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Volume 6 Issue 6

June 2016

Father, … I sent them into the world, just as you sent me into the world. John 17:18

God and our nation seek you.Are you ready to say ‘yes’ to the call?

June 2016Friends Focus 1

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Graduated Missionary Trainees

Friends Focus June 20162

On 24th of April, campus of Missionary Training Centre of FMPB in Jhansi, UP was in a festive look. Every face I encountered was

beamed with lovely smile. I am sure there would have been much joy in heaven. And the Lord of harvest would have rejoiced. The occasion was the graduation function of 79 Brothers and Sisters who had submitted their lives to the call of God to go to spread the gospel among the unreached people of our nation. These talented young people surrendered their everything in the altar of God a year before and had decided to obey God in every situation, joined FMPB as missionaries and have now completed their training.As the commissioning prayer was made for these people of God who are sold out for the gospel, I think two famous quotes:"God isn't looking for people of great faith, but for individuals ready to follow Him" - Hudson Taylor"If God calls you to be a missionary, don't stoop to be a king" - Jordan Grooms Having had no access to the Gospel, 66,000 people die each day in the world that is 2750 every hour, and it pains the heart of God. They die without knowing Christ because we fail in fulfilling the Great Commission of God mentioned in Matthew 28:18-20. Many of us are sympathizing about the people who have no access to gospel, but that is not sufficient. It is the famous missionary to Africa, Dr. David Livingston who said"Sympathy is no substitute for action." What is my action for the lost people?Eze 33:6,7 'But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned, and the sword comes and takes any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at the watchman's hand. So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore, you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me. (NKJV)


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I used to think that prayer should have the first place and teaching the second. I now feel it would be truer to give prayer

the first, second and third places and teaching the fourth.

- James O. Frazer

Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples

- Psalm 96:3

We talk of the second coming, half the world has

never heard of the first. - Oswald J. Smith

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring

good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who

say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” - Isaiah 52:7

Are you following Christ’s ambitions for your life or expecting Him to help you

reach yours? - Stephen Davy


Dearly Beloved in the LordGreetings to each of you in our Lord’s name!Doctors advise us against looking down too much. It puts a lot of strain on our spinal column causing problems relating to cervical spondylosis. We are designed by our creator to stand erect and to look up ahead.Similarly for spiritual well being we are exhorted to set our minds on things above and not on things below on the earth. (Colossians 3:2). Setting our minds on earthly things makes us susceptible to the sins of the world (Col. 3:5) and impulses and behaviour that destroy and break down relationships (Col. 3:8,9). On the other hand setting our minds on things above ‘where Christ is seated on the right hand of God fills us with holiness, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, a forgiving spirit and love which makes all these attitudes possible. (Col. 3:12-14)This will help us lead the kind of life that God desires besides preparing us to do great things for God. When the need out there is great and people are waiting to experience God’s healing

and blessings and when God is waiting to channelize his blessings through us we can no longer afford to look down, setting our minds on things below.Rampur Church dedicationOn the 24th of April Most Rev. P.Samantaroy, the moderator of the Church of North India dedicated the newly built multipurpose building housing the Church, Regional office and Leadership Training Institute at Rampur in Himachal Pradesh.

The Regional Leadership, the team of missionaries there and the donors whose commitment and hard work has made this possible deserve our appreciation. I am especially thankful to our moderator for having undertaken the arduous journey and spending his valuable time with us. I was privileged to be a part of this celebration.Communication DepartmentOur communications department has been working hard to bring out this


year’s songs and other multimedia resources. Copies of these audio and video resources were released at our annual Tamil Nadu State Conference at the Bethel campus near Danishpet in Salem district. You can write to our head office in Ambattur, Chennai for more copies of these audio and video resources. For the first time a children’s DVD has been produced by our audio visual section. I thank all who toiled for this.Zonal Level Missionaries’ Family GatheringSummer holidays are when our missionaries’ Children get to spend a considerable length of time with their parents. It is also the time when zonal level family gatherings are planned in our mission stations as an opportunity for fellowship and spiritual rejuvenation for missionaries. Several such zonal gatherings were held in various states in the month of May.Church Leaders’ Conference in RanchiTo foster partnership with church leaders and mission agencies and for doing missions in concert, the second regional Church Leaders’ Conference was held from the 6th to the 8th of March in Ranchi. The Bishops of Patna, Cuttack, Durgapur and Ranchi Dioceses besides the Moderator

of the Church of North India and mission leaders from mission agencies participated. Dr. Sam Kamalesan was the main speaker in this conference. About 75 people from our mission fields in the geographical area covered by the dioceses participated.Giant Leap 2020To achieve our GL 2020 objectives, we need to further strengthen our fundamentals like teaching and training, focusing on outreach strategies, ministry to children, youth and women in mission fields. Do pray for these initiatives.Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School programmes were conducted in various mission fields and many more are planned especially in mission fields in the North where schools close for summer in the later part of May and the whole of June. Pray that these might be effective in reaching out to children.I once again thank you all for your unflinching support through your prayers and generous giving.

Yours in the Lord

Sudarshan Thomas


GROWING IN HOLINESS

(Varli Bible Translator)

Rev. Dr. G. Abraham

Growth is a continuum towards the perfection. Whoever keeps on getting

grow will become the experienced one. Such kinds of the experienced persons get precedence in the society. Whether it might be a College, School, Company or any other institutions they get the precedence. In our Christian life also the people who attain the growth in holiness get the likeness of God and acquire peace from this present world as well as the eternal life in the future world and get the opportunity to live with God. Our God is Holy (1 pet 1:5). He is majestic in holiness (Exo. 15:11). One can worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness (Psalm 29:2, 96:9).Holiness cannot be acquired by good deeds. One may have good deeds, richness, generosity, good education, good proficiency and well prestige in the society, but if he does not have holiness in his life it will make him fruitless. Sometimes good deeds direct a

person towards hypocrisy. Such kinds of works exist in the life of Pharisees and Sadducees. Ultimate end of the holiness will be producing fruit of Spirit in our life. Holiness is revealed by the fruit of the Spirit. Holiness is known when one obeys to the word of God, that is sown in the heart and will be able to save his soul (James 1:21).Holiness is thinking, loving, acting like Christ and hating the things which He hates. Holiness is striving to become like Christ. Holiness is being faithful in all our works. Holiness has neither limits nor ends. We need zeal to get abundant holiness. In Rev.22:11 it is written that let him who is holy continue to be holy. In our day today life, holiness happens continually. It continues like a chain and



ends in one’s last breath. Therefore St. Paul said about himself that he was the worst of sinners though he was a holy man (1 Timo. 1:16). When Isaiah had seen the glory of the Lord in God’s temple he cried that he was a man of unclean lips and he lived among a people of unclean lips. (Isaiah 6:5). In Hebrew 12:14 it is written that without holiness no one will see the Lord. In Matthew 3:8 it is said by our Lord Jesus Christ that blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.

HOW HOLINESS GROWS IN OUR LIFE?

1. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE GET AWAY FROM OUR SINS

In our day today life we have to pray to overcome the sins as David prayed. He prayed that keep your servant also from willful sins, may they not rule over me, forgive my hidden faults.(Psalm 19:12, 13) Breaking God’s commandments are known as sin, which makes cleavage in between God and man. Adam and Eve were unable to stand before God since they broke His commands, wherefore they hid in the Garden of Eden (Gen 3:8). Since the Israelites did sin they were defeated and ran away before their enemies in the battle, when they advanced against Ai. And they got victory before Ai when they confessed their sins and had union with God (Josh 8:21). To inherit the blessings and victories we have to grow in our holy life leaving all our sins.

2. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE KEEP THE FEAR OF GOD

In the contemporary world fear of God is lacking among the human beings, because of that very often we hear about murders, stealing, fighting, insolent acts, adultery, fornication and immoral acts. Joseph had the fear of God, because of that he ran away from the sin though he had the opportunity to do the sin. And he said that, how could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God? (Gen 39:9). When we have the fear of God within us that God is looking us, then we will flee from the sin and grow in the holiness.

3. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE DO NOT LIVE ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN OF THE WORLD In Rom 12:2 Apostle Paul condemns the life which we live according to the pattern of the world. When we have the worldly love, then we have no Father’s love. If anyone loves the world, the love of Father is not in Him. (1 Jn 2:16-17). Satan used world as the tool against Jesus to fall in the temptation. He showed to Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor and said if you will bow down and worship me I will give to you (Mt 4:8-11). When we come across the temptation it is not considered as the sin. Christ had temptation by Satan, but he did not do sin. When we yield our life to sinful temptation then we do sin. But our Lord Jesus got victory over sin and the world. In this world everything is permissible for us, but not everything will be beneficial (1 Cor. 6:12).


Divination, sorcery, witchcraft, gambling and all sorts of amusements, are not pleased by our Lord. Such kinds of acts are pleased by the worldly people. In psalm 101:3, David says that, I will set before my eyes no vile things. Evil thinking always defiles us (Mt 15:18-20). Television, Cinema and Serials will consume our times and those things defile us a lot. Nowadays home theatres are taking prominent role. Many Christian parents see the vile things by using abominate videos in their home, through that they themselves lead their children towards destruction. Judas who fell in the love of money, David who fell in love of woman, Ahab who had love of possession and Achan who had love of Gold fell from their spiritual life since they had worldly love. At last they all lost holiness and sought themselves great destruction.4. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE CRUCIFY OUR FLESH WITH ITS PASSIONS AND DESIRES

Those who do the acts of the sinful nature will not inherit the kingdom of God (Gala 5:19-21). Here flesh denotes body. There will be always warfare in between the Spirit and the flesh. In Roman 7:15-23 Paul says, for what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Now if I do what I do not want to do it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. To overcome the flesh with its passions and desires daily we need Holy Spirit’s control. Old self likes the deeds of the flesh. We have to take off the old self with its practices and put on the new

self (Colo. 3:9, 10). Holiness is essential in the old self as well as in the new self. Inner holiness only produces the outer holiness. It is worthless when a person has the outer holiness without the inner holiness. To get the victory in between the battle of flesh and Spirit we have to surrender our sinful deeds to God and crucify all the sinful acts, so that we can grow in the holiness.5. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AND LIVE ACCORDING TO HIS WILLLiving a holy life by committing ourselves to God is befitable living sacrifice before God (Rom 12:1). Our body is God’s temple. God’s temple is sacred. God’s Spirit is living in us (1 Cor. 3:16-18). Members of the body belong to God. We have to offer it to God. Gluttons who eat too much are damaging their bodies. God is not pleased in it. (Num. 11:32-34, Pro 23:21, 25:16). Narcotics and intoxicative things affect the brain as well as body. God is not pleased in such things. According to Roman 6:13, 19 we should not offer the parts of our body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, rather offer the parts of our body to God as instruments of righteousness. God never accepts anything which we offer to God without holiness. God accepted Abel first and then he accepted his offerings (Gen 4:4). Macedonian believers before they offered the offerings they themselves offered their life to God in the form of holiness (1 Cor. 5:8). Henceforth God accepted their lives as well as their offerings as a living sacrifice.


6. HOLINESS GROWS BY THE ATTEMPT OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND BY HIS SELF-CONTROL

To grow in holiness, attempt of an individual and his self-discipline are very essential (1 Cor. 9:24-27). Many times we take decisions, but we are not able to fulfill them. In Daniel 1:8, Daniel resolved in his mind not to defile himself with the royal food and wine and according to his decision he accomplished it. Three times a day Daniel had the habit of prayer. When Government had ordered not to worship any god except the king, three times in a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. So Daniel prospered (Dan 6:28) and his life became an exemplary one, therefore king Darius declared that God of Daniel is the true God.

7. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE KEEP CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST

Moses had close relationship with the Lord because of that his face was radiant. All the Israelites saw when his face was radiant (Exo 34:30). If we have union with Christ, then radiance will reflect in us. By this other people will see Jesus in us. When we pray and read Bible daily we can keep close relationship with our Lord. Prayer is very essential to us to conquer sin and attain the holiness. Prayer keeps us in close relationship with God. If anyone does not obey God’s law after reading it, his prayers will be detestable by God (Pro

28:9).We have to read the Bible with all earnestness. We have to attempt ourselves to read the full Bible at least one time in a year. We have to attempt and allot many days to fast and pray for ourselves and for our country. Esther lived a holy life being very strong in prayer; it enabled the Jewish nation to get the protection from the destruction in a miraculous way, even though the command was issued by the king to destroy the Jews. Therefore, let us grow as a holy nation through prayer and Bible reading.God’s servants who had union with God had changed the entire society. In our organization Rev. Harris Hilton and his family did God’s ministry being the pioneer missionary at Periamalai in the year of 1967 among the Lingayats, Curumbas and Irulas who lived in the forest area where elephants reside. While they were doing God’s ministry, Raman who was a key person, tried to destroy Rev. Harris Hilton’s family and their ministry by burning his house. Our Lord who does miracles sent the rain and snuffed out the fire. By God’s intervention our missionary family was protected miraculously in such a difficult situation. By seeing God’s intervention Raman accepted Jesus as his God and he becomes their first convert. Through Raman many others accepted the Lord as their Savior in that area. As we celebrate Periamalai day in this month let us remember all the missionaries of our organization who labored among the different societies and made great impact


on people’s lives such as Varli, Kukna, Malto, Santhal and Vasava. How great are the achievements of William Carey and Zieganbalg who translated Bible in different languages and made great impact in the society by eradicating the social evils such as untouchability, sathi and child sacrifice. In all their lives they did tremendous work. To reach that, they had a strong foundation and divine relationship with Christ. That kind of the relationship is only feasible by their holy life alone.8. HOLINESS GROWS WHEN WE STAND FIRM IN THE SUFFERINGSWhen we face trials and sufferings we go far away from God. Sometimes we blame God as Job’s wife blamed God. (Job 2:9). Sometimes we murmur as the Israelites murmured. When we do this we lose the likeness of God. Job did not sin by charging God with wrong doing (Job 1:22, 2:10). Job preserved his holiness till the end of his life. When King David depicts about the sufferings he says that, before I was afflicted I went astray but now I obey your word, it was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn your decrees. (Psa 119:67,71). Affliction made close intimation with God in David’s life. When we preserve our holiness in the midst of sufferings with all faithfulness, we will get the prosperity twice as such as we had before (Job 42:10).There was a mariner who had the habit of checking his ship before going out into the sea. One day when he examined his ship he found a tiny hole from where

water was dripping into the ship. He did not take it as serious and thought that this dripping would not affect his ship and the voyage began. When the ship moved into the sea waves of the sea behaved very roughly against the ship. Due to that the tiny hole became big in size and more water came into the ship. The passengers who traveled in the ship tried their level best to remove the water from the ship. And their effort became ineffective and almost every passenger, have drowned into the water. Thus one man’s ignorance and fault, ended with greatest destruction. In this manner in God’s sight, sin is not measured by its size. Whatever sin we do, it will destroy ourselves.

Ermine is an animal which has the tendency to live in the pit. It keeps itself always pure and hates dirt. The hunters used to close the entrance of its pit with the things which will make very bad smell and wait somewhere else to catch it. This animal which does not like the bad odour will come out from the pit, not considering the risk to its life. And it never lives with the dirt. Therefore, let us run towards the holiness leaving aside all the impurities and grow in holiness.


Valedictory Service, National Institute of Missions

The cross cultural missionary training institute of Friends Missionary Prayer Band, which is known as NIM, is in Jhansi city,

U.P. state. The 13th batch of trainees came to this campus for training in June 2015. After the orientation programme, the training commenced with the language learning. Mrs. Mekala Prabhahar and Rev. Charles Chellakumar taught English and Mrs. Rebecca taught them Hindi language. After that, around 18 Biblical, Theological and Missiological subjects were taught by many senior visiting faculties. Many retreats and seminars were also conducted to enhance the skills of the trainees.82 candidates were recruited for the 2015-16 batch, from 17 different states of India. Because of health grounds and other reasons, three people left the training half way. There were 32 bachelors, 26 spinsters and 21 family members. All together 79 cross cultural missionaries graduated on 24th April 2016. This year we trained one more candidate from AG Church, Chennai, under the partnership programme.NIM Development Council Meeting was conducted on 24th April 2016 morning. Rev. Dr. Isaac Soundararaja presented a paper on cross cultural missionary training. It was followed by sharing and discussion on various agenda points for the growth and development of NIM. The meeting was chaired by the President of FMPB. Many senior missionaries who are the visiting faculty members participated in this meeting.After the opening prayer by Rev. L. Masilamani, the married trainees led the worship session, which in turn was followed by introduction of FMPB and its ministry by Rev. John Berlin. Our president Mr. John Samuel being the Guest Speaker of the evening delivered God’s Word. Rev. Dr. Isaac Soundararaja, the General Co-coordinator of MUT, commissioned the graduates as cross cultural missionaries. The NIM Choir together with the family members of the graduates and the Prayer group leaders gave special numbers to motivate and encourage the graduates. Mr. John Samuel, the President of FMPB, presented the Certificates of ‘Diploma in Mission’, a Study Bible and other spiritual books to the candidates, who completed the training successfully. The Staff and the Dean of NIM were presented with mementos in recognition of their hard work and dedication. The program was concluded with a congregational song with lighted candles, "carry your candle” and a grand fellowship dinner.



Everyday spend time in prayer half an hour or one hour. Without prayer don’t get in to deed. The job of a missionary involves the power of the empowering of Holy Spirit in your life. That’s fundamental. Then after being empowered three things God says:1 Go and tell them peace be unto you and bless themWhen you go to the non Christian houses I want you to say, that, God’s blessing will be upon that house. You want to go and preach the Gospel, stand on the street and say many things but you don’t want to enter into the house of non Christian friends and say peace be unto you. When the gospel is preached in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, there is lot of opposition

because many times you do not go to bless the people. Go and pray for them, share the Gospel with them and become their friend. I think God is calling each one of

us to be a blessing to others. First job of the missionary apart

from the empowerment of the Holy Spirit through prayer is that you

will be a blessing to other, so pray and bless as many people. Have a list of people in your diary. If you are posted to Punjab or Gujarat, you say “Lord in this particular place I will pray for the following people, and will bless them”. Go to their houses and say I want to bless you, I want to pray for you. And If some of them reject you don’t worry about it. That is what God says if some of you are rejected, you don’t need to worry about it.

2 Heal themFMPB should relearn this particular thing. God has sent 79 missionaries now, to go and heal the people. There are people who require healing. There are plenty of people who have lot of suffering. You go and pray that they will be healed. Many people may challenge you regarding your going and



preaching. But if you are involved in the process of healing, people will say please come to my home. Christians have many advantages in many areas. The important two are:a) Most of them are well educated b) They can heal by the power of God.When you go, go with the power of healing, power of prayer, then many people will come to you. Pray that God will help you to have this power of healing and power to transform people. There you will be able to pray and bless the people because you have the great power of Jesus Christ with you.

3 PreachDon’t stop with healing. Don’t stop with blessing. Continue preaching. Preach that the Kingdom of God is near. Tell them that unless you repent, unless you accept Jesus Christ you have no hope. Kingdom of God is near you. Come, its free to you. Come and receive it. Three things God has asked you as a mission is that you will be involved in blessing others, will be involved in healing others, and will be involved in preaching to the people, so, that they will come to Jesus Christ with their lives being changed. Some of you go and probably call the villagers and say “let’s have a meeting today. I want to talk to you, I want to talk from the Bible that the kingdom of God is near. Come change and accept Jesus Christ”. The first thing I want to tell you today is about the mission of a

missionary. It’s a very challenging one. It may be a difficult one. You need to walk into villages. People won’t come to you. You need to go. That’s why the Bible says you are going to people house is a challenging one and at the same time very rewarding one.What is the reward or joy of a missionary? Luke 10:17 “and the 70 returned with joy saying Lord even the demons are subjected to your name”. Don’t come with a disappointed face, come with joy and say, yes, the Lord has done wonderful things. The reward for a missionary is always be us joyful. There will be joy in your face every time. Even amongst difficulties you will reflect God’s love, God’s holiness and God’s joy. My dear brother and sister when you go out, you will be challenged, persecuted, beaten and ill treated. But if you start crying and say oh! I am ill treated, I am mistreated the whole ministry is gone. The bible says the 70 came back with joy and said that even the demons obeyed them. What is the response of Jesus Christ to this particular thing? Do not rejoice in the fact that the spirits are subjected to you. Do not rejoice because there’s healing. Do not rejoice that many demons are going out as a result of your prayer. But He says rejoice because your names are written in heaven. What a great thing! The 79 people when you go there as missionaries you should say I go as a missionary today because my name is written in heaven.



Fasting Prayer Day

Happy Birthday

1 JUNEWednesday

Mrs. Hepsi RenganathanMr. Ramsingh Bhai Vasava

Mrs. Sukanti Bethuel BardhanMrs. Urmila Ben Ramsinghbhai Vasava

Mr. Vinayaraj MMr. Vasava Pachiya Bhai Pohna Bhai

Mr. Kamlesh SingabhaiMr. Patel Devubhai Gangajubhai

Mr. Clement Bakia Raja SMrs. Rachel Joice Babu Pushparaj

Mrs. Gavit Jamuben Rasiyabhai Patel DevubhaiMrs. Krutanjali Guna Chandra Paik

Mr. Vasava Sunil KumarMr. Vasava Rameshbhai Ulsing

Mr. Bhorsat Babubhai ChimanbhaiMrs. Pritibala Pradhan Bidush Kumar Nayak

Mrs. Saumy Abraham ThomasMr. Hosial Naik

Mrs. Konkani Bharatiben Nanubhai Vadekar Dilip BhaiMrs. Jadav Sarasvatibahen Vajirbhai Bhorsat Babubhai

Mr. Vasava Aajubhai RamubhaiMr. Bodar Amrut Bhai Bachu Bhai

Mr. Surkar Rajeshbhai JohurambhaiMrs. Jayanthi Karthikeyan

Mrs. Lamani Ratna Manjya NaikMrs. Jelin Jaya Pratha Kumaran

Mr. Kumaran GMr. Timmanna@ Timothy

Mrs. Sunanda Kulkarni RajaMr. Srinivasa V

Mrs. Meenakhi Beero Sunil Data KaraMr. Vasave Arvind Kalusing

Mrs. Tadvi Manisha Hanya Yelmulwar SwapnilMrs. Jeyarani Sukinlal

Jammu & KashmirAkhnoor:

Laulin Bhuinya & Kiran Bhengra

Praise: Good News was proclaimed to 220 persons at new villages. Messi recovered from skin disease. Through prayer, Sonu found a life partner.

Pray: For the new persons who are about to declare their faith on Jesus Christ to be firm in the conviction; for Chachan Masih to be relieved from the clutches of evil spirit.

Udampur: Local Evangelists

Praise: Believers’ children passed their examinations with good scores. Kalu received miraculous healing from kidney disorder. Manu who had been walk-impaired for three years walks again through prayers.

Pray: For the success of the spiritual meetings scheduled this month without any hindrance; for the healing of Sheethal from heart problem, Priya from renal disease and Aaman from tuberculosis.


Mr. Samuel Subramani GMr. Soma Bhai Valu Bhai

Mr. Bibhaba PaniMr. Sundar Durai Y

Mr. Sunil Prasad SinghMrs. Vimala Peter Prabhakaran

Mrs. Vasava Sunitaben Dungarsing Vasava Ramesh Bhai UlsingMrs. Sivagami Stephen

Miss. Nisha IMiss. Jyothsna

Happy Birthday

2JUNEThursday

Jammu: Johnson &

Santhammal

Praise: Through satsang programmes held at Finded and Sakhamia villages. Gospel was proclaimed to 350 persons. Good News was preached in six new villages. Negha family and Renu family married for three years were blessed with babies.

Pray: For Deepak Kumar and Bhavi Devi to come back into faith; for Anil, Rakesh Kumar and Rekha to find suitable spouses; for Subash to accept Jesus Christ; for a church to be built at Dhanda sub-centre.

Noushera: Vasave Elesh Prabhu &

Sunita Vechya

Praise: After continuous prayers for many days, Latha Kuma’s marriage was solemnized. Believers Subash and Dharshanlal have opted to become volunteers. Good News was proclaimed at three new villages. Gyanchand’s pension that was suspended for two years was given back to him through prayers.

Pray: For Dharshan Kumar to give up alcohol; for the healing of Sagar from cancer; for Dharshanlal to be blessed

with a baby; for Neetha to be released from the grip of evil spirit.

Basholi & Kathua: Surkar Rameshbhai &

Gavit Sunitaben Rashyabhai

Praise: Night meetings were conducted at 10 places. Satsang programme at a place and film show ministry at two places were conducted without any hitch. Jogindar Paul who had suffered heart attack and was unconscious for three days became normal through prayers.

Pray: For the repentance of relatives of Khakus who compel Khakus to give up his faith on Jesus Christ and Khakus to be firm in his faith; for the healing of Shyamlal from paralysis and Vina Devi from cancer.


Happy Birthday

3 JUNEFriday

Miss. Mary Stella GraceMrs. Glory Robert Rajalingam

Mr. Edward SamMr. Vediyappan LMr. Paul Daniel VMr. Vijayakumar K

Mrs. Rashmita Parida WilsonMr. Balamurugan V

Mrs. Yesumani MayilsamyMrs. Rupa Kummari Prasanth MeesalaMrs. Anthoni Rajam Ramasamy Jerome

Mrs. Valvi Eju Arvind Vasava Arvind KalusingMr. Ashaprapta

Himachal PradeshThanedar: Thsangse

Sangtam & Zuchano Yanthan, Chunglenlal Singsit & Tinnu

Praise: Swapna haunted by evil spirit for three years was freed from the haunting through prayers. Wedding of Kesar and Nisha was solemnized as per Christian faith though the couple faced many hurdles.

Pray: For committed evangelists to work in this field; for the healing of Mohar Singh and Manor Singh from mental depression; for Mohinder Singh, Simon Rajiv, Pooja, Ganesh, Haresh, Saritha and Geetha to accept the lordship of Jesus Christ.

Rekongpeo: Khetovi Sumi &

Khatoli

Praise: Good News was preached to 240 persons. Follow up ministry at 21 places and film show ministries at 26 places were held. Funeral service of Phulman was carried out as per Christian rites without any hindrance.

Pray: For the believers of Morang village to be steadfast in their faith whenever they face opposition; for Durga Devi and Usha to be relieved from the grip of evil spirit; for the repentance of Suresh Nehi, Chandralal, Sushil, Durga and Kumar Singh who are inimical to evangelism.

Nehalsingwala: Nijwm Muchahary &

Sarojini Narzary

P r a i s e : P l a s t e r i n g w o r k o f Nehalsingwala church was completed after many years. Jaibir Singh found out his life partner through prayers.

Pray: For committed evangelists to work in this field; for Neb Singh to accept Jesus Christ; for the healing of Paramjeet Gaur from typhoid.


Mrs Jemima Daniel DavidMr. Karado Biswo Ranjan

Mr. Ebi Gnana Celin SMrs Vasava Nita Kumari Vasava Aajubhai

Mr. Jeewer Joeswa EMiss Viguna K

Mr. Raymand Hansda

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4JUNESaturday

Anni: Doujapao Guite & Florence

Praise: Worship has been started at Golot village and the worship is held on Fridays. Surma attended Friday worship and was relieved from the grip of evil spirit. Follow up ministry was undertaken at 37 villages.

Pray: For Sambakabi to be freed from evil spirit; for Samna to excel in studies; for Anita to be steadfast in faith; for Jiani Devi’s daughter to overcome physical weakness and accept Jesus Christ.

Jeori: Ginsawm & Chinghoihkim

Praise: Gospel was preached to 50 new persons. Night meetings at 17 places and film show ministry at four places were conducted. God gave us new contacts namely Yamuna, Kuran and Surendar Singh. Durgi Devi was delivered from the clutches of evil spirit through prayers.

Pray: For the launching of new worship group at Kashruin village; for the repentance of family members who use abusive words as a result of Govind Kumar declaring his faith on Jesus Christ; for the healing of new contact Yamuna from paralysis and

the entire family to come into the fold of Jesus Christ.

PunjabAmritsar:

Y. Justin & Saral Janci Rani

Praise: Gospel was preached to 650 persons. Balwindar Singh, Sonu Singh and Amarjith Singh gave up alcohol. Hani was relieved from tobacco addiction. Sandeep Gaur, President of Young Women group of Mallunagal church was electrocuted and God in all His mercies saved her from imminent death.

Pray: For land to build churches at Kasa and Ohsiyar Nagar villages; for Rahul, Semma, Neelan, Jeevan, Sandeep and Salomi to regularly attend church worship; for Goldie, Gurpreeth Singh and Suranjeeth Singh to be freed from tobacco addiction.


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5 JUNESunday

Mr. Sudhaharan BMr. Ephraim MalliMr. Sundaram EMr. Mayilsamy T

Mrs. Beulah Sulochana Joshua ChinnaduraiMr. Sivasankaran @ Jebaseelan

Mr. Navaraj RMr. Yelmulwar Swapnil Ramalu

Mr. Mariyappan RMrs. Rampuram Peddakka@Asha Meenuga Adeppa @ Matthew

Budhlada: Jeruel Pani & Jotsna Rani

Praise: Youth meeting at two places and meeting for church elders at a place were conducted. Pradeep Singh recovered from psychiatric disorder.Pray: For the healing of Hansraj Singh from tuberculosis; for the normal growth of six year old Kamarveer whose growth is stunted.

RajasthanTapukeda:

Selvaraj & Selvammal

Praise: Training for Sunday school teachers and church elders, one day fasting prayer at three places and children’s meeting at four villages were conducted.

Pray: For land to build church at

Jagapur village; for the healing of Hansraj from skin disease; for the success of meetings scheduled this month.

Alwar: Edward Jebasingh & Agnes

Praise: Open door to evangelism was established in Jaubhas and Koida villages where evangelical work was stopped due to opposition. Mohanlal who was haunted by suicidal thoughts saw the film of Passion of Christ and was delivered from suicidal thoughts.

Pray: For believers to find suitable spouses for their children; for backslid Rajendar and Sumitha to attend meetings enthusiastically; for peace to prevail between Hanikesh and his wife.

Brain tumour disappearedGospel was proclaimed to Ganesh

hailing from Kunikasa village in Adilabad, Telangana many times,

and there was no perceptible change in him. Last month he suffered tumour in the brain. Unable to

sleep, he approached the missionary and requested him to pray for his

healing. The missionary shared the Good News with him and prayed.

Ganesh received healing from God. As a result he along with his family

declared their faith openly.


Mr. Udipta Kumar BagMrs. Shyamala Mathew

Mrs. Pushpam MahendranMr. Sri Ram PahariaMr. Jagveer Singh

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6JUNEMonday

Kherwada: Vasava Sunil Kumar & Beenakshi

Praise: Prabu Bhai survived poisonous snake bite. New worship group was formed at Jelana village. Regional level meetings for missionaries and evangelists were conducted.Pray: For Shankar, Kalu and Dhanji to give up alcohol; for open door to evangelism at Udaipur area and committed evangelist to minister here.

Hanumangarh: Selvam Thavamani & Hepzi

Praise: Sunny and Neethika couple separated from each other have joined together through prayers. Believer’s father Balasingh on the verge of death due to diabetes recovered through prayers and Balasingh openly declared his faith on Jesus Christ. Lakshman’s cow that did not yield milk started giving milk through prayers.Pray: For open door to evangelism among Pakdi people group at Sandedipadir village; for Paklal, Raju, Soma and Kailash Singh who are receptive to evangelism to accept Jesus Christ; for the backslid believers to come back into faith.

Uttar PradeshRania:

Ebenezer G. Sam & JebaraniPraise: Jesus film was screened at Kirubalpur and Kanthia village. Sunday

school and Hindi language teaching for illiterates were started at Parajot village. Sandhya was advised to undergo operation to remove tumour in her uterus, she attended church and prayed, the tumour began to disappear and the surgeon said that she need not undergo operation.

Pray: For the children attending VBS classes to accept Jesus Christ; for Maya to be blessed with a baby.

Miracle amidst oppositionDuring the film show ministry at Thuthipur village under Tinpahar

field, 15 religious fundamentalists and seven police personnel appeared

on the scene, tried to stop the programme and confiscate sound and light equipments. But believers would

not let them go. They answered all the questions put forth by the

opponents and later were pacified and returned without causing any

damage.


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7 JUNETuesday

Mrs. Elizabeth KarunakaranMrs. Jeniffer Israel Daniel

Mr. Manickam PMrs. Gamit Saru Ben Kamlesh Singabhai

Mr. Ravi S

Jalaun: Satikanta Parichha & Sagarika Pradhan

Praise: Believers of Niyamalpur village are being strengthened in faith. Good News was preached at three villages.

Pray: For land to build church at Damrash village; for the launching of worship groups at the villages of Niwana, Karsei, Pariyapur, Allampura, Paigha, Haripur and Simsakalar; for the repentance of Pankaj and Sushil who are inimical to evangelism.

Kadaura: R. Jebaseelan & Sarojini Salma

Praise: Villagers of Misripur, Valogaur and Jalla are receptive to Good News. Gospel was proclaimed at the villages of Kuttumoli, Nasirpur, Paiwa, Devghat and Simrodi. Speech impaired five year old boy Nahun attended worship and he utters a few words.

Pray: For believers to overcome

drought due to monsoon failure; for young believers to grow spiritually and find suitable spouses.

Madhya PradeshMathwad:

Markus Malto, Raphael Murmu, Raymond Hansda

Praise: Gospel was preached to three families at Jeftijendira village. Habjya Bhai was protected during road accident.

Pray: For the family of Kalifa receptive to evangelism to accept Jesus Christ; for the launching of worship at Kodambha village; for training of evangelists and proclamation of gospel in all villages; for the repentance of anti-Christian elements who oppose ministry.

Morena: Konka Giri Babu & Lourdu MaryPraise: 100 persons attended believers’ meeting held at Jamakapura village. Gospel was proclaimed at 25 villages through Jeep team ministry and at 13 villages through film show ministry.

Pray: For the healing of six year old girl Fansikha from epileptic fits; for the villagers of Janakapura receptive to evangelism to accept Jesus Christ; for the salvation of Mrs. Kamalesh and Mr. Mukesh; for Sukunthalal to find a suitable spouse.


Mr. John Sunder SinghMr. Deeptilal Mali

Mrs. Thilagavathi NagarajanMrs. Sowndarya Rekha Vyasu Babu

Miss. Abigail Sema

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8JUNEWednesdayFasting Prayer Day

Guna: Hosiel Naik & Geetanjali

Praise: God granted abundant harvest in the fields of believers. New worship group was formed at Salaya village. God helped believers to overcome obstacles created by religious fundamentalists.

Pray: For Ajat, Brijesh, Mukesh, Kamalsingh, Aplal, Bikram and Bhaskar who oppose evangelism to accept Jesus Christ; for the protection of missionaries during summer season.

Dabra: Satya Prakash & Anjana Masih

Praise: New persons are attending Sunday worship being held at Sultanpur village. Seekers camp was held at two places.

Pray: For land to build Church at Sukhasak village; for the healing of Anil from jaundice and Rebecca from tuberculosis.

Amarwada: Rajendra Babu & Maya Devi

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at three villages. Good News was preached to 50 persons through film show ministry at Kalagappa and Karla Kappadhana villages for the first time. Follow up ministry was undertaken at three villages. Believer Selvakumari who had breast cancer applied prayer

oil on the affected part and continuously prayed and God healed her from the deranged disease.

Pray: For the healing of 14 persons aff l ic ted wi th jaundice through contaminated water at Jamania village; for the screening of Jesus film in the villages where Good News had been proclaimed to be effective.

BiharAraria: Edwin Selvaraj & Cindu, Kishanta Limma, Anandan, Dharmendran

Praise: 500 persons were benefited through film show ministry held at the villages of Nathpur, Palpathi and Rangadaha. Good News was proclaimed at three villages.Pray: For the protection of film-show team; for the witnessing life of Mushahar people who have migrated to Punjab and Delhi for employment avenues; for the launching of new field at Kathikar area.


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9 JUNEThursday

Mrs. Koil Pushpam PaulrajMrs. Josila Sundaribai Benhur

Mrs. Selvammal SelvarajMrs. Sagarika Pradhan Satikanta Parchha

AsomLokra: Nathan Kumar Bebarta

& Nirupoma KhoslaPraise: Good News was preached to 200 persons for the first time.Pray: For Muktha and Jothi to accept Jesus Christ along with their families; for local evangelists to actively take part in mission work; for new believers to find suitable spouses; for the youth migrated to other states to find jobs in their own places; for youth to play active role in Church activities; for the construction of Home for Children in Asom. Lakhimpur: C.H. John & Veni

Praise: During the torrential down pour, God protected Missing people. Amidst opposition, Sijiv Dole is growing spiritually.Pray: For a suitable place to conduct worship at Rampur village; for the people of Sabansri, Gokhenaik, Ranganadi, Harmudhi, Kherighi, Ersrakotta,

Jhoriguri, Rampur, Poghalmara and Kallayaja to be receptive to Good News; for Sumithra to come into the fold of Jesus Christ.

MeghalayaGarobada:

Veikho a & Kughali YepthoPraise: Gospel was propagated at Parghona village where Hajong and Koch people live in large number, wedding in a Koch family was solemnized in our Church as per Christian principles. 10 youths attended seekers’ camp.Pray: For the repentance of the villagers who force the parents of Sanjith to expel their son Sanjith for having married a girl as per Christian faith and principles.

Traditional rituals broken down

It was a custom in Vijaya Nagar field Gujarat that at the time of any wedding, the wedding party would

go to the temple and perform rituals like breaking coconuts, and lighting incense. This had been going on for generations. But our new believer Laljibhai during the wedding of his daughter did not follow all these

traditions. Instead he prayed and got the wedding conducted for the glory

of the Lord.


Mr. Paul Ravi Raj B NMr. Thomas R

Mr. Nagarajan MMrs. Rajeswari Pradhan Sambhunath Nayak

Mr. Vinod KumarMr. Hebal Kumar

Mrs. Nethravathy MuthukumarMiss. Prisilla PMr. Xavior Kiro

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10JUNEFriday

West BengalItahar:

Rama Krishna Aggibada & Anjali Devi

Praise: Gospel was preached at three villages, special prayer meetings for sick have been commenced on Saturdays. Marang Murmu was protected from venomous snake bite.Pray: For Jumri Soren to accept Jesus Christ; for the people of Manjidehi who fear three gurus of that village to overcome the fear and boldly declare their faith; for Dhuli Hembrom to get back normal vision.

Samsi: Dihe & CharaniPraise: Good News was proclaimed at six villages.Pray: For open door to evangelism at Wari village; for people addicted to alcohol to come out of alcoholism; for the repentance of followers of gurus; for Rankhi Murmu, Susil Marandi, Nicholas Tudu, Ohjol Tudu and Nayan Tudu to give up alcohol; for the healing of Ramesh Marandi whose right hand is paralyzed.Raniganj: Kuna Chandra Paik

& Kruitanjali PaikPraise: 35 persons and 25 persons attended believers’ meetings held at Singdor and Jattakunthi respectively. Film show ministry was conducted at

eight places. Children of evangelists were admitted in schools.Pray: For the new believers to be deep-rooted in faith; for land to build Churches at the villages of Kalidole, Kandher, Dhughibani, Jattakunthi, Paribukker and Lawadangha.

Jiaganj: John M. & Selina Joyce

Praise: Follow up ministry was undertaken at 12 villages. Narayan from Usthia village is receptive to evangelism.Pray: For domestic problem in the family of Narayan Paharia to be peacefully solved; for the success of film-show ministry scheduled this month; for West Bengal to be brought to light from darkness; for the Malto people residing in the districts of Murshidabad and Nadia to come into the fold of Christ.


11 JUNESaturday

Dadra Nagar HaveliKhanvel: Bidush Kumar Nayak

& Pritibala PradhanPraise: Youth meetings are regularly held at Selthi and Parjai villages. Amidst severe opposition, spiritual meeting was held at Sinjila village.

Pray: For committed evangelists to work in this field; for open door to evangelism at Chatraghar village; for Lakshmi Bhai to give up alcohol; for Jagesh Bhai to get back his eye sight.

OdishaDevgarh: P. Shankar & Jelin

Praise: Sunday classes are held at four villages. Open door for jail ministry was established.

Pray: For all new believers to be firm in their faith; for the villagers who viewed Jesus film to be deep rooted in faith and to accept Jesus Christ; for the healing of Gopi Pissan from psychiatric disorder; for film ministry to be undertaken at the villages of Danra, Pranimal and Kundriboshi; for Pasanthi Babu to accept Jesus Christ.

Angul: Pratyush Nayak & Marithai Leona

Praise: Gospel was preached to 579 new persons. Kavitha was relieved from the grip of evil spirit through prayers. Biner who was affected by night blindness recovered through prayers.

Pray: For the healing of leucodermal patches from the face of Narayana Gosayath; for Babaji Dehri to recover from arthritis; for the people receptive to evangelism to come into fold of Jesus Christ without any hitch; for the repentance of people of Mahendrapur village who are inimical to Good News.

Keonjhar: Samuel J & Havilah Paramananth

Praise: Silai Sarika suffering from disease of unknown cause for six months received healing through prayers. Two days training for elders was held. 65 children attended VBS classes.

Pray: For the new missionaries posted here after completing training to learn the local language at the earliest and be familiar with the local culture; for the repentance of elder who threatens the believers and blocks plans of church construction; for sufficient water towards church construction at Kughamundia village.


Mr. Mongwai Phom BMrs. Princy Sampaul

Mr. Vasava Thomasbhai GulabbhaiMiss. Madhusmita Pani

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12JUNESunday

Pallahara: Basudeo Malto & Basanti Malto

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 15 villages. Jesus film show at two places and night meetings at two places were conducted. Ministry has commenced among people groups of Kondo and Soro.Pray: For the speedy completion of church construction at Anthari village; for Saratha Juang to recover from arthritis; for walk-impaired Gopal Juang suffering for three months to get healing.

ChattisgarhSitapur: Muthukumar &

Nethravathy, SathyaPraise: Good News was preached at six places. Land for Church construct ion was registered at Hardichand, Salanpara, Geragachan, Kurdek, Kunmera and Kattikona. Ajik Nackpancy, unconscious for two months was brought to the Church by his relatives and they prayed for his recovery; God helped him to wake up from unconsciousness and he attends the worship regularly.Pray: For the repentance of Poojari Subhas Kuji who disturbs Church worship because of his wife accepting Jesus Christ; for the believers of Rehola village to be steadfast in faith; for Nackpansi people to come into the fold of Jesus Christ.

Kurux Bible Translation: R. Thomas & Ida Regini

Praise: Believers in some worship groups use Kurux Bible. 95 persons were benefited during the training for believers conducted at Jajja and Askera villages.Pray: For all believers to use Kurux New Testament in all their worship groups; for the release of 200 copies of Kurux audio Bible.

Champa: Rameshwar Dayal Nirmal & Madhu Kala

Praise: Worship that was stopped at Uraila village resumed again. Gospel was proclaimed anew at Akkalthera and Seethapat villages. Missionary was protected during two wheeler accident. Pray: For all new believers to be steadfast in faith; for worship groups stopped at Thenduva and Kanastha villages to be opened again for worship; for Satnami people to come in droves towards Jesus Christ; for Bhajan programme to commence at Seethapat village.


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13 JUNEMonday

Mr. Geddam Srinivasa RaoMrs. Jijila John Kumar

Mrs. Jebarani Johnson SankarMrs. Sagarika Mohinimala Khora Sanjay Kumar Beero

JharkhandSinduriya:

John Dinesh & Binny Gnanam

Praise: Good News was proclaimed to 115 persons through film show ministry. An evangelist has joined the ministry to do God’s work among Puiyan people group. New believer’s husband suffered stomach pain and the believer Sudham prayed and gave water to her husband and God healed him.

Pray: For the believers’ children to lead witnessing life by obeying their parents; for open door to evangelism in all the villages in this field; for the screening of Jesus film at Satria village and the villagers to accept Jesus Christ.

Hansdiha: Thotchuiyo Shimrah & Jerinah

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 38 villages. Sangir Tudu suffering

from chronic headache for the past four years received healing through prayers. Savithri Soren became very weak after child birth and she regained her strength through prayers.

Pray: For this year’s target to be realized each month; for the believers to be strengthened in Bible verses; for open door to evangelism at the villages of Sabaram and Kamarapol; for the healing of Nandlal Kisku suffering from tuberculosis for five years.

Bhagaiya & Tinpahar: Jebakumar P. & Pon Latha

Praise: Jesus film was screened for three days each at Imli Bahicha and Duddhi villages. 300 children attended VBS classes. Oraon people are coming into the fold of Christ each month. Believers who are approached by the people to pay pooja tax share their testimony with non-believers and are thus steadfast in faith.

Pray: For the opposition prevalent in these two fields to cease; for the safety of believers of Duddhipur, Kurupatti and Karthasadak villages; for the speedy completion of Church construction at Sauri village and for a Church to be built at Masuria Kurupatti.


Mrs. Jotsna Rani Pal Jeruel PaniMr. Lokini Gopal (John Paul)

Mrs. Kavita Nagelli VaraprasathMr. Gulam Kisku

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14JUNETuesday

Birpara: Manasseh Daniel & Selva Merina

Praise: Preliminary survey was held at the villages of Ranihat, Pelagopha, Mekigang, Sangrabandha, Nathuwaphat and Karikatta. One day fasting prayer was conducted at Haldiban.

Pray: For the ensuing field study and for God’s guidance to undertake ministry.

Jeganathpur: Vinodkumar & Sanam Joyce

Praise: Sonu Hembrom affected by paralysis for three years received healing through prayers. All the home children passed with good scores and some students ranked first in their classes. In spite of the prevalence of chicken pox, God protected the Home children.

Pray: For permission to be granted by sarpanch to start Sunday school at Jaipur village; for the healing of Ganesh Koda suffering from epileptic fits for the past 15 years; for land to build Churches at the villages of Pukribi, Sigursai, Serengsai and Revidura.

Beldihe: Sundar Durai & Melbin Rejini

Praise: Believer Charles Hembrom recovered from tuberculosis. Though

believer Manuel Marandi was compelled to do pooja, the believer declined to do so and found victory through prayer.

Pray: For more believers to come into the fold of Jesus Christ at Dohari and Kithajodu where soul harvesting has been nil for three months; for youths to lead witnessing lives; for vision impaired and mental retarded Johan Marandi to get healing.

Magician with T.B. and cerebral malaria healed

Sunil Tudu from Jama field Jharkhand state had been a

magician for six years. He was affected by tuberculosis and cerebral malaria. Pujas by magicians did not bring any solace. At this juncture

he approached our evangelist Kanu. The evangelist and the church elders

joined in unison to pray for his healing and God healed him. Sunil with his family members publicly

professed their faith on Jesus Christ.


Mrs. Celina Arul RajMrs. Iline ChandranMrs. Punitha Mainraj

Mr. Arulanandam Venkatesan MMrs. Latha Isaac Dhanasingh

Mrs. Mariyal KumaravelMrs. Alby Harris

Mr. Ponnusamy SMr. David S

Mr. Debadatta Lima

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15 JUNEWednesdayFasting Prayer Day

Raneshwar: Senthil Kumar Timothy &

Muthuselvi

Praise: A few families are getting ready to undergo two years missionary training from this field. Gospel was proclaimed to 2500 persons.

Pray: For monthly youth meetings to be regularly held; for the spiritual growth of youth; for the repentance of Church elder of Lokhava Church addicted to alcohol and for Dilip leading a life of vagabond to repent; for youths whose parents had died to find suitable spouses.

Pakuria & Maheshpur: Ramesh Velraj & Priscilla

Praise: Night meetings at 15 villages and drama ministry at 15 villages were

undertaken. Many persons attended Jeep team ministry and enthusiastically shared their testimony. About 200 children took part in VBS classes.

Pray: For Kotta, Domna, Padra, Seeprathri, Kamla, Ambhot, Bishwantpur and Sappathaha who are interested in Jesus Christ to declare their faith on Jesus Christ; for the speedy completion of Church construction at Dhanpore and Padra villages; for the healing of Stephen Marandi and Bablu Besra from epileptic fits.

Ramgarh: Muthaiah Samuel &

Margaret

Praise: Worship groups were launched at two villages. Good News was proclaimed at five villages. Our Church elder Palmon Murmu prayed and as a result Sarpanch of Pathudi village listened to Gospel.

Pray: For the sarpanch of Pathudi village to accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ; for the speedy completion of Church construction at Pindergaya village; for the healing of new believer Pakkar Murmu from cancer; for the success of ministries by Jeep team, film-show and drama.


Mr. Johnson Sankar IMrs. Susheela Vijayakumar

Mr. Binit Prasad BardhanMrs. Abigal Jena Dhiren Kumar Singh

Mrs. Benita Johnson

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16JUNEThursday

Masalia: Letkholun Baite & Hatneikim

Praise: Gospel was propagated at 26 villages. Night meetings were conducted at 22 places. Problems pertaining to ministry at Chittapahan village were settled.Pray: For land to build Church at Jangram area and land for grave yard; for Saradi Murmu to be relieved from the grip of evil spirit; for Jogodhan Soren, Jitlal Hembrom, Dinesh Murmu, Ramdon Besra, Rajesh Soren and Babujon Marandi to be blessed with children.

Nonihat: Kumaravel & MariyalPraise: Church construction has commenced at Dilia village; Lazar Murmu recovered from psychiatric disorder while Shyam Soren recovered from epileptic fits.Pray: For believer Anil Soren to get back his eye sight; for the safe return of Gopal Tudu who has been absconding due to mental illness.

Dhalbhumgarh: Ephraim Malli & Prosonsita

Praise: 20 ladies attended women’s meet held at Kanas village and 15 youth attended youth meet held at Pakrakocha village. Gospel was proclaimed at five new villages.

Pray: For the healing of 25 year old Samuel Murmu from psychiatric disorder; for Ramdoss Hansdak, Labo Hansdak, Kuso Hansdak and Dileep to accept Jesus Christ along with their families; for Karan Kisku to recover from paralysis.

Recovered from asthmaVasti Ben belonging to Ratwa people group under Kawant field Gujarat had suffered from asthma and she could

not do any work. Through prayers she recovered from asthma and hence she publicly declared her faith on

Jesus Christ. But her father was at loggerheads with her; he beat her black and blue and prevented her

from attending bhajan programme. At this point of time Vasti Ben was

attacked by asthma again. Her father brought her to Jaba worship centre

and expressed his apology. Vasti Ben recovered from asthma and attends

the church worship.


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17 JUNEFriday

Mr. Edwin Selvaraj RMr. Rajadurai N

Dhalbhumgarh Children Home:

Ashok Nayak & SurabiPraise: God protected the home children during scorching summer season, Training was imparted to Church elders at Pallahara without any disturbance.

Pray: For the home children to spiritually grow in Christ; for the students promoted to higher classes to excel in their academic studies; for copious water to the Home; for suitable tuition teacher for Home children.

Gangupada Children Home: Stalin Jeeva & Rani,

Evelyn PackiaPraise: Water is being provided to the Home through different methods by God. Home children attended VBS classes. Of the children who cleared std. X and XII examinations,16 children are interested to join Bible College.

Pray: For the Home children to concentrate on their studies from the

beginning of new academic year; for teens to accept Jesus Christ; for the safe return of the Children who had been to their native places.

Malto Children Ministry: Surendran & Annaselvam

Praise: 52 teachers attended VBS training classes conducted at two levels at Daldali village. These trained teachers conducted VBS at 67 villages. Film show ministry was undertaken at nine villages. Pray: For the equipment and printing materials for VBS; for the training of VBS teachers to be conducted at three places.

Chapande Children Home - Malto:

Tinggeu Zeme & Ella ZemePraise: Though little boy Binoth Malto was bitten by a venomous snake, God protected the boy; Alumni of the school along with wardens met youths and their parents in 57 villages and conducted prayer meetings with them. During the third year meeting of old students, the alumni discussed about encouraging the villagers on the importance of education.Pray: For the water scarcity to end; for the seven students of driving classes of the community college to get their driving licenses.


Mr. Israel A

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18JUNESaturday

Barharwa Mercy Girls Home:

Mirjyo Kisku & Celina Hansdak

Praise: Of the students of Std X and XII who cleared their Board examinations, five students committed themselves to ministry.

Pray: For the healing of Shanthi Marandi, Anisha Murmu, Anita Hembrom and Susanna Hansdak from cerebral malaria and Esther Marandi and Jayanthi Tudu from jaundice; for Lalitha Murmu, Jolly Soren, Srimathi Murmu, Shanthi Soren, Abila Hembrom and Pramila Besra who do not show interest in their studies; for the protection of teens from temptations arising at this stage.

St. Thomas English School & Ashish Nivas Children

Home - Pandeni: Victor Jeyaseelan & Princes

Nagomi, Ton Kho Lun Kipgen & Lal Lun Mawi, Sonpu Singson & Tingnei Neng, Sangeetha, Christy, Emimah, Amy Glory,

Sathish

Praise: Three days meeting for teens was held. Though Santhosh and Jisudoss suffered malaria at the time of their std.X Board Examination, God enabled them to write their examinations well.

Pray: For the commencement of new Day Care Centre for Pandheni children; for the protection of children from diseases of the summer season; for the witnessing lives of the children who have been to their native places; for the future studies of students who have written std. X and XII examinations.

Malto Bible Translation: George Edward & Pramila

Praise: Checking of translated books of Job and Jeremiah was completed by linguistic experts.

Pray: For the translation of entire Bible into Malto language and to be printed next year; for the speedy completion of translation of Bible into Kumarbag language; for the printing of song books.

Magician Raman Bhai from Jamanbada village under

Sahayatri region viewed our drama programme and has declared now

that Jesus is the true Lord.


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19 JUNESunday

Mr. Selvin JesudhasMiss. Jothilakshmi J

Khorpada, Damru, Amalakatchi & LTI: Albert Prabhakaran &

Murugammal @ Esther

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 27 villages. Jesus film was screened at 7 villages. Believers donated 5 acre land toward LTI construction and children’s studies.

Pray: For new believers to be steadfast and be strengthened in faith; for the disturbances created by Sadhu and Ram Baba groups to end; for the successful functioning of Jeevan Jothi Paharia Masi Samithi; for water for Church construction at Kuttipada village; for the people of Chittipedi, Kosampur and Kherapadi villages to accept Jesus Christ.

Barajamda: Samarendra Singh & Sushmita

Praise: Church construction at Duplapeda was completed and dedicated on 03.03.2016. Two days fasting prayer was conducted.

Pray: For the success of Soul winners’ camp, believers’ meeting and VBS scheduled during summer season; for the new believers to be deep rooted in faith.

GujaratMotaponda (Vapi):

Govindaraj @ Benjamin & Goma

Praise: Church construction has commenced at Kutli village. Women prayer cells have become operational newly at Gopali and Kutli villages. Survey was undertaken among Parsi people group. Rai miraculously survived in an accident.Pray: For the commencement of Church construction at the villages of Khegatgopar, Parai and Babar Kadak; for the recovery of Sevona Ben suffering from HIV; for the repentance of evangelist who creates cleavage between believers and missionary.

Surgery stoppedDourappa from Shiggaon field Karnataka was advised by the

surgeon to go under the knife thrice for cardiac problem. Gospel was

shared with Dourappa and fasting prayer was undertaken. During diagnosis it was found out that

there was no sign and symptom of cardiac problem in Dourappa. The surgeons were surprised over the

turn of the events.


Mrs. Selina Joyce JohnMr. Karthikeyan SMr. Vijayakumar RMr. Basavaraja KMr. Boopathi P

Mr. Krishan Kumar

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20JUNEMonday

Dabholi: Mariyappan, Sriram Paharia

Praise: Night meeting was launched at Kandhigura village. Land for Church construction was made available at Awakkal village. Rewa was relieved from the clutches of evil spirit through prayers.

Pray: For villagers of Pisaina to come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for new believer Raman Bhai to steadily grow in Jesus Christ; for all believers to attend Church worship; for backslid Delsingh Bhai, Kanthi Bhai, Shankar Bhai, Kandhra Bhai, Sona Bhai, Bukki Bhai and Ravitha Ben to come back into the faith of Jesus Christ.

Dharampur: Vigneshwaran & Angelin

Praise: Believers have opened their doors to conduct prayer meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Siddhu Ben from Danduwell village was freed from evil spirit and hence opposition against ministry in the village has ceased.

Pray: For the speedy completion of Church construction at Asura and Ampusi villages; for land to build Churches at the villages of Peelpudi, Poolwali, Panduwel and Panikadak; for opponents to give up their opposition.

Bodali: Titus Babu & MohanaPraise: Film show ministry was undertaken at Kundanpur and Kavitha villages. Saradha recovered from chronic and acute stomach pain through prayers.Pray: For the repentance of people of so-called upper caste who refuse to give water to the believers for cultivation in their fields; for Dilip’s wife to give up alcohol who creates ruckus at home.

Selemba: Samuel Ganesh & Mini

Praise: Gospel was preached to 1200 persons. Lusha Ben suffering from acute stomach pain and edema could not be treated by physicians; through prayer she recovered her health.Pray: For the healing of senior evangelist Julam Singh suffering from hypertension and diabetes; for the recovery of little boy Aryan suffering from sickle cell anaemia.


Happy Birthday

21 JUNETuesday

Mrs. Getzia PaulrajMr. John Kumar C

Mrs. Suvera Marthabahen Kamjibhai Bodar AmrutMr. Thomas Charles Dani

Devmogra: P. Vinu & Suhi Malar

Praise: Parvathy got a believer life partner through prayers.Pray: For people residing in and around Dandawadi village to attend Church worship and come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for Vishwanath separated from his wife to live with her again.

Mosda: Yesu Babu & UshaPraise: New contact Vamitha from Vihut village having physical weakness for more than a year attended prayer meeting and prayed for her healing and God healed her. Mothilal Bhai gave up alcohol through prayers.Pray: For open door to evangelism at Falsar village; for the sin of debauchery to disappear and the teens to be protected.

Dehgam: Kumaran & Jelin Jeya Pratha

Praise: Many youths and elders attended Sunday worship held at

Kiyawada village. When the missionary shared Good News with Ashwin, he gave up narcotic substances.Pray: For Jayanthi to accept Jesus Christ with her family; for the miraculous healing of Sunil whose both kidneys have become non-functional; for young woman Hethan to find a suitable spouse and her parents to have peace.

Thanakla: Yuvanesh & Jhansi Rani

Praise: Good News was preached to 125 persons. Though the house owner is a neighbor, he helps us in our ministry.Pray: For Thatsi people who though receptive to evangelism hesitate to give up traditional beliefs; for the healing of Pilji Bhai, Ramila Ben, Dinesh Bhai and Dilesh Bhai from psychiatric disorder.

Bhav Nagar: Biswo Ranjan Karado &

Prabina RaniPraise: Open door towards evangelism was established at Deepak Chank area. Church construction has commenced at Chatra village. Sanjay Bhai, the leader of alcoholics attends Church worship through prayers.Pray: For the worship stopped at police quarters to resume again; for Sanjay Bhai’s group to accept Jesus Christ; for the healing of Manisha Ben suffering from a strange disease for which the cause is not known.


Mr. Shanmugam R SMiss. Evelyn PackiaMr. Mahendran A

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22JUNEWednesdayFasting Prayer Day

Valiya: Ramsingh Bhai Vasava &

Urmila Ben

Praise: Good News was proclaimed at the villages of Sukhora, Asaram and Simothara. Night meeting was started newly at Kooty village.

Pray: For the spiritual growth of Sukora villagers; for Goman Bhai and Kamalesh Bhai from Kooty village to come into the fold of Jesus Christ.

Vijaya Nagar: Paul Raj R. & Koilpushpam

Praise: Since Bhavana has become a believer her wedding plans which had been hindered earlier have been finalized. Surekha Ben is receptive to evangelism.Pray: For the new financial year’s target to be achieved; for Karthik, Lalisha Ben, Amitha Ben and Durga Ben to find suitable life partners; for the protection of missionaries and believers from scorching summer.

Jhalod: Patel Devu Bhai &

Gavit Jamu BenPraise: Good News was preached at Kedha village. 400 persons attended spiritual convention conducted at Khadia and Moovala villages. After four and half years of marriage, Kavitha was blessed with a baby. Worship group was launched at Kunthi village.

Pray: For worship groups to be established at the villages of Marghala, Jetpur, Malvasi and Falva; for construction of Churches at Lakhanpur, Durga, Madva and Thinju villages; for the repentance of alcoholics who hinder ministry.

Tapti Region: Madhavaroy & Jebathangam

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at the villages of Kanla, Wetsi and Nansal. Many non-believers attended special spiritual meeting held at Umarkateh and eagerly listened to Good News. Documentary works toward Church construction were completed at five villages. Training was imparted to Sunday school teachers at Kasuva village.

Pray: For the proclamation of Gospel at the villages of Amalsadi, Kondalsa, Umarsadi, Kamdalal, Kanchroli and Kosadi; for the opening of day care centre at Palsote village to benefit Dalpathi people group.


Happy Birthday

23 JUNEThursday

Mr. Ajaya Kumar LimaMrs. Meena Kingsly Isaac Johnson

Mrs. Prabina Rani Kumar Karado Biswo RanjanMr. Ramasamy V Jerome

Mr. Rajendran L

Jhawda - St. Thomas EnglishSchool & Ashish

Nivas Children Home: Mary Stella, Hari Babu &

Pankajam, Pushpa Raj & Jothi Nirmala, Bidhu Kanti Lima,

Sridhar, Varaprasad & KavithaPraise: Efficient and proficient teachers have joined the school. During the revival meeting held for the first time for the children. 25 children have committed themselves to Jesus Christ. 14 prayer groups have been started. 25 teens have pledged to become missionaries after completing their studies.Pray: For the students who have committed themselves to ministry to be firm in their decision; for water scarcity in the school campus to end; for new students to get admission in schools based on their merits.Sahayatri Region: Davidson

Rajasingh & Kanmani

Praise: Jijisa Ben suffering from

excessive bleeding for two years attended night meetings and prayed and God healed her, the entire family is now attending church worship. Bindhu Bhai after 12 years of married life was blessed with a baby. Many persons attended spiritual meeting held at Karpada village.

Pray: For Bharkandia village where there has been no believer in spite of the Gospel being proclaimed; for new believer Hiran Bhai who is walk-impaired to walk again and for the repentance of the family which has driven off the believer from house; for the backslid believers of Panikadak village to come back into faith.

Aravalli Region: P. Rajadurai & Bathsheba

Praise: Gospel was preached at three villages. Three days special meeting was conducted for missionaries and evangelists of Aravalli region. Believer Ranki Ben’s cow that did not yield milk started to give milk after prayers.

Pray: For village congregation to be formed at the villages of Walkner, Thalav, Jelena and Nakdapari; for the political leaders and village priests to accept Jesus Christ; for Janu Bhai and Haresh to give up alcohol; for the parents of believers Sangeetha Ben and Magesh Bhai to accept the lordship of Jesus Christ.


Mr. Paulraj Abraham PMrs. Pratyasini Ajayakumar Lima

Mrs. Rasmita Rani Rout Hemanta Kumar Sabar

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24JUNEFriday

MaharashtraPeint Region: Arthur Jebaraj

& GnanasundariPraise: Gospel was proclaimed at seven new villages. New worship groups have been launched at Ojarhat and Nicot villages. Meetings for women were conducted without any obstacle at the villages of Peint, Sidpa, Karanjili, Mainda and Silda. 1000 hours prayers were conducted at five places. Though a snake was found on the bed of Jannia and Pari God protected them from the snake.Pray: For the new believers to be deep rooted in Christ; for the healing of Susheela and Dukkaram whose kidneys have become non-functional; for believer Sunita to land government job; for God’s guidance for the children of believers who have completed the 12th std examination for higher studies.

Bhusaval: Remesh Kumar & Arathi

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at two new villages and God gave us two families as new contacts. Though the vehicle driven by Vittal fell off the hill God protected the occupants of the vehicle.Pray: For Backia Sri and Kalpana married for six years to be blessed with children; for the blessing of the ministries scheduled this month.

Challisgaon: N. Balaji & Jegadeeswari

Praise: Worship group was formed at new places. Gospel was preached at four villages. Akka Bhai and Maya were relieved from the grip of evil spirit. Pray: For the worship group at the villages of Keerapur, Landey, Bahal and Bhatdrat to be strengthened in faith; for the success of the children meeting this month; for the construction of a church in this field.

Dondaicha: Manohar Kumar Pani & Pratima Pani

Praise: 30 children attended Sunday classes being started at Romaiya Nagar. Gospel was preached at the villages of Methi, Vani and Romaiya. Pray: For the children who are dis-interested in their studies to excel in their academic activities; for many families to attend the special evening meetings started at Romaiya Nagar and Sasthiri Nagar; for open door towards evangelism in many villages to be formed.


Happy Birthday

25 JUNESaturday

Mr. Rajasingh DMr. Jesuvadian A

Mrs. Jenila Pon Malar Ebi Gnana CelinMiss. Priya Hethzi

Dindori: Binaya Kumar Guru & Ruhama

Praise: People of the villages of Dindori, Avela and Goporgav are receptive to evangelism. Believer Swartha could find a suitable spouse and the marriage was solemnized as per Christian faith.

Pray: For evangelist to do mission work in this field; for Lakshman and his sons Sharat and Angush to come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for backslid families of Rahul, Kidiraman, Sayabhai and Anusuya to come back into faith; for Baraji, Shavan and Bhavshavag to give up alcohol.

Boisar: Hemanta Kumar Sabar &

Rasmita Rani Rout

Praise: Gospel was preached at Dabley village. Backslid believers of Vegalpada village for two years have come back to the faith again.

Pray: For the church at Sahara village closed due to opposition to be opened again; for the healing of six year old Sapna who suffered fracture on her leg; for no objection certificate to build a church at Kosimset village to be granted by official concerned; for the healing of Bhaskar from paralysis.

Talasari: M. Shankar & Anandhi

Praise: Jesus film was screened at six places. Believers Lasuben and Jatya Bhai were miraculously protected from poisonous snake.

Pray: For the repentance of Kamalam who opposes believers of Mokka village.

Saivan: Geddam Srinivasarao &

Medenki Rajyalaxmi

Praise: Church construction at Kandiravadi village was completed and dedicated on 08.04.2016. Mahendra has joined our ministry.

Pray: For the repentance of the person who beat and tortured the missionary and the evangelist at Kandhiravadi village and for God’s protection to His servants; for the healing of evangelist Parku who undergoes treatment in the hospital due to an accident.

June 2016Friends Focus 39Mr. Immanuel Karthi P

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26JUNESunday

Jalgaon: Ezekiel Perumal &

Grace Elizabeth

Praise: Village sarpanch and believers proclaimed Good News at other villages. Three worship groups were formed. 800 persons attended the first night meeting and God’s name was glorified. A sub-centre was opened at Baroda Taluk.

Pray: For the villagers of Kudakku, Basora and Bhatsan to publicly declare their faith on Christ; for volunteers to take responsibility in undertaking mission work.

Dahanu: Babu Raj & Mabel

Praise: Church construction at Pondgam village was completed. Amidst severe opposition, God protected the families of missionary and the evangelist. Premila is newly attending church worship.

Pray: For the repentance of Suresh who tortures church elder Vasubhai of Kainot village for having donated a piece of his land towards church construction; for magician who tries to backslide believers of Kainot village to repent and accept Jesus Christ.

Mukhwada: Basavaraja K. & Sanmatha

Praise: Believer Vasanth boldly shares Good News to his relatives. Our believer Bhav Gadadi Bosara has been elected as village sarpanch.

Pray: For the repentance of anti-Christian elements who disturb our ministry at Kosi village; for open door towards evangelism at Dabatpada village.

KarnatakaDharwad:

Sumantha & Manoharamma

Praise: Our backslid believer for 2½ years has come back into faith. Fasting prayers on Wednesdays are regularly conducted without any hitch. 50 persons attended youth meeting held at Dharwad area.

Pray: For Godigappa’s debt to be settled; Ganuh one of our believer’s son has not returned home since a month.


Happy Birthday

27 JUNEMonday

Mr. Shishir Kumar JohnsonMrs. Suniti Saidrak Karado

Mrs. Charlet Jesintha Selvin JesudhasMr. Kingsly G

Mrs. Lilly Rani Vincent PremrajMiss. Lunching N

Shiggaon: Sunil Data Kara & Meenakhi Beero

Praise: Bhuttava recovered from asthma through prayers. Dhavrappa received healing from heart disease. VBS classes were successfully conducted. Many new persons enthusiastically attend church worship.Pray: For the healing of two year old boy Isaac from tuberculosis; for the villagers who try to chase away believer Ananda from the village to repent; for the villagers of Padigeri to accept Jesus Christ; for the speedy completion of church construction at Dhunshi village.

Malur: Francis Duraisamy & Jeyanthi

Praise: VBS classes were conducted at two places. Believer Radhamma’s daughter Vidya cleared public sector banking examination. Wedding of believer and evangelist Krishnappa Kirubakaran was solemnized.

Pray: For the 15 persons who newly attend church worship at Sembai village to profess their faith; for the healing of believer Konthamma from cardiac disease who ministers among the above said persons; for an evangelist to accelerate the ministry.

Nidagundi: Manjya Naik & Ratna

Praise: Gospel was preached to 300 persons in three villages. Punthalic addicted to alcohol for 25 years was relieved from alcoholism through prayers. Sundari Bhai recovered from malaria.

Pray: For the success of the ministry scheduled at Nidagundi area; for the believers to be steadfast in faith; for copious rain in Karnataka; for Ramya for find a suitable spouse.

Sodum: Prasanth Meesala & Rupa

Praise: One week linguistic training was conducted to missionaries at Ramapuram church. Rama Devi attended women’s meeting at Pattoor and this encouraged her to attend another meeting held at Palamaneru.

Pray: For Suresh, Saradha, Kiran, Lahari and Pooja who gave the ears to Good News to accept Jesus Christ.


Mr. David Rajasingh TMrs. Selvi Deivanayagam

Mrs. Daisy Selvaraj

Happy Birthday

28JUNETuesday

Andhra PradeshAnanthpur Regional Office: John David Raj & Gnanasekari

Praise: Training was imparted to volunteers at Godigonda and Penugonda villages. Thippana’s children believed Jesus Christ but Thippana declined to do so; since his children passed higher secondary examination, Thippana has started believing in Jesus Christ. Survey was held at Pamdi area and Gospel was proclaimed through Gospel Ratham.

Pray: For the repentance o f Balakrishna Reddy, Meeram and Anilkumar who create ruckus at places where VBS classes are conducted; for the completion of church construction at Kodigonda village without any hindrance.

Puthalapattu: Lakshmanan & Princess Rositta

Praise: Jonah along with his family has joined the ministry. Mahesh committed himself to do ministry. Backslid believers numbering fifteen from Thandravaripalli village are back into the faith. Sudhakar family has agreed to undertake mission work in Karnool.

Pray: For unity to prevail at V Kothur church; for the renovation of Kattur

church; for Murali to take part in the ministry enthusiastically.

TelanganaAdilabad:

Srinivas Lazarus & SunitaPraise: Gospel was proclaimed at seven villages. Speech and hearing impaired Adarsh now speaks and listens through prayers. Mosap recovered from sickle cell anemia.Pray: For churches to be built at Jainur and Gudibadanur villages; for Rupa to be blessed with a baby and to accept the lordship of Jesus Christ; for two evangelists to do mission work in this field.

Coiled snake on the neckDharma from Bangulkar village

under Peint field was shocked to find a snake coiled around his neck when he woke up in the morning. He uncoiled the snake and threw it away. Thus God protected him

from any damage.


Mrs. Jebathangam MathavaroyMr. Paulraj P

Mr. Vadekar Dilipbhai RangubhaiMiss. Sonia Rani Jena

Mrs. Jebish Ponsily Pradeep KumarMr. Mintu Kutum

Happy Birthday

29 JUNEWednesdayFasting Prayer Day

Tamil NaduThoothukudi:

Azariah Rajkumar & Jebarani

Praise: Arun haunted by evil spirit for many months was relieved from its clutches through prayers. Believer Surender was protected from robbers. Seekers camp and night meeting were conducted.

Pray: For evangelical meetings to be conducted at Puthukottai, V.M.S. Nagar and Poosanoor; for the believers who have been to their native places to lead witnessing life and guide many people towards Christ; for Rannu to be freed from the grip of evil spirit.

Kolamasanappalli: Vediappan & Laksmi

Praise: Anil and Anita attend church worship anew. Gospel was proclaimed to 100 persons. Amara overcame problem in her uterus.

Pray: For the families of Varalakshmi and Saraswati to come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for the consolation of Mohana whose father had died; for the family of Rama Devi to attend church worship.

Pahalur: Matthew Jebaraj & Nagomi

Praise: After eight years of marriage Mathamma was blessed with a baby. Manikandan from Mukkandapalli village is receptive to evangelism.

Pray: For God’s guidance to the children of believers who have completed the 12th std. examination; for Backia to find a suitable life partner; for the healing of Joseph Chandran from fracture in the leg due to the fall from a tree.

Walk impaired walks nowMrs. Muktiar was not able to walk for four years in Faridkot field, Punjab.

She met so many doctors but nothing happened for her. So our believer came to know about her problem and explained about Jesus Christ, that Jesus Christ can heal every

sickness. She was being carried to the Sunday service in the Bajakhana church, it was very terrible for her.

Believers and missionary prayed for her sincerely. God heard our prayers, Muktiar was healed completely. Now

she is able to walk.


- The laser walls constructed along the international border of India and Pakistan to prevent the infiltration of terrorists are about to become operational. Pray that the plans of terrorists are foiled through the laser walls. - 32,077 cases pertaining to sexual violence have been registered in 2015. Of these 1706 cases of violence were perpetrated by gangs. This data was provided at the Rajya Saba. Pray that sexual violence is prevented. - Regarding the most polluted cities in the world Delhi has been relegated to 11th place by Gwalior (2nd place), Allahabad (3rd place), Patna (6th place) and Raipur (7th place). It has been reported that air pollution is likely to enhance paralysis and asthma. Pray that air pollution is brought under control and check. - Bird flu spreads fast in Karnataka. Fodder and cattle are brought from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu through Gudalur. These vehicles move to Kerala also. Pray that control measures are strictly undertaken to control the epidemic of bird flu.



1 Mr. Alex Prabu Tamil Nadu Field Office, Nagpur2 Mr. Anil kumar Punjab Kanpur Region, UP3 Mr. Arun Kumar Tamil Nadu Chatisgarh4 Mr. Ayyanar Tamil Nadu Punjab5 Mr. Babujee Murmu Jharkhand Telungana 6 Mr. Chaudhary Rajesh Gujarat Punjab7 Mr. Chu Chao.S Rajasthan Uttarakhand8 Mr. Dixon Tamil Nadu Khanduva Region9 Mr. Emmanuel Tamil Nadu Himachal10 Mr. Immanuel Karthick Tamil Nadu West bengal11 Mr. Issac Abel Tamil Nadu Farikot12 Mr. Jagveer Singh Madhya Pradesh Vidharbha13 Mr. John Ezung Nagaland Jammu & kashmir14 Mr. John Marandi Jharkhand Chattisgarh15 Mr. Kuldeep Singh Punjab Vidharbha16 Mr. Malkit Singh Haryana Vidharbha17 Mr. Malla Vidyasagar Andhra Pradesh Community college, Jharkhand18 Mr. Milton Daniel Tamil Nadu Vidharbha19 Mr. Moorthi (Samuel) Tamil Nadu Maharastra20 Mr. Narendra Bahadur Uttar Pradesh Maharastra21 Mr. PrathapRahang Assam Punjab22 Mr. Rajendra Presad.M Andhra Pradesh Odisha23 Mr. Samuel Tamil Nadu Silvasa, Dhadra Nagar Haveli24 Mr. Santu Marandi Jharkhand Odisha25 Mr. Suresh Malto Jharkhand Odisha26 Mr. Thomas Charles Dani Tamil Nadu Telangana27 Mr. Vasava Thomas bhai Gujarat Bihar28 Mr. VB.khohmoChoczoh Mizoram Jammu & kashmir29 Mr. Venkat Praveen Andhra Pradesh Jhavda School, Gujarat30 Mr. Vinayak Karnataka Jharkhand31 Mr. Xavier Kiro Andaman & Nicobar Island Hubli Region32 Yeshu Prakash Tamil Nadu Maharastra33 Miss. Angel Margret.B Tamil Nadu Pandheni School, Jharkhand34 Miss. Anita Marandi Jharkhand NIM, Jhansi35 Miss. Deena Kumari Bebarta Odisha Gadag, Hubli (fiance) 36 Miss. Emimal.A Tamil Nadu Kanpur Region, U.P.37 Miss. Gurpreet Kaur Haryana Deccan Region

Graduated Missionary Trainees List - 2015-16Sl.nos Name of the Missionary Native state Placement


38 Miss. Hebzibah Jemima Joy. S Tamil Nadu Punjab39 Miss. Kanti Devi Uttar Pradesh Deccan Region40 Miss. Lunching. N (fiance) Manipur Jammu & Kashmir41 Miss. Madhusmita Pani Odisha Kanpur Region, U.P42 Miss. Manpreet kaur Punjab Kanpur region, U.P43 Miss. Melody Dimsonting (fiance) Manipur Jammu & Kashmir44 Miss. KM Neetu (fiance) Uttar Pradesh Chatisgarh45 Miss. NenghoivahTuboi (fiance) Manipur Telangana 46 Miss. NengneilamTouthang Manipur Jhavda School, Gujarat47 Miss. Ngarinmi.N Manipur Jhavda School, Gujarat48 Miss. Priya Hethzi.P Tamil Nadu Punjab49 Miss. Rashmi Prava Beero Odisha Maharastra50 Miss. Ruth Malto Jharkhand Vindya Region, M.P.51 Miss. Sara Malto Jharkhand Vindya Region, M.P.52 Miss. Shanthi Malto Jharkhand Kanpur Region, U.P53 Miss. Smita Rani Limma Odisha Maharstra54 Miss. Sonali Bebarta Odisha Punjab55 Miss. Soni Verma Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan56 Miss. Suguna.S Tamil Nadu Punjab57 Miss. Thungchibeni (fiance) Nagaland Himachal58 Miss. Viguna.k Tamil Nadu Pandeni School, Jharkhand59 Hansa (Girls warden) Gujarat Alwar, Rajasthan60 Mr. Krishna Kumar & Uttrakhand Community college, Mrs. Shanti Lal Jharkhand61 Mr. Paplu Paraseth & Odisha Himachal Pradesh Mrs. Kalpana Malick 62 Mr. Anil Kumar Bharti & Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra Mrs. Sarita 63 Mr. B.Agustian Biji & Madhya Pradesh Community college, Jharkhand Mrs.J.Manna Raja Vidhya 64 Mr. Ramesh Babu & Andhra Pradesh Jhavda School, Gujarat Mrs. Himabindu 65 Mr.Sabir Kumar Singh & Odisha Punjab Mrs. Ester Rani Beero 66 Mr. Hebal Kumar & Odisha Maharashtra Mrs. Binita Machha 67 Mr. Arun Ghanta & Mrs. Renu Odisha Punjab68 Mr. Gruswamy & Mrs. Beulah K Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh 69 Mr. Sukinlal & Mrs. Jayarani Tamil Nadu Odisha70 Mr. Vara & Mrs. Kavitha Nagelli Andhra Pradesh Jhavda School, Gujarat71 Mr. Stanley & Mrs. Ruth Tamil Nadu Chatishgarh72 Mr. Daniel Danasingh & Tamil Nadu Punjab Mrs. Suvila


The British East India Company Charter Act came for renewal before parliament. It was 20 years since the Parliament had locked the door of India to missionaries against the introduction of Christian and secular knowledge and handed the key to the Court of Directors of the East India Company. The Act was an extension and renewal of the earlier Acts of 1772, 1784, 1793, which previously gave the East India Company a monopoly in India regarding all matters. In 1813, the Charter granted to the East India Company in 1793 was about to expire, and the whole question of East India Company policy was to be brought before Parliament.William Carey and his colleagues pleaded with their friends in England not to allow this golden opportunity to pass without a vigourous fight to obtain legal permission for missionaries to proceed directly to India, and to reside, and to itinerate without interruption that India would be enlightened with the glory of the light of the gospel.The great bulk of Anglo-Indians, the majority of the Court of Directors of East India Company, the periodical press, and nine tenths of the members of the Parliament, were opposed to the introduction of the Gospel to India. The general mood in the public showed that there was not much support in the country for India missions. News was communicated to the missionary bodies, and it was prayerfully agreed to hold themselves ready to pour in petitions.The mighty William Wilberforce was the presence behind this movement. He threw his whole soul into it with as much ardour and animation as he had done with the question of the Slave trade. The golden opportunity at hand and the consequences which will follow if it is missed operated like an

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electric shock through the country, and united all the friends of missions in a determination to petition the Parliament without delay.

The Baptist Missionary Society, the Church Missionary Society, the London Missionary Society, and the Methodist Missionary Society all brought their influence to bear and it almost seemed like the whole country came alive and pouring such a flood of petitions as was scarcely ever seen. For 8 weeks the table of the House of Commons was covered with petitions on the subject of Indian Missions. By the time the evidence was completed the voice of the country had become irresistible.

The debate on the great question was brought before the Committee of the House of Commons on 22nd June. William Wilberforce rose to the occasion and made that magnificent speech in support of the missionary cause.

The resolution for the admission of missionaries was adopted at 3 in the morning by a majority of 89 to 36 votes putting an end to the hostility of the Government of India to the cause of missions. His work thus resulted, education to be imparted to all Indians and missionary work to become an inevitable part of the renewed charter to assist the formation of moral and spiritual condition of India. The doors that opened wide on that glorious day remained firm for about 150 years. By the time they were finally closed Christianity spread all across the country and indigenous church became a force truly to be reckoned with so that when missionaries were stopped at last from without, missionaries rose like floods from within. To God be the glory!

FMPB greets the newly appointed

Bishop of the CNI Diocese of Delhi, Rt. Rev. Waris K. Masih. May the Lord God

bless and guide him in all his pastoral

endeavours.

Greetings!


Mrs. Jayarani SukinlalHow I was: I had an impression that the ministry in North India would be similar to that of Tamil Nadu. I didn’t know much about the unreached people groups in India though I had a vision to do ministry among the tribal people. I am not fluent in English or Hindi before. Now I am: I learned many things from Missionary Biographies for my future ministry. I came to know more about Cross Cultural Ministry and improved my English and Hindi here. I also came to know how to face the challenges & problems in the ministry. My vision for mission: God gave me burden to do Ministry among the Tribal people making them disciples and establish more congregations. I will try my level best to nurture them physically and spiritually, for their social upliftment making living witnesses from the tribals, who can stand firm in all circumstances and problems.

Mr. Sabir Kumar Singh How I was: Now I was working in a secular company. Used to spend more time with T.V, social media, leading a lazy and meaningless life. I was not aware of the importance of the mission I was lacking the discipline in my life and was not interested in Church activities. Now I am: God enabled me to improve my language skill. I start understanding other cultures. Learned to spend more time in meditation and prayer. God imparted zeal in my heart for the ministry and now I am growing in the Lord. I learned to be content in every moment of my life. My vision for mission: I have a passion to reach the unreached with the Gospel of Christ, planting as many indigenous churches as possible, as long as I live and also interested in the Bible Translation.

Miss. Melody DimsontingHow I was: I was working in a Hospital as a nurse in Delhi for 1 year. While I was working in Hospital, I heard about recruitment of nurses in Manipur, so in September 2013, I quit the job and came to Manipur. There I just stayed at my home and I went to a

Testimonies of the graduated Missionary Trainees


primary school as a teaching staff substitute of my brother in my village Govt. school. I was a nominal Christian. Now I am: After the NIM training I could see a spiritual growth in my life. And also I learn to spend more time with my God and meditate the Bible every day. I learn many things from the Word of God. Thus, this training was very useful to me. My vision for mission: My Vision is to do God’s ministry faithfully. So I used to pray to God, when I stay in mission field or stay in Hostel to work after the children. I committed to fulfill the ministry given to me faithfully not only in the eyes of God but also before the eyes of all. God be my helper I will overcome all the problems and hurdles of the ministry. I surrender myself to God and to His will.

Miss. Deena Kumari BebartaHow I was: I do not know much about Bible and Jesus because I’m from a Roman Catholic family. Many times, I did not understand the Bible. I was unable to speak in Hindi & English before coming to NIM. Now I am: In the early days of NIM I struggled a lot to adjust here. After coming here I started to read Bible more and pray. I learnt many new things for my life through many subjects and learnt how to behave with others. Learnt the cultural adaption and improved Hindi & English languages. My vision for mission: Preaching the Gospel in the unreached places like slums, rural & rocky places, showing the light for the people still in darkness. Making big congregations in the mission field. - DEENA KUMARI BEBARTA

Mr. M. AyyanarHow I was: When I was in the 11th class that time I accepted Christ in my life as my Lord and Saviour. I have come from the traditional Hindu family so I do not have more knowledge about Christianity. Now I am: After this training I came to know about Indian Cultures. Before coming to NIM, I never spoke in English but now I am able to speak in English as well as in Hindi. All this will help me to lead the church in my mission field. NIM molded me spiritually & physically. My vision for mission: When I was studying in my college that time I got the call of God to serve Him, and God gave me a clear vision about youth. I want to bring our youth in to Christ and encourage them to become missionaries.


Mr. Babu Pushparaj is the son of Mr. D. Devadason Caleb & Mrs. D. Chellam of West Sivanthipuram, Tirunelveli district. Though born and brought up in a Christian family, he was slave to many bad habits. After polytechnic studies, loneliness and confusions engulfed him. God talked to him, through His word and he received the experience of salvation. When he was praying for good job, God talked to Babu through Isaiah 55.5 and he committed for His ministry. He joined FMPB in 1994 and went for one year missionary training at Muzaffarpur. He was placed to Borio and Maheshpur fields among Santhal people group. Sister Rachel Joice is the daughter of Mr. D. Dhanaraj and Mrs. D. Angel Rani from West Sivanthipuram, Tirunelveli district. From childhood, she participated in all the spiritual activities. At the age of 13, she got the experience of salvation through VBS special meeting. In 1993, she attended the spiritual convention held at Holy Calvary church in her village and she committed herself to God’s ministry and joined FMPB in 1995. After completing missionary training

in Gonda for one year, she was placed at Baditola and Beldiha fields. Babu Pushparaj & Rachel were married on 23.05.1997. After marriage, the missionary couple undertook mission work at Nagapur field office, Baditola field, Chandana children’s home, Kaerabani children’s home and Santhal Development ministry. At present, the missionary family is doing God’s work in Falakata, West Bengal among Rajbhanshi people. The missionary couple is blessed with two children. Elder daughter Magdalene has completed 1st year B.E. and younger son Sathya David Devadas is moving to std. X. Let us uphold the missionary family in our daily prayers.

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MagdaleneSathya David Devadas

: 15.05.1968: 01.06.1974: 18.07.1998: 09.11.2001

Mr. D. Babu Pushparaj & Mrs. D. Rachel Joice family

Ravi Kumar was born in a Hindu family to Mr.Sundarapandi & Poochendu as first son at Adaikkalapuram a small village near Megnanapuram of Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. Though he studied in a Christian school he did not know the living God. Just for attending night service of the local church, 3 days persecution arose in his village and New Testament was burnt. During his 12th std. he was strengthened in Jesus Christ through a youth group. He studied D.Pharm. In 1993 he got an opportunity to attend FMPB annual state conference in Bethel. There he committed his life for God’s Mission. He joined FMPB on 01.03.1994.After a short exposure to Gospel Ratham he was sent to Bethel Bible Institute, Salem and Muzaffarpur Bihar for Training. In 1996 he was placed at Barharwa mission field. From December 1996 onwards he was deputed to Prem Jyoti community Health Project to do Community Health Training and Pharmacy work among perishing Malto people.He was ordained by CNI Ajmeer Diocese of Rajasthan in 1997. Christa born in a Christian family to Mr.Raju & Mary at Aralvaimoli of Kanyakumari

d is t r ic t , accepted Chr ist and committed her life to God’s ministry in a Youth camp held at Nagercoil on 07.01.1995. She joined FMPB on 08.06.1995 and was sent to one year Bible training at Gonda of U.P. Later she served among Malto women in Barharwa and Hiranpur fields. In 1997 she was placed at Pantheni School.On 21.09.1998 Ravikumar & Christa got married. They served at Navapur Home of Maharashtra, Boradi Home among Pawra people, Sangavi Home and in Sakarali field. At present, they are serving among youth in Tirunelveli. The couple is blessed with one daughter namely Reena Clarinda who has completed 11th std. Let us uphold the missionary family in our daily prayers.

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Ravikumar Christa

Reena Clarinda

: 05.03.1972: 25.05.1974: 04.04.2000


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Rampur building was completed with two floors. This building was dedicated for the Glory of God on 24th April 2016 by the CNI Moderator The Most Rev.Samantha Roy, in the presence of our General Secretary Rev. Sudarshan Thomas. More than 600 people participated the dedication programme. This

building will serve as Church for Rampur local congregation, Regional office and Missionary Residence. One more floor has to be completed which will be used as Training center for believers. We thank all the prayer group leaders and sponsors who extended their hands generously for the construction of this building.

Rampur, Himachal Building Dedication

The Rt. Rev. George Stephen Jayaraj was consecrated as the Bishop of CSI Diocese of Chennai on 19th March 2016 at St. George’s

Cathedral in Chennai. The consecration service was conducted by the most Rev. Dr. G. Dyvasirvadam, Moderator of CSI. FMPB wishes the Bishop, God’s guidance and blessings in all

his ministerial endeavours.

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Documents

Volume 6 Issue 6 June 2016 - Friends Missionary …fmpb.co.in/Admin/magazine/14_FriendsFocusJune.pdfVolume 6 Issue 6 June 2016 Father, … I sent them into the world, just as you sent