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Volume 8 Issue 10 October 2018

…because of your
partnership in the gospel
from the first day until now…
being confident of this,
that he who began a good
work in you will carry it on
to completion until the day
of Christ Jesus.
(Philippians.1:5,6)

VASAVE, Partners in the gospel - Kandhesh Region

Friends Focus October 2018 1
I t is dangerous to be a prophet and
speak what the Lord says to the nation
just as it is. More dangerous it is, to pen
down what the prophet says and publish
it. Jeremiah 45 portrays the perils of a
scribe, Baruch, who remained true to
himself and wrote what the prophet
told him to write. Chapter 36 unfolds the events that leading to his plight. King
Jehoiakim ordered for the arrests of both Jeremiah and Baruch and torn the scroll
containing the unpleasant message of God specifically addressed to him and burnt
it. While Baruch’s brother was in a high position in the palace, Baruch was ready to
jeopardize his career advancement, stood with the prophet Jeremiah and suffered
humiliation. He heeded to Jeremiah saying “Should you then seek great things for
yourself? Do not seek them. For I will bring disaster on all people, declares the
LORD, but wherever you go I will let you escape with your life.” (Jer45:5) The world
today needs such bold writers, who would stand for the truth and write prophetic
messages boldly to the nations by denouncing the lure of money, fame and
popularity. Such social activists and whistle blowers are very much needed today.
They are rare breed of professionals always at risk. By incarcerating such people
or by killing them no nation in the past has emerged great and lived as a glorious
nation. When hate speeches, arrogance and totalitarian mind set have become the
hall mark of the people of a nation will the peoples of the nation live happily together
and enjoy peace? Let our freedom to express ourselves live long. In the vitiated
atmosphere we are called to remove provocative words of hatred, bitterness and
intolerance from our expressions. May our Lord the Prince of peace, Jesus Christ
grant us the spirit of tolerance and help us build bridges across various communities
divided by ‘narrow domestic walls’ At the same time, we need to remind ourselves
the principle as taught by Jesus who said, “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’
‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.” (Math.5:37). The media
barons living today should encourage such bold writers. Long before Arun Shouri
wrote “Once we had missionaries in the field of journalism but today we have only
mercenaries”. How true it is today where truth and facts are compromised in the
world of social media and millions are misled away from Truth. ‘Baruchs’ are the
need of the hour that would risk their lives and write or speak the message from the
Lord to the nation just as it is.
N. Prabahar, (Communications - FMPB)
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“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent
we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
- George Washington
Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will
get ready for battle? (I Corinthians 14:8)
“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must
begin by subduing the freeness of speech.”
- Benjamin Franklin
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be
afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. (Acts 18: 9)

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Dear Elders, Brothers,
Sisters and Children,
Greetings in our Lord’s
name!
It gives me great
pleasure to introduce
and welcome our new
team of Office Bearers
unanimously chosen
at the Extra-Ordinary
General Body Meeting
held on the 18th of August for the term 2018-2021.
Mr C Reginald – President
He worked and retired as a Senior HRD Manager in Steel authority of India’s
Steel plant at Salem. His long association with FMPB and contribution is
well known to all of us. He is a seasoned prayer group leader with a deep
passion for missionaries and mission. After retirement he resides at Ambattur,
Chennai with his family.
Mr S James Dharmabalan – Vice- President
He worked and retired as a PRO with Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tirunelveli.
He served as district leader and Executive Committee member in FMPB for a
long period. He was also the Director, Bethel Agricultural Fellowship.
Mr JNS Mani Samuel – Treasurer
He worked and retired as Senior Manager from Indian Bank. His expertise in
law and finance helped him serve as an efficient Treasurer. His background
as prayer group leader for many years has helped him gain a passion for
missionaries and mission. His extended term as Treasurer will be a blessing
to the organization.
I urge you to kindly uphold them in your prayers as they lead this movement
seeking God’s guidance and wisdom.
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We also wish to place on record our deep appreciation to the outgoing office
bearers, Mr. John Samuel and Dr Edward Raja. Their contribution to FMPB
had been remarkable. Though they have demitted office their involvement
as one of our prayer group leaders in Delhi and Bangalore will continue for
many years to come.
Visit to the North East:
It was a useful moment for me to
reconnect with the leaders of various
missions across India during 29th,
30th, 31st of August and September
1st and 2nd during the Conference
held at Dimapur, Nagaland under
the auspices of the India Missions
Association.
During my visit to the North East I was also able to sign a few MoUs with
Nagaland Missions Movement, Mission India Bible College and Academy for
Theology and Mission at Dimapur. Our mobilization staff Rev Hutoi Achumi
facilitated these meetings. I signed
the MoU with the Administrator of
Mission India Bible College Mr.
Toikhu S Zhimat in Dimapur on 30th
August -2018, with the founder Rev.
Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, of the Academy
for Theology and Mission Bible College
at Dimapur on 30th August – 2018
and with Rev. Andrew Semp Director,
Nagaland Missions Movement at
Dimapur on 31st Aug -2018. We would like to see India reached with the
Gospel through such partnerships and wish the resultant synergy transform
and bless the Nation in our grneration.
With prayers and regards

S. Sutharsan Thomas Jeyaraj

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 he Supreme Court of India
T decriminalizes sections of Indian
Penal Code 377 (enacted 158 years
ago). In effect, homosexuals and
lesbians could live as per their feelings
and desire with legal protection. This is
celebrated as great liberal move by few
intellectuals, while opposed by others.
Unfortunately, media has chosen to
highlight only one side version of the
whole issue. Natural and Unnatural
Even what is natural has a set of rules
and regulations. Natural relationship
between a man and woman must
be within the context of marriage
covenant. When that happens outside
the sacred covenant relationship it is
sin - adultery, fornication, rape…etc.
Hence, unnatural relationship becomes
contrary to the rule of natural law and
moral law. The Supreme Court has
said that homosexual relationship is
unnatural, hence, accepts the biblical
worldview. Paul clearly states: “For
this reason God gave them up to
dishonourable passions. For their
women exchanged natural relations
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for those that are contrary to nature;
and the men likewise gave up natural
relations with women and were
consumed with passion for one
another, men committing shameless
acts with men and receiving in
themselves the due penalty for their
error.” (Romans 1:26-27)
Moral and Immoral
The Bible clearly states God created
first human couple as male and female
- Adam and Eve; not male-male (Adam
and Steve) or female-female (Madam
and Eve). This is the first institution
created, designed and instituted by
God Himself. Only God has authority
and right to define this institution.
”Therefore a man shall leave his father
and his mother and hold fast to his
wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
(Genesis 2:24) Marriage is not simply
a commitment between two people as
promoted in ‘Live-in relationships’. It is
not a contract between two persons or
families for certain social, economic or
political advantage. It is a ‘covenant’
and considered ‘sacrament’ adding
spiritual dimension to this honourable
relationship. Covenant relationship
originally means irrevocable, any
violator of the covenant would be
punished by death sentence. This
covenant is the mystery of being one
flesh - husband and wife. God instituted
and established marriage for at
least three purposes: Companionship,
Pleasure and Procreation. First, Adam
was lonely even in Eden considered as
paradise. Hence, God created Eve to
be ‘helpmate’ or companion. (Genesis
2:18) It embraces physical, emotional,
mental, and spiritual integration of
becoming one flesh. Second, Bible
teaches that marriage is enjoyment.
“Rejoice in the wife’ is the exhortation
and commandment. (Proverbs 5:18)
This is supreme, joyful, intimate
relationship a man or woman could
have in the context of marriage in
this word. Third, is to raise Godly
generation. Being fruitful and multiply
is a spiritual and natural order of
marriage. (Genesis 1:28) Junking
any of the three is degrading and
demeaning this noble institution. The
Supreme Court has opined that the
third aspect of procreation is not the
important in marriage. However, bible
teaches procreation is essence and
result of a healthy marriage. Hence,
when marriage without procreation is
not a moral institution but becomes
immoral. (There are couples who
choose not to have children, which
voluntary and a choice.) Therefore,
homosexual relationships become
immoral.
Legal and Illegal
What is right naturally and morally
right becomes legal and is guaranteed
by Law. (God’s Law and constitution
of nations) However, there is always
possibility of violating God’s Law.
Homosexual relationship is not right
from biblical worldview, it could be
upheld by laws of nations. Because
of ‘hardness of heart’ of Children of
Israel, Moses permitted ‘divorce’ which
was not intended by God. (Matthew
19:8) Because of ‘hardness of heart’
of people today, many nations are
passing laws making what is immoral
and unnatural as legal. That does not
mean God approves this.
In the Post-modern society, an
individual think and feels s/he is the
centre of the world. All things should
be revolving around these individuals.
God did not create human-centred
universe or individual-centred universe,
but God-centred universe. Then God
has authority over all humans and
all nations. What should be done?
Individuals who demand their feelings
and desires are supreme ought to
be shown mercy and taught what is
right. Individuals need not be rejected,
rather their actions should be. Patiently,
people should help them to understand
the truth. Ultimately, they should know
‘The Truth’ and Lord Jesus Christ to
set them really Free.
- Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran
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Our missionaries undertake
cross-cultural ministries pro-
claiming Good News to
unreached place. During their
venture, they face manifold
crisis. One such crisis is about
the studies and future of their children. Missionaries ministering
in far off places do not have facilities to give proper education to
their wards. Hence, the children are forced to stay in hostel and
attached to schools. During summer vacation, such children
spend their time with their parents.
Let us praise God for to sacrificial life of the missionaries
and their children. The children of missionaries are leading
witnessing lives in the educational institutions, fields and in the
society they live. Let us continuously uphold them in our daily
prayers.
FMPB some scholarship to the children who study in unlisted
schools and the entire expenses are born for the children
studying in listed schools. Students studying in colleges receive
Rs. 50000/- per year. This enables the missionaries to carry out
their missionary responsibility with zeal and enthusiasm.
We request you to uphold the missionary children and their
needs to be met with in your daily prayers.
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Our Students studying in recognized schools
Santhosh Vidyalaya, Dohnavur - 237
Bethesda Higher Sec. School, Nagaland - 13
Grace Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 12
Navajeevan Public School, Vishakapatnam, Andhra - 7
Sunapeda Public School, Koraput, Odisha - 2
271
Students studying in Colleges
Arts and Colleges, Engineering,
Diploma, Medicine, Courses related to theology - 134
Unrecognized Schools
Students staying with parents in the fields - 55
Children less than five years - 144
Pray:
- For the children of missionaries who study in colleges and
schools to grow in Christ as well to excel academically.
- For good physical health, wisdom and knowledge for our
missionary kids.
- For the missionary children to lead witnessing lives thereby
glorifying God and to ably support their parents in their
mission work.
- For the retreats scheduled for missionary kids to be of great
blessing.
- For the educational and medical needs of missionary children
to be realized.
An amount of approximately Rs. 2 crores is needed to meet
the medical and educational expenses of children. If you are
interested, you are welcome to contribute your donations under
the file “Educational Fund for Missionary Children”. We thank
you for your generous donations towards the educational needs
of missionary kids. May god bless you in all your endeavours.
- HRD - FMPB
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 Carnival
2018

o the glory of God

T for the upliftment
of Malto Children
Education we could
conduct Carnival 2018
on 8th September@
QMB Church, Visakhapatnam. we are so grateful to all the churches and
individuals who exteneded their helping hands in sending a good amount
to Malto Children.
From Mr. John Samuel, Honorary Secretary, Visakhapatnam.
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W hen William Carey
prepared to go to India,
“Brainerd’s Life,” the diary of
David Brainerd was “almost
a second Bible.” Later when
Carey, Ward, and Marshman
signed the historic agreement
that laid down the principles
of their missionary work at
Serampore, they agreed to
“often look at Brainerd in the
woods of America, pouring out
his very soul before God for
the perishing heathen without
whose salvation nothing could
make him happy.”
John Wesley prepared an
abridged version of “Brainerd’s
Life” and recommended it with
the words: “Let every preacher
read carefully over The Life
of David Brainerd. Let us be
followers of him, as he was of
Christ, in absolute self-devotion,
in total deadness to the world, David Brainerd
and in fervent love to God and
man.” In 1769 John Newton, Brainerd’s missionary career
who wrote the song ‘amazing spanned less than five years,
grace’ wrote: “Next to the Word but in truth David Brainerd's
of God, I like those books best life sacrifice reached out and
which give an account of the touched the whole world,
lives and experiences of His challenging more people into
people… No book of this kind Christian service than perhaps
any other man that ever lived.
has been more welcome to me
The mere mention of the name,
than the life of Mr. Brainerd of
Brainerd, automatically triggers
New England.”
the mind to think of dedication
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in a way that perhaps has never
been equaled. His dairy made
a significant contribution to
the new era of missions which
contributed to the going forth
of many British and American
Christians to different parts of
the world.
David Brainerd was born on
April 20, 1718 and died on
October 9, 1747, in Jonathan
Edwards’s home. On 12 July
1739, he recorded having an
experience of 'unspeakable
glory' that prompted in him a
'hearty desire to exalt [God], to
set him on the throne and to
"seek first his Kingdom"' On 1
April 1743, after a brief period of
serving a church on Long Island,
Brainerd began working as a
missionary to Native Americans,
which he would continue until
late 1746 when worsening illness
prevented him from working.
After a year’s hard work, in
August 8 the power of God
came down as he preached to
them. Brainerd’s Journal records
amazing things. The trickle of
conversions suddenly became
a flood. In the afternoon of
8 August Brainerd preached
on the Great Banquet and the
excuses of the invited guests,
from Luke 14:16-23. As he
preached, he noted that ‘there
were not above two I could see
with dry eyes’. Right across the
age ranges ‘the most stubborn
heart was now obliged to bow’.
A little later Brainerd thought of
Zechariah 12. He wrote ‘there
was indeed a great mourning
among them … everyone was
crying and praying for himself
… “Have mercy upon me” …
was the common cry’. Many
were convicted of sin and
converted.
He would travel 15,000 miles
among the Indians on horseback.
His Journal which he kept
during this time are still used
of God today to inspire and
convict the Christian world for
consecrating their lives. He was
only 29 when he died. He once
said: “My heaven is to please
God, and glorify him, and give
all to him, and to be wholly
devoted to his glory … if I had
a thousand souls and they were
worth anything I would give
them all to God.” His gravestone
simply reads, "A faithful and
laborious missionary to the
Stockbridge, Delaware and
Susquehanna tribes of Indians."
May his life inspire all of us to
dedicate ourselves in such holy
fervour to the Lord.
- David Benny
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 With a sense of gratitude to God Almighty, we thank you for your sincere
prayers for the Malto Mission Conference – 2018 which was conducted
from 11 - 13 July 2018 in order to impart the people with ‘Passion for God
and Compassion for Nation’
248 people assembled at Chota Gagri to meditate on the theme ‘Harvest
is Plentiful, Workers are few’.
The conference started with Praise & Worship on 11th July 2018 evening
and the participants were encouraged with the thought ‘You are precious
in the Sight of the Lord Jesus’ (I Pet. 1:9). Special prayer was offered for
the release of 16 Santhal believers who are behind the bars in Dumka
for sharing the Gospel since 9 July 2018. During the conference, the
participants were challenged with the Testimony of Mr. Markus Malto and
Mrs. Sara Malto (FMPB Missionaries – Gujarat) to lead the participants
to have the Personal Encounter with God. The promotional department
from Kolkota and the
Missionaries ministering
among the Maltos and
Santhals made an impact
by sharing on the topics
‘Essence of Prayer and
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 its Effectiveness in the mission field’, Biblical
character study on ‘Nehemiah’, ‘Snares for the
servants of God’ (I Jn. 2:16), ‘Challenges in
the Mission Field’. Film show on Jim Elliot and
clippings on the perils of being Christians in our
country motivated the delegates for prayer. New
songs describing the districts of Jharkhand and
its People were also taught.
The action hour led by the missionaries
motivated the participants to form small groups
such as village Headmen & Committee members, Local Evangelists
(Swarthics), Church Elders, Mashi Sevaks (Development Staff), Women
group and Men group motivated to offer.
- special prayers for FMPB ministries (weekly / monthly / periodically)
- renewal the subscription 29 persons
- to contribute monthly to FMPB ministries - 183 person
- contribution yearly to FMPB ministries - 10 persons
- to form 58 - prayer cells.
The commitment session on the final day focused on the life of Paul (the
great missionary) exhorted by the visionary moved the hearts and minds
of the participants to have a transformed life to transform the society The
Holy Communion followed. The participants departed back to the battle
field with a sense of gratitude to God Almighty to move forward and march
onward with the Heart Beat (Harvest is Plentiful) of the Master by singing
‘Malbevath Jarkhande Gosanin Aganther, Malbevath Bharathe Esuki men-
anthe’ (which means
‘Let Jharkhand know
the Lord Almighty and
Bharat Christ Jesus
through the Maltos’).
– Johnpaul Harris

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 To the glory of God with the
support of local sponsors
and churches we could
dedicate 11 missionaries
on 3rd September, 2018 at
Emmanuel Church, Kakinada.
On 11th August, in West
Godavari District at
Narsapur in GDM Church
with the support of local
churches Lutheran,
GDM and Indiependant
church to the glory of God
we coulde dedicate 11
missionaries.

We would like to inform that the General Body meeting of

FMPB, held at YMCA, Vepery, Chennai on 18th August 2018
made a decision to increase the Sponsorship amount of a
Missionary from Rs. 3500/- to Rs. 4000/- from the month of
September 2018. This is due to the increase of salary for the
missionaries from last year. We therefore appeal to you with
love to enhance your monthly contribution to Rs. 4000/- in order
to help us to serve you and the missionaries better. We thank
you for your co-operation in this regard.
- Treasurer
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OCTOBER
Monday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Susila Subramani
Mr. Yuvanesh T
Himachal Pradesh
Thanedar: Vumbiaklal &
Niangkhanman,
Jamkhongam Haokip
Praise: Through Ethno Music,
training on music was imparted to
the youths of this field first time.
Believers conducted women’s
meeting on their own expense.
Sharmila family has joined
Thanedar prayer fellowship and
Babitha family joined Kingkhal
prayer fellowship. After 11 months
of prayer, an evangelist family has
joined Kingkhal sub-centre.
Pray: For the healing of Premchand,
Pyarlal, Mohansingh and Raju who
suffer from body pain, restlessness
and fear; for open door to Gospel
among new contacts.
Rohru: Thsangse Sangtam &
Zuchano Yanthan
Praise: 50 children attended
children’s meetings held at two
places. Believers who have
been attending Adult Literacy
Programme have started to read
Bible. Evangelist Vicki and his son
were protected from a two-wheeler
accident.
Pray: For Meena to recover her
eye sight and for the healing of
Fulmani who is suffering from
paralysis after marriage; for the
launching of worship centre to
enable believers of Hanol and
Pakkan attend in their own villages.
Punjab
Moga:
Y. Justin & Saral Janci Rani
Praise: Five persons came into
New Life. Gospel was proclaimed
at 10 places through film-shows.
Jasbeer Kaur who could not walk
for the past 10 years walks now
without any help from others
through prayers. A new worship
group was formed at Jalalabad
village. After seven years of
marriage, Roji is into motherhood.
Pray: For open door to proclaim
Good News at the villages of
Ajitwal, Sudesakh, Roykhot, Khotli,
Dharamkhot, Bhobora, Thalvandi,
Sudsakh and Dodykh; for the
children of believers who study
in different schools to excel in
their studies; for land to build a
church at Thalwandi village; for
Raju, Roopa and Awtharsingh
to be liberated from alcohol and
narcotics.
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OCTOBER
Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Mr. Virendra Kumar
Mrs. Sunita Virendra Kumar
Mr. Davidson Rajasingh
Mr. Desai Dilipbhai
Amritsar: Local Evangelist
Praise: The tumour in the stomach
of Sinder Kaur disappeared
through prayers. The difference
of opinion that prevailed between
the families of Harpalsingh and
Satnam were amicably settled
through prayers and counseling.
Manjit Kaur recovered from back
pain.
Pray: For committed evangelist
to work in this field, for Vikash
to give up all his evil habits; for
Jasasingh to be delivered from the
grip of evil spirit; for the believers
to grow in their spiritual life; for
Aman Kaur and Jagjit, Lakhwir
Singh and Raman Kaur to be
blessed with babies.
Batala: Valvi Netaji Dadu &
Meshram Kalpana
Praise: 200 persons attended the
mela held at Diwaniwal village.
Sukmarsingh and little boy Abinam
recovered from renal infection and
lungs infection respectively. Vikki
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was miraculously protected in her
accident.
Pray: For Manjitsingh to find a
suitable spouse; for Harpal Singh
to have peace in his family; for
Ajay to land a permanent job.
Zone - North West:
Albin & Vijayarani
Praise: A call was given to
believers of Sunam church to
attend two-day house visit ministry
and many believers show keen
interest. New missionaries were
appointed in North West Zone.
God protected missionaries who
work in Himachal Pradesh from
landslides and torrential rain.
Pray: For the 403 new believers
harvested in April – July period to
be firm in faith and deep rooted in
Christ; for more persons to come
into the fold of Christ through the
plan of ‘Mission Punjab 2022’; for
strategy to counter opposition; for
believers – youths to find suitable
spouses.
Opponents plan to be nullified
Worship is being held on Tuesdays
at Karikunthi village, Chiria field,
Madhya Pradesh. On seeing the
growth of the worship, some
leaders and opponents have
planned to attack the evangelist.
Pray that the evil designs of the
opponents are sheltered.

OCTOBER
ay
Wednesd
t ing
Fas
Happy Birthday
Mr. Robinson Hasdak
Uttarakhand
Kichha: Thangvansang &
Ching Khan Mawi
Praise: Kumathi and Sagunthala
came into the fold of Jesus Christ.
Children’s camp, Seekers’ camp
and satsang meeting were held
successfully. Rajkumar was
relieved from the clutches of
demon.
Pray: For Ramsuru, husband
of believer Kumathi to give up
alcohol; for Ravi and Laldevi to
recover from mental illness; for
Vinod and Sunitha who have
received Bible and read the same
to overcome all domestic issues
and lead a peaceful life.
Dineshpur: Ramasamy
Jerome & Anthoni Rajam
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
to 50 persons in two villages.
Through prayers, Thrupti recovered
from bad dreams and demon.
Pooja who got separated from
her husband 11 months ago due
to domestic misunderstands now
lives with her husband peacefully.
One an half years old child Ashish
fell down from first floor, but still
survived due to God’s grace.
Pray: For the healing of Satnam
ay
yer
D Singh suffering from epileptic fits
Pra
for the past five years; for the
consolation of 22 years young
lady and her four years old baby
whose husband 28 years old
Sukwinder Singh expired due to
tuberculosis and God to take care
of the future of his wife and baby;
for Ranjithsingh and family who
have lost peace in their life due to
abject poverty and for their basic
needs to be met with.
Haryana
Jeevan Nagar:
Bibhaba Pani & Bithika Pani
Praise: Gaghan family in Damdama
village has come into the fold of
Jesus Christ. Three new families
are attending prayer meeting.
Novajat from Rania field has
become a volunteer to help the
ministry. 11 persons accepted
Jesus Christ as their Lord and
Saviour. CCTV camera was
installed in the church at Dabawali
village.
Pray: For Khora to recover from
polio, Khagha from tuberculosis and
Sarada from mental depression;
for church construction at the
villages of Ganga, Lambhi and
Abubsehar.
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OCTOBER
Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Uttamasri Israel
Rajasthan
Tapukara: Johnson Tamil
Selvan & Rajammal
Praise: Four persons accepted
the lordship of Jesus Christ. 50
persons attended the satsang
meeting held at Mundana village
for the first time. Widow Benso
Kaur conducted satsang meeting
at her house and offered food
to the participants. Gospel was
proclaimed to young women
working in companies and they
received New Testaments who
continue to read the same.
Pray: For the healing of Saroj Kaur
from paralysis, Asha from stomach
ulcer and Ajay from allergy; for
Ranjan who wants to join the
ministry to get God’s guidance; for
believers’ wards namely Neelam,
Seema, Sikkander and Somi to
find suitable life partners.
Pavatta:
Jaybeer Singh & Devi Rani
Praise: A person accepted Jesus
Christ. Gospel was proclaimed
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at the villages of Seesam,
Seesamthani and Nangvara.
Ramsingh recovered from liver
problem.
Pray: For Hera Devi to be blessed
with a baby; for the salvation
of Sarwan family who always
quarrels with the family members;
for Nandu haunted by evil spirit
for 14 years to be liberated from
its clutches; for the repentance
of stone throwers at Ramesh
Kumar’s house at nights.
Demon driven;
repented magician
Sandanmai from Bhangara village
Khalwa field, Madhya Pradesh was
haunted by an evil spirit for four
years. Her husband is a magician
who is often visited by many.
Meanwhile, Sandanmai could not
eat any food and she was on the
verge of death. Relatives were
invited, There daughter believer
Radha who had been relieved from
the grip of evil spirit requested her
father to lay their faith on Jesus
Christ. He accepted the request of
his daughter and quit magic works.
Missionaries visited the house and
prayed for Sandanmai. Within half
an hour of prayers, Sandanmai was
liberated from the demon, set up
and started eating food. A prayer
meeting is organized in their house.

OCTOBER
Friday
Happy Birthday
Mr. Atomi Achumi
Sri Ganga Nagar:
V. Kumar &
Patriciya Tamil Selvi
Praise: Six persons declared their
faith on Jesus Christ. Satsang
meetings at 13 places, night
meetings at 12 places and follow-
up ministry at 16 places were
conducted. Training on Bible
was conducted at four villages.
Believers Vikash landed a job.
Pray: For Sunil and his friend who
have started their faith on Christ
to land government jobs soon; for
the consolation of Paramjit whose
daughter died during delivery.
Hanumangarh:
Selvam Thavamani & Hepzi
Praise: Two persons experienced
the joy of salvation. Mrs.
Kamalesh experienced severe
pain after undergoing operation
to remove bile stone; believers
visited the hospital and enquired
about the cause for pain; surgery
was performed to set right to
pain. Balwir miraculously escaped
during electrocution.
Pray: For the healing of Simran
from epileptic fits; for Ajmersingh,
Jaswinder, Manga, Aman, Rani
and Prakesh to be deep rooted
in faith; for youths such as Ranjit,
Pappu, Yuwanush and Karan to be
steadfast in faith on Christ and to
attend church worship regularly.
Uttar Pradesh
Pukhrayan:
Mongwaiphom & Nisha
Praise: Two meetings for believers
and a meeting for youths were
conducted without any crisis.
Believer Sandeep landed a job
in Police Department. Swathi who
could not speak due to mental
stress was brought to satsang
meeting and after prayer, there
was perceptible improvement.
Pray: For land to build a church at
Kuhra village; for the construction
of compound walls at the churches
in Parpura, Baraur and Pipri;
for youths such as Pushpendra,
Neeraj, Sujit, Jittander, Amith,
Ringu, Jittu to find good jobs;
for the healing of Rubi from liver
problem and Pushpendra from
epileptic fits.
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OCTOBER
Saturday
Rania:
Ebenezer G. Sam & Jebarani
Praise: Five persons became new
believers. The cow of Serman
was sick and after prayers it
started yielding milk. Amidst heavy
downpour, 25 youths attended
youth meeting and prayed for the
nation. Rampiyari was on death
bed, through prayer she became
normal and now does house hold
works.
Praise: More than expected
Pray: For Balwir who could not number of children attended
raise his hand due to nervous
weakness to recover from the
same; for the repentance of Dileep
of Para village who burns Christian
books and prevents his mother
from attending church worship; for
the repentance of Kanowa Prasad
who has filed a case against his
father and brother over property
affairs and peace to prevail in
the family.
Sikandra:
Prema, Suresh H. Patil,
Santha Kumar
Praise: Children attend Sunday
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classes with enthusiasm. Gospel
was proclaimed at three places
through film shows and 140
persons heard about Jesus Christ.
The Guru who resided near
Santhalpur sub-centre would invite
others offering healing thereby
pulling people towards him has
shifted his place to some other
area.
Pray: For Pithani, Priyanka and
Rama to be freed from the grip
of demon; for electricity supply,
hand pump and compound wall
to the church to be realized at
the earliest.
Bakhshi Ka Talab:
Matthew & Shyamala
VBS classes held at Geminipur
village and 35 children committed
themselves to Christ and have
decided to read the Bible regularly.
Six persons from two families have
accepted the lordship of Jesus
Christ. A new family of contact has
been identified at Seyura village.
Pray: For the commencement of
children’s classes at Geminipur
village; for the healing of Ram
Chandran from kidney stones
without surgery; for the construction
of a church at Kottuwa village by
overcoming all obstacles.

OCTOBER
Sunday
Happy Birthday
Mr. Vijay Prasanna Isaac
Mrs. Sorojoni Narzary
Ghatampur: J. Srinivasan &
Sheeba G. Chandra
Praise: Te a m m i n i s t r y w a s
undertaken at five villages in
Mayawan area. Gospel was
proclaimed at the villages of
Jahanabad, Silly and Ghatampur
through Jeep Ministry. Kiendra
villagers prayed in two places
and as a result a worship group
has been started in that village.
12 persons openly declared their
faith on Jesus Christ. Jesus film
was screened at six villages.
Pray: For the construction of
church at Devipur worship centre;
for Jagadeesh of Patera village
who has lost his house due to
rain to get help from government
to build a new house; for follow-up
ministry in villages where Gospel
had been proclaimed anew; for
the repentance of Ram Babu who
always quarrels with his wife and
mother.
Haseran: Rajan & Jeba Malar
Praise: Ramprasad family was
saved from an accident. A live
cable wire fell on the three months
old granddaughter of Ramkumar
and God miraculously protected
her.
Pray: For the people attending
prayer groups at the villages of
Sangipurwa, Kuwarpur, Pinora
Gandhi Nagar and Harchandpur
to accept Jesus Christ; for Ram
Rathan to give up alcohol; for
land to build church in Haseran
field; For Rajput people group
who live in large number in many
villages in Haseran field to be
relieved from alcoholism; for the
Rajputs and Pandits who prevent
the preaching of Gospel in their
villages to repent.
Bilhaur: Clement Backia Raja
& Lourthu Mary
Praise: Three persons came into
redeemed life. 25 youths attended
youth meeting. Many people
attended healing ministry held
in Bilhaur field, got healed from
various diseases and committed
themselves to proclaim Good
News.
Pray: For the families of Ramchaun,
Kanniyalal and Sunil who are
receptive to Gospel to accept
Jesus Christ; for the healing of
five years old child suffering from
vision and speech impairment
and peace to prevail between the
parents who live apart; for the
healing of evangelist Mohanlal
from back pain.
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OCTOBER
Monday
Happy Birthday
Mr. Pearson Prince J P
Backianagar:
Aunkumar K. & Nancy
Praise: Believers’ meetings were
conducted at the worship centres
of Diriyapur, Oraiya and Babunth
and many persons attended the
same. Two persons came into
New Life.
Pray: For the commencement of
Pray: For the church construction construction of Home for girls in
that was stopped at Diriyapur to
resume again; for land to build
church at Oraiya; for the formation
of worship group at Kottipur
village; for open door towards
evangelism in 12 villages where
Gospel was proclaimed through
the distribution of Gospel tracts.
Jhinjhak:
Samarendra Singh & Sushmita
Praise: Five persons accepted
Jesus Christ. Gospel was preached
to about 828 persons in three
villages. Meeting of evangelists
was conducted. 50 persons from
Derapur village are eager to
accept Jesus Christ.
Pray: For new believers to be firm
in faith and those who listened
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to Good News newly to come
into the fold of Jesus Christ;
for the healing of congenitally
speech impaired Soni Devi and
her parents to accept Jesus Christ;
for the success of all the meetings
scheduled this month.
Bundhelkhand Region:
N. Rajadurai & Prema
Praise: Through incessant long
prayers Neelam got married.
Elders’ training at two places,
three days fasting prayer and night
meetings at two places were held.
Four volunteers have joined this
region to undertake ministry.
Jhansi; for 10 evangelists to be
identified and to give them training
to work in new sub-centres; for the
construction of a church at Papra.
Madhya Pradesh
Pansemal:
Vasava Bhangsingh & Yemen
Praise: 12 persons accepted Jesus
Christ as their Lord and Saviour
in Kalamba and Kovrikkeda
villages. Lala was protected from
a venormous snake. Gospel was
proclaimed at four villages.
Pray: For Jama who has lost eye-
sight for two years to be restored
the sight again; for the healing
of Kalusingh from asthma and
Shivmiya from paralysis.

OCTOBER
Tuesday
Dhulkot:
Gulam Kisku, Thomas Soren
Praise: 18 persons became
the followers of Jesus Christ.
Many persons attend the prayer
meetings launched at the villages
of Siwanpani and Sasthapalia.
Jamuna Didi who had been
haunted by demon and under
mental stress was brought for
prayers and God liberated her
from all her ailments.
Pray; For open door to Good Jamnath, Dhabia and Kumarkheda.
News at the villages of Pandri,
Khardi, Dhabihandi, Ranga and
Panchporbhi and the villagers to
accept Jesus Christ; for the healing
of Durgi Didi who could neither
speak nor eat due to swelling of
the throat; for the prayer meetings
stopped at Kawathi and Kalikurtha
villages to resume again and
the opponents to repent; for the
backslid believers due to fear of
the society and village chief to
come back into faith.
Khargone & Khandwa
Region:
D. Wilson & Rashmita Parida
Praise: Umadhiya Falsinghbhai
family was protected from robbers.
Seven persons became new
believers of Jesus Christ. Jianrashi
recovered from respiratory problem.
Nakku recovered from the tumour
in stomach which had affected him
for 15 years. Gospel was preached
at 14 villages.
Pray: For Kali and Suresh addicted
to alcohol to be relieved from
alcohol; for Mamtha to be freed
from evil spirit; for Kali to get
healing from tumour in the neck.
Khalwa: Binit Prasad Bardhan
& Amojitha
Praise: New worship groups were
formed at the villages of Pangara,
18 persons accepted Jesus
Christ. Training was imparted
to volunteers at Kalwa village.
Ranjanthibhai was freed from
the grip of demon. Worship that
was halted at Daghatkhol and
Jhunapani village has resumed
again.
Pray: For the healing of Rathlal
suffering mental depression for
four years and Rihenthibhai to
get healing from paralysis; for
Puraibhai to be delivered from
evil spirit.
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OCTOBER
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Happy Birthday
Mrs. Chitra Ponnusamy
Mr. Hari Babu Gundra
Mr. Santu Marandi
Chiriya & Pal:
Egalaivan James & Beril
Praise: Two persons from Pal field
and four persons from Chiriya
came into the fold of Jesus Christ.
Nathanbhai addicted to alcohol
for 10 years quit alcohol through
prayers and is firm in his faith on
Jesus Christ. A new worship group
was formed at Sinthuwadi village.
Gospel was preached at the
villages of Udkheda, Khusemadi,
Murabdabalya, Thadipalya and
Khusdiya.
Pray: For new worship groups
to be formed in villages where
Gospel had been proclaimed; for
Essimabhai married for five years
to be blessed with a baby; for the
consolation of the family that had
lost Mohan in an accident and for
the future of his six children.
Kurha:
Mahendran & Pushpam
Praise: Women’s prayer group
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was launched at Chikkeda village.
Believer Vinod was protected
in a severe accident. This field
Da
y experienced good rain and water
yer
gP
ra
scarcity disappeared.
Pray: For the families of Pesalbhai
and Sambal Lal to be steadfast
in their faith on Jesus Christ;
for Lalkhoda villagers to give up
robbery; for Pasbarathi people
group to accept Jesus Christ; for
the hindrances against worship
group in Panpada village to
disappear; for evangelists to come
forward to work among Bhil and
Pasbarathi people.
Amarwada:
Rajendra Babu &
Maya Devi
Praise: Pattiram who had opposed
our believers in Pinki village gave
up his opposition. Jampathi who
had experienced burning sensation
in the eye recovered from the pain
through prayers.
Pray: For Dharmaben’s husband
who suffers from insomnia after an
accident to be guarded and guided
by God and for the safety of his
two children; for Mahendra Varma
to recover from blood vomit and
for the recovery of Shantha from
nervous disorder.

OCTOBER
Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Mary Pushpam Daniel
Mr. Gajen Champramary
Dhar:
Karunakar Garda &
Gitanjali Behera
Praise: Two days training was
held for women leaders. Believers
actively get involved in evangelical
work. Bawanthi recovered from
leg pain.
Pray: For the women’s and youth’s Praise: Tittan of Panjapura began
prayer groups to function without
any hitch; for Ganeshbhai who
newly attends prayer meeting
to give up alcohol business, to
stop dunking alcohol and accept
Jesus Christ; for the launching of
prayer meetings at Pandavo and
Daulipaudi villages.
Nepanagar:
Vinu & Subila
Praise: 45 years old Munnubhai
who had ailments all over the body
attended worship for two weaks
and recovered, he shared his
testimony during a fasting prayer
and thus glorified God. The cotton
field of Narsingh was affected by
fungi and leaves became yellow
and the plants were about to
wilt through prayers the leaves
became green once again.
Pray: For the success of meetings
families and youths scheduled
in October; for the formation of
worship groups at the villages
of Tharnadhi, Dheenpoidi,
Lackpavada, Sonumanghi,
Kholkheda and Andher; for open
door to Gospel at the villages of
Manmoidia, Packdi, Kittikadan
and Pamatelpalliya; for the newly
launched worship group at Nawdha
to function smoothly.
Udai Nagar:
Daniel Marvel Raj & Jebaseeli
to believe Jesus Christ and God
has blessed his business. Sunitha
recovered from jaundice and the
family is receptive to Jesus Christ.
Surendran was discharged by the
court from false cases. Anil from
Dokrakheda village is helping the
ministry.
Pray: For the repentance of
backslid Shamlal who has become
an addict to alcohol and sells
alcohol in places where we
conduct meetings; for the salvation
of Cheru family that opposes
our ministry; for the family of
Reddisham to desist from evil
habits and accept Jesus Christ.
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OCTOBER
Friday
Happy Birthday
Mr. Sonpu Singson G
Betul: Jebadurai & Deepa
Praise: Participants of meeting
at Tharakoh village are being
strengthened in faith. Little girl
Nikitha suffered from epileptic
fits, her mother attended worship
and prayed for her daughter and
God healed the little girl. God
gave enough rain to enable the
believers to undertake agricultural
work.
Pray: For the forming of worship
group at Maramjiri village; for
Madhan to give up sinful life and
accept Jesus Christ; for the sick
people to get healing from God.
Ghoradongari: S. Ravi
Praise: Indhlal from Lokhardana
village who had suffered from
problems related to gases for your
years attended prayer meeting
and recovered from his problem.
Gospel was proclaimed at Kamtpur
and Lokhardana villages. The
families of Vaisheli and Vanith
accepted Jesus Christ and are
attending worship.
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Pray: For the homosexual
relationship that prevail among
Ohja people to disappear and
the people to give up sinful life;
for Rani family to experience and
enjoy peace in their family; for the
consolation of the family in which
Binnyamma expired.
Meghalaya
Garobada (Tura):
Veikho & Kughali Yeptho
Praise: Two persons became new
believers. 200 persons viewed
Jesus film screened at five places.
Night meetings at four places and
training programme for church
elders were conducted peacefully.
Pray: For Pushpanjali Hajang,
Kushmu Hajang, Popetro Hajang,
Roopchand and Jittul to accept
Jesus Christ; for Gospel to
be proclaimed at the villages
of Thaikhuri, Thangoon and
Hajangpara.
The Great Physician
16 year old Abinam, son of believer
Salim of Diwaniwa village, Batala
field, Punjab, was affected by lungs
infection and was admitted into
an hospital. Physicians could not
decide about the survival of the
boy. On coming to know about the
frightening situation, all the believers
knelt and undertook fasting prayer.
God answered the prayers. The boy
very soon recovered from the lung
infection.

OCTOBER
Saturday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Manoharmma Sumantha
Mrs. Anush Peter Jebaraj
Mrs. Deborah Vijaya Rani Edward
Asom
Majuli: Rabindra Murmu &
Selina Marandi
Praise: Church was built with
bamboo as the raw material
for Shirampuria worship centre.
Gospel was propagated at two
villages through distributing gospel
tracts.
Pray: For the families of
J i p p o k a n t h o , Ve e r a t D o l e y,
Honoklal, Puniram, Lokhinat Milli
and Sashi Milli who are receptive to
evangelism to accept Jesus Christ;
for the healing of Dher Doley from
paralysis and Radhamuni from
epileptic fits; for the missionary
Selena to obtain linguistic skill of
the local language at the earliest.
Gogamukh:
Praveen Dhas & Margreat
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
at the new villages of
Pattimodok, Dinkri, Abungdolu,
Bhogam, Pattirgown, Koraimari,
Poikuntinikoria, Salmari and
Sabansigown. Ramesh Boleng
& Boni Boleng couple joined the
ministry as volunteers.
Pray: For the new contacts in
the three areas under this field to
accept Jesus Christ.
Narayanpur: Sunil Prasad
Singh & Joy Bella Evangeline
Praise: A persons came into New
Life. Special fasting prayer was
held.
Pray: For the healing of
Paramanand Lakasu from
paralysis; for Thulsi and Praveen
Miso who are eager to declare
their faith to do so without any fear;
for open door to evangelism at
Dickroyi and Demera villages; for
church construction at Kasaripather
village.
Saved from high voltage cable
There was heavy rain accompanied
by wind in the village Karaya under
Mottaponda field, Gujarat where
Rasila Ben resides. She stepped
out of her house to attend church
worship. A high voltage live wire
snapped on which Rasila Ben
stepped on and moved ahead. She
looked back and found out to the
horror of her life that grass land was
burning. Then only did she realize
that how God had miraculously
protected her from high voltage
power cable.
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OCTOBER
Sunday
Region - North East:
Aronsingh Narzary & Rina
Praise: 24 new believers have
come into the fold of Christ in
this region. Night meetings at 30
places, women’s meetings at three
places, church elders’ meetings at
three places, film-show ministry
at seven places and children’s
meetings at seven places were
conducted.
Pray: For 500 persons who had centres at Pukhribi and Serakrai
viewed Jesus film to realize the
love of Jesus Christ; for the follow-
up ministry planned in 24 villages;
for the protection of ministry from
opponents.
Jharkhand
Malpaharia Literacy
Ministry: Jacob
Gnanapandithan & Shanthi
Praise: God helped us to complete
the ministry in Eastern Zone and
has posted us among Malpaharia
people to start the ministry.
Pray: For the learning materials
and equipments in Malpaharia
language to be started which was
started 10 years back and was
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stopped; for an assistant well-
versed in Malpaharia language to
start the study materials and other
related equipments and a technical
advisor needed.
Jaganathpur:
Vinodkumar & Sanam Joyce
Praise: Sonaram Lahuri was bed
ridden for two years due to back
pain and Kusnu Deenu too was
bed-ridden many days; when the
believes gathered and prayed
for these two, God granted them
perfect health; The funeral of
the two dead believers was held
without any opposition.
Pray: For land documents work
to be completed for the worship
where there is insufficient place
to worship; for the believers of
Paikattu to be steadfast in faith;
for the healing of Parameshwar
from asthma and Harish Lahuri
from paralysis.
Ears and mouth opened
10 year old Raju Pattan people
group of Porwal village, Pal field,
Madhya Pradesh had been hearing
and speech impaired. He was
brought to the worship centre. All
believers and missionaries prayed
for the recovery of this little boy.
His month and ears were opened.
Through this miracle, open door
has been established among Pattan
(Muslim) towards evangelism.

OCTOBER
Monday
Happy Birthday
Mr. Baagi Sateesh
Chotagaghri -
Discipleship Ministry:
Sudhaharan & Florence Pray: For the recording of new
Praise: God enabled us to hold songs through choir; for the
training classes in grammar in
Santhali language. Amidst heavy
rain, power supply was not
disturbed in Chottagagiri LTI. God
blessed this area with copious rain
to enable the believers undertake
agricultural work.
Pray: For the participants
who learnt Santal grammar to
remember and apply the same in
their activities; for the release of 16
persons in prison for the sake of
evangelism; for the repentance of
village chief Rameshwar Murmu,
Sonot Murmu, Martha Murmu and
Babul Murmu who work against
Christianity; for the success of the
training programme for evangelists
in this month.
Malto - Youth Ministry:
Godwin Kirubagaran &
Praba Kamali
Praise: Mounting expenses and
sickness made the family of
evangelist Yahoob Malto very
unhappy; counseling and prayers
encouraged the evangelist to
undertake the ministry. Youths
attended youth meetings held at
two places even though they were
busy with agricultural work. A new
group of 12 local evangelists has
been formed to undertake ministry
among Malto students.
preparation and success of
evangelical camp and Malto Youth
Mela scheduled in October; for
Joseph, missing from home for
18 years to return house.
Dhalbhumgarh:
Ephraim Malli & Prosonsita
Praise: Nine persons became
followers of Jesus Christ. Gospel
was proclaimed at six new villages.
Film show ministry and night
meetings were conducted at four
places. A new prayer group was
formed at Thaliseli worship centre.
Pray: For the repentance of Anjun,
Suji Meithi, Shankar, Kishan, Phoni
Meithi, Lalu from Raginathpur and
Lakshman from Rasikpur who
oppose evangelical work; for the
repentance of Mansami Madi who
opposes his brother Mausami Madi
for being ready to declare his faith
on Jesus Christ.
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OCTOBER
Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Vijaya Rani Reuban Ravi
Mr. Chuchao S
Khorpada, Amalakatchi &
Padudha CDC:
Albert Prabhakaran &
Murugammal @ Esther
Praise: Group Ministry was
undertaken in 22 villages.
Amidst rain, the dedication of
Thaniyamara village church was
held with jubilation. Class room
and residence for teachers for
Padudha Child Care Centre have
been under construction. Jesus
film was screened at nine villages.
Pray: For the group ministry
and film ministry stopped due
to opposition to resume and for
open door towards ministry; for
the consecration of churches at
the villages of Nodi, Thadepahadi
and Kuttipada to be conducted at
the earliest; for the repentance of
people who oppose the ministry.
Saharjuri: Henry K. & Beulah
Praise: Kattur Murmu recovered
from tuberculosis. Church
construction in five worship centres
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is under progress without any
obstruction. Youths gather in their
pastorates to pray and worship
God regularly each month.
Pray: For the poojaries Roobilal
Tudu, Suniram Kisku, Jitten Soren
and Khadu Soren to experience
the joy of salvation through
repentance; for the opposition
against ministry at the villages of
Relan, Khondora and Kholkat to
disappear; for the church elders
and believers of each and every
church to be steadfast in faith.
Ramgarh:
Senthil Kumar Timothy &
Muthuselvi
Praise: Mahender Baski who
became mentally disturbed over
the death of his son became
normal through prayers. Sheep of
believer Asna missing for 40 days
came back safely. Believers were
protected from monsoon-related
diseases and snakes.
Pray: For church elder Sunil to
recover from leg pain; for the
evangelists transferred to other
places to undertake mission work
with responsibility and seriousness;
for the healing of Surendar Pesra
from mental disturbances and his
father who has been in prison over
murder charges to become a new
leaf and accept Jesus Christ.

OCTOBER
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Hansdiha:
Jeya Prakash & Swathi
Praise: Karmen Hansda, suffering
from cerebral malaria prayed,
accepted Jesus Christ, got healed
and shared his testimony with
others. Night meetings were
held at 10 places, Gospel was
proclaimed at five new villages.
Pray: For the healing of
Samith Kisku, Mahash Murmu
and Lakshman Marandi from
tuberculosis; for the missionary
family to learn Santhali language
at the earliest.
Beldiha:
Sundar Durai & Melbin Rejini
Praise: Five persons became
new believers. Believers were
protected from venomous insects
and reptiles during rainy season.
All night prayer meetings were
held at 10 places.
Pray: For new souls to be harvested
during this month’s ministry; for
believers to be deep rooted in faith
and to lead witnessing life among
their relatives and the society.
Sunderpahadi:
Deepratna & Mithlesh
Praise: 21 persons accepted the
lordship of Jesus Christ. Training
Da
y for elders and on scripture was
yer
gP
ra held at the regional level. One
day fasting prayer was conducted
for children of child care centre.
A camp was conducted for the
prayer groups’ leaders of the
villages of Rakhso and Bahatpur.
Justin recovered from mental
derangement.
Pray: For the healing of evangelist
Babulal Tudu whose body on
one side has been paralyzed;
for believer Immanuel to find a
suitable spouse.
West Bengal
Jiaganj:
John M. & Selina Joyce
Praise: Night meetings were
held at the villages of Madhu,
Harikrishnapur and Dhanpur.
Baktho Malto from Medhu village
has promised to conduct meeting
in his village. Follow-up ministry
was undertaken at 10 villages.
Pray: For Gospel to reach 75
villages in Marshidabad district and
82 villages in Nadia district; for the
repentance of Malto people who
compromise with non-believers in
doing wicked things and a great
revival to be formed among these
people.
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OCTOBER
Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Sumita Das Mohendiar
Mr. Sridhar Mopideni
Miss. Prem Latha
Mr. Daniel Senapati
Odisha
Dhenkanal:
Ganesh & Sumathi,
Bethuru
Praise: Gospel was preached
at seven villages. 18 persons
became new believers. Gospel
tracts were distributed to 200
persons. A new prayer group was
launched in Belabasanthomandal
area. Night meetings at 13 places
and one day fasting prayer were
held. For the first time, Manikora
Sambia family from Allehapatna
village has accepted Jesus Christ.
Pray: For Abimanu Sahu to recover
from alcohol and mental illness; for
Sabara Pradhan, under mental
depression for one month to get
healing.
Region - Utkal: Guna
Chandra Paik & Krutanjali
Praise: Last month, 77 persons
accepted Jesus Christ as their
34 Friends Focus October 2018
Lord and Saviour. Gospel was
proclaimed in 54 new villages.
Worship groups were formed at
five places. Training on Odiya
language was imparted to
evangelists in Dhalbumgarh LTI.
New missionaries were given
linguistic training in Ho and
Santhali language.
Pray: For new believers to lead
witnessing lives to others; for
believers to stay firm in the midst
of opposition and persecution; for
missionaries to acquire linguistic
knowledge in local language;
for the speedy completion and
consecration of churches at the
village of Lohashila, Kondthbil and
Duwarshali.
Pallahara:
Basudev Malto &
Basanti Malto,
Chandru Dasar & Shakuntala
Praise: A persons from Dolopali
village became a new believer.
Ministry that was halted in
Khonasiga for two years resumed
again. Dibakhar Nayak from Juang
people group has joined the
ministry.
Pray: For the healing of Moly
Nayak who could not walk for
two years due to oedema in leg;
for the repentance of people who
oppose the ministry at the villages
of Doropali, Khajariya, Fulapari
and Saria.

OCTOBER
Friday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Havilah Paramananth S
Jashipur: Sukinlal & Jayarani
Praise: 13 persons accepted
Jesus Christ last month. People
from nine villages in Simlipada
area are coming towards Jesus
Christ. Madan Soren’s wife is into
sixth month of pregnancy after 17
years of married life.
Pray: For the repentance of
Khoda Marandi, Rahut Marandi,
Khurka Soren, Mathi Soren and
Sukku Soren of Belpadi village
who oppose the ministry; for
good harvest of souls among Ho
people; for the speedy completion
of church construction at Khondbil
village; for land to build church
at Donkhapahani village; for
electricity supply to Sakdi Child
Care Home.
Keonjhar: Samuel J & Havilah
Paramananth, Santu Marandi,
Suresh Malto
Praise: 32 persons accepted the
lordship of Jesus Christ. Khalu
Munda and Khona Munda were
delivered from the grip of demon.
While working on the railway
tract, Samra Munda became
unconscious and was lying on the
rail, he intuitively prayed and God
protected him miraculously.
Pray: For the repentance of
villagers who threaten believers
of Pangarguni village; for the
repentance of the husband who
under the influence of alcohol
came to the worship centre and
beat Meena, his wife in the worship
centre and the husband to quit
alcohol and accept Jesus Christ;
for the repentance of non-believers
who have planned to beat believer
Pattu Munda over land issue.
Angul: Pratyush Nayak &
Marithai Leona
Praise: Three persons became
new believers of Jesus Christ.
Three persons from Manikapur
village show eagerness to accept
Jesus Christ. Mangalu recovered
from ulcer in the leg. Sunday
classes have been started at three
places. The domestic disturbances
in the family of Raju was amicably
settled.
Pray: For the healing of Brindawa
whose kidneys have become
dysfunctional; for Durjo to get
healing from mental illness; for
the people groups of Hadi, Ho
and Bana to come into the fold
of Jesus Christ in droves.
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OCTOBER
Saturday
Happy Birthday
Miss. Martha Soren
Gujarat
Jhalod:
Paul Raj R. & Koilpushpam
Praise: Believers’ children Sonal,
Sittal and Vijay who could not
clear std XII examination re wrote
and got through. Believer of
Wakewa, Mumbi, Lakhanpur,
Khodia, Mowala and Madhwa are
steadfast in faith.
Pray: For Sardarbhai and
Bhadarabhai to attend church
worship; for the protection of
believers of and their property in
Jhalod area which is frequented
by robbers; for good harvest in
the fields of believers.
Bhav Nagar:
Karado Biswo Ranjan &
Prabina Rani
Praise: Two persons became new
believers of Jesus Christ. Persons
who moved to other congregation
returned to our churches. Ministry
has been started at Khumbarwada
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area where God responded to
our prayers. Believers affected by
chikungunya recovered from the
disease. Jattinbhai’s paralyzed
parts of body shows visible sensory
changes.
Pray: For the domestic problem of
Mousamy’s family to be sorted out;
for the healing of Pradeep from
jaundice; for the persons hesitant
to attend worship to be bold
enough to attend church worship;
for the families of Gulabbhai and
Pisampar who face disturbances
from their family members because
of faith on Jesus Christ.
Ahwa:
Bidush Kumar Nayak &
Pritibala Pradhan
Praise: Open air ministry was
held successfully. The bull of
Rameshbhai that had disappeared
came back. 24 persons at
Pippalwada village have accepted
the lordship of Jesus Christ. Five
families from Vadiyawan village are
the new contacts given by God.
Pray: For the new believers who
attend church to be firm in their
faith on Christ; for open door
towards ministry at Bordhda village;
for the healing of Madhubhai who
suffers from boils all over the body;
for Sureshbhai who has lost his
eyesight to recover the vision.

OCTOBER
Sunday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Sarah Jothi Anandhan
Thanakla:
Yuvanesh & Jhansi Rani
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
newly to 64 persons. Jesus
film was screened in children’s
Home. 32 elders attended Elders’
Meeting. God protected us from
poisonous insects during rainy
season.
Pray: For the healing of home attend tuition classes to accept
child Anil from jaundice and for
home child Dilwar from vomiting
and stomach pain; for believers to
actively get involved in ministry and
unity to prevail among believers.
Region - Satpura:
Joseph Durairaj & Elizabeth
Praise: 70 persons attended
Seekers’ Camp held in Kadukach
village and they take part in
evangelical work. 80 persons
attended Seekers’ camp held at
Vetcha village. Sudha recovered
from sickle cell anaemia. Women’s
meetings were conducted at the
villages of Dandawadi, Dapkha
and Thadukeshwar without any
hitch.
Pray: For the speedy completion of
church at Fulumram and Dheliamba
villages; for the healing of home
children from scabies during rainy
season; for committed evangelist
to undertake mission work.
Dehgam: G. Kumaran &
Jelin Jeya Pratha
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at
Horsoligham village anew. Thiraj
received a New Testament, reads
the same and has opened his
house for Sunday classes and
tuition class. Manisha’s wedding
was solemnized without any
obstruction from her family.
Pray: For Theeraj to give up
his evil habits; for children who
Jesus Christ; for unity to prevail
among believers in Sekhlabhaghi
village where believers are in three
groups under the leadership of
Aravind, Sanjay and Jaisubhai;
for Geetha who got hurt in her
head in a vehicular accident to
find resources to meet her needs.
Mouth Opened
Little boy Himans from Kherwada
field, Rajasthan all of a sudden
became speech impaired. The
evangelist was contacted over
telephone was prayed for the
recovery of the little boy. After three
years, the little boy started speaking.
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OCTOBER
Monday
Happy Birthday
Jebarani Azariah
Marithai Leona Pratyush
Naswadi:
Asir Moses &
Amirtha Golda
Praise: There were heavy rains
and water scarcity is a thing of
the past and believers are happy
over plenty of rain. Evangelists
Jayanthibhai and Shankarbhai of
Dungra Bhil group attended five
days seminar on Theology. Follow-
up ministry is being undertaken at
the villages of Pudiyambha, Kuppa
and Kenerpari.
Pray: For the village of Daktha
where typhoid and jaundice are
spreading; for good crop of maize
in the fields of believers; for
open door towards evangelism in
the villages of Anthram, Daktha,
Kathambi and Sabhar.
Motaponda (Vapi):
Govindaraj @ Benjamin &
Goma
Praise: Believers were protected
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from scorpions and snakes.
Believer Kavsheik landed
government job. The hindrances
against church construction
at Nalimadhini village ceased.
Rameshbhai family residing in
Watchippa village are receptive
to missionaries. Gospel was
proclaimed at Dunghari and Pariya
villages.
Pray: For Sandeepbhai who has
lost his vision for two years to get
back ey-sight; for the healing of
Shankarbhai from jaundice and
Savithaben, Pavithraben from
cancer; for open door to build
churches at Naniwahiyal and Varoli
villages.
Dharampur:
Vigneshwaran & Angelin
Praise: Whild working in the field,
snake crawled on the hand of
Sandeepbhai and God in all His
mercies protected him. Home
children suffering from scabies
recovered. Anithaben suffering
from leg pain for the past one year
recovered from it through prayer.
Pray: for the completion of
construction of remaining part of
Ghergham Home; for committed
warders to look after the Home
children.

OCTOBER
Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Jeyanthi Grace Jebakumar
Dadra & Nagar
Haveli (U.T.)
Khanvel:
Vinu & Sugimalar
Praise: The families of Devsibhai,
Pramubhai and Subashbhai came
into the faith of Jesus Christ.
Kamuben fell down from a tree
and God saved her. Though the
villagers opposed consolation
meeting at the residence of
Damjibhai, god enabled him to
hold the meeting.
Pray: For the healing of Gunabhai
from cancer, Rekhaben from
anaemia and Sunithaben,
Shantiben from mental illness;
for the father and his sons who
oppose their son Rustanbhai
and family of Manthari village for
coming towards Jesus Christ and
accept Jesus Christ.
Maharashtra
Dharni:
Isaac & Seetha
Praise: Women’s meeting and
believers’ training camp were held
successfully. For the first time,
Gospel was proclaimed at Khotta
village. Through T.V. Good News
was preached and Pondilava
village. God gave good amount
of rainfall.
Pray: For night meetings to be
conducted at the villages of
Pulunghan, Attanda and Khidigi
and many people to accept Jesus
Christ; for the problems, sickness
and haunting by evil spirit to the
believers to disappear and peace
to prevail.
Boisar:
Basavaraja K. & Sanmatha
Praise: We visited the villages
of Damoth and Khonale and met
the villagers. The obstacle against
the ministry disappeared. Many
new persons are attending prayer
meetings.
Pray: For the misunderstanding
prevailing among the believers of
Hanumangarh, Koshamshed and
Khare villages to be sorted out and
peace to permeate the believers;
for the repentance of those who
oppose the ministry and for the
safety of evangelists.
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OCTOBER
ay
Wednesd
tin
Fas
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Beaula Jebakumari Barnabas
Mrs. Chhita Mani Kisku
Mukhwada:
Nagarajan &Thilagavathi
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
to 240 persons in three villages.
42 persons accepted the lordship
of Jesus Christ. Kalpana’s four
months old baby became very
sick; though her mother-in-law
advised her to take the baby to
the magician, Kalpana fasted and
prayed and God healed the baby.
Pray: For the consolation Nandugao
whose two sons expired; for the
healing of Pandu from leprosy;
for the repentance of Mothiram
of Raithle village who opposes
ministry; for the launching new
worship groups at the villages of
Khelkar, Thamodhi and Pottosi.
Boradi: Sanjeeb Kumar
Andrap & Swarnalatha
Praise: 90 persons viewed Jesus
film screened at two places. One-
day retreat was held at five places.
The families of Yubaraj and Nikitha
Mamtha newly attend worship
service. Hiralal who became
unconscious in an accident
became conscious due to prayer.
40 Friends Focus October 2018
Pray: For the healing of Hirabhai
and Devabhai from leprosy; for
believer Ikram to overcome debt
problem; for the commencement of
y church construction and Umardha
Da
yer
gP
ra and Ambhaduk villages.
Dahanu:
M. Shankar & Anandhi
Praise: Eight persons came into
New Life. Open door for Gospel
was established at Khotbhat
village. Amidst opposition, worship
is conducted at Jharli village.
Believers were protected from rain
and floods. A new worship group
was formed at Ambesari area.
Pray: For suitable place to form
worship groups at the villages
Kerthgav, Bale and Aghar; for
believers of Khainat and Ambasri
villages to be steadfast in faith
ignoring rumours and evil designs;
for the recovery of Ranjanaben
from skin allergy.
Darkness to disappear
We have a worship centre at Ranol
village, Rohru field, Himachal Pradesh.
The villagers have put forth a demand
to the visitors to the village, even if
the visitors visit once a year, that the
visitors should pay some amount or
a goat to the village deity. Recently
there was a death in this village and
not even a single visitor did visit the
village for funeral. The bus driver to
the village was sent back. Pray that
the villagers from darkness to light.

OCTOBER
Thursday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Shanthi Anantharaj
Mrs. Prema Rajadurai
Gadchandur: Vasave Arvind
Kalusingh & Valvi Eju
Praise: Gospel was preached to
105 persons in five new villages.
A worship group was launched
at Shilatiguda village. House visit
ministry was undertaken at seven
villages.
Pray: For the persons who had
given their ears to Gospel to
accept Jesus Christ; for the youths
of Gadchandur to commit their lives
to Jesus Christ; for permission to
build church and Korbandh to be
obtained.
Dab: Moorthi & Barathi
Praise: Malthibhai was saved
from poisonous snake bite. 20
non-Christian children attended
children’s meeting. Gospel was
propagated at two new villages
through film shows and distribution
of Gospel tract.
Pray: For people to come towards
Jesus Christ in droves; for the
launching of worship group at
Malyamma village; for the family
of Neemabhai where one after
the other in that family is haunted
by demon; for the repentance of
Dilipbhai who beats and tortures
his wife.
Jalgaon: Ezekiel Perumal,
Godisela Praveen & Indiginala
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed
at six villages. Night meetings
and fasting prayer at two places
and children’s classes at three
places were conducted. God
miraculously protected believers
and evangelists during rainy
season.
Pray: For the forming of
prayer groups at the villages
of Falaskheda, Rodwad and
Watley; for believers of Kudukku
and Asankeda to be deep rooted
in faith; for the repentance of
religious fundamentalists who
threaten believers at Padri and
Kudukku villages; for open door
to preach Gospel in new villages;
for the villagers of Masampura to
publicly confess their faith.
Miscarriages did not deter
Believers Mamta resides at Calar
village in Dharni field. Within three
years of married life, she suffered
miscarriage twice and was greatly
worried. On the third time, she
got conceived and gave birth to a
beautiful girl baby.
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OCTOBER
Friday
Karnataka
Khanapur:
Sunil Datakara & Meenakhi,
Thanglal Zou,
Joseph Kirubagaran
Praise: After depositing her faith
on Christ, Rathna regained the lost
happiness and peace. Believer
Sannamma received government
job as nurse. Ellappa who could
not receive his salary for seven
months received the same after
praying. Though one side of
Nagarajan’s house collapsed,
God protected the family from any
damage.
Pray: For the linguistic knowledge
of new missionaries; for the
consolation Ramesh family whose
two days old baby died due to
heart and respiratory problem and
for the health of the mother who
is in the hospital.
Malur:
Francis Duraisamy & Jeyanthi
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at
six villages through team ministry
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and gospel tract ministry. Dipeeka
recovered from epileptic fits.
Bhargavi prayed for the missing
goat and the goat returned home.
A choir was formed with children
at Malur church.
Pray: For Veena, netha, Keerthana
and Bhargavi to get jobs based
on their qualifications; for the
repentance of Ravi, Rajappa and
Venkatranappa who under the
influence of alcohol torture their
spouses; for Raju and Pushya to
be blessed with a baby though
married for eight years; for huband
Ranjit who lives apart from wife
Mala to be united.
Shirahatti:
Sunil Kumar & Sangeetha
Praise: Nine persons became
new believers. Due to alcoholism
Rajam’s husband of separated
and due to prayer he gave up
alcohol and has joined his wife.
Engineering college student
Mehana recovered from mental
stress. Veegamma’s crisis with her
vegetable business was settled
and she became a mother after
five years of marriage.
Pray: For land to build a church
at Kokiwada; for Suseela to get
government job; for Thippanna to
overcome his debt crisis; for new
believes to be steadfast in faith.

OCTOBER
Saturday
Happy Birthday
Mr. John M
Mr. Kingsly L
Vemahal - Kolar:
Sumantha & Manoharamma
Praise: Ministry of women and
youth was held without any
disturbance. Five persons are
ready to declare their faith on
Jesus Christ. Youths are very
enthusiastic to conduct church
service and undertake ministry.
Pray: For land to build church in
Vemagal; for Murali who disturbs
ministry to accept Jesus Christ.
Nidagundi:
Manjya Naik & Ratna
Praise: Eight persons accepted
the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Ganapathy recovered from
chikungunya. Sharada survived in
a vehicular accident. 50 persons
in Banhar village knew about
Jesus Christ through Jesus film.
30 women and 35 youths attended
women’s meeting and youth
meeting respectively.
Pray: For the eight new believers
to be firm in their faith on Jesus
Christ; for the healing of Renukha
suffering from cancer for the past
two years; for the family of Mallappa
and Chandrika to accept Jesus
Christ; for perceptible improvement
in the ministry being undertaken
at Pammanjoghi and Thaligothi
villages; for Paramananda and
Ellakka who live separately to
be united and peace to prevail
between them.
Srinivasapura:
Vijayakumar & Susheela,
Kisanta Limma & Pramila
Praise: 10 persons accepted
Jesus Christ. Seekers’ camp
and believers’ camp were held
successfully. Shankaramma whose
both kidneys are dysfunctional is
telling others about Jesus Christ.
Gospel was proclaimed at 12
villages.
Pray: For the parents of Bharathi,
Swetha and Naveena to accept
Jesus Christ; for Shreenath who
has separated himself from his
wife Swetha and his baby to return
home and get united with them; for
the unity of Nukkanahalli worship
centre and for a suitable place to
conduct worship.
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OCTOBER
Sunday
Andhra Pradesh
Sulurpettai:
Stephen Jeyaseelan
Praise: Being the growth of the
vegetative phase of the crop,
there was rain, Gangamma prayed
to God to halt the rain and God
answered her prayers. Subbamma
and Venkaiah are receptive to
Jesus Christ. Prayer meeting has
been launched on Saturdays at
the residence of Sarah.
Pray: For Venkatamma suffering
from insomnia to get good sleep;
for the repentance of Subbamma’s
husband and son who oppose
Subbamma for being receptive
to evangelism; for the family of
Subramani to accept Jesus Christ.
Roddam:
S. Kenneth Kariyappa &
Geetha
Praise: Five persons came into
the fold of Jesus Christ. Film
show ministry was undertaken at
six villages. Nagamma recovered
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from cardiac problem. A new
worship group has been launched.
Pray: For open door to conduct
night meeting in all the 25 villages
under this field; for Nagamma’s
family to be rooted in faith in
Christ; for Ratnamma’s husband
and son to accept Jesus Christ;
for the healing of Sairam from
paralysis; for land to build a
Church at Durukkalapatna village.
Kalakada:
Vediyappan & Lakshmi
Praise: Two persons entered into
the fold of Jesus Christ. Five new
persons attend church worship.
After attending women’s meeting,
the ladies eagerly take part in
ministry. Reddyrani recovered from
excessive bleeding.
Pray: For the three persons who
are about to accept Jesus Christ to
be bold enough in declaring their
faith; for a worship centre to be
formed at Kathirayacheruvu village;
for the construction of compound
wall of Devalappalli church; for
leucodermia patches on the hands
and legs of Aachiyamma to vanish;
for the success of Jeep Ministry
scheduled in this area and the
villages visited by the Jeep Team
to accept Jesus Christ.

OCTOBER
Monday
Happy Birthday
Mrs. Hatneilhing Dalzakam
Damalacheruvu: Prasanth
Meesala & Rupa Kumari
Praise: Gospel was proclaimed at
20 villages through film shows with
the help of Jeep Team. Training
was imparted to women on how
to form small prayer groups at
the villages of Joghiwaripalli,
Ramapuram, Kodukuchinda,
Pattur, Damalacheruvu; 1000
songs were selected to print out
a song book for Chittoor region.
Pray: For the success of retreats
for youths, women and children;
for revival in this area.
C. K. Palli: Debadatta Lima &
Sonia Rani Jena
Praise: Jhansi accepted Jesus
Christ Harish recovered from
typhoid and malaria. Sunday
worship has been started at
Niyamadala village where night
meeting had earlier been started
and 10 persons attend Sunday
worship.
Pray: For believer Aruna’s sisters
to accept Jesus Christ; for the
salvation of the families of Harish
and Gangadari, Shrinivasa, Shrija
and Shreyas.
Tamil Nadu
Kelamangalam:
Balasubramanian &
Paranjothi Lucina
Praise: God protected Jagdesh
without causing any damage to
the eye sight. Rajesh recovered
eye sight.
Pray: For water scarcity at
Kelamangalam Home to cease;
for the debt problem of Timmakka’s
family to end; for the solemnization
of the wedding of Babu and
Meena; for the youths of Kothapalli
to commit themselves to Christ;
for believer youths to find suitable
spouses.
Thiruvallur:
Paul Anandhan & Sarajothi
Praise: Family of Datshnamoorthi
is enthusiastic and receptive
to Jesus Christ. Team ministry
at Muthukondapuram was
successfully held.
Pray: For the villagers where
follow-up ministry was undertaken
to accept Jesus Christ; for the
enhanced spiritual life of those who
attend weekly prayer meetings; for
the economic needs and physical
weakness of poor people to
improve.
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OCTOBER
Tuesday
Happy Birthday
Miss. Esther G.
Elampillai:
Joshua K. S. Arul Packiabai
Praise: Bhagyam’s daughter
had sores all over her body,
missionaries applied oil on the
sores and prayed and God
healed. Amidst opposition from her
husband, Ranjitham worships God.
Pray: For Alagesan, Vennila,
Uma and Charles to find suitable
spouses; for more people to attend
Sunday worship that is being held
in the residence of Senthil.
Children Homes
& Schools
Malto Community College:
Albert Samuel & Hepzibah,
Felix Kamaliol Edward &
Porselvi, Malla Vidyasahar
Praise: Certificate of approval was
granted to the Community College
by the relevant central agency.
Students show improvement in
English. Two days retreat was
held on ‘Awareness on Sin’.
People from the neighbours attend
Sunday school and learn Bible
verses.
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Pray: For the criteria laid down by
the central agency to be properly
followed; for the students to learn
the trades allotted to them.
Jehovah Jireh CDC Padari
& Donibichakkani:
Gajen Champramary &
Roshila Mochahary
P r a i s e : Va c c i n a t i o n w a s
administered by Government
Medical Centre to all 240 children
of both Day Care Centres.
Competition on games and drawing
was conducted for students.
Pray: For the speedy healing
and Sanjay Malto whose leg was
fractured during foot ball match;
for God’s interference with those
people who had enquired about
Day Care Centres.
Your God is the greatest
There was a hurricane at
Suratgarh area in Hanumangarh
field, Rajasthan. The hut of
believer Mahender collapsed. The
neighbours who had opposed the
Christians concluded that all the
four members of the house were
buried alive. Instead, with minor
scratches, the four members of
the family survived. There was
no damage to the property inside
the hut. The neighbours were
wonderstruck declaring that the God
they worshipped was great. Let us
pray that the government shall allot
funds to the rebuilding of the house.

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Happy Birthday
Mrs. Zuchano Yanthan Thsangse
St. Thomas English School
& Pandeni Ashish Nivas
Children Home: Victor
Jeyaseelan & Princess Nagomi,
Tong Kho Lun Kipgen & Lal
Nun Mawi, Shruthi, Jesintha,
Evangeline Angel Margret
Praise: God enabled us to
administer 47 children less than
five years old who have joined the
Home newly. Santhosh Malto has
joined the course to study DMLT in
Emmanuel Medical Centre. Water
scarcity at Home eased. After a
gap of one month, Davood Malto
and Samson Barnabas returned
to Home.
Pray: For sponsors to the newly
joined children; for children who
are not interested in studies to
know the importance of education;
for the recognition of school to be
fulfilled as per God’s guidance.
Santhal Pargana - CDC
Peter Prabhakaran & Vimala
Praise: Hostel employees were
given two days training on
leadership. Training was imparted
to evangelists of LTI. Children were
trained on handicrafts.
Pray: For bank account to
be opened for Home and the
difficulties related to opening of
Da
y bank account to be cleared; for
yer
gP
ra land to problem of Chandana
Home to be settled.
Bible Translation
Vasavi Bible Translation:
Debora Vijaya Rani
Praise: Translated portions
of third chapter of Joel, first
chapter of Judges, chapters 15
to 24 of Genesis were checked.
Dawood and Kushal received New
Testaments.
Pray: For evangelist Manohar who
has been very sick to recover;
for the Vasava students in Bethel
Home to excel in their academic
and spiritual life.
Hindrances against
church construction to ease
The front compound wall of Shivani
village church, Bundhelkhand field
was demolished by the local officials.
The Church construction was halted.
A case was filed against the evan-
gelist. In order to settle the issue
and demarcate the church land, the
missionaries approached advocate they
also contacted the surveyor and the
latter has promised to extend his help
in demarcated the church land. Pray
that the issues related to church land
are settled at the earliest and for the
completion of church construction at
the earliest.
Friends Focus October 2018 47
 Mr. Jayasekar is the ninth son of (late) Mr. Ponnu
and (late) Mrs. Dhamari of Kaliyakkavilai in
Kanniyakumari district. He was born on 22.05.1974.

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On completing school studies, he completed
industrial studies. Through Blessing Youth Mission,
he got burden for the nation and attended prayer
meetings. Though he had committed himself to
Christ during childhood, he ran after the worldly blessings. While working
in Chennai, he received call towards ministry through one of his friends.
He worked as a volunteer with Gospel Rath of FMPB and decided to
join full time ministry. At this junction he received an opportunity to join
Government service. At this time of struggle, God called him to ministry
through Romans 15:21 and joined FMPB as full time missionary on
02.11.1998. He was sent to Kachuwa in U.P. for missionary training in
June 1999. On completing the training, he was with the training centre
for a short period. From September 2000, he worked with the finance
department of the Headquarters for two years.
Sis. Jahalin Jemi is the eldest daughter (22.11.1978) of Mr. Rajaiyan and
(late) Mrs. Sulochani of Madipakkam, Chennai. She completed short
term training. On 14.05.2001, Jeyasekar and Jahalin were married. After
marriage the couple worked for one year with the finance department.
He was posted in Khanvel and learnt the local language. The family
ministered in Dahanu field upto 2007. Due to their daughter’s sickness,
the family returned to Headquarters where they worked with the finance
department for one year. Later, they undertook promotional ministry in
the districts of Coimbatore and Trichy upto April 2016. From May 2016 till
now, he works as South – Chennai
Regional Secretary of Mobilization
based in Tambaram.
God has blessed the missionary
couple with two children. Elder
son Jim J. Carlson (22.09.2002)
is studying at std. XI. Younger
daughter Jessi J. Miraculine
(29.05.2006) is studying in a
special school, due to physical
impairment. Let us uphold the Mr. Jayasekar &
missionary family in our daily
prayers. Mrs. Jehalin Jemi family
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 Mr. Vijayakumar is the third son of Mr. Samuel
& Mrs. Ratnamma of Andhra Pradesh, born on
05.03.1978. He attended Sunday classed held

306 at a C.S.I. Church in Bellary district. At the age

of eight, he committed himself to Christ. While
studying at std. IV, he had developed the burden
for proclaiming Good News to unreached people.
His parents had planned that he should become a medical doctor, but
he had a clear vision from God on ministry. He joined CLS movement
and was working in Shirahatti field. During his ministry, he completed
two years course leading to G.Th. Later, work as a pioneer missionary at
Soratur in Gajendragada. There he learnt Banjara language and guided
many persons towards Jesus Christ. He joined FMPB on 07.01.2000 and
completed one year missionary training in Kachuwa, U.P. On completion
of training, he ministered in Barhait field, Jharkhand.
Sis. Susheela was born on 16.06.1984 to non-Christian parents of Mr.
Arunachalam & Mary, in Ooty. Later, her parents accepted Jesus Christ
as their Lord and Saviour.
On 15.07.2002, Vijayakumar tied knot with Susheela. After marriage,
the couple ministered among Malto youth and in the fields of Rajbitta,
Borio and Pandeni as well as Donipitchakani Day Care Centre. Due
to sickness, he was transferred to Hubli region in 2006 and worked in
Shirahatti field. They were given responsibility of conducting retreat for
children, women and youth in Chittoor region. For six years from 2011, the
family ministered in Baireddypalli field. On 23.08.2007, Vijayakumar was
ordained by North East Bishop in Periyamalai. At present, they are doing
mission work in Srinivasapura
field.
God has blessed the missionary
couple with two children. Elder
daughter Blessy Evangeline
(16.10.2006) is studying at std.
VII and younger son Mark Daniel
(12.04.2012) studies at std.
IV in Santhosha Vidhyalaya in
Dohnavur. Let us support the
missionary family through our daily Rev. Vijayakumar &
prayers. Mrs. Suseela family
Friends Focus October 2018 49
 Mr. Kumar (23.01.1979) was born the eldest son of
Mr. Vedanayagam & Mrs. Jebamani hailing from the
village of Alagiyapandiapuram, Tirunelveli district.

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During school days, he was attracted by the ideals
of E.V. Ramasamy Periyar. He heard about the
testimony of conversion of magician Thoddanna and
he obeyed Christ. In 1998, he attended missionary
meeting conducted by Blessing Youth Mission, held at Chitteri hills and
committed himself to ministry. He worked as a catechist for one year
at Thirumalapuram, Ukkrankottai pastorate in Tirunelveli Diocese.
Through his teachers he heard about FMPB and joined the same as full
time missionary in 2000. He completed one year missionary training
in Kachuwa U.P. and ministered in the fields Jhalod, Dahod (Gujarat),
Jalaun and Jeep Team (U.P.). In 2003, he visited home on vacation, due
to domestic issues, he resigned from FMPB and rejoined in 2006.
Sis. Patricia Tamil Selvi is the eldest daughter of Mr. Amalraju & Mrs.
Jesintha on 06.02.1978 in Dindigul district born into the family of Raman
Catholic Christian parents, she was nurtured in Christian faith and spirit.
From 1985 onwards, she used to pray for FMPB along with her parents. In
June 1993, she attended youth meting conducted by FMPB in Dindigul and
received call towards ministry she had completed courses in typewriting,
computer and sewing and was working in a private firm in Erode. She
joined FMPB in 2001, completed one year training in Jhansi (U.P.) and
worked there for three years. Later, she worked with Pathalgaon Girls’
Home and Dhildeka Daniel Day Care Centre.
The wedding of Mr. Kumar and Sis. Patricia was solemnized
on 28.12.2006. The missionary
couple ministered in the fields of
Pehowa, Kulasega (Haryana),
Sikar and Sangirya (RajasthanZ).
At present, the family is in the field
of Sriganganagar in Rajasthan.
God has blessed the couple with
two daughters. The elder daughter
Jeba Marcia (21.10.2007) studies
at std. VI and younger daughter
Jeba Gracia (25.10.2009) studies
at std. IV in Santhosha Vidyalaya, Mr. V. Kumar &
Dohnavur. Let us uphold the Mrs. Patricia Tamil Selvi
missionary family in our day-to-day
prayers.
family
50 Friends Focus October 2018
I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn’t have time to pray.
Problems just tumbled about me,
And heavier came each task;
“Why doesn’t god help me?” I wondered.
He answered, “You didn’t ask.”
I wanted to see joy and beauty
But the day toiled on gray and bleak
I wondered why god didn’t show me
He said, ‘but you didn’t seek.’
I tried to come into god’s presence;
I used all my keys in the lock.
God gently and lovingly chided,
“My child, you didn’t knock,’
I woke up early this morning,
And paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I had to take time to pray.
- Author unknown
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