Your work shall be rewarded
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Your work shall be rewarded
Aim To meet the Indians By the Indian believers By Indian contributions And with Indian management THE MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCER Our Ministries Founded 12-02-1903 Proclaiming the Gospel Building the Church Bible Translation Teaching Hostels for Adivasi Children Medical Mission Rehabilitation projects Contact Address The General Secretary Indian Missionary Society 11-B, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli -627 002 Phone : 0462 – 2502614, 2502613 Fax : 0462 – 2502971 Email : imstin1903@gmail.com Praises and Prayer Requests 33 Le tt Ge er fr o ne ral m th Se cre e tar y ld Worws ne Bi b Qu le iz Editor Rev.J.Kingsley John Stephen ss Cro Why im? for H Od B ish a lim a ela 32 3 6 20 13 18 15 he s of t strie h n Mini o M t ious Prev Yo u be r wo rew rk ard sha ll ed OUR ONLINE ACCOUNT DETAILS A/c Name : INDIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY For Ministry A/c No. : 10481946227 For Tribal Student A/c Name : IMS CHARITABLE TRUST Welfare A/c No. : 30320073266 Bank Branch IFSC Code SWIFT No : State Bank of India : Palayamkottai : SBIN0001619 : SBININBB468 After sending your offertory by online, kindly inform us by e.mail Letter from the General Secretary L oving greetings in the name of the risen Lord Jesus Christ. I am happy to meet you again through this letter. When we give in the hands of God what we cannot do , He accomplishes it very easily. Specifically, from 1. 11. 2015 to 10 March, God has brought He gave us grace to meet 1164 villages in 24 districts. 50 new missionaries to Indian Missionary Society. He gave us grace to meet 1164 villages in 24 districts. Thousands of souls are joining the fold of Christ. I am indebted to you for your earnest Only when sufferings hurt you good nature proceeds from you 3 41, is greater than the temple, prayers. We are entering into a new greater than Jonah, Solomon financial year in April. Including and as I John 4: 4 says, “greater the financial needs of our is He that is in you, than he that Trust, the target for this year is is in the world”. Rs. 38,35,00,000/- . This is 7 When they went to the crores more than the last year. sepulcher, the stone was rolled. This financial report may be Matt. 28: 2 says, “The angel appalling. We read in Mark 16: 3 that some women went to the sepulcher in the early hours to anoint the body of Jesus with spices. And they were talking only about the stone and said among themselves, “Who shall roll us away the stone from the The risen Lord Jesus Christ, is greater than the temple, greater than Jonah, Solomon door of the sepulcher”? In our lives also, and in the ministry of IMS as we involve of the Lord descended from in the ministry of the welfare heaven, and came and rolled of IMS or the vision God has back the stone from the door, given us, we, like these women, and sat upon it”. This happened speak only negative things, like to prove that He has power over our circumstances, and our every thing. inability. Mark 16; 4 says, “…. The risen Lord has been The stone was very great”. But doing glorious things in our they had forgotten one thing. IMS ministries, and in all the The risen Lord Jesus Christ, as activities of the Short Term Plan it is written in Matt. 12: 6, 12: executed by prayers. God has 4 One who says he needs no relationship with any one has not yet come to the relationship with the Lord removed many big stones and We invite you kindly to join this has brought hundreds of souls splendid plan, especially to give into the fold. your offering in memory of your God is bringing a mighty revival among the missionaries family members, your families and to pray. as well. God will certainly do May the presence of the risen wonders and miracles in the Lord Jesus Christ that could not mission have any power over the great fields, promotional work, office work, and in the lives of the sponsors and the leaders who work in the back ground. In this year 2016, our missionaries have a target to meet 79 new districts, 6000 new villages and 6 lacs new souls and have brought more than 10, 000 souls to the fold of Christ. The presence of the risen Lord Jesus Christ that could not have any power over the great stone that was placed in front of the sepulcher Also, in Promotional work they have committed themselves with prayers to find sponsors stone that was placed in front to support 6000 villages and of the sepulcher do astonishing 900 families to support new things in your lives and enable missionaries. you combine with this ministry Pray that their efforts are fruitful. We have decided to collect of the building of the Kingdom of God. Rs. 5 crores as Endowment In Christ’s Ministry Fund to meet the needs of the Rev.J.Kingsly John Stephen missionaries and their salary. General Secretary One firm in high principles will be exceptional in all that he does 5 Ministries of the General Secretary last month Athisayapuram Pastorate Missionary Commissioning Service In held the in special St. service Immanuel’s Church, Athisayapuram on 11 February, the missionary sponsored of Mr. by the Thangadurai family was commissioned by Rev. J. P. D. Swamidason, North Church Council and Rev. Soundra Pandian, the Pastorate Chairman. IMS Birthday Special prayers were offered in the Head Office and cutting the cake, sharing the cake pieces we praised the Lord and dedicated ourselves again for this ministry. IMS Treasurer Mr. T.S. Sundarsingh also joined us. Believers and the missionaries of West Bengal and Kunor also participated in it and it was so glorious. Special Thanksgiving prayers were offered at 6. 30 P.M. in CSI St. Paul’s Church remembering the founding of IMS and believers from Dikchu mission field in Sikkim state joined us in cutting the cake and praised the Lord. Our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. C. Jacob Wincelin and Mr. Jabez for having made all the arrangements. In many mission fields and IMS branches, celebrations and special events were held. 6 Until you find what your weakness is, what your sin is always a question mark. Women’s Vision Meet Women’s Vision Camp was held in Yesu Pannai on 13, 14 February. About 1800 women gathered and Sis. Sunitha Sukumar and Sis. Florence Jaishankar and Sis. Rajabhupathy Soundra Pandian gave special messages. In the Holy Communion service held on 14th morning Mr. D. Soundra Pandian, President IMS gave message. This Meet was of great benefit for new prayer groups to be formed and many women to commit themselves for missionary work. Mission field co – ordinators’ meet Mission field in Charge and co – ordinators’ Meet was held in YMCA Hall, Vepery, Chennai on 19, 20 February. Following that, on February 20th, 7 hours fasting prayer was held for all the Mission field in charge and Regional co – ordinators. The missionaries prayed for the revival in the nation and committed themselves to work speedily. 40 missionaries commissioned in Chennai Remembering 114th founding the day of IMS, at 6 p.m. on 21st February in East CSI Church Bangalore. Dr. Kumar Prasanna Samuel, Bishop, Karnataka Central Diocese, commissioned 40 missionaries. We heartily appreciate the Promotional worker and the Sponsors. If we totally commit our lives to Jesus, sufferings will not sadden us 7 Paiyur Church Dedication – Bangarpet Mission field The church built in Paiyur, Bangarpet mission field in Karnataka by Bangalore branch IMS was dedicated to the glory of God. Office bearers of Bangalore branch IMS, mission field missionaries and the believers in large number participated and received God’s blessings. Executive Committee Meeting The Sub committees of IMS met on 26 February and the Executive Committee was held on 27 February in the Head office. I thank God for the counsel given to hasten the IMS ministry and for the resolutions passed. 9 missionaries who have already completed training in Thirumaraiyur, 6 missionaries to join new and 3 Promotional workers were introduced. Of the 18 people who had committed themselves to do ministry for a short time 15 people have committed themselves to continue their service to IMS and this gave us great happiness. Cathedral worship service- Palayankottai On February 28, I gave message in the 8 a.m. service in the Cathedral Palaymkottai and also shared the mission field news. In 6 p.m. worship service, Rev. Mrs. Latha Kingsly, Women’s Wing co ordinator gave message and shared mission field news. Remembering 114th Birthday of IMS special prayers and thanksgiving prayers were offered. Encouragement was given to raise 100 missionary sponsors and 1000 village sponsors in the month of May. We thank Rev. J.I. E. Sudharson, Pastorate Chairman for giving us this chance. 8 Unless one prepares and comes forward to meet the problems, God will not show ways to overcome them. Special meet for the Doctors and the Nurses Hundred doctors and the nurses gathered for a Special Vision Meet in the chapel, Bell Hospital, Palayankottai at 4. 30 p.m. on February 28. National Promotional co – ordinator, Youth Wing co – ordinator, Vision Ark team conducted the meeting with the variety entertainment by believers from Sikkim mission field. Gujarat – Rajasthan mission field visit Dudhiya mission field On March 4th we went to the villages Vaswani, Sokki, Sudiya to preach the gospel. The village people of the village Vaswani have donated a piece of land to build the church. The dining room in the hostel and Study Room built sponsored by Chennai Branch IMSwere dedicated in the afternoon in Dudhiya mission field. In the evening we went to observe the ministry done in Thanpur Taluk. God gave us grace to proclaim the gospel in the village Seinpur among the Koli people group. Along with Chennai branch visitors we witnessed the variety entertainment by the hostel students in the night. We praised God for the miracles done among the hostel students. On March 5 Training centre for the local evangelists and the house built for the person in charge of the Training Centre by It is not understanding the truth, but Man finding it hard to accept it. 9 Mr. Jothi Pandian, IMS Branch President. We appreciate the Chennai branch IMS for collecting funds to build this Training Centre. More than 1000 believes from the mission fields in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan participated in it. Following that a Special meet was held for 3 state Local evangelists. The missionaries were encouraged to go to new villages on the basis of Short Term Action to proclaim the gospel. Foundation stone was laid for the extension of the building for the hostel students in the evening. Promotional Workers’ Planning Meet Planning Meeting of the Promotional Workers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was held on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 5. 30 p.m. in the Head office to meet the needs of the mission fields for this financial year with prayer. It was happy to note that all the Promotional workers committed themselves happily to meet the needs of the mission fields. This gave liveliness to execute the vision of IMS. IMS Convention – Manjuvillai IMS team conducted the convention this year in Manjuvillai CSI Church in memory of my grand father Mr. John Abraham. Rev. A.D. Raj, Tirunelveli District Promotional Co – ordinator gave the message and Vision Ark team gave an entertainment. Many committed themselves to pray for IMS ministry and to give for IMS. 7 hours Fasting Prayer in Manjuvillai In the venue given by His servant for the stay of the missionaries and the Promotional workers 7 hours fasting prayer was held on march 10th from 9 a.m. to 4. 30 p.m. More than 350 people gathered to pray for a revival in the nation and for IMS mission fields. 10 The heart that does not agree will the voice of God can never know the will of God Following that foundation stone was laid for the house to be built for the missionaries and the Promotional workers. Pray that the house to be built here for the stay of the missionaries who come to Santhosh Vidhyalaya, Dhonavur to see their children, is completed soon. Ministry in the month of April 2 5 12 – 14 15 – 18 24 25 – May 2 IMS Sale – Pavoor Chathram MUT Meeting – Ottan Chathram All India Leaders’ Meet – Mumbai Church Dedication – Karamathiya Kushalkot mission field – Rajasthan Commissioning of 35 missionaries Bangalore Visit - Paderu, Palakonda, Arakku mission fields – Andhra To contact for ministries Mr. D.Soundrapandian Rev. J. Kingsly John Stephen T.S.Sundarsingh 08124558777 09444038840 09443336268 09994214535 09443262306 09842180700 President General Secretary Treasurer Missionary sponsored by Mr. Yseudian and family was commissioned by Rev. T. Daniel Gnanaprakasam on 27-12-2015 in All Saints Church, Polaiyarpuram If one longs for human love, that means he has not yet tasted the love of God 11 True Friend – Youth Meet A One Day Youth Meet was held in the church campus of Kunor mission field on 2016 February 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 270 youth from Malta, Kunor and Patharghata gathered. Missionary Mrs. Sheba Paul led the songs and worship service on the theme “True Friend”. Tirunelveli Youth Department workers conducted Bible Quiz and with choreography, skit entertained the youth. Mrs. Emy Stephen gave message in the morning session and Rev. D.K. Stephen (Director- T.D.Y. A.) preached in the afternoon session. With many anecdote, incidents and practical counseling, powerful messages were given. Many youth committed their lives for a new life and to be servants of God. Rev. P. Immanuel Paul, RFC, Malta, West Bengal STATEMENT ABOUT OWNERSHIP AND OTHER PARTICULARS THE MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place of publication : Palayankottai Periodicity of publication : Monthly Printer’s Name : The Tirunelveli Diocesan Offset press Address : 136 - Trivandrum Road, Palayamkottai Nationality : Indian Publisher’s & Editor’s Name : Rev. J. Kingsly John Stephen Address : Secretary, IMS, Palayankottai Nationality : Indian Name and address of the in- :The ownership of the Magazine vests dividuals who own the Newsin the Indian Missionary Society, Paper and particulars of shareTirunelveli. There is no partner or holders holding more than one shareholder for the magazine percent of the total capital I, Rev. J. Kingsly John Stephen, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. IMS Office, Palayankottai Rev. J. Kingsly John Stephen April - 2016 Editor 12 You do what you want to do with love and keenness. Why do you hesitate to do what Jesus says? Your work shall be rewarded Jeremiah 31: 16 B y the grace and mercy of God let there be peace in you. Do we who meditated on the sufferings and death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ follow His footsteps and teachings? Is there a change in the works of flesh? Let over ponder n this for a while. The people of Nineveh fasted and left their evil ways, God observing it and repented of the evil that he had said he would do unto them and He did it not. Jonah 3: 8 – 10 Seeing Zaccheus who had come to see Him, Jesus said that He wanted to abide at his house, Zaccheus made haste and received Him joyfully. Also, he said that he would return fourfold any thing that he had taken from any man by false accusation. Zaccheus was a very rich man. The Romans gave the work of tax collection only to the one who gave them very high amount. The publicans did not get any wages from the Romans. The publican (Zaccheus) used to extract as much money as possible from Those who are not accustomed to hear the will of God in their hearts cannot understand His will. 13 the people and giving the tax money to the Romans, he will take the remaining money for himself. Though Zaccheus was a greedy evil man, when Jesus called him, he was convicted of his sins and short comings. Not only realizing his sins, he also showed it in action. When I was in Std. V my father suddenly became paralytic. Even after I month of treatment he was not healed. The physiotherapists made him do many exercises. But my father was a God fearing man. Therefore, he used to pray even in his bed, “Lord, I have become bed ridden even in this young age. What sin did I commit?” God pointed out his sin. He used to give loan for weekly interest. God dealt with him with the verse, “You shall not give your money upon usury”. Therefore, he told every one to whom he had given a loan to return only the capital and not with interest. That night itself, the door was knocked at 11. 30 p.m. My father could not get up from his bed due to paralytic stroke. But, he was able to walk to the door and open it. My father was so amazed. How did he do it? He even touched his hands and feet and realized that he was healed. When he confessed that he would not give loan for interest and showed it in action, over night he was healed of his paralytic stroke. Likewise, in our lives also, let us put a full stop to our actions that are not pleasing to God. Let us involve in deeds pleasing to God. Specifically, as women, let us not spend time in gossiping, viewing T.V. but stand in the gap and pray for our nation. Commit yourselves to pray for the prayer points given in the Missionary Intelligencer, pray individually or in groups, to serve as a leader in your area to collect money for IMS upholding missionaries. As Jeremiah 31: 16 says, God will certainly reward you according to your deeds. Rev. Mrs. Latha Kingsly, Women’s Wing co – ordinator. 14 Until accepting the control of the Lord God there is no deliverance from the grip of worries Children's Page Why Cross for Him? E IMS Youth Wing Naduvakurichi aster lunch was splendid. Selwyn was feeling sleepy after a sumptuous meal. But Selwyn was restless. He was looking at the cell phone often and on. Only when he saw in the whatsapp that ticket was purchased, he came to his normal self. He fell into his bed. Again cell phone rang. Selwyn got irritated. “Who tortures at this hour?. Put it down” Selwyn said annoyingly. “Selwyn, I am Jesus, talking from Heaven.” said Jesus. “Jesus”! Shock waves passed through his body. “Yes, I am Jesus. I am coming to your house at 5 p.m". Excited Selwyn said, “Jesus, Do come, come Jesus. But next week, please. My mother and father will come late from the school. Servant aunty also is not at home now. She has gone to her village to celebrate Easter. He was just blabbering in shock. But, already the connection was cut at the other end. Selwyn was angry. His visit only on a feast day? Not allowing us to enjoy the festival at all. What a God He is”? Let Him come. I will teach Him a lesson", He said. He just sat down thinking what He could do. His mother left the house saying, “Selwyn, it is already four. Aren’t you ready? We are going earlier. Selwyn thought that it was good. He can carry out his game plan. Selwyn comforted himself. Church bell ticked five p.m. At the same time, the calling bell of the house rang. “So He has come” Reluctantly he went to open the door. But, Jesus entered into his house even as the door was closed. He was upset. He started blabbering, “Hallelujah, Hosanna, Amen….” He said to Jesus, “What will you have Jesus? Hot coffee, Hiding sin is more cruel than committing sin 15 tea or cool drink?” Not speaking a word, Jesus sat on a plastic chair. Looking at Selwyn, He gave a friendly smile. “What an attraction…. That had drawn millions to Himself. He seems to be a good person. Shall we stay with Him today? But our friends will be disappointed” Selwyn thought to himself. He could see his friend Robert from the window. He had some pieces of paper held carefully in his hand. He showed in sign, “Haven’t you started yet?” He quietly told him, “Uncle has come. I’ll dispose him off and then come and join you. He came to Jesus hurriedly and said, “Sorry Jesus. When you told me that you are coming, my parents started to go to church. There is convention this night in the church. All the arrangements are ready. Robert went from place He to place giving notice of the meeting with three more friends in the pillion. He stumbled against a turned back mile stone and is admitted in the I.C. in a hospital. and Jesus He needs blood. Very rare blood group. AB was Negative. Mine is AB Negative. So I have to go to following donate blood. him. “Jesus, if you wait for 15 minutes I’ll take you to church. What will you do alone here in our house? You’ll get bored. …Oh yes. Read the Bible. I’ll give you one. Please Jesus. Wait for a while. I will come back quickly”. Not waiting for an answer, Selwyn came out of the house. He turned back hearing some thing and Jesus was following him. “What shall I do to make him sit in the house?” An idea came to him. He turned to Jesus and said, “Sorry Jesus. You wrote the Bible. If you read that it will be boring. I’ll give you Newspaper. Just go through its pages. You’ll get an idea who should be sent to hell. I’ll come back soon. O.K.” He rushed outside His house. His friends now joined him in front of his house. This time also Jesus was following him. Stopping Him at the gate he authoritatively said, “Stop Jesus. Please listen. Nobody is met with an accident. As it is Easter, we friends gathered together and planned to go 16 When material goods are on increase one measure for a man, greed will increase in many measures Professor T. Karunakaran and his family visited the mission fields in Odisha, Chattisghar states from 2016 February 11 to 16. They gave special training to the missionary teachers and counseling for future to the students doing higher studies. Visiting the mission fields they encouraged the believers. On behalf of IMS we express our gratitude to them. to the theatre to see a film of our favourite hero. It was at that time you rang up that you are coming. “See Jesus! We call you certain times. Exams, sickness, wedding etc. We call you, “Lord, please come.” It is alright if you come then. If you want to come at any time You like, well, it is not good”. “What shall we do if He comes to all the places with us, dear friends”? The friends’ circle in unison shouted, “Crucify Him”. Falling on Jesus, they put Him on the Cross and started to nail Him.” “Stop, Please stop”. Selwyn began to cry. Hearing him crying, Selwyn’s mother came running to him. “What is it Selwyn? Day dreaming?” Selwyn now said, “Mum, wherever I go Jesus should come with me.I’ll go only to such places. Promise” Selwyn gave his promise in a half sleep state. Brother! Sister! Have you blown off all, your Lent season observance on Easter day? The Bible says, “Those who fall away …. Mum, wherever Crucify to themselves the Son of God I go Jesus should afresh.” We are not dogs or pigs to backslide. come with me. Let us carry His cross daily. (Read Heb. I’ll go to only such 6: 48, II Pet. 2: 20 – 22; Matt. 12: 43 – 45) places. Promise. The one who sees the light of Jesus in his life will not be dark among others 17 Started : 1976 October People groups met : Gond, Koya, Rona, Dam, Desiya, Kui. Balimela 03 Odisha 12 missionaries and 12 local evangelists proclaim the gospel in 90 villages. The believers worship in 9 churches and 18 worship groups. 70 children are in the hostel, both boys and girls and 30 children are in day Care Centre and they get education and are brought up in fear of God. Miss Sharon Rose Miss P. Evangeline Rev. M. Kingsly Barnabas Mrs. H. Persis Jeba Merlin Miss Jessie Gethzial Miss A. Priscilla Mr. Theophilus Gnanaprabhu Mrs. S. Gnanakiruba Mr. P. Durairaj Mrs. Krenap Mr. P. Ponnudurai Mrs. I.Tina Rev. Thatha Kumar Mrs. Rajeswari Rev. Pradeep Konthpan Mrs. Lalitha Rev. Soppan Kora Mrs. Savithri Zechariah Mr. Debo Daniel Panghi Mrs. Mony Panghi Mrs. Sonu Samuel Mrs. Puthri Mr. Loisan Killo Mrs. Komla Killo Mr. Paul Pujari Mrs. Kanthamma Rev. Peter Madakkami Mrs. Padma Madakkami Mr. Ramo Killo Mrs. Radha Killo Mr. Daniel Andal Mrs. Junu Andal Mr. Benjamin Hanthal Mrs. Minthu Hanthal Mr. John Kamalesh Mrs. Soythi Santhi APRIL Friday 01 Chattisghar Sukma Praise JChurch service is started again in the village Murthonda amidst much Opposition. J By the prayer of Theresa, a school student, her friend’s father who was dismissed from job got the job again. Pray J Pray that God gives perfect healing to Bro. Ganga of the village Singhat From chest pain and the faith of the family members is strengthened. J Beema, a hostel student’s father to be healed of the wounds occurred in an accident. Rev. I. Jebasingh Muthuraj & co – workers Uttar Pradesh Colonelkanj APRIL Saturday 02 Praise JIn the problem raised because of property, God gave victory to Sis. Lalitha Devi by prayer. J God healed Sis. Mithlesh of the village Pondesoraha of her skin disease. Pray J God to give perfect healing to Sis. Ramadevi whose nose is bleeding continually and the family members to put their faith on God. J Stone block in Bro. Ranjith kumar of the village Jaskaran Poorva to be removed. Bro. T. Prince Kamaraj & co – workers Pra yer Req ues Praises & ts 20 Success after failure remains in man. Success after success makes a man stumble Woman, your faith is great Munni, one year old child of the village Sarbang had double pneumonia. Though she was treated in the hospital for three days, there was no cure. When the doctors had abandoned her and the child was on the verge of death she contacted us the missionaries over the phone. We went to the hospital immediately and prayed for the child. Just 30 minutesafterprayerGodgavethechildperfect healing and strengthened the believers’ faith. Praise God. Bro. A. Selwyn Durai, Firozabad mission field, U.P. APRIL Sunday 03 Maharashtra Brahmapuri Praise JFor the open door God gave to preach the gospel in the villages Thabadu, Uchali, Karamkhav and Podkhav. J 17 people have joined the church taking baptism. Pray J Bro. Vimal Masram who prevents his wife from coming to the worship service to repent. J Hurdles in the villages Souhan, Pule Nagar, Siva Nagar, Uthapur and Menki to Preach the gospel to be removed and we have an open door for the gospel. Bro. S. Monickam & co – workers Odisha Motu APRIL Monday 04 Praise J18 people have accepted the Lord Jesus as their personal Saviour and Confessing their faith have joined the Church taking baptism. J God gave us grace to build a church with thatched roof in the village Uruveli For the believers to gather and worship the Lord. Pray J God to give healing to Bro. Musali of Lakshmipuram from cancer. J Hurdles to obtain registration for Adivasi children to be removed. Rev. A. Jacob Jeyaraj & co – workers An atheist is a step higher than a believer who does not live according to God’s precepts 21 APRIL Tuesday 05 Uttar Pradesh Sirkhav 07 Uttar Pradesh Arora Praise JThe hurdles for the marriage of the daughter of Karansingh of the village Muratta were removed and the marriage was celebrated splendidly well. JGod gave us grace to preach the gospel to 20 new people and give gospel tracts To 150 people. Pray JThe family of Prabhu Dhayal of the village Jori Kurthu that has backslid to Come back to faith. JBro. Ramesh of the village Ramaiyapura suffering from epilepsy to be healed perfectly. Bro. T. Anantha Jebaraj & co – workers APRIL Thursday Praise JSis. Kiran has given land in the village Piyarvapokra to build a church. JFor the deliverance God gave the family members of Sis. Seema from weakness and as a family, they have accepted the Lord. 22 Maharashtra Dhanora APRIL Wednesday 06 Praise JGod gave deliverance to Sis. Sumitra of the village Thelvoda who was affected By evil spirit for a year. JGod gave us grace to start the building of a church in the village Thellanwadi. Pray JGod to heal miraculously Bro. Sende of the village Soorsondi who is bed ridden for a year due to weakness. JGod to grant perfect healing to Bro. Anguluravudde of the village Murumkhav Who is affected by paralysis. Rev. I Chandra Sekar & co – workers Pray JChurch to be built soon in Allahabad region. JComputer training centre to be started in Arora mission field. Bro. K. Jebaselvam & co – workers Pray for the 11th IMS All India Leaders’ Meet to be held in Mumbai from 12 – 14 April. Victory doesn’t come seeking us. We should go seeking victory Gladness from Tears Sita: She was married for five years and did not a child. She had requested our missionary Jacob Daniel to pray for her. God answering the prayer blessed her with a baby boy. Days passed by. One day, she called the missionary and said, “My son is on the verge of death. Please pray for him”. As the missionary was in another village, he said, “It will be late for me to come. Therefore, do not wait for me. You pray for your son. I too will pray”. Sita came to the church carrying her son. All the believers gathered and prayed. God gave him complete healing. 08 Chattisghar Konta Praise JGod gave healing to Sis. Mangi who had problem in eye sight. JGod blessed Sis. Guruvari with a girl child who was waiting for the fruit of the womb. Pray JOpposition in Yungameta, Sangaguda regions to disappear and the opponents to repent. JHostel students to score high marks in the exams. Bro. B. Marutharaj & co – workers Telangana Thipparthi Praise JBro. Ruban have 09 Nayak has opened his house in the village Murikamala to hold Worship group. JGod has given us open door to proclaim the gospel in Yarla Kondapalam Of Prakasam district. Pray JGod to reward our efforts to start ministry in Rangareddi and Medak districts. Bro. Aaron Girish & co – workers Be cautious with one who does not find fault. Be a debtor to one who rebukes and convicts you. 23 Praise 10 Odisha Kalimela Praise JGod gave perfect healing to Sis. Kanghi who was affected by paralysis. JChurch in Kalimela mission field was completed without any hurdle and was dedicated. Pray JThe hostel students who have written exams to score good marks and God’s name to be glorified. JOpposition 11 Uttar Pradesh Chakia to gospel to disappear and the opponents to know Christ and join The J114people have joined the Church confessing their sins and taking baptism. JGod gave miraculous healing to Bro. Pulsand of the village who was mentally affected. Pray JGod to deliver Sis. Reena who has suicidal instinct and peace to prevail in their family. JGod to give complete healing to Sis. Sushila who Church. suffers from stomach ache. Bro. Jacob Daniel Rev. J.K. P. N. Jebaraj & co – workers & co – workers 12 Karnataka Bangarpet Pray Praise JGod gave us grace to start JSouls coming to the fold of the Lord hearing the Word of new worship groups in God to grow in faith. the villages Kurudumalai, Sikkapalapur, Shabur, JThe reign of the Lord to work in the many new villages God Kudampalli and Urkampet has given us and many souls For the Church God has join the fold. given in Paiyur region. Bro. Wilson Paulose & co – workers 24 When you do not have a mind to love another person whole heartedly, saying that you love Jesus is only imagination. God the Healer Bro. Pulsanth of the village Kummiya of Arora mission field in Uttar Pradesh was brewing liquor and was doing witchcraft. Though his wife was regularly doing pooja to her god, she was vomiting blood. Our evangelists preached gospel to him and told him of the love of God. But he used to say that their God was not true God and continued to do his witchcraft. Meanwhile, his wife’s health was deteriorating. Though he was doing witch craft and prayed to all the gods there was no improvement in her health. Finally they came to Jesus seeking health. God gave her perfect healing. Now he is strongly holding on to God and is doing ministry. Bro. Jebaselvam, Arora mission field, Uttar Pradesh 13 Maharashtra Kolapur Praise JGod gave open door to proclaim the gospel in Athle region. JFor God’s grace that the people in the village Sembarpatti are eager to hear the gospel. Pray JPray for Mrs. Komal and the father of Mr. Krishnan Kamle to join the fold of the Lord again. JOpposition to preach the gospel in Sangali and Thambe to disappear. Mr. S. Sam Devaraj & co – workers 14 Andhra Baghirthapet Praise JFor the open door God gave for the gospel in 24 villages of Shiyampet, Nallabelli, Mogulapalli taluks. J7 people of Baghirthapet have joined the Church taking baptism. Pray JKomaraiya , Ananthan who opposed conducting worship service in Jubilee Nagar area to repent. JGod to give perfect healing to Bro. Raju who has blood clot. Bro. S. John Christopher & co – workers What you do for God does not matter, doing what God wants you to do matters most 25 15 Kerala Anaikarai Praise JIn the accident happened on February 20, God has protected the evangelists without any harm. JGod gave perfect deliverance to Bro. Vincent who was in the clutches of the devil. Pray JHusband of Sis. Mary to accept the Lord and to participate in the worship service as a family. Jwounds caused by hot water poured on Bethsy and Sam, children of Bro. Paul Kumar to be healed. Rev. Jesubatham Solomon & co – workers Praise 17 Punjab Pattiala Praise J6 families have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and 30 people are firm in faith and are prepared to take baptism and that they are to be steady in their faith. Pray JFor the efforts taken to meet new villages and many souls to know more of the good news of the Lord. JGod to complete epilepsy. give child Anjali healing from Bro. Richard & co – workers Pray JSis. Nisha of the village Naba JGod gave us grace to proclaim gospel in the village Mandori. JThe marriage of the local evangelist took place in a splendid manner and God’s name was glorified. 16 Hariyana Sirsa tormented by evil spirit to be given perfect healing. JThe Bible verses to work in the hearts of the people in the village Kedi who hear the gospel eagerly. Bro. J.K.S. Sundar Singh & co – workers 26 Good thoughts are the wings that carry you to high places Victorious King Jesus…. When gospel was preached to Bro. Rajesh of the village Sarbak in Ferozabad mission field, Uttar Pradesh he said, “Your God is dead. You need not tell me about your God. The evangelist told him that Jesus Christ is the risen Lord and told him of the greatness of Jesus Christ. Then Bro. Rajesh said, “My father was defeated three times in Panchayat leader’s election. If your God is a living one, and this time my father gets victory in the Panchayat election, I will believe in your God”. Praying regularly for him, Rajesh’s father won in the election. Also, the entire family now believes God and has joined the fold of Christ. At present, Rajesh does ministry joining the other missionaries. Bro. Selwyn Durai, Ferozabad mission field, Uttar Pradesh 18 Karnataka Muddibihal Praise JVijaikumar and Bapu Rao who opposed gospel preaching in the village N a r a y a n p u r repented and invite us to pray in their houses JHurdles for the marriage of Packiasri were removed Pray JHurdles to preach the gospel in the village Konan and its neighbourhood to disappear and those who threatened the evangelists to repent JBro. Saranappa, addict to drinks to be delivered Bro. N. Solomon & co – workers Rajasthan Kushalkot Praise 19 JGod healed Bro. Monsingh of the village Pasi who was bed ridden due to sickness. JSis. Vanitha of the village Aduva, mentally affected who was brought here to Pray was completely healed Pray JGospel to be preached in the villages of Kushalkot region and souls to join the fold of the Lord JGod to heal Shantha who suffers from boils in her entire body Rev. E. Samuel Sebastian & co – workers If you carry the Word of God in your heart you can feel God carrying you. 27 Praise 20 JPackiathai Uttar Pradesh Ramghar Karnataka Almel of the village Koppur who was childless for 12 years was blessed with the fruit of the womb. JTumor seen in the stomach of Sis. Sakkubai of the village Kalpurki disappeared by prayer. Pray JGod to give open door to preach the gospel in new villages. JGod to reward the efforts taken to start free computer training centre. Bro. S. Rajasekar Dhinakaran & co – workers Praise JGod 22 Maharashtra Pentry 21 Praise JGod gave healing to the wife of Bro. Pikari in the village Nodikhav and therefore, they have built a prayer room in their house for the believers to worship. JSis. Rekha Paul has taken the responsibility of Sunday school. Pray JGod’s reign to be seen in the 7 hours fasting prayer in the month of May. JNative evangelists to rise to have worship services in the villages Loda, Majyi. Bro. John & co – workers Pray JHurdles to build churches in the villages Kadoli and gave open door to Pokkurdi to be removed. proclaim the gospel in 15 new JThe Word of God sowed in villages and 1 family has their the hearts of the people in faith in the Lord. the worship service held in J69 people have joined the Church taking baptism. the house of a believer in the village Pardi. Bro. D.P. Gnanaraj & co – workers 28 Prayer takes men to the Lord and the Lord to men Jesus Save When the evangelists preached the gospel to Sr. Junaki of the village Dumri of Chakia mission field, Uttar Pradesh, she refused to accept i t . When she saw the miracles and the blessings in the lives of the believers, she started to put her trust in Jesus. She attended the worship services and growing in faith. One day, while taking the vessel with boiling milk it slipped and fell down. Immediately she cried, “Jesus save”. God protected her without any harm. Hallelujah! Bro. Jacob Daniel, Chakia mission field, Uttar Pradesh 23 Jharkhand Daru Praise JPraise God for young man Bro. Anil of the village Alkari for having accepted the Lord Jesus. JIn the Harvest Festival held in Daru mission field the believers participated with enthusiasm and glorified the Lord. Pray JOur school children to pass with I class in their exams and God’s name to be glorified. JBro. Jalendar who is hurt in his feet and could not walk to be completely healed. Bro. M. Jeyakumar & co- workers Himachal Nahan 24 Praise JRadha of the village Rajkara who was affected by the clutches of evil spirit was delivered. JWhen prayers were made for Sis. Bimala who had lost her consciousness, God gave her miraculous healing. Pray JSis. Sumathy who has back slid in faith as her husband died, to get peace by putting her faith again on the Lord. JEngineering student Gaurav heard the gospel and received a New Testament. Pray that the Word of God works in him Bro. D. Joshua Morris & co – workers It is not how long one lives, but how he lived that matters 29 Praise 25 Karnataka Raichur 26 Karnataka Hallur Praise JGod has granted us His grace to start new worship groups in Manjalapur and Haijapur. JSis. Rajam who was waiting for 15 years to be blessed with a child was blessed with the fruit of her womb. Pray JGod to work miracle in the lives of the young girls who attend the worship s e r v i c e in the village Askial. JLand to be purchased soon to build a church in Palladdaki JHurdles for the church construction in Mogaliyal that was prevented were removed and the construction was completed for the glory of God. JGod gave spring of water in the dry land of Bro. Chandravva’s Deep bore well. Pray JThe hostel students and 100 believers who have received new Bibles to read it regularly and grow in faith. JProblems seen between Manthesh and Bharathy of for the believers to w o r s h i p Saidapur to be solved and the Lord. Bro. R. Balakrishnan & co – workers peace prevails in the family. Bro. M. Rajasingh & co – worker 27 Odisha Malkangiri Praise JGod gave a revival among the youth in Nuvaguda church. JSis.Meena who was childless for 5 years was blessed with a child. Pray JThose who persecute Koya 30 people group believers to be met by the Lord and the Bible in Koya language to be released soon. JHostel students affected by sickness to be cured completely and they come out successfully in their studies. Rev. V. Samuel Abraham & co – workers In trials and temptations know yourself. Then God will choose you to achievements Praise 28 Gujarat Dhudia JHostel students understanding the love of God grow in faith and learning and glorify the name of the Lord. JIn the baptism service held in Vakkadi 51 people confessed their faith and joined the fold. 29 Pray JFor open door to the gospel in the villages Vachuran, Nathudi, Seenpur and new souls to come closer to the Lord. JA suitable place to be available in the village Kothara for the believers to worship the Lord and worship groups to be started. Bro. Wala David & co – workers Chattisghar Dornapal Praise JHurdles for Sis. Kosi of the village Nakalgunda by her husband were removed. J God gave deliverance to Bro. Nanthe who was affected by evil spirit. Pray JBro. Devaji who is not accepted in his family as he has accepted the Lord Jesus to be delivered from tuberculosis. JThe opponents who claim the mission field land as theirs to be repentant. Rev. D. Yesudoss Manuelraj & co – workers Hariyana Bewani 30 Praise JGod has given an open door for the gospel in the village Saang and many come to know of the love of God. J4 people have recently put their faith on God and have joined the Church. Pray JOpposition to Sunday worship service in the village Jamalpur to change. JThe opponents who threaten the evangelists in the village Sekpura to repent. Bro. J. Swamidoss & co – workers Not only to learn but also learning to follow what he learns is the right man 31 154 1. In whose days did the Lord say that He would give peace and quietness to Israel? 2. "Did I not clearly reveal myself to the house of your father when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house?" By whom did the Lord say this and to whom? 3. Who said "I love justice; I hate robbery for burnt offering"? 4. Who is lodged in the house of Simon, a tanner by the sea? 5. Who did the Father sanctify and send into the world? 6. What is pursued by their hearts whose mouth show much love? 7. Who is on high for ever more? 8. Who said, "I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and man"? 9. Who said, "The word that God puts in my mouth that I must speak"? 10. Who shall be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the Lord? The answers should be sent by 20-04-2016. The senders should give their name and address clearly with telephone number. Three people who have sent in the correct answers will be chosen by lots and the Prizes will be sent to them. Answers should be sent to : Mrs. Jebastina Selwyn C 3/1 II Cross Street(East) Thillai nagar, Trichy–620 018. Cell : 996559598 Prizes Sponsored by : Dr.Samson Daniel, M.S.(Ortho) Trichy february 2016 – Quiz No. 152 1. Elisha, the man of God. 2 Kings 6:1,6 2. You Shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Gal. 5:16 3. Possession of Juda. Zech 2:12 4. For it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. Rom. 1:16 5. Wicked and workers of inequity. Ps.64:2,3 6. An evil and adulterous generation. Mat. 12:39 7. Those who love Lord. Jud 5:31 8. Israel, out of the land of Egypt. Jer. 32:19 9. By allotment. Acts 13:19 10.From a for country, from the end of heaven. Is. 13:15 32 Prayer is not to emphatically tell your needs. Prayer is to make you steady in your relationship with God Prize winners Those who sent in Correct answers Quiz No. 1. Ponrani Anbunathan Theni 2.Vasanthamala Augustine – Sivakasi 3. Flora Sundar – Madurai 152 CHENNAI: Vasantha Wilson, Roselyn Rajan, Jeyapani Jeyaraj, Kamalini Solomon Glory Edwin, Joice Ellen Punitha, Pushpam Kanagaraj, Alice Daniel, Selina Navaraj, Sushila Nalliah, Ebenezer Jeyaraj Samuel. TRICHY: Samuel Jeyaseelan, Viola Franklyn, Nirmala Packiaraj, Shantha Theodore, Martha, Joice Manimozhi. MADURAI: Emy Jeyaraj, Lily Jeyaraj, Mary Nirmala, Rajarathnam, Flora Sundar, Rathnabai Prasad, Nirmala David, Mabel Paul Mohan, Jebakani Dharmaraj, Martha, Sumathy Aruldoss. 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THENI: Ponrani Anbunathan. CUDDALORE: Padmini Selvaraj. PUDUKOTTAI: Shanthi William. KARAIKUDI: Anbu Kamalam. POLLACHI: Jeyanthi Kirubakaran. ERODE: Sumathy Selwyn. PUDUCHERI: Beulah Jesurajan. BANGALORE: Selvi Jeyakumar, Santhalin Christopher, Beulah Peter. MUMBAI: Chandra Selvaraj, Beulah David, Chandra Vijayan, Hema Gabriel. Compiled by: Rebecca Joha Due to excess fondness of mobile, a small boy had cut his finger. This incident has resulted in shock. Donald Trump, the prospective candidate of the Republic party in the forthcoming U.S. election for the office of Presidency and a prominent Industrialist has declared that there will be no more HI visa for foreign nationals to be employed in US. Many have lost their possessions on account of heavy rains and consequent flood in December 2015 in Chennai. 80 thousand cars and two wheelers were damaged. Rs. 500 crores were given as compensation for the heavy loss. National Insurance Companies have reported that there was a loss of Rs. 5000 crores by way of disbursement of compensation. The world will look at what you do. God will look at why you do that. 33 To the notice of those who want the magazine The new prayer groups that want the magazine "The Missionary Intelligencer" contact us. If you get more than one magazine also, please let us know. Telephone 0462 – 2502614, 2502600, 2502613 Day : 14. 02. 2016 Day : 06. 02. 2016 Venue : St. Thomas Church, Kadayanodai Venue: St. John the Baptist Church, Kulathukkudiyiruppu Opened by : Rev. V. Selvaraj Pastorate Chairman Opened by : Rev. V. Selvaraj Pastorate Chairman Day : 15. 11. 2015 Venue : Holy Trinity Church, Ukkirankottai Presided over by: Rev. M.G.Sugumar, Pastorate Chairman Opened by : Mr. Peter John Day : 07. 02. 2016 Venue : CSI Church, Pitchvillai Presided over by &: Rev. K. Rajakumaran Opened by Pastorate Chairman ry lo g o t n i d e r e Ent Mr. I. Dhanaraj,(70 years) father of Mr. Pravin Sam, IMS Hosur Branch Secretary slept in Jesus on 07.01. 2016. Pray for the comfort of the bereaved family. 34 God does not keep any thing for one who keeps every thing for himself G INTRODUCIN NARY THE MISSIO Bro. Daniel Buck Sis. Santhamani 103 B ro. Daniel was born in the village Thenthuliguda, 18 kms from Kalimela mission field in Odisha state to the couple Jeganath – Aswathi on 05.11. 1966. He was brought up as a fanatic Hindu. Marrying Sis. Santhimani, he was leading a worldly life. At this time he was affected by severe stomach ache and was taking treatment in a hospital. As there was no improvement in his health he seemed to be critical. Missionary Bro. Devasahayam who happened to go to that village to proclaim the gospel prayed for his health and gave him the gospel. God mighty to heal touched him and healed him. Therefore, Bro. Daniel had faith in the Lord and committed his life to the Lord and joined IMS on 10. 09. 1990 to do God’s ministry. He gave his own land in his village to build a church for the believers to worship the Lord and now he serves the Lord with Thenthuliguda as centre. God has blessed him with 4 children. Two children are married. 2 children are studying. Pray that God blesses this family and many people accept Jesus as their Lord through his ministry Temptaion is a ladder. Some go up through this, some come down. 35 To mark the 114th founding day of IMS, on behalf of Bangalore IMS branch 40 missionaries were commissioned on 21. 02. 2016 by Karnataka Central Diocese Bishop Dr. Prasannakumar in East Parade CSI Church. The Local Evangelists’ Training Centre (SITE) built by Chennai IMS Branch in Sagwara mission field, Rajasthan District was dedicated on 5.3. 2016 Published by : THE INDIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, TIRUNELVELI. PRINTED AT : TIRUNELVELI DIOCESAN OFFSET PRESS, PALAYAMKOTTAI.