India Trip Report – January 2008
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Shoreham Baptist’s evening
service saw Elder John Lillywhite sensing that God was saying that
the trip would be a time where He refreshed His people in India.
John did not know that I had planned to speak on Acts 3v19 that
night. The trip, by God’s wonderful grace, turned out just as the
Lord had said.
We were greatly refreshed by the love, thoughtfulness and kindness of SJ, his leaders
and family.
The three days in the Gospel
Centre, Machara, were very blessed. Over 40 delegates arrived (some sleeping in
the church) representing 30 churches. There was one meeting in particular,
where certainly it seemed like rain from heaven, as people were
being healed and restored by the Holy Spirit.
We baptised 4
people – 3 during the conference and 1 on Sunday. These were very public
occasions, just like New Testament times, in the heart of the community.
Saturday’s Pastors’
conference took place in Nagandrapuram. Over 30 delegates, representing 20
churches came to this most remote spot. SJ himself had not visited here
before. An overview of Philippians was brought and the people seemed immensely
grateful, desiring to move up a gear in ministry.
Praying for the nations.
A highlight for me, was the enthusiasm shown when praying for different
nations. We especially highlighted the needs of Kenya, which has a substantial
Indian community. Also Pakistan, with its real challenges for Christians.
Sunday was another special
day. Preaching in two churches, one again sensed the very real challenges our
brothers and sisters face in seeking to reach out and evangelise their country.
A time of prayer saw people calling out for the Holy Spirit
to empower them to take the gospel to their neighbours and friends.
In Mukteswaram, 50 people
attended representing 35 Churches at this most encouraging day conference.
Leaders really appreciated the effort to go out to the remote place
to share God’s word. It was also most encouraging for SJ to see men take
responsibility for the first time in arranging a conference in their area.
Tremendous provision
received just before we left enabled us to meet various needs including feeding
the pastors at the conferences and purchasing 100 Bibles. It was very good to
enjoy a meal in Chennai with Pastor Thankachan, his wife Beulah and SJ with his
team, who wonderfully cared for me and got me to the airport in good time.
SJ is going to finalise a TV opportunity once a month on
a channel, which can be watched all over India – “Gospel Channel”. We will
provide and pay for the 30-minute programme. He will arrange dubbing and final
presentation. He will also translate the monthly Bible studies and pastors will
receive regular teaching + an annual conference. Additionally, he will print an
Indian version of the Living Hope magazine once a year. Praise the Lord!
Pastor S.J. Kumar
writes
“We are very
pleased to have Rev. Richard and Pastor Ray. We had a wonderful time in the
Lord teaching his precious Word and encouraging pastors and teachers of God’s
word. Many reported to me personally that these kinds of conferences are needed
every year, as many of them have never been privileged to attend a Bible
School. Many Pastors requested to have conferences in different places as God
leads. We pray that God will raise up some men to join with Rev. Richard so
that they can also participate in the conferences in India in the near future.”
We praise God for His presence
and help. Thank you for praying!
SNJS VIJAYA KUMAR's
ministry is in partnership with LHM
HELP THE GOOD SAMARITANS… BUILD THE
INN’S OF HOPE
Help To Change a Life…By Building
Hope-Your Contributions Are Needed!
No
Matter Your Belief or Faith…Everyone Can Learn Something From…
The Parable of the Good Samaritan!
And behold, a certain lawyer
stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to
inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law?
What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You
shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your
soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your
neighbour as yourself.’” And He said to him, “You have answered
rightly; do this and you will live.” But he, wanting to justify
himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” Then Jesus
answered and said:
We
Live In A Global World…Our Neighbor Needs Our Help!
What Would You Want Done For You…If You Were The Poorest Of The
Poor?
“A certain man
went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who
stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed,
leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down that
road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. Likewise
a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed
by on the other side.
You
Can Pass By, See The Need And Do Nothing Or Choose To Do Something!
But a certain
Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him,
he had compassion. So he went to him and bandaged his wounds,
pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought
him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he
departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the
innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you
spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’ So which of these three
do you think was neighbour to him who fell among the thieves?” And
he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go
and do likewise.”
Your Help Is Needed…LET’S BUILD THE INN AND
COVER THE COST!
Let’s Show Mercy And Compassion To Those
Who Do Not Need To Die, LET’S BANDAGE THEIR WOUNDS, SUPPLY
THE PHARMACEUTICALS
(Oil And Wine), Let’s Take Care Of Our
Neighbour
(AT OUR COST)
And Let’s Do Likewise To Those Who
Are Not Able To Do For Themselves!
Your Contribution No Matter How Small Is Needed Now!
Every Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter And Dollar Brings Us Closer To
Our Goal.
No
Contribution Is To Small-Thank You For Doing Something Today!!
The Difference Between What We Do And What We
Are Capable Of Doing Would Suffice To Solve Most Of The World's
Problem.
Mohandas Gandhi
A Small Body Of Determined Spirits
Fired By An Unquenchable Faith In Their Mission Can Alter The Course
Of History,
Mohandas Gandhi
Be the change
that you want to see in the world.
Mohandas
Gandhi
Gentleness,
self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one
race or religion.
Mohandas
Gandhi
It is health that
is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.
Mohandas
Gandhi
Man becomes great
exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his
fellow-men.
Mohandas
Gandhi
The best way to
find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mohandas
Gandhi
To give pleasure
to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads
bowing in prayer.
Mohandas
Gandhi
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S.N.J.S. Vijaya Kumar-Gospel Centre –Machara, India
and Charles Garrison and Friends, USA
SJ KUMAR his wife and
Richard in India
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