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Volume 6 Issue 10 October 2016

God reforms the world through the prayers of believers. To fulfill the same, three fold of missionaries, four folds of

finance and seven folds of prayer warriors are needed. - Andrew Murray

… be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Eph. 6:18

Friends Focus October 20161


Two world wars were fought and millions died and billions

suffered. Many analysts say that if at all there is another world war it would be over water. It was US President John F. Kennedy who said “Anyone who can solve the problems of water will be worthy of two Nobel prizes - one for peace and one for science.”. Water is not available in plenty as we think. There is only 3% freshwater available in the surface of the earth and the remaining 97% is saline water. In the 3% freshwater 68.7% are locked in Icecaps and glaciers, 30.1% in ground water and only 0.30 in the fresh surface water which includes lakes, swamps and rivers. Some information about water is given hereunder.

• World's population tripled in the 20th century, but the use of renewable water resources has grown six-fold• 88.4 crore people in the world do not have access to clean and safe water• In developing countries, as much as 80% of illnesses are linked to poor water and sanitation conditions.• Halfoftheworld'shospitalbedsarefilledwithpeoplesuffering from a water-related disease• Nearly 1 out of every 5 deaths under the age of 5 worldwide is due to a water-related disease

There are Indian states in loggerheads for water. The latest example is the Cauvery water issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. People were up in arms and destroyed lot of public and private properties, including torching more than 200 vehicles which had the Tamil Nadu registration. The ASSOCHAM estimates that the loss in Karnataka is between Rs. 22000 to 25000 crore. Let us pray that the God given resources may be used diligently and long pending water disputes in India may be settled amicably.

Psalm 24:1. The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; (NIV)

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“All that is deformed ought to be reformed. The Word of God alone teaches us what

ought to be so, and all reform effected otherwise is vain.”

- Francis Lambert

“He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have

done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by

the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy

Spirit”. Titus 3:5

“Change does not surface when you are not ready to be

the catalyst. Your reaction matters, not your inaction.” - Michael Bassey Johnson

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away;

behold, new things have come. II Corinthians 5:17

“Thinking that morality is all about commandments

is a relatively new way of thinking, since

the Reformation.” - Timothy Radcliffe

October 2016Friends Focus 3

Dear Elders, Brothers, Sisters and Children

Greetings to you in the loving name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

There is a prayer of Paul for the people of God recorded towards the end of the third chapter of Ephesians (3:14-21). In that prayer Paul prays that the people may be strengthened in their inner being. If there is an inner being there ought to be an outer being, one that is perceptible to those we interact with.

We live life at two levels namely the outer level and the inner level. Our greeting people with a warm smile, our preaching on the pulpit, our ministry activities, our leading a worship or a prayer offered before a group of people are all outer level actions that people can see and listen to. These are in no way less important or bad or something we can do without.

However there is a life that we lead at an inner level that people cannot immediately see. It comes out when a person is provoked or is faced with

difficult situations. The thoughts that go through our mind or things we do when no one is watching, our attitudes towards people or situations are all reflective of our inner level life. When the gap between these two levels, namely the visible outer level and the invisible inner level is minimal in the life of a person and there is near total convergence between these two levels we call that person a person of integrity. He or she is not a dual personality but one integral whole. This can be achieved by working at the inner being and not the other way around. Hence Paul prays that we need to be strengthened in the inner being.

The outcome of this as Paul puts it in verse 17 is a life surrendered to the total lordship of Christ which is the meaning of the phrase, ‘….Christ may dwell in your hearts….”Let us allow Christ to rule


our lives by allowing him to strengthen our inner being.

Our Ministry in JharkhandI am in Jharkhand while I am writing this. God has blessed our ministry in this state of Jharkhand especially among the Malto and Santhali people. While we are still consolidating and strengthening the fruit of our labour among them we also realise we need to take the good news to people groups in the vicinity that we are yet to engage with to a considerable extent. We are gradually expanding our ministry to these people groups. In all these efforts one major shortage we come across is that of manpower. Do pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest may send forth more labourers into the field. I would like to challenge the youth to come forward to offer the most precious thing namely the prime of their youth for the service of God.

I thank God for the ministry of NSM, our sister organisation that works in close cooperation with us in the area of social development. Along with our Vice President, Missionary in charge of our ministry in North India and other members of NSM’s governing board I was privileged to visit some of their projects in two districts of Jharkhand and also to participate in their board meeting.

EC and GB MeetingsOur Executive Committee and General Body and Execut ive commit tee meetings were held on the 3rd and 4th of September. Our audited accounts statement was approved by the General Body. This has been published in this issue. Pray for the prompt implementation of decisions made at our EC and GB.

North and North East India Mobilization Missionaries’ GatheringThe mobilization staff working in North India and North East India met on the 14th and 15th of September at Kolkotta to pray and plan for their ministry. They would be focussing on establishing and strengthening prayer groups in their respective areas

Karnataka Annual State ConferenceThe Karnataka State Annual Conference will be held in Bangaluru from the10th to the 12th of this month .

May God’s abiding presence continue to guide and protect each and every one of you

Yours in Christ

Sudarshan ThomasOctober 2016Friends Focus 5

We thank you for your prayers for the Extraordinary General Body meeting

and retreat held on 3rd September in YMCA, Chennai. We had a good participation from various parts of our country to witness His faithfulness. The half day retreat from morning to midday helped the participants to know each other and the purpose of their calling. The President Mr. John Samuel

welcomed and introduced all the General Body members. The new incoming members

were given a warm welcome. The President exhorted the participants from Joshua 1:9, “Be Strong

and Courageous” and challenged the participants saying though they were a smal group they had tremendous potential to bring about change in the world. The General Secretary, Rev. Sudarshan Thomas welcomed and introduced the guest speaker Mr. Ravi Koilpillai, IIT- Madras Professor who shared the Word of God. He shared about the roles of ‘Watchman and the Messengers’ from Bible through the life example of David in a contextual study with technology developments and the social consequences, its impacts as well as pertaining evils. Recalling the 1980s, how the Radio broadcasting adventured taking the Gospel to the nook and corner of the nation and made a vibrant impact on the society he challenged us to capitalize on the impact of communication explosion which will soon lead to a vast majority of people being online all the time.It was an eye opener for all the participants to foresee the trends of our nation and to serve this nation as a responsible member of the General Body.Following this, Mr. Patrick Joshua led the members in a time of prayer interceding for God’s blessings on our nation and concluded with a prayer of dedication.During the afternoon business hour God enabled the committee to approve the 2015-16 year annual budget and to take other significant decisions for the good governance of the society and growth of the mission.We continue to covet your payers for wisdom to implement all the decisions.

- General SecretaryFriends Focus October 20166

Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Saturday1

Mrs. Susila Samuel Subramani Mr. Yuvanesh T

Himachal PradeshRohru: Vumbiaklal &

Niangkhanman, Emmanuel S., Jahan Mashi

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed to 200 persons in 13 villages. Maladevi suffering from kidney problem for five years was healed through prayers. God protected the Jeep team during the ministry from anti-Christians.Pray: For the repentance of Sathi, Sohanlal, Pramila, Geetha, Sumithra, Kesu and Sian from Kuttu area who hinder our ministry.

Thanedar: Thsangse Sangtam & Zuchano Yanthan, Chunglenlal Singsit & Tinnu

Praise: Believer Premchand is the first believer from Himachal Pradesh to have donated his land toward church construction. Geetha haunted by an evil spirit who was running towards the forest at midnight was relieved from the haunting.

Pray: For believer Sanjay to work as an evangelist; for Madhu and Mohanlal family to regularly attend church service and to be relieved from the grip of evil spirit.

Jeori: Ginsawm & Chinghoihkim

Praise: Believer Shivram donated his land for church construction. Believers are firm in their faith on Jesus Christ amidst opposition.Pray: For the recovery of Sathya Devi from psychiatric disorder; for committed evangelists to minister in this field; for children of believers to give up alcohol.

PunjabSunam &

Punjab film ministry: Samuel Kisan Singh & Punitha

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at four villages through film show ministry. Kakka, 23 year old, was freed from demonic possession and hence he attends the church worship with his mother. Three days fasting prayer was conducted.

Pray: For Kakka family to accept Jesus Christ; for Radhu Rani, Sangeetha and Amardeep to find suitable spouses; for the success of training program for young men and women scheduled this month.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Sunday2

Mr. Virendra Kumar Mrs. Sunita Virendra Kumar

Mr. Davidson RajasinghMr. Desai Dilipbhai Vinyabhai

Legrahara: Pradeep Kumar & Jebish

PonseeliPraise: Children’s classes were conducted at three places successfully. Mangu recovered from malaria through prayers.

Pray: Suman, Bhitta Singh, Mitha Singh, Paranjith Kaur, Keerthana and the families of Palla and Sikhi to come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for Mitha Singh, Jerniapal Singh, Kesav Singh, Manjith Singh and Gurutaj to give up alcohol; for the repentance of Madanlal, Anilal, Jerniapal Singh and Deep who hinder our ministry.

Sangrur: Sanjib Anand & Prastuta Pati

Pani, Ruben Tudu, NabaPraise: Bible classes for the youth of Mangwal village are conducted. Good News was preached to 100 persons.

Pray: For Ba l j ihar who has encroached our church to repent and church youths to desist away from this evil design; for believers to actively participate in ministry.

Nihalsinghwala: Nijwm Muchahary &

Sorojoni NarzaryPraise: Saranjith Kaur’s son who had been missing for two years

returned home safely through prayers.

Pray: For the villagers of Nihalsin- ghwala to give up idol worship and accept Jesus Christ; for Shapok Singh to come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for all believers to be steadfast in faith.

Baretta: Valvi Netaji & Kalpana

Praise: Soni was blessed with a baby after 17 years of married life. 50 persons attended film show ministry held at Baksiwala village. Survey was undertaken at the villages of Jalwada, Thanpura, Pawa, Sakka, Pirwala and Rinda.

Pray: For Badli, addicted to smoking to be relieved from tobacco; for the repentance of 10 local indigenous pastors who hinder our ministry and believers.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Monday3

Mr. Robinson Hasdak

HaryanaJeevan Nagar:

Bibhaba Pani & Bithika PaniPraise: Night meetings at 12 places and follow up ministry at 20 places were conducted. Speech impaired Sanjay has laid his faith on Jesus Christ and he has started speaking; Mantha recovered from spinal bone fracture. Pray: Forthcoming meetings to be conducted successfully.

Fatehabad: Vijayakumar & Jebala, Mintu

Kutum & Subhra BagPraise: 360 people were benefitted through Jesus film show screened at five villages. 14 persons attended soul winners’ training. Meena miraculously survived electrocution.Pray: For the 30 youths who attend youth program to live life of holiness; for Sandeep, Pawan, Subash and Sathish to accept Jesus Christ; for the local indigenous pastors who hinder

and try to deviate our mission work.

RajasthanTapukeda:

Selvaraj & SelvammalPraise: National fasting prayer at four villages and children’s classes at four places were conducted. Though the main passage to the satsang program was closed by opponent, it was a grand success and 200 persons attended the program.Pray: For the believers of Pathhol village to be deep rooted in Christ and opposition of Rajput people to cease; for the recovery of Hansraj from skin disease; for Kujer Singh to be steadfast in faith.

Alwar: Edward Jebasingh & Agnes

Praise: As part of field anniversary celebration, satsang program was held without any hindrance. Believer Santhol’s husband Lakhpal gave up alcohol. Due to the drought conditions, believers Sundan and Devi’s fields did not yield and they prayed in their fields and the plants have started blooming.Pray: For the believers of Gaur village to attend worship at Haripur; for Rajkumar, Reshan and Santhosh to give up alcohol; for the repentance of Gyansingh who earns his livelihood through selling of alcohol.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Tuesday4

Mrs. Uttamasri Israel

DelhiPatparganj:

P.G. Christopher & MabelPraise: Permission was granted by Police to conduct satsang program at Trilokhpuri area. During this program, Krishnaveni, Ramya and Rajeshwari were freed from evil spirit. Church construction is going ahead smoothly.Pray: For the spread of dengue fever to be controlled; for the healing of Velu suffering from spinal cord problem; for the missionaries to learn local language at the earliest; for open door to evangelism at Hodel village.

Uttar PradeshPukhrayan:

Mongwaiphom & NishaPraise: Compound wall of Manju church damaged due to cyclone was rebuilt. Rekha was blessed with a baby after five years of marriage. Monu was freed from evil spirit.Pray: For the completion of church construction at Pokrayan; for the healing of believers affected by viral fever due to change in climate; for Moses to recover from knee pain and swelling.

Parthana: J. Srinivasan & Sheeba G. Chandra, Anil Kumar,

Arun Kumar

Praise: Children’s classes were conducted at five places. Foul smell emanated from the body of Naresh and when evangelist prayed for him, God healed him and Naresh attends church worship.Pray: For believer widow Sheethala and her three sons to give up alcohol and peace to prevail in the family; for Hariyom to be united with his wife and for his physical weaknesses to disappear.

Rania: Ebenezer G. Sam & Jebarani

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at eight villages. Though persons in the house of Vandana at Naghi village are not believers, yet Vandana worships God daily.Pray: For Kuldip to land government job; for Akansha who studies by staying at Peint hostel to overcome thoughts of house and to study peacefully.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Wednesday5

Mrs. Saroja Shishir Kumar Johnson

Fasting Prayer Day

Jalaun: Satikanta Parichha & Sagarika Pradhan

Praise: Family of Mahesh has joined the ministry. Sarpanch Budhsingh and his son Mukhia Yadav of Niyamathpur who had opposed our ministry have given up their opposition. Kudaul village which had opposed our ministry has opened its door to ministry.

Pray: For believer Rajesh who spits blood during coughing to receive healing; for Badsha’s family to accept Jesus Christ.

Basti: Om Prakash Gupta & Tumpa Chowdhury

Praise: Paasi people are receptive to evangelism. Gospel was proclaimed at three villages.

Pray: For new believers to be steadfast in faith; for the blessing of youth meeting and women’s meeting.

Kadaura: R. Jebaseelan & Sarojini Salma,

Habel Kumar & BinitaPraise: Good News was proclaimed at eight villages. Women of Jalogaor, Khura, Jalla and Saphatti villages extended invitation to missionary to conduct women’s meeting. God gave copious rain in this area after three years.Pray: For new believers to be firm in faith; for Neeraj, Rukumani, Bawar, Kudiya, Seetha, Preethi and Sangeetha to get suitable spouses; for two year old girl Esther to receive support and assistance whose father is behind bars and mother expired.

Ghatampur: Suresh Malto & Premlata, Nisha, Bharathi,

Manpreet KourPraise: The vehicle driven by Raj Goutham fell into a pit of 10 feet depth and God protected him. Kusma speech impaired for 15 days began to speak through prayers. Seekers’ camp at two places and night meetings at 10 places were conducted.Pray: For the success of church dedication at Jeganabad; for Raha to get back his license that was stolen; for the launching of worship groups at Anupur and Harbaspur villages; for Seeta and her husband to be reunited.


OCTOBER

Thursday6

Moth: Meenuga Adeppa @ Matthew & Rampuram Peddakka @ Asha

Praise: Evangelical meeting was held at Padhokri village. Gospel was proclaimed at Lahon, Karai and Tingpura villages. 135 children attended children’s meetings held at four villages. 35 persons attended church elders’ training and soul winners’ training.Pray: For follow up ministry at Pomrole and Asathnagar villages; for Kudi to get healing from uterus infection; for the spiritual uplift of Sunday school children.

Moth Jeep Ministry: Jebakumar P & Jeyanthi Grace

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 23 villages during rainy season. Film show ministry was undertaken at seven villages. People of new villages are receptive to Good News.Pray: For the opposition from people of upper caste to cease; for launching of new worship groups at Pounch and Erarth villages; for new people to come to Jesus Christ through Jeep team ministry. Tundla: Matthew & Shyamala

Praise: Three families from Firosabad vil lage regularly attend prayer meetings. Mithlesh who suffered

from bad dreams was relieved from the same after he conducted cottage prayer meeting in his house.Pray: For the new people who attend prayer meeting to accept Jesus Christ; for Santhosh to give up bad habits; for the healing of Shalini studying at Std VII who suffers from overgrowth in her eye and she has no financial viability to undergo operation.

HEALED FROM PARALYSISLadikiben and her son Praveen from Anbesan village, Talasari field had both legs paralyzed. The family contacted our nearby believers and requested them to pray for them. The missionary along with evangelist and believers prayed whole heartedly for the healing of the paralytic persons during fasting prayer day. God heard their prayers and healed the woman and her son from paralysis completely. Now the family has accepted the lordship of Jesus Christ.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Friday7

Mr. Vijay Prasanna IsaacMrs. Sorojoni Narzary

Miss. Hebzibah Jamima Joy S

Bundhelkhand Region: Paul Dayasingh & Benilda

Vasanth LaviPraise: Two days fasting prayer was conducted at regional level at Morena. Guru movement at Bundhelkhand has reduced. Believers of Bhind church namely Jainarayan and Devendra Vishwanath repaired road leading to our church from their own purse.

Pray: For the repentance of religious fundamentalists such as Anil Sukla, Dhilip Sukla and Vivek Chatur Vedi who oppose our evangelist Radha Shyam; for the protection of evangelist Sunil Kaur from anti Christian elements; for Srikanth who is involved in jail ministry to be powerfully used by God and jail inmates to accept Jesus Christ.

Kanpur Regional Office: S. Ponnusamy & Chitra

Praise: Land was made available at Pokrayan field and church construction has commenced. 1400 persons attended two days fasting prayer.

Pray: For the speedy completion of construction and dedication of churches at the villages of Kharge, Kapurwa, Porakhpur, Parikhawan and Jahanabad; for the resumption of church construction at Thaboli village that was stopped for five years due to opposition.

Bakhshi Ka Talab: Ramasamy Jerome &

Anthoni RajamPraise: Rajabahadur addicted to alcohol for 10 years was relieved from the same through prayers. Gospel was proclaimed to 200 new persons. The milching cow of Reena that did not yield milk gave milk through prayers.

Pray: For the repentance of husbands who torture their spouses such as Vasanth, Mamtha and Jograni and peace to prevail in the families; for the believers of Thalkheda village to be firm in faith.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Saturday8

Mrs. Rubella Simon Mr. Pearson Prince J P

Bilhaur: John Victor & Sathya

Praise: Family of believers of Shiranlal was freed from fear and evil spirit. Good News was preached to 200 persons.

Pray: For the couple of Vimalesh & Madhu to accept Jesus Christ; for the healing of Babitha’s one month old baby who suffers through boils on the back; for Ajith to recover from leprosy.

Madhya PradeshAmarwada:

Rajendra Babu & Maya DeviPraise: Mothilala family received healing from typhoid and malaria. Meetlal and Radhilal are eager to take part in evangelism.

Pray: For magician Korsa Pada who troubles believers to accept Jesus Christ; for the restart of church worship that was stopped due to opposition and a new suitable place to be identified.

Dabra: Satya Prakash & Anjana Masih

Praise: Church construction at Thai village is going on without any hitch. Sathya Prakash and Mukesh Kumar overcame physical ailments through prayers.

Pray: For Sensha suffering from paralysis for three years to recover; for land to build church at Prem Nagar; for walk impaired Sikkindharbhai to get healing.

Guna: Hosiel Naik & Geetanjali

Praise: Kumathi Bhai who vomited blood due to tuberculosis for three years received healing through prayers and Sunday worship is conducted in his house.

Pray: For the healing of Mani Bhai from leprosy; for the consolation of evangelist whose daughter had died; for the villagers of Sethpuri who oppose our ministry to give up their opposition and repent.


OCTOBER

Sunday9

Niwali & Manimeta: Gobi Krishnan & Menaga

Praise: Training was imparted to 20 church leaders first time. Open door for evangelism was established at Pipriyapani village. Worship groups that were stopped due to opposition resumed worship again.

Pray: For the resumption of T.V. ministry that was stopped at Kavali vil lage; for the success of the ministries scheduled at Porli and Piplotha villages.

Samraniya: Bimal Chandra Murmu &

ChhitamaniPraise: Kritiha recovered from viral fever. Good News was proclaimed to 50 persons. Social issues at the village of Khari were amicably settled. Follow up ministry was undertaken at four villages.

Pray: For the believers of Karakeda, Kaari and Saku vil lages to be

steadfast in faith; for the repentance of Kailash of Kaasi village who opposes evangelism.

Morena: Konka Giri Babu &

Lourdu MaryPraise: Rajini recovered from malaria through prayers. 45 children attended children’s classes. Gospel was preached to 600 persons.

Pray: For the repentance of husband of Mamtha who under the influence of alcohol often tortures his wife; for the success of training for leaders and Evangelical meeting scheduled this month; for three month old baby Ravi who suffers often due to ailments.

Pansomol: Om Prakash & Sapna

Praise: 165 people attended Bhajan program held at Umarpada and Kevadi villages. English classes have been started to benefit children of believers. Through T.V. program Good News was preached to 45 persons.

Pray: For the healing of Janubhai suffering from acute headache for 14 years and Kayan bhai from tumour in the brain.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Monday10

Mrs. Chitra Ponnusamy Mr. Hari Babu Gundra Mr. Dongminlal Haokip

Mr. Santu Marandi

BiharAraria:

Edwin Selvaraj & CinduPraise: God gave us a new contact at Pothiya village. Missionary was protected during rain and flood. Missionary Cindu recovered from cerebral malaria.

Pray: For missionary Dharmendar who has fractured his hand in a two wheeler accident to get healing; for the youth of Kushahar village who have migrated to other places for jobs to desist from evil practices.

AsomLokra:

Nathan Kumar Bebarta & Nirupoma Khosla

Praise: Follow up ministry was undertaken at seven villages. God’s protection was realized amidst floods. Prayer meetings were launched at two places. Film show ministry and soul winners’ training were held.

Pray: For the parents of volunteer Raman and father of Nirja to accept Jesus Christ; for the blessings of believers’ camp and training of church elders.

West BengalGangarampur:

Thangkhopao Haokip Praise: Patras Murmu family has joined the ministry to do God’s mission work in this field. Believer Paulina Murmu dreamed that her house was on fire. When she awoke, really her house was on fire. With the help of neighbors, the fire was doused.

Pray: For the healing of bed-ridden constable Binoy Murmu due to diabetics for 12 months; for the repentance of villagers who threaten believers to give up their faith or their property would be confiscated and the believers to be firm in their faith.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Tuesday11

Mrs. Mary Pushpam Daniel Mr. Gajen Champramary

Mrs. Kiranmayi K Guruswamy

Haldibari: Udipta Kumar Bag &

Surjyakanti, Jennis J.B. & Suganthi

Praise: Jesus film was screened at six villages first time. Open door for evangelism was established at eight villages. Survey was undertaken at Megliganj area.

Pray: For those who had given their ears to Good News to accept Jesus Christ; for a field to be opened at Megliganj village.

Dadra Nagar HaveliDaman:

Chelladurai & KanaganesamPraise: 12 children of non Christians eagerly attended children’s classes. Ajith, Monica and Rajanika have decided to conduct worship and fasting prayers in the fields.

Pray: For land to build church in this field; for youth to be steadfast in faith; for the protection of believers when they are fishing.

Khanvel: Bidush Kumar Nayak &

Pritibala PradhanPraise: Rasthan Bhai had a fall due to leg slip from 15 feet height and God protected him. The bull of Ragav Bhai that had disappeared was recovered through prayers.

Pray: For the youth meet stopped due to rain to resume; for Ranji bhai ro recover from psychiatric depression; Kalpana from tuberculosis and typhoid.

OdishaDenkanal:

Ganesh & SumathiPraise: Good News was preached at 17 new villages. Three days fasting prayer was held at Bolanda village.

Pray: For Abiram Malik family at Kingolo village married for seven years to be blessed with a baby; for the healing of Mamini suffering from back pain.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Wednesday12

Mr. Sonpu Singson G Miss. Tovikali Achumi

Fasting Prayer Day

Jashipur: Haramohan Prabhu Das &

SusamaPraise: Bikram Marandi from Bamki accepted the lordship of Jesus Christ with his family. Though his mother is forcing and threatening him to give up his faith, he is still steadfast in his faith on Jesus Christ. Our evangelist suffering from small pox received healing through prayers.

Pray: For electric power supply to Chakdi home; for committed staff for Chakdi Home; for the spiritual growth of all believers.

Pallahara: Basudeo Malto & Basanti Malto,

Rajendra Prasad Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at 15 villages for the first time. Night meetings at seven places, women’s meetings at three places and children’s ministry at three places were conducted.

Pray: For the healing of Raju Murmu suffering from paralysis of right leg for 20 years; for the new believers to be strengthened in their faith amidst opposition and social boycott.

ChattisgarhChampa: Rameshwar Dayal

Nirmal & Madhu Kala

Praise: Good News was proclaimed at Kudrabak and Paiso villages. God blessed this area with copious rain. Satnami people group is receptive to evangelism.

Pray: For the strengthening of worship groups of Uraiha, Kulipata, Kanaida and Thilkosha villages; for the success of the ministry at the villages of Piloni, Makkari, Mieu, Paiso and Kudraboth; for Rampalla, Mukesh, Deepak and Suranth to give up their evil habits and to be relieved from alcoholism.

Praveen Bhai from Luara village, Valia field had been

bedridden for one year due to diseases. Through

prayers he received healing and the family is receptive

to evangelism.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Thursday13

Mrs. Manoharamma Sumantha Mrs. Anush Peter Jebaraj Mrs. Deborah Vijaya Rani

JharkhandJeganathpur: Vinodkumar & Sanam Joyce

Praise: Believer Budhri Bobonga suffered electrocution and through prayers and medical treatment, she survived. Kasan Chasomba was having fever for one week. He attended fasting prayer and God healed him.

Pray: For land needed for church construction at Pukripee, Serengrai, Sikursai and Baihastu; for the healing of Jarga Gagraj from cancer, Madho Machua from jaundice, Ramdai from paralysis and Birsingh Hembrom from renal problem.

Dhamni, Kerajuri & Badaria: A.R. Kinsly & Shiny

Praise: 10 children from our field got admission in hostel. God healed Marian, Salomi, Sunil, Gulabi, Surji, Devadas, Sumitha, Suresh, Masi, Robia and our evangelist from cerebral malaria.

Pray: For the consolation of believer Barnabas whose wife died; for the healing of Bandi of Keirajodi suffering from paralysis.

Birpara: Manasseh Daniel &

Selva Merina Praise: Through film show ministry among santhal tribes at Dalmove. Gospel was preached to more than 230 persons. God protected the missionary from a poisonous snake while he was returning home on his two wheeler.

Pray: For our new contact Reena living at Paeshali studying at Std XI who is receptive to Good News; for the tribals who are in difficult situation to meet their basic needs as a result of closure of 12 tea gardens in and around Birpara.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Friday14

Mr. Anandasekar

Utkal Regional Office, Barajamda:

Samarendra Singh & SushmitaPraise: In Utkal region, national fasting prayer was held at four places. Night meetings at 24 places and film show ministry at 11 places were conducted. Gospel was proclaimed at 68 new villages.

Pray: For the implementation of Adult Literacy program in Jashipur, Keonjhar, Pallahara, Denkanal and Angul fields; for church dedication at Duar Sali, Bolanda and Kusumundiya villages.

Barharwa: Jashubhai Macwan & Pheobebahen

Praise: Good News was proclaimed to 300 new persons. God healed Anitha Kumari from infectious disease.

Pray: For 20 famil ies of Turi community at Srikunal village to open their hearts to Jesus Christ; for backslid believers at Masahar tola to come back into faith on Jesus Christ.

Sinduriya: John Dinesh & Binny Gnanam

Praise: Film show ministry was undertaken at four places. God provided a new worshipping place at Paladpur village.

Pray: For the complete healing of Savithiri Devi wife of church elder of Sunduriya church elder from problem in the stomach; for the healing of Prabhurai from the tumour in his jawbone.

Santal Sahibganj Region: P. Paul Raj & Jebajothi

Praise: Sogagini Murmu of Pahadpur congregation fell into a well; her mother started to pray and shouted for help. People nearby came and took the child from the well and the child got a new life. Roshan Soren of Pahadpur went to work in Bengal. After sometimes he was lost and the entire congregation prayed earnestly to God. God heard the prayer and the next day he reached home safely.

Pray: For the healing of Sunita Mariyam, daughter of our church elder from Betola village from mental disorder; for the healing of the two daughters of Podra church elder Paulous hansdak who were bitten by poisonous snake.


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OCTOBER

Saturday15

Mr. Baagi Sateesh

Raneshwar: Senthil Kumar Timothy & Muthuselvi

Praise: Night meetings among non-believers, Jesus film program, drama program through van team, Independence Day program and all night prayers were conducted. Believers who went to West Bengal for work returned safely and gave thanks offering in the church.Pray: For the consolation of family members of our believer in Rajudi village whose 12 years old daughter expired; for the backslid believers to come back into faith.Saharjuri:Vadekar Dhilip Bhai

& Konkani Bharati BenPraise: Gospel was proclaimed to 800 people spread across 10 villages. Church elders’ camp, camp for believers and prayer group leaders were conducted.Pray: For the success of Adult Literacy Program and family gathering

of church elders; for the healing of Sarola Murmu bedridden due to neck pain and stomach ache.Telo: Hijam Kennedy Singh &

Haojam Linthoibi ChanuPraise: Meeting for church elders, youth, children and planning were conducted. Vil lages of Panria, Paltuhora and Bongao who opposed the ministry are receptive to the word of God. Thomas Soren son of our evangelist has been selected to full time ministry and he is in Jhansi for training. Pray: For the healing of walk impaired to Sushila Murmu and little girl Rusmita Soren from pneumonia; for the repentance of the people of Dighi and Jeruwan villages who oppose the ministry and to accept Jesus Christ.

Pakuria & Maheshpur: Ramesh Velraj & Priscilla

Praise: Many believers attended the all night prayer meeting held between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Samuel Dudu and Pakku Marandi received healing from paralysis.Pray: For the success of the plan of launching of Adult Literacy program at 10 villages; for the healing of Samuel and Shiba Marandi from paralysis, Shanthi Murmu from kalaazar and Deepa Marandi from fits.


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OCTOBER

Sunday16

Mrs. Vijaya Rani Reuban Ravi Mr. Chuchao S

Ramgarh: Muthaiah Samuel &

MargaretPraise: Gospel was proclaimed to 2000 people in 16 villages. One of our believer girls attended three days fasting prayer. On second midnight, a scorpion stung her. She was in agony due to pain. All believers prayed for her and God healed her.

Pray: For the repentance of the wife who hinders the ministry commitment of her husband Paulmon Murmu; for the families of Sib Tudu, Patras Tudu, and Paleshwar Hansdak to be blessed with children.

Shikaripada: Manoj Kumar Pani &

Santani PaniPraise: Gospel was proclaimed to about 6000 people in 103 villages through drama program. Night meetings were conducted at 63 places. Kathijoria church construction has commenced.

Pray: For people of Murga and Lalbeda villages to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior; for the healing of Lukhiram Besra from meningitis, Kolom Hembrom from kalaazar and Rasmuni from back pain.

Masalia: Letkholun Baite & Hatneikim

Praise: Barkey Kisku of Hisakbeda village suffered kidney failure and through prayer, he recovered from renal problem. Now he is in good health. Maku Marandi got healed from meningitis through prayers.

Pray: For the healing of Akil Marandi from mouth cancer; for Balamuni Baskey and Saradi Murmu to recover from tuberculosis.

Nonihat: Kumaravel & Mariyal

Praise: Tiliya church was dedicated for the glory of God on 7.8.2016. Bome got healing from paralysis through prayers.

Pray: For the restoration of eye sight of Anil Soren and Philip Soren; for Debilal family to be blessed with a baby.


OCTOBER

Monday17

Jama: Sukanto Singh & RaniPraise: Dilip Murmu of Asanthor village became unconscious due to various sickness. A huge amount was spent for treatment but in vain. Through prayers he recovered his health. 32 night meetings were conducted at various villages.Pray: For the villagers of Pusa, Bhaga Kuran and Navadi to accept the lordship of Jesus Christ; for the healing of Malothi of Madhu from cancer.

Kaduwa: Balaji Yesudhasan & Jancy

Praise: Church elder Barnabas Hansdak of Dhudiani village fell down from a tree and God protected his life. One family from Kudlu village who were against Gospel has accepted Jesus Chirst as their personal savior. Pray: For the film show ministry to be conducted at the villages of Jordiha, Badamoorjoda, Jeyajodi, Simlong, Damini, Mirchaitari; for the healing of

church elder Benjamin from various ailments.Litipada: Prodip Mushahary &

Propila BosumataryPraise: Rajesh Tudu of Dundha village was bitten by a venomous snake; during this difficult situation the believers gathered and prayed for him and God healed him. Benjamin Murmu of Kumarbojha was sick and became unconscious; through the prayers of our believers, he received healing. Pray: For the healing of Ruth Murmu and Monika Baski from arthritis; for the healing of Basonthi from malaria and Sanjili Kisku from various types of ailments.

Dhalbhumgarh: Ephraim Malli & Prosonsita

Praise: Three days national fasting prayer was undertaken in three congregations. Sunday school was launched on 21.8.2016 at Chatdua congregation and 15 children attended it.Pray: For the healing of Mumaran Hembrom from Kuldila village who could not eat and walk and is in a serious condition; for the recovery of Ritanbar Tudu from mental instability who damages house, clothes and everything.


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OCTOBER

Tuesday18

Mrs. Sumita Das Munna MohendiarMr. Sridhar Mopideni

Miss. Prem Latha

Dhamdhamia & Pathna: Dhrubaraj Bebarta &

Pushpanjali Praise: Hannah Tudu from Simijudi was suffering from epileptic fits for many days; our believers prayed for her healing and God responded to the prayers. Simi Soren was missing from the house; the family members searched for her but in vain; our believers prayed and in answered our prayers, she came to her house.

Pray: For the healing of Kobraj Tudu of Bonidanga village from tuberculosis; for open door for evangelism in Giruari and Salthi area.

Eastern Zonal Office: Jacob Gnana Pandithan & Shanthi

Praise: Weekly clinic was started by medical team. Evangelist Surender’s daughter Martha got admission in polytechnic.

Pray: For the healing of evangelist from boils in his leg; for the backslid believers in the villages of Morepada, Kukil, Bietkoledge, Tora, Kulipada, Boldanga and Athimari to come back into the faith of Jesus Christ.

Malto Children Ministry: Surendran & Annaselvam

Praise: TAFTEE one year Bible study program was started in Hindi and

Malto in small groups. Each group has eight persons. VBS at four villages, night meetings at eight villages and film program at six villages were conducted.

Pray: For education opportunity to child Evangelist’s children; for the training of VBS teachers to be conducted in Rajabitta, Chandana and Ambakunda.

Mohulpahadi, Dalahi & Children Home:

B. Sateesh & M. Ratna KumariPraise: Gospel was proclaimed at 15 new villages. Three days fasting prayers and meeting of church elders were conducted.

Pray: For the healing of Manoj Giri suffering from kidney problem; for the opposition against ministry in Dalahi area to cease and for Bharat Pujhar to accept Jesus Christ.


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OCTOBER

Wednesday19

Mrs. Havilah Paramananth S

Fasting Prayer Day

Mandro: Vyasu Babu &

Sowndarya RekhaPraise: Timothy Hansdak who met with an accident was protected from great danger by God. Gospel was preached to 1340 people in 23 new villages.

Pray: For the healing of missionary suffering from Psoriasis; for the healing of Sabina Tudu of Kudba village who experiences severe bleeding.

Amarapada: Ebenezer Samuel & Mabel

Praise: A family in a Kulikipada village that had accepted Jesus Christ suffered two deaths in six months. The missionaries went to the house and prayed, the family was delivered from the fear of death and have renewed their faith on Jesus Christ. Simon Hembrom and his wife were

under the grip of evil spirit. Our church elder prayed for the family. God healed them.

Pray: For the outreach ministry in villages where Jesus film has been screened; for the healing of Bagha from mental sickness and Sanjit Baskey from leukemia.

Baditola: Benhur M. & Mary Jancy Rani

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed to 2735 people spread across 19 villages. Sarita Tudu received healing from cerebral malaria through prayers.

Pray: For the church construction that is being undertaken at Ranga and Harichand villages; for land to build church at Ladaguttu village.

Beldihe: Sundar Durai & Melbin Rejini

Praise: VBS was conducted at eight places and 500 children benefitted. The villagers of Pulpahadi and Dorjamat who had opposed Good News have accepted Jesus Christ.

Pray: For the healing of Manju Hembrom who is mentally deranged; for the speedy construction of church at Saharampur and Dangata village.


OCTOBER

Thursday20

Chandana Children Home: Peter Prabhakaran & Vimala

Praise: God helped the children to get admission in the school. Seven girls cleared std.10 examination.

Pray: For the seven girls to get admission in Pakaur Methodist school; for committed cook and warden for the children home.

Sundarpahadi: Deepratna Praise: Sohas Baski from Damru suffering from fits for many years received healing through the prayers of healing. Three members of the family of evangelist Gabriel Murmu suffered from cerebral malaria and through prayers they got healed.

Pray: For church building in Damru area; for the spiritual uplift of our believers; for the missionary family to learn santal language early.

GujaratMotaponda (Vapi):

Govindaraj @ Benjamin & Goma

Praise: Bharai vi l lage people exhibited great fellowship in building the church for the glory of God. Nowriben who could not walk was healed by prayer, and now she comes to church by walking.

Pray: For the repentance of people who confuse the believers to stop the church construction; for the healing of the evangelist who is about to undergo operation in the stomach for a small stone.

Bhav Nagar: Biswo Ranjan Karado &

Prabina RaniPraise: God saved many of our believers from accident during duty in Alang shipyard. Prayer walk was undertaken in Sidsar, Kaliyabid, Fulsar area. Many new neighbours are attending prayer meeting.

Pray: For Abha Mishra and her relative to be bold enough in declaring their faith on Jesus Christ; for Muktha Ben and her two sons to accept Jesus Christ; for Sheema Ben, Sahia Ben, Ranoth Ben, Keruben, Mohshino Ben and Sona ben, our new contacts to grow in the faith of Jesus Christ.


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OCTOBER

Friday21

Mrs. Sarah Jothi Anandhan Mrs. Raina NP Majithuibou Rightson

Thanakla: Yuvanesh & Jhansi Rani

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed to 47 new people. Church at the village of Reliance was dedicated for the glory of God. God provided good rain in this field.

Pray: For the revival program scheduled among Tadi people; for backslid people such as Gulwani, Anitha, Juidhai and Madhasaked to come back in to faith.

Naswadi: Asir Moses & Amirtha Golda

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed to 70 persons in a village. Nina Ben suffered very badly due to calcium deficiency; through continuous prayers she overcame the weakness.

Pray: For the healing of Sarada Ben from heart problem; for the

repentance of Jettia, Dhanji and people of Nisana villages to give up their opposition to our ministry and accept Jesus Christ.

Selemba: Samuel Ganesh & Mini

Praise: Gospel was preached to 1450 new people. Night meetings at four villages and Bhajan meeting at a village were conducted. Jittu Bhai was protected from an accident and Beensingh from poisonous snake;

Pray: For the poojaris to accept the lordship of Jesus Christ; for Shankar Bhai who opposes church construction at Naninal to accept Jesus Christ.

Dehgam: Kumaran & Jelin Jeya Pratha

Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at two villages. God has given us two families as new contacts. Walk impaired Sunil received healing through prayers.

Pray: For the resumption of worship that had been stopped due to opposition and for people to break the bondage of social boycott and accept Jesus Christ; for Somu to be relieved from resentment and anger and to accept Jesus Christ.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Saturday22

Jebarani Rajkumar Marithai Leona Pratyush Nayak

Devmogra: P. Vinu & Suhi Malar

Praise: God protected girls of Sagpara home during this monsoon related diseases. Oliben suffering from acute stomach pain undertook many poojas but in vain, finally she requested the believers to pray for the healing; believers prayed and God healed her.

Pray: For the repentance of Suresh Bhai who tries to backslide believers from attending the church worship; for

the healing of Suresh Bhai who has been suffering from various ailments for two years.

Mosda: Yesu Babu & Usha

Praise: Good News was proclaimed to 50 new persons during a night meeting at Khajarkotta village. Heena Ben received healing from kidney stone problem through prayers. Many new persons are attending the newly launched night meeting at Ningat village.

Pray: For the consolation of the husband and the children whose wife believer Nirmala Ben of Niveltha village expired; for the repentance of gurus, poojaris and magicians of Vagumar village whose spread wrong information about Jesus Christ.

IMMEDIATE MIRACULOUS HEALING

Savitha Bhai, a non-believer from Udalahatti village, Mukkada field was suffering from severe fever

and there was no one to take care of her. Somehow she started to

walk and wanted to go to hospital. Meanwhile one of our believers

saw her on the way and enquired about her sickness. The believer shared the Good News with her and prayed to God for healing.

Immediately she got healed and her fever went off. Now Savitha

Bhai is attending prayer and shares her testimony in meetings.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Sunday23

Mrs. Jeyanthi Grace Jebakumar

Vasavi Bible Translation: Deborah Vijayarani

Praise: First draft translation of books of Ezra & Nehemiah was completed and 1 – 5 chapters of Hosiah was translated. Pray: For the translation work on the book of Job and Hosiah; for the Vasava believers to use the Vasavi New Testament and grow in the spiritual life.

Tapti Region: Madhavaroy & Jebathangam

Praise: Poonamben Patel after 15 years of marriage was blessed with baby. Devji Bhai and Dinesh Bhai gave up alcohol through prayers. God brought back some of the backslide believers into His field. Pray: For the opposition and obstacles against church construction in Borkrak, Rajwad and Gawasee to disappear; for the repentance of Ramesh Bhai from Bhutuwada village

who is doing whichcraft; for a place to worship in Vareli village.

Aravalli Region: P. Rajadurai & Bathsheba

Praise: The burial cermony of Kanji Bhai’s son was conducted as per Christian faith peacefully in Jamnia village without any opposition. A snake climbed into the pant of Sumalia while he was working in the field. He cried for help to God, pulled the snake out and threw it away. By God’s grace the snake did not harm him. Pray: For land to build hostel; for the healing of kidney stone problem; for the healing of Mrs. Raisingh who suffers due to a big lump in the stomach whose husband has donated a piece of land to build church in Jamnia village.

Satpura Region: Reuban Ravi & Vijaya Rani

Praise: One day retreat was conducted for the girls at Bethel Sisu home. Three days VBS programme was conducted for the hostel children. Three days national fasting prayer was conducted. Pray: For the needed permanent structure for the girls at NSM campus at Selemba; for the speedy completion of church construction at Borda, Naninal and Dapka village.


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OCTOBER

Monday24

Mrs. Beaula Jebakumari Barnabas Mrs. Chhita Mani Kisku

MaharashtraPlasner: Channamallappa &

Roopa YalavagiPraise: Programs for children were conducted at Jamapatti, Adit Padal, Pepalay and Suranna; many children attended the programs. Gospel was preached to 518 people. Home visits, meetings for women and outreach programs were conducted.Pray: For children’s meetings to be conducted at Jeerpanny and Chitary areas this month; for the healing of Rajesh from eye-problem; for land to build church at Padla.

Challisgaon: N. Balaji & Jegadeeswari

Praise: 50 people attended one day camp for believers at Pattod village. Sobhadeed recovered from swelling of her body. 20 people attended all night prayer meeting.Pray: For the healing of Ramakrishna from paralysis and Dayawon and Mangesh from psychiatric disorder; for the opening of a congregation at Gudo and Pandarak village.

Dindori: Binaya Kumar Guru & Ruhama

Praise: Training program for elders was conducted and 26 elders attended and revived. Kavitha and her husband are receptive to the Gospel. There has been good rain.

Pray: For Ranganath to be firm in his faith who faces opposition from his mother and relatives; for the spiritual growth of believers and congregation; for a church in Dindori town.

Boisar: Hemant Kumar & Rasmitha Rani Rout

Praise: Night meetings, fasting prayers , seekers camp were conducted. Gospel was proclaimed at two new villages. Parvathi was protected from a rabic dog. Night meeting was successfully conducted and 50 people attended.Pray: For Jaidev a new believer to be blessed with a baby; for the protection of Madhu Bhai who is being persecuted by his elder brother because of his faith and the believer Madhu Bai to be firm in faith for the blessings of meetings of women and children and retreat for children.


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OCTOBER

Tuesday25

Mrs. Shanthi Anantharaj Mrs. Prema Rajadurai

Gadchandur: Bhansingh Vasava & Yeman, Jayveer

Singh, Malkit SinghPraise: Worship was conducted at Gandhi Nagar and Asan villages. Training on health and hygiene was imparted at three villages. Gangu bhai and Usha Bhai were protected from scorpion sting.

Pray: For all the believers to be steadfast in their faith on Jesus Christ; for the healing of evangelist Ranji’s family who suffer sickness often; for Gond and Kolam communities to accept the lordship of Jesus Christ.

Talasari: M. Shankar & Anandhi

Praise: Good News was proclaimed at 13 new villages. Night meetings were conducted at 10 places. There was opposition at Udhawa village, through prayers such persons gave up opposition and have understood

the truth. Church construction at Velugum is going on smoothly.Pray: For the healing of new believer Magasuben from mental instability and for little girl Jothi suffering from unknown disease who vomits frequently; for NOC to build church at Kurza village to be obtained.

Saivan: Srinivasa Rao & Rajyalakshmi

Praise: 105 years old Baghat family accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior. After the national fasting prayer, all churches in Siwar area have started to have one hour prayer every day. Meeting for ladies was conducted at Raipur village and 30 women participated.Pray: For land for children’s home; for the evangelist to grow in faith so that he can lead his own people spiritually.

Jalgaon: Ezekiel Perumal & Grace Elizabeth

Praise: Gospel was preached at Asankhedso village. Three volunteers are helping the ministry. Through cottage prayer evangelism, Good News reached about 2000 people. Gospel programmes were conducted at Pachara taluk.Pray: For a church at Jalgaon field and a public address system; for the believers to live testimonial life.


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Wednesday26Fasting Prayer

Day

Dahanu: Babu Raj & MabelPraise: Three days fasting prayers were conducted in all fields. Family gathering was conducted at Dahanu field and 30 families participated and were benefitted. Meeting for elders was held and 50 elders attend. Gospel was preached at three villages. 50 people attended family gathering and were benefitted. Two new families have accepted Gospel at Jarli village.

Pray: For evangelist Bark who lost one arm in an accident and he is in a discouraged stage; for believer Savitha who had been injured with a thorn which is visible on the other side of the foot and there is puss formation and her husband had left her; pray for her healing and the union of her family. For the repentance of some of the magicians at Kospad village who are planning to persecute believers if any prayer meeting is conducted in their houses or any other place; for the protection of believer Vasu of Karinadu village who is threatened by anti-Christian elements; for Vitas, Jaiward, Manisha, Kamu and Santhosh to accept Jesus Christ.

Jawahar: Vijay Babu & Deva Kirubai, Arpitha,

Praise: New Sunday service was started at Kimera village. Gospel was

proclaimed at five villages. Vanitha Ben could not walk or eat for 15 days and after prayer God healed her. Sangeetha Ben received healing from mental disorder that she had been suffering for six months.

Pray: For the healing of Devibhai from leprosy and for Persheela whose leg and hand are not functioning; for land to build church at Kirsera and Bhopadi areas.

Mukhwada: Basavaraja K. & Sanmatha,

Moorthi, Yesu Prakash, Narendra

Praise: Jesus film was screened first time in four new villages. Trainings for ladies and elders were conducted and 60 ladies and 30 people respectively attended.

Pray: For the VBS program at Poshera and Nadugaon churches; for the anti-Christian group that prevents the sarpanch from giving permission for church construction.


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OCTOBER

Thursday27

Mr. John M Mr. Kingsly L

Surgana: Mayilsamy Joseph &

YesumaniPraise: Gospel was proclaimed at 20 villages. 22 new families attend worship. Little girl Preethi from Borchand village had swelling of head and through prayers she received healing from God.

Pray: For Suresh to come into the fold of Jesus Christ; for the family of Rana from Sikkapur village to be relieved from the clutches of evil spirit that the family had suffered a few deaths.

Boradi & Sangvi children home:

Kamesh Singhbhai & Gamit Saru Ben, Hepsi Sheela,

Jyotsna Praise: Bajan program and night meetings were held at Ambaduk, Kakadman, Semiliya, Golyseyapani,

Sayapada, Vinriyapan, Danmanmal, Talayoade and Dharpodi villages. Two days retreat for Sangvi children was conducted. Gospel was proclaimed at ten new villages.

Pray: For the church construction at Umartha village; for the healing of Anitha from stomach pain and kidney failure; for the healing of Subash studying 12th std from leprosy; for a part time tutor to guide weak students.

Chandrapur Regional Office:

P. Masilamani & Jhansi RaniPraise: Gospel was preached to 300 people at seven villages. 72 backslid believers have returned to the Lord God. Kubi Patil community has extended invitation to us to conduct prayer meetings at Vagaon and Ghonsa villages.

Pray: For new missionaries and evangelists to minister among Gondia, Karanja, Bhandara, Zari and Gond Pigri people groups; for film and drama ministry to be conducted in local dialogues; for the need of electricity, water facility and fencing in Singaldeep land and building.


OCTOBER

Friday28

Pimpalner: Ramesh & Sunita Vasava,

Lakshman ShirePraise: Meetings for ladies were held in two villages and 120 women attended the meetings. Philip, Magur and Kavitha got healing from typhoid, stomach problem and vomiting respectively.

Pray: For Jitendra to be blessed with a baby; for the healing of Kokila suffering from back pain for three years, for Kolubai to be freed from the grip of evil spirit.

Igatpuri LTI: Sanjeeb Kumar Andrap &

SwarnalathaPraise: Four days training for 14 evangelists was conducted at Deccan Region. Two days church music skill training was given and 28 persons attended and benefitted. Three days fasting prayer was undertaken.

Pray: For the healing of 12 year old Krishna from kidney problem; for backslid believers from Kasooth congregation to come back into faith; for the construction of toilet for conducting training.

Andhra PradeshAnanthpur Region:

John David Raj & Gnanasekari

Praise: One day training at regional level for believers was held and 110 persons attended and benefitted. A place was identified at Islapuram to build a church. The split couple of Sasikala & Sidharaj was reunited through prayers. Believer Deva Asirvatham of Maravapalli village who did not attend church worship came back into faith and attends church worship after his encounter with a snake. Survey was undertaken at Pukkapattinam area.

Pray: For the registration of church land at Islapuram; for the safe return of Pawan Kumar, son of opponent Ramu to give up hindrance; for the healing of Kullaiamma from Munimadegu village from tumor in the brain.


Happy Birthday

OCTOBER

Saturday29

Mrs. Hatneilhing Dalzakam

Chillamathur: Paul Ravi Raj & Hemalatha

Praise: Counselling class, youth meeting, believers gathering and team work were conducted. Church construction at Kanishattypalli village is going ahead smoothly.Pray: For Nagalakshmi, Lakshmamma to be freed from evil spirit; for Keerthana, Angelin and Padma to find suitable life partners.

C.K. Palli: Debadatta LimaPraise: Night meeting was started at Sodukundapalli village and 15 persons attended. Gospel reached 12 villages and 1500 people listened to Good News.Pray: For more people to attend night meeting at Sodukuntapalli village; for the healing of speech-impaired Vomsi suffering for seven years.

Roddam: Kenneth Kariappa & Geetha

Praise: Gospel was preached at seven villages. 30 children attended children’s meeting. Door was open at M.Kottapalli village for evangelism. Night meetings were conducted at three places.

Pray: For the launching of Sunday worship at M.Kottapalli village; for the believers to be steadfast in faith.

Tamil NaduThoothukudi:

Azariah Rajkumar & JebaraniPraise: 300 persons attended Hindi Evangelical Mela. Seven year old Rohit broke his leg after falling from bulllock cart and through prayers God healed him. Rannu employed with a private company did not receive the amount of Rs.3,000/- which he had intended to send his parents and he was very much upset for three days; through prayers, he received the amount and the amount was sent to his parents.

Pray: For the healing of two year old boy Sumit suffering from boils all over the body; for 10 year old Preethi suffering from unknown disease for two years to receive healing; for Anjali, wife of Tejpal to recover from psychiatric condition.


OCTOBER

Sunday30

Chennai Hindi Ministry: S. Devadoss & Asnath

Praise: Manichand Paswan from Bihar who was mentally disturbed has been healed by our prayer in Ayanavaram church and he continues to go to work. Special outreach programs were held at Kattupalli and Gummidipoondi. Jesus film was screened at Medavakkam. Through jail ministry carried out every Monday, six Bengali girls have accepted Lord Jesus Christ as their savior.

Pray: For the launching of worship service at Gummidipoondi and Kattupalli areas; for the spiritual growth of 15 boys from Madhya Pradesh; for Archana, Sumithra, Neela and Subi to be blessed with children.

Elampillai: K.S. Joshua & Arul Packiabai

Praise: Ramachandran family that was about to backslide came back into faith. Paramasivan is interested in Gospel and is attending Sunday service. Mallik Kumar from Uthamasolapuram has been sharing Good News with people who are living nearby his house.

Pray: For Ramachandran family to withstand opposition from his parents

and family members; for Palanisamy and Jothi from Ayanur village to accept Jesus Christ by overcoming all hindrances; for amicable solution in the family of Ponni of Uthamasolapuram and peace to prevail in the family.

Kelamangalam: Balasubramanian & Lucina

Praise: Karthick received healing from renal disorder through prayers. New persons are attending church service. 15 believers have joined TAFTEE course.

Pray: For the healing of speech and hearing impaired five year old boy Sethar from Karandapalli village; for the recovery of speaker box stolen from Kelamangalam church; for the formation of congregation at D. Kothapalli, Anthevanapalli, Karandapalli and Paavuchattram colony areas; for the construction of dinning hall at children’s Home.


GST (Goods and Service Tax) is one indirect tax for the whole nation, right from the manufacturer to the consumer.

Thus it is expected to be beneficial for the consumer which in turn will increase consumption. Pray that the people will be wise in their spending and will not become slaves of materialism.

Normal life remained disrupted in Kashmir Valley since July 9 due to the separatist sponsored strike and restrictions imposed by authorities for maintaining law and order. Pray that the Indian Government will be able to restore peace in Kashmir.

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Manipur will go for assembly polls in the early part of 2017. Pray that parties who will work for the country will gain large number of seats and form governments in these states.

Chikungunya and dengue continue to wreak havoc in Delhi with the death toll from the two vector-borne diseases climbing to 30 this season even as the number of affected people crossed 2,800. Please pray that the efforts by Delhi Government to control the mosquitoes will be successful. Also, pray that the people would get adequate medical help to prevent further deaths.

India has 48.7 crores workers, but more than two-thirds of Indian employers report that they struggle to find workers with the right skills. This contrast points to the fact that although clear opportunities are available, India is not able to get the best out of its people through education and training. Pray that the Indian Universities will be able to produce right people to meet the need.

More than one-third of Indians live in cities. It is estimated that, by 2050, as many as 90 crore people will be living in urban centres. Meeting their needs while safeguarding the environment will require innovative models of urban development. Pray that the government will be pro-active in meeting the challenge.


Rev. S. Lazarus was born on 13th July, 1939 in a Christian family in Thoothukudi district of Tamilnadu. After his studies, he joined the India Air Force. While serving in the Air Force, he married sis. Chandra on 28.08.1963. During service, he was severely injured. So he

was given medical board out considering his health condition. After nine years of

service with IAF, he took of active part in FMPB as Prayer Group Leader. He with his

wife joined FMPB as full time missionaries in February, 1973. He undertook God’s mission

work in various fields in North and South India. After 26 years of ministry with FMPB, he took voluntary retirement. He died in Christ on 21.08.2016. He has left behind his wife, two daughters and two

sons who are married. May the Lord continue to comfort and console the bereaved family.

Dr. T. David Jesse Nagabushanam, Professor and Principal of Agricultural College, Andhra Pradesh was the first Honorary Promotional Secretary of FMPB in Andhra Pradesh. He organized regular prayer meetings. He would attend all prayer group leaders meet in Twin cities. Many of his suggestions was made possible in many National Planning Conferences. He died in Christ on 05.09.2016. Please pray for the consolation of his children, grand children and great grand children whom he has left behind.


PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS

As we are migrating to latest introducing second generation computer programs to automate FMPB’s operations, we are in an urgent need to update the personal details of our ardent supporters who help, pray and donate, as most of the existing information is obsolete. First and foremost, we want to streamline all communications from FMPB to you and so we are asking for phone numbers, email id etc. Also, we are asking for more information like birthday, wedding day etc so that we can bless you in the Name of our Lord Jesus on those auspicious occasions. Further, we want to create means for you to use your professional expertise and gifts in the ministry of FMPB. So, we request you to kindly approach your nearest leader and fill the form he / she is having or go to the website of FMPB (www.fmpb.co.in) and update details before 31.10.2016. If you do not remember your present supporter ID, please find the same in the address sticker of our magazine or donor receipts.

- General SecretaryOctober 2016Friends Focus 47

Asir Moses is the son of Mr. Sathya Raj and Mrs. Suseela Sathya Raj of Tirunelveli Town. At 18 he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. He undertook soul winners’ ministry at villages. In 1989 while he was working in a firm in Tambaram he received call towards ministry. He undertook tracts and gospel ministries. He attended Mission 95 conference held at Nagercoil and joined FMPB on 11.06.1995. After completing one year missionary training at Muzaffarpur he was placed in Silvassa field. He was ordained by Vellore diocese on 20.07.1997. He completed theological studies in 2010.

Sis. Amirtha Golda is the eldest daughter of Mr. Duraipandi and Mrs . Na tcha th ram o f Pudiyamputhur, Thoothukudi district. From childhood onwards she was nurtured in Christian faith. During her college studies, along with the father she undertook street ministry, distribution of gospel tracts and praying for the sick. She attended Mission ’95 conference and joined FMPB on 09.06.1995. After completing one

year missionary training in Gonda she started God’s work in Hisar field.

Asir Moses and Amirtha Golda tied wedlock on 10.12.1998. The missionary couple ministered among the people groups of Kukna, Varl i , Vasava, Dungrabhil and Lambadi in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. At present the family is involved in mission work in Naswadi field. Elder son Jeremiah Paul and younger son Jeffin Philip are studying at 11th & 6th std. respectively at Dohnavur. Let us continue to uphold the missionary family in our daily prayers.

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Rev. Asir Moses & Mrs. Amirtha Golda family

Asir Moses Amirtha GoldaJeremiah Paul

Jeffin Philip

: 27.04.1968: 31.03.1974: 21.02.2001: 05.07.2006


Vinod Kumar Singh is the last son of Christian parents of Mr. Hable Singh and Mrs. Anandini Singh of Udayagiri village, Gajapati District, Odisha. From Childhood he was reared in Christian faith and played musical instruments in the church. Yet he had not accepted Jesus Christ. While he was studying std 12 jaundice attacked him in 1990. During this period he started reading Bible and confessed all his sins to Jesus Christ. He promised that he would do God’s mission work if he was healed. God healed him from jaundice. After completing college studies he was appointed as block level library supervisor in 1993. He resigned the job and joined FMPB in 1995. After six months of mobilization ministry in Chennai he completed one year ministerial training in Muzaffarpur. He was placed in Pukhrayan field and was with jeep team ministry. He was ordained by Bikaneer diocese in 1997. Sis. Prabhati Mani is the eldest daughter of Jacob Jena and Mrs. Reepika Jena of Nuagada village, Gajapati district, Odisha. She accepted the lordship of Jesus Christ and joined FMPB in 1999.

She completed six months training in Kachwa in Varanasi. Vinod Kumar and Prabhati Mani were united through marriage on 28.05.1999. After marriage the missionary couple ministered at Basti and Muktsar fields. From 2012 Rev. Vinod Kumar Singh is the Regional Missionary of Punjab Malwa region. Eldest daughter Alibha Rani Singh is studying 11th std. and second son Rashmi Deep Singh is studying 9th std at Dohnavur. 3rd son Shiffa stays with the parents. Kindly uphold the missionary family in our daily prayers.

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Rev. Vinod Kumar Singh & Mrs. Prabhati Mani Singh family

Vinod Kumar Singh Prabhati Mani Singh

Alibha Rani Singh Rashmi Deep Singh

Shiffa

: 14.05.1971: 09.03.1975: 16.06.2000: 27.05.2002: 10.10.2003


The Lord enabled us to conduct North India Mobilization staff conference from 13th to 15th of September at Kolkata. It was

the glorious occasion for all 40 mobilization staff who participated from all over North India and North Eastern India. It was a meaningful time for having deeper fellowship with God and to renew the fellowship between one another. The missionaries sat state wise for planning and set a new strategy to conduct periodical programs to achieve the target. Lord has powerfully used our General Secretary, Treasurer, Finance Secretary and Rt. Rev. Isaac Mangalaraj (Bishop E.C.I.) to carry forward God’s mission towards new targets in the days to come. - Rev. Syrus Samuel, Missionary - North India Mobilization

North India Mobilization staff conference

JESUS APPEARED TO NEIGHBOURNeighbour Bakkurni of Ananthapur field, Andhra Pradesh attended night meeting and tearfully prayed. She had a vision in which she saw Jesus standing in her house. So, she has given up liquor business and has decided to start a new business, dearer to Jesus Christ and she started believing in Jesus Christ. Her son who had been irregular in attending college, started to go to college regularly. Her husband too gave up alcohol. Peace now prevails in the house.


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