable
Development Solutions Network for an initiative for the United Nation.
The report takes into account per capita GDP, life expectancy, social
support and freedom to make choices as indicators of happiness.
India ranks 118 out of 156 countries in a Global list of the Happiest
Nations, down a slot from last year. Indian neighbours are above
India on happiness index.
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David Benny
A
pril 17, 1905 is a
much celebrated
day in China’s
history. For on this
day the great pioneer
missionary Hudson
Taylor reached China
for eleventh and the last
time. He was called as the
father of “faith missions”. He
influenced scores of young people to
go as missionaries to China and around
the world. People entered missions
like never before and God used this
humble man who changed the history
of missions forever.
When Hudson Taylor arrived in China
there were only 350 believers in the
whole of China. When he died there
were over 175,000. When Hudson
landed there were less than 80
missionaries in China, mostly in the
cities and on the coast. When he passed
away there were 3,800 throughout
that vast land marching deep into the
interiors of China with the Gospel. The
largest group of workers was Hudson
Taylor’s “China Inland Mission” itself.
He modeled his
mission after George
Muller’s orphan work
in Bristol, England.
Muller supported
thousands of orphans
by faith, through prayer.
The CIM took the same
principles, believing that
“God’s work carried on in God’s
way will never lack God’s supply.” One
writer says, “If Hudson Taylor was the
‘father of faith missions,’ George Muller
was their grandfather.”
Once late in 1886 when praying for
hundred missionaries for China in a
year, a veteran missionary told him,
“I am delighted to hear that you are
praying for large reinforcements. You
will not get a hundred, of course,
within the year…” “Thank you for your
interest,” Taylor replied. “We have the
joy of knowing our prayers answered
now. And I feel sure that, if spared,
you will share the joy of welcoming the
last of the hundred to China!” By early
November 1887, Taylor announced that
102 candidates had been accepted for
service and enough money given to pay
for their passage to China!
Besides this Hudson Taylor realized
that China could not wait for highly
educated, ordained personnel. China
needed evangelists, not scholars and
theologians. Thus Taylor opened the
doors to laymen, the working-class,
sports persons, farmers, trades-people,
artisans, bookkeepers and people of
every walk of life poured themselves
voluntarily to go as missionaries.
Once in 1884-5 Hudson Taylor was
preaching in Briton and seven prominent
Cambridge University students
responded to go to China, including
C. T. Studd, a member of England’s
cricket team. They brought revival to
Britain as they toured the universities.
Their example inspired hundreds of
recruits for the CIM and other mission
societies. In 1888, Hudson Taylor
visited N. America. It was an historic
visit. Taylor’s first stop was Moody’s
conference in New England, US. This
historic conference founded the Student
Volunteer Movement (SVM) for Foreign
Missions. The motto was adopted “The
Evangelization of the World in This
Generation.” Over the next 30 years,
the SVM sent out over 8,000 workers
to fulfill this mission.
In April, 1905, Taylor returned to China
for one last time. He passed away on
Saturday, 3 June, 1905, age 73 in the
capital of the last province opened to
the gospel. He was buried beside his
first wife, Maria and four of their children.
The gravestone inscription reads, “...
A man in Christ.” May God use every
missionary likewise to save hundreds of
souls perishing into eternal hell every
day in our nation. May ordinary common
folk, young men and women of every
walk of life rise like waves once again
that Gospel may reach every person
in our nation.
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Net Transfer. We are very grateful for your support. We
give below the A/c details for your ready reference.
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Introduction
Santhal tribe is the third largest
tribe in India. They mostly live
in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha,
Jharkhand and Asom and the
total population is 82,00,000.
In Jharkhand alone Santhal
population is 30,49,000. This
tribe follows the religion called
Sarna. Traditionally the Santhals
possess an organized system
of Judiciary and make every
necessary effort to solve various
social problems by themselves
which is arising inside their
community. The Santhal community’s head is known as Manji
Hadam. He is considered to be
the chief of the judicial, executive
and various other functions in
the society.
The beginning of
FMPB ministry among
Santhal
People Group
• We started the ministry
among Maltos in 1978 and there
was a mass people movement
in the 90s. The Maltos live in
hill areas. When the Maltos
accepted Jesus Christ their lives
changed. The Santhals noticed
the transformation among the
Maltos and asked the Malto
missionaries to share the Gospel
to them. Thus the ministry
among Santhals started in a
small way by the Maltos. By
the immense grace of God, the
Santhals responded well to the
Gospel and the survey was done
in the year 1990 and decided
to open mission fields among
Santhals.
• Four fields were opened
by Eastern Region from 1991
to 1993 among Santhal people
group under the leadership of
Mr. Arumainayagam (Reg.Sec).
• The Pioneer Missionaries in
the four fields are Mr. Ponraj
Jacob family, Mr. K.V Chandran
family, Mr. Prabahara Sarathy
family and Mr. S. Jebaraj family
• Then based on the good
response among Santhal people
group the North Eastern Region
was bifurcated from Eastern
Region with four fields among
Santhals and two other fields in
North Bihar in the year April
1993 with the leadership of Rev.
Muthumani.
We praise God for the wondrous
things God has done in the last
25 years among Santhal people.
When we look back the years,
it was a humble beginning and
great plan of God to start the
glorious ministry among Santhal
people. “No eye has seen and
nor ear heard, nor the heart of
man imagined what God has
prepared for those love Him”
1 Cor. 2:9
We acknowledge God's doing in
all the years and give all glory
and honor to our living God.
Now there are 93000 believers,
600 congregations and many
churches were built. Believers
learned to give sacrificially even
in the midst of poverty. They are
supporting 45 pastors fully, 10
missionaries in FMPB and major
programs.
Now the evangelists who were
ordained have taken up the
responsibility of the churches
to nurture. 30 evangelists and
3 of their wives are doing BTS
course. We have trained them in
various levels and now sent 39
boys and girls to Bible colleges
to develop 2nd line leadership of
the church and 25 boys and girls
are studying BA, B. Sc, BBA,
B.Tech, DE and LLB. The samithi
sent evangelists to nearby
West Bengal state to preach the
Gospel and sent 10 missionaries
to different state as fulltime
missionaries through FMPB.
Silver Jubilee
It is a thanks giving celebration
of 25 years of FMPB ministry
among the people group
Santhal. The theme is “I will
Praise the Lord and I will make
His faithfulness known through
all generations” Ps. 89: 1 On 4th
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March evening people gathered
in the ground of Bhatikandor
village, Amrapara field. Around
18000 people gathered over
there. We conducted meetings
in three groups youth, children
and adults. Our former General
Secretaries Mr. Patrick Joshua and
Mr. Stephen Joyson, President
Mr. John Samuel, Treasurer Mr.
Mani Samuel, former Secretary
Field Mr. Israel Devadoss came
and witnessed the celebration.
Pastor Cicil Marandi was the
main speaker for our celebration.
The Bishop of ECI Rajmahal
Diocese Rt. Rev. Patras Malto and
the Bishop of Methodist Church
Rt. Rev. Philip S. Masih were
there for the inaugural ceremony
on 5th morning. On 6th Sunday
there was a communion service
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which was blessed by one more
Bishop of ECI Rt. Rev. Isaac
Mangalraj. In the Service 10
FMPB missionaries (6 are Santhal
believers) were dedicated by the
Local Samiti. It was a happy
occasion. The local people are
supporting these 10 missionaries
from March 2015. There was
a prayer of dedication by Rev.
Israel Devadoss for all the 500
church elders. On 6th evening
those who attended the meeting
committed themselves to follow
Jesus Christ with family till end,
to live in love in the congregation,
to live a witnessing life in the
village, to bring the unreached
people in their village, to bring
the unreached Santhals in other
states, to send their children to
reach the unreached people in
other parts of India, to sponsor a
missionary by every prayer cell.
Our prayer group members
from Tamil Nadu also witnessed
this occasion which encouraged
our missionaries. The pioneer
missionaries who worked among
Santhals, now working in other
areas also participated and we
honored them. They shared
their experience as a pioneer
missionary in the meeting.
Youths
3000 youths participated in this
camp. There were choreography,
skits, group discussions etc. In the
group discussion they discussed
about the marriage, addiction
of alcohol. After the discussion
many of them decided not to get
married in young age and not to
take alcohol. Lastly 114 people
committed themselves to live
holy life, 7 persons committed
themselves for the full time
ministry.
Children
Around 2000 children participated. The stories were based on
the theme “I will praise for the
blessing I received and will tell
others”. The stories were told
in common. Later they were
divided into groups based on
the age group where they learnt
Bible verse. Games, Bible Quiz
were also conducted. Children
enjoyed very much.
Future focus
• Making indigenize missionary Diocese
• Sending Missionaries to other states and supporting the missionaries
• Through our believers bringing whole villages into Christ in the present targeted area
• Reaching whole Santhals (8200000 in India)
• Reaching nearby people groups
• Educating and motivating the children to get the
education by available sources
• Developing second line leadership in all level.
May God continue our ministry
among the Santhals till every
Santhal knows, experiences and
accepts the love of Christ. FMPB
extends its thanks and greeting
to all the former and present
Santhal missionaries and the
prayer group members.
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Introduction:
When the believers’ numbers
increased, the missionaries
felt the need of educating
the believers’ children. First we
started the children home with the
help of sister organizations like Bethel and
NSM. When the need increased we started
the child care projects of our own.
Purpose:
1. To develop second line leadership
for our newly formed churches, because
most of the first generation believers are
illiterates.
2. To give good education to children of
believers who migrate to other places for
work.
3. To give quality education to believers’
children who do not have access to any
other form of education.
4. To protect our children from indoctrination
of other faith through educational institutions.
5. To make the children good citizens of
the nation.
6. To have good believers in Govt. jobs
as good models there.
We have three types of project:
1. Hostel: The children stay with us
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and only on holidays
they go home. We provide
food, education, accommodation,
health and spiritual uplift.
2. Child Development Centers(CDC): In
this, children come to the project for 3 to
4 hours and they attend tuition, devotion
and then go to school. We provide one
time food and snacks, tuition, health and
spiritual care.
3. Primary School: In this project the
children are with us from morning to
evening. We provide two time food, health
care, education and spiritual care.
Training programmes:
1. Training for the in-charges
We train Project- in- charges to equip them
to achieve the goal.
2. Training for the staff.
In every project we have staff to help our
in-charges to develop the children. We
conduct training for such people. Through
this they get motivation and proper guidance
to help the children. In one such programme
in Gujarat during the witness time the
Netrang hostel staff said “I decided to
leave this ministry, but after this training
I re-dedicate myself to do this ministry till
the end of my life”.
3. Spiritual programme for the cook and
other staff:
We conduct spiritual programme to
encourage the workers of the projects. This
year we conducted in Gujarat and it was
very encouraging. All the cooks were very
happy and they got motivation.
4. Leadership development training:
We conduct training for selected children
to equip them as leaders for the project.
We teach the following topics
1. Basic Christian teachings
2.Discipleship
3.Leadership
After such training many children commit
their lives to Christ and decide to live a
holy life.
5. Special spiritual camps for children
This year we conducted special spiritual
camp for 50 selected children and all the
children accepted Jesus as their personal
savior.
Outcome
Our hostel children are doing well in their
studies. From Taloda Mr. Sandip S. Valve
is doing his MBBS 2nd year in Pune and
Sanjay S.Valvi is doing his BVSc and four
are working as missionaries in FMPB. From
Jhansi home 10 are working as missionaries
in FMPB. Mr.Satesh from Khergam home
is working as warden in Sarasmal boys
home managing 300 boys. Mr.Tukaram,
after finishing his M.A from Peint hostel,
joined as an assistant warden in Sarasmal
boys’ home. Most of the senior children
are involving in evangelism in holidays; they
conduct VBS in other villages.
Problem
Drop out is a major problem in the children
homes and the children drop out is due to
the following reasons.
1. Home sick: In the beginning stage the
small children leave the project because of
home sick
2. Teenage problem: Some of the children
when they go home for holidays, hear many
stories from friends and they feel hostel is
not free to enjoy this and drop.
3. No awareness about education: Because
of poor awareness about education among
children and parents, they drop
4. Child marriage: Sometimes the parents
arrange marriage for the children because
of the culture, especially girls. The boys
get married because the parents become
old and no one is in the home to help in
cooking and agricultural work.
Praising God for:
1. Good accommodation provided for the
Sarasmal boys home after long time prayer
2. Successful training programme for the
children in Gujarat and in Tamil Nadu
3. Successful training for the staff of the
Gujarat projects.
4. Sangvi, Taloda, Sarasmal boys & Girls
homes, Netrang, Khergam, Khanvel, Peint,
Allapalli children homes got computers for
the children from Mumbai professional team,
and the training given by them.
Pray for:
1. Pray that the drop out should be stopped
2. All the enrolled children to accept Jesus
Christ as personal Savior
3. At least 1 out of 10 students to come
for full time ministry.
4. Needed committed local staff to join the
child care ministry.
5. Infrastructure to be developed.
6. This year from Malto 151 children are
writing 10th exam and 100 children are
writing 12th exam. From FMPB projects
200 children write 10th and 100 children
write 12th exam. Pray that they may write
the exam well.
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Rev. John Kumar &
Gnanalin Selva Jijila family
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Rev.John kumar :
Mrs.Jijila John :
Jijo Philip Sam :
Jijino Ebenezer Sam :
06.02.1972
31.12.1978
04.11.1999
18.06.2003
John Kumar was born in a remote village
Kodivilai of Kanyakumari district Tamil Nadu,
the elder son of Mr. Chellapan and Mrs.
Regina. When he was doing ministry as Church
assistant during his studies, he attended the
FMPB youth camp which was conducted in
Neyoor CSI Church in November 1990 and
accepted Jesus as his personal Savior. Then
he started to involve in FMPB ministry as a
part timer in his area. He committed his life for
full time ministry in the year of 1991 through
the message of Mr. P. Samuel in the TELC
church premises Nagercoil. He joined Nagercoil
promotional office as a volunteer and started
ministry there. And in the year 1993 he joined
as a full time missionary and went for training
at Bethel Bible Institute – Salem. He was sent
to Nazareth (Thuthukudi district) for promotional
ministry after completion of his training. Then
he joined Gideon Jeep team ministry (North
West India) and got privilege to serve in
Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal
Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. He went to
Muzaffarpur (Bihar) for Hindi training for one
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year. He was placed in Ghattampur
and Pukhrayan fields and Delhi zonal
office. While doing ministry in Delhi he
was ordained on 09.11.2007 by the
Rajasthan CNI Diocese.
Sis. Jijila is the third daughter of
Mr. Arumairaj & Mrs. Mary Stella of
Thittuvilai, Kanyakumari district of Tamil
Nadu. Her parents were very much
involved in FMPB ministry. When she
was studying in 10th std she attended
the Gideonites meet at Nagercoil where
she accepted Jesus as her personal
savior. In1995 she attended the state
conference at Bethel (Salem). Through
the message God intervened with her
to commit her life for full time ministry.
She joined FMPB in the year of 1996
and completed the training in the same
year in Jhansi U.P. Then she was
placed in Gonda for BCC ministry (Bible
correspondence course).
John and Jijila were married on
28.05.1998. As a family they worked
in Jhansi office for a short period and
Bansi field of Lalithpur District (U.P).
They were placed at Akhnoor (Jammu
and Kashmir) in October 1999 and
continued ministry till 2006. They
served at Nowshera for one and half
years among Chowdhiri, Rajputh and
Ramdasa people. Then they were
given the responsibility of Himalayan
Region covering Himachal Pradesh
& Jammu and Kashmir. At present
they are working in the Field research
Department..
God has blessed the couple with two
sons, elder son Jijo Philip Sam studying
in 11th std and younger son Jino
Ebenezer Sam studying in 8th std at
Donavur. Let us uphold the missionary
family in our daily prayers.
Rev. Sibi Selvin Sam &
Mrs. Jeya Gowri family
08.02.1970
10.05.1971
19.01.2000
11.12.2002
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Shechaniah Johny
Shena Benny
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