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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 JAN 2020

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But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. Isa 43:1 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isa 43:18,19 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Jos 1:9

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SMPM An epistle from the soul of SMPM - Soul Seekers is a monthly periodical that conveys the institutions’ vision and challenges your hand in its mission. Author: Rev. M. Koilraj. Within INDIA International postal Single copy: 15 Annual Subscription 100 Subscription for Life 1000 International Postal Single copy: 50 Annual Subscription 500 Subscription for Life 5000 For contact and support: MGR No 2, MGR street, Paduvanchery, Agaram Main road, Chennai -6000126 Ph: 9043867550/ 9444737550. [email protected], koil- Email: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] website: www.smpm.co.in www.smpm.co.in

1 Editorial: Salva- tion Mission Partakers Movement (SMPM) On behalf of the family of Salvation Mission Partakers “ Soul Seekers Movement, we wish you a blessed New Year through this second edition of ‘Soul seekers’, our monthly periodical. Salvation Mission Partakers Movement is a ministry that propagates the gospel of Christ to the masses. The prime goal of this organisation is to deliver the gospel to remote locations where the name of Jesus Christ hasn’t been heard even once. The prayers and the sacrificial offerings of churches, institutions, families and business people are the pillars of this missionary organization. Encourage people to join us with prayers as you are united with us in prayers. With the help of our organisation website www.smpm.co.in) (www.smpm.co.in), you can introduce this missionary work to your friends and families abroad. Prayer is our breath! Prayer groups are the backbone! We have 12 places where we have initiated Tuesday prayers till now; within March 31st we aim to start - prayer groups in about 100 places. On observe every Tuesday as organisations’ prayer day, and you can start prayer groups at your area and can gather either once a month or once a week on Tuesdays. If you inform about the prayer groups in your locality, we can connect with you and share details of our mission fields. Please do pray for us. We will also keep you in our prayers. In your churches, we are more than eager to conduct theological discussions, spiritual revival meetings, youth meetings, teens programs, marriage counsel- ing, missionary vision casting meetings, family gath- erings, spiritual advisory meetings for business people and many more. Kindly contact our head office : 2,47,500 : 2,40,745 : 10,31,000 2 2020 2020 New Year Message: God’s plan in David’s life: Day after day men came to help David, until he had a great army, like the army of God. I Chronicles 12:22 In David’s life, the more he got closer to God and in fulfilling His will, the more problems and enemies he had to face. Even though he was surrounded by problems and enemies, God made sure he had friends who supported him, and he sent them in surplus. Hence, the army of David became like the army of God. While David’s enemies were weakened, he flourished because of the grace of God. How did David flourish when he was surrounded by enemies? How did his enemies become weak even though they had a big army? Secret of the Victory: Let’s look into the secret behind David’s victory over his enemies. Most of us think that if we gain a certain social and financial status, we won’t be having problems in life and strive towards that goal. But the truth is people start observing you more when you are at a higher economical and financial status than when you are socially and economically weak. How can I bring him down? How can I find faults in him? This would be the recurrent thought of a majority, who witness your growth (their eyes will be looking forward to finding faults to bring you down). Similarly, the devil brings people and problems when God wants to bless us abundantly. Why should we grow? The devil creates doubts and confusions in our minds about why we should grow and whether it’s really God’s will and wear us out with different hurdles on our way. We should understand how David got through all this exhausting hurdle. The reason behind David’s victory is his reliance on the one living God, than being alone, exhausted and worn-out. Secret to success: Humans have this tendency to take pride in ourselves and our strength when we achieve certain greatness. Moreover, when things go beyond our control we seek the help of other people. But David’s secret is that he completely relied on God irrespective of the size of the problem or the size of his enemies. He went and stood before God and God alone. Relying on God alone: God’s presence and His grace were the only pillars for David’s victory. When his enemies waged war against him, neither did he think about his own self nor his

3 strength, he didn’t rather seek any help from men, but only trusted God as his strength and relied completely on Him. So, God sent people every day to , assist David, increasing the number of his army fash- , ioning God’s own army. Those who trusted on their . strength and their self were weakened every day. David who trusted God and God’s word under all . circumstances stood high and flourished. Dearly beloved Gospel Prayer Partners, no matter , how many hurdles you may face along your way; no , matter how many of your enemies cause you prob- . lems, nothing can stop God’s purpose for you. Prob- lems, sufferings and hurdles come along because God wants to fulfil His purpose in your life. The devil is . eagerly waiting to pull us down and gain control over , us. So, let’s be vigilant and prioritize God and His , words and learn to lean on Him. He will provide you , with the right help, strength and guidance. With the , grace of God, your enemies will be swept away like , chaff. David grew stronger and stronger, while the , house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. II Samuel 3:1 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my . enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My , cup overflows. Surely goodness and loving kindness , will follow me all the days of my life, ; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalms 23:5-6 . , , , . , , . , . , . , . , . , . . 2 3:1 -

4 SALVATION MISSION PARTAKERS MOVEMENT— INAUGURATION CEREMONY - Praise Lord for all those who attended the inaugural ceremony of our ministry, which happened on November 27th. Praise be to God for enabling and motivating us in this walk of faith in the ministerial track with an offertory of 1 lakh; distribution of 5 - offering boxes and commitment to sponsor two missionaries. In the opening ceremony, it was explained how the decisive word of God is revealed in the formation of the Salvation Mis- sion Partakers Movement and how God's plan for the advent of this ministry unfolded. The ministry was dedicated by Trichy- Tanjore Pastor Rev. Rajara Maan Singh, which was followed by a brief introduction of the board trustee’s by the trust president, Mr. Arumairaj. AG pastor, John Alvindhas, prayed and commit- ted the executives in the Lord’s hand. ‘Soul Seekers’, the monthly magazine of the ministry was dedicated by the Secretary of the trust, Mr. Arul Monickaraj and the first copy was received by Mr. Jayamohan, a member of the trust. The ministry’s official website, www.smpm.co.in, was dedicated by Mrs. Sujatha Maduranayagam, wife of a member of our executive committee. Four of our missionaries from the field shared their vision and ministerial calling, opportunities in the field and the projects they envision to execute. Mr. Issac prayed for all mission works CSI in the field. Operating Treasurer, Mr. Jawahar, presented a challenge to partake in contributing to the needs for functioning of the ministry. We see the blessings of the God increasing in our missionary fields. Blessings be to the Lord with whose mercy we have distributed 120 offertory boxes, received 20 missionary sponsors and 10 child sponsors so far. The final message was completed with the blessings and prayers by pastor Rev. Rajara Man Singh, who emphasized the importance of Salvation Mission Partakers Movement through the scriptures, for the sake of our nation that’s concealed by the forces of darkness. He also extended his invitation for preaching the word of God in his AG church. website, www.smpm.co.in,

5 We thank Mr. Ponraj, vice president of the trust for meeting the needs of the dinner fellowship. We thank our loving brother, Mr. Charles for providing the premise in which the ceremony was conducted. We thank our Savior for His mercy and all the pastors, on behalf of Salvation Mission Partakers Movement, who had given us the opportunity to share the word of God. The itinerary is as follows: Naataarkulam, Seithunganallur CSI church, Tuticorin on 1st November, Chennai Diocese CSI Nethaji Nagar Church on 8th, followed by a Christmas event conducted by an business group on the same evening, Bijapur Church on 15th, Christmas h Celebration for the blind on 17th, Christmas celebration with the Bhil, Gond and Kolam Tribes in Maharashtra between 18th to 21st, a CSI Church and a AG church on the Christmas Day. So far, we have started Tuesday prayer in 12 places. By 31st of March, we desire to start prayer cells in 100 places. Industrial sector is on standstill, and the revenue from it decreasing each day, while the expenses increasing disproportionately. We are praying for God’s mercy and blessings to come upon each one of you to handle these crucial days with His wisdom and mana- gerial competence as you partake in our Tuesday prayers. You have all joined in this mission of harvest to fulfill the last com- mandment of Christ the King. He will never let you be ashamed. Do not be disturbed. “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted”. -Job 42:2 - CSI - CSI - - - CSI AG - Rev. Koilraj – General Secretary

6 An Inspiring Witness In The Lord’s Work 07-12-2019 On Saturday the 07th December 2019 we were out on the field in the city Coimbatore, together with the general secretary of - SMPM GENERAL SECRETARY REV. KOILRAJ, SMPM Rev. Koilraj and the managing trustee Dr. Arumairaj in search of sponsors who could support perpetually the SMPM Dr.Arumairaj missionaries in the days to come. Our Lord graciously guided us to an important VIP in the Lord therein in the first place, opening his heart as we read in the scripture. He too happily welcomed us and as we opened up our requirements to him and the immediate needs of SMPM; Lord worked in his heart to support SMPM rather very truly identified with us as follows: he promised us to support five missionaries monthly not only that touching the same he immediately handed over a cheque for Rs. 15,000 He did not stop with that, he promised us to build a hostel for the missionaries (approximately 20 in numbers) in his own land at his own expense, at the earliest possible and would hand over the same to SMPM upon completion. Glory to Lord God alone for he alone turns the hearts of men and holds and directs and guides everyone thoughts and purposes. We too thanked him for all his wholehearted considerations showed towards us and SMPM on the whole for the furtherance of Lord’s work in our land. Please join us to pray for him for our Lord to bless in all his works and continued support to SMPM. This grateful inci- dence encouraged us greatly in the progress of services in His cause. We thanked and praised the Lord for His leading and the man in the Lord too for all what he had done. After that we went to meet two more persons, they too ex- pressed their desires and willingness towards SMPM to jointly work together supporting the missionaries, they promised us, soon they will declare as to how many SMPM missionaries they will support in the days to come. At the most they would take the support of minimum five missionaries, we believe. One of them immediately handed over Rs. 5000 to Rev. Koilraj for the immediate needs. This too greatly encouraged us seeing how the Lord work in the hearts of the people. The result of this one day effort in the Lord in His services is a very great encouragement unto all of us. This is causing us to go forward in His cause for His glory. We are also planning for the second round of work in the same area as early as possible as and when our General Secretary Rev. Koilraj is available. We are seeking you all to pray together with us and come forward ( extending your helping hand to the poor, rejected, helpless, destitute, uncared souls living in the remote areas in different states and stay blessed as per the promised we see in the scripture, in the Lord God. We pray, plan and believe that our Lord would rise up at least fifty missionary sponsors in Coimbatore region in the near future. We trust in the Lord and do our work; kindly join with us

7 prayerfully in the task of the Kingdom furtherance with your supporting hands as well. May the presence of the Lord God be with all of you now and in the days to come until His soon imminent return.

. Rev. Dr. V. David. Vice – President.SMPM.

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Trust Secretary Message : HUMILITY ONE OF THE MANY FIRST PRINCIPLES TO SERVE THE LORD AND TO GET HIS APPROVAL IS HUMILITY AGAINST PRIDE! PRIDE IS THE PRINCIPLE OF THE ADERSARY THE DEVIL, THOSE WHO WANT TO SERVE THE LORD SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THAT. HUMILITY — a freedom from arrogance that grows out of the recognition that all we have and are comes from God. The Greek philosophers despised humility because to them it im- plied inadequacy, lack of dignity, and worthlessness. This is not people focus more on God and others than on themselves.

8 the meaning of humility as defined by the Bible. Jesus is the supreme example of humility (Acts 8:32-33; Php 2:5-8), and he is completely adequate and of infinite dignity and worth. Biblical humility is not a belittling of oneself (Mat 6:16-18; Rom 12:3), but an exalting or praising of others, especially God and Christ (Joh 3:30; Php 2:3). Humble BIBLICAL HUMILITY is also recognition that by ourselves we are inadequate, without dignity and worthless. Yet, because we are created in God’s image and because believers are in Christ, we have infinite worth and dignity (1Co 4:6-7; 1Pe 1:18-19). True humility does not produce pride but gratitude. Since God is our creator and Redeemer, our existence and righteousness - depend on him (Joh 15:5; Act 17:28; Eph 2:8-10). - HUMILITY is produced by or the product of true salvation by the conviction of Holy Spirit followed by repentance and penitence. Scriptural Repentance is otherwise a gift of God, was bestowed on Gentile nations. True Repentance and Penitence is the causa- - tive factors of the genuine Humility and ultimately which brings glory to God in Jesus the Christ through the power the Holy Spirit. The ultimate purpose of True children of God is the glory of God, without which our life on earth at the end would appear to be futile. One who thus leads his life down on earth is under the surveillance of the spirit of God and gets abundant grace from Him; for our God is a God of abundant grace. He pours more grace into his/her life yet not without suffering, troubles and oppression, for we are living in a world which is under the wicked sway of the evil one (1Jn 5:19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness). TESTIMONIES TOUCHING HUMILITY: First in the list is Jesus the Christ our Redeemer Sav- iour; who is unparalleled and unfathomable in humility. Everyone who loves to grow in this spiritual virtue must focus and set his/her eyes upon Him unwaver- ingly! Second is John the Baptist, the fore runner to our Lord. Jesus Christ himself has made a comment about him, I consider that as a promise which is causing me to behold into eternity to come; Mat 11:11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than - he. Third in the list, I would like to make a mention of Paul the Apostle: just by a single encounter at the

9 road to Damascus with the resurrected, glorified Lord God Jesus the Christ and by the light brighter than the midday sun, all his spiritual pride was drained out. He humbled himself and said finally, “Not I but Christ lives in me”. Actual humility is forsaking our self, the moment we received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This is otherwise the beginning of spiritual transformation within a converted soul. Towards the end of his life, he could say that “I am a chief of the sinners”. May all glory belong to Lord God alone! Genuine humility would always say God’s name be hallowed, God’s will be done and His Kingdom come; not otherwise. Let us humbly forsake our priority not saying my name and fame, my will and desire and not building our own kingdom; which in no sense can contribute to any spiritual virtues and minister the Lord and mankind. Stay blessed in the Lord giving him all glory. Arul – Secretary: SMPM Trust

Children’s Section Dear children of Jesus, may the Lord bless all of you. In this section today, I will be conveying that our Lord is a mighty and powerful God through a real historic event that took place. Missionary Boniface h In the year 680 BC, the nation of Germany was the home of many indigenous people, who followed many fallacious beliefs and celebrated sins and iniq- uities. Evangelists from around the world came to proclaim God’s love to them and Missionary Boniface was one of them. Boniface went to the villages in East Germany to proclaim Jesus' love to those people, who worshiped many deities. The villagers were not interested in listening to him. They hated him and humiliated him as an alien. Even after all that, Missionary) Boniface did not get disheartened. Started to do good n Boniface was filled with God’s love and started doing many good things for them. He educated the little children and taught them the scriptures also. Howev- er, this didn’t go well with the villagers, so they began to hurt him. Even then, he continued to serve his God and prayed for them daily with the Lord. Jesus created: There was a large oak tree in the middle of the village. The women of the village treated this oak tree as God and worshipped it. They gathered around the tree for a big ceremony. That night, Boniface told the villagers that Jesus Christ created this universe, this earth, all those living on this earth and even that oak

11 tree. He also proclaimed that Jesus Christ has the power to destroy this tree. However, those people didn’t believe in him and ridiculed him. Wind blew up, and the tree fell Nevertheless, Boniface was not put off by that. He prayed and began to cut down the tree with an axe. p Then, a horrific hurricane began to blow and everyone was shocked. Eventually, the tree was blown away by the wind. The villagers were terrified to see oak tree) this. Then, Boniface spoke out to them clearly about Jesus' love, crucifixion and resurrection. Then, for the first time, all the villagers knelt in from of Lord Jesus. Began to worship the Lord Boniface built a beautiful church on the exact site, where he cut down the oak tree. All the villagers accepted Lord Jesus and began to worship Him in that church. In a few years, the whole nation of Ger- many became a Christian nation. Dear children, did you learn how great our Lord Jesus Christ is? Therefore, read His Word daily and pray regularly. The Lord will do great things in your life. May the Lord Jesus bless you. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me (Psalm 138: 8) The LORD will perfect that which concerns me To Be continued…

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12 For Youth History and truth: Dear brothers and sisters, on behalf of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I wish you all. The Doctor named James Simpson: In this editorial, we wish to remind you all about a true incident with an article entitled ‘History and the truth’. Until the end of the 17th century, many people lost arms and legs because of the war happening in Europe and the neighbouring nations and were undergoing surgeries for replacement. The scream of patients undergoing this surgery wasn’t an unusual sight. In this scenario, a doctor from Scotland, James Simpson was working and he was a firm believer of God who was brought up in Christian faith. Deeply burdened by seeing his patients’ suffering he was reading the Bible. When he was meditating on the word of God, he saw the verse Genesis 2:21that touched his heart. He understood that the Sovereign God gave man (Adam) deep sleep to conduct the surgery through this verse. So based on this verse (Gen 2:21), he started his research that led to the discovery of Chloro- form as the first anesthetic. The entire world was surprised and benefited by this discovery. Massive change in the surgical proceedings: As a result of this, there was a huge development in the surgical treatment procedures and Dr. James Simpson was solely responsible for this change. He lived during 1811-1870 and went on to become a person who made a significant contribution to the medical field. Through the life of James Simpson many other lives were saved and the main reason behind this is the Holy Bible. Chrolorophom) Do you not love the word of God? Do you still stay away from the word of God? Start developing a keen eye to love the word of God and meditate on it from this day forward. If you begin to Sri lames inculcate the love for the Holy Bible and start medi- simpson - tating on it you will surely observe Gods guidance and blessings in your life and the world will be surprised by the fact that you are blessed by God. God wishes for us to be blessed to be a blessing. So make a decision today to connect your life with God. The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalms 19:7

13 Dear brothers and sisters, to be a witness for the truth, to create history, God has called us and given us an opportunity. Decide to submit your life to Him and to turn into righteousness. Dearly beloved youths God is calling us to make a decision today and I praise God for those of you who decide to trust and obey the Almighty. May God bless you all.

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Metamorphosis

For we are God’s fellow-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. There is inexhaustible worth in God’s Word and 1 Corinthians 3:9 is a great example. What Paul wrote to an audience in Corinth, has endured into the 21st century. The Holy Spirit led Paul in dramatic and dynamic ways, in this instance too, the Holy Spirit

14 made sure Paul’s words still pack a punch as we read them today. This Bible verse might be a familiar one, yet, there is more to it than what initially meets the eye. Let’s take a closer look… The metaphor of a field and building is intriguing when consid- ered with the emphasis on the word “God’s”, that is used thrice. The sense here is that of a metamorphosis as a believer is transformed from a field to become a fellow-worker working the field. All the way through the transformation, that which is being transformed, is God’s very own. He is actively involved bringing about the change. God’s Fellow Worker When you are a worker (like Paul and Apollos were) you are sent into God’s harvest field (Matthew 9:38) to gather the wheat and bring it into His barn (Matthew 13:30). You are not alone in your endeavours, the Lord himself is working with you (Mark 16:20). However, the sphere of His work and of your work is distinct, yet, contributing to the same result (salvation). You plant the field, but it is the Lord who causes it to grow. You harvest the field, but it is God who brings about the bountiful harvest. When you are God’s fellow-workers, you are people in His employ, people under His direction – You are God’s very own. But before you became a worker, you yourself were once a field. God’s Fellow Field When you are God’s field, you are under His care. It is important to note that the word translated ‘field’ in this verse occurs no- where else in the new testament. When correctly translated, it denotes a “tilled” or “cultivated field, not a field with weeds or rocks in it, but one with well-cultivated soil, that will produce a crop – a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown (Matthew 13:8). All the good that is produced in you can only be traced to God’s cultivation. God sends his workers into your life and He works through them and the Holy Spirit to transform you, so that one day you become God’s fellow workers. Right now, you might only be a field – Buy you are still God’s very own. God’s Building When you are God’s building (also see Ephesians 2:21, Hebrews 3:6 and 1 Peter 2:5), it is He who builds you and intends to dwell in you. The bricklayer, the joiner, the decorator, the roofer, the scaffolder, the plumber and the electrician all the building. But it is God who is the architect, it is He who designs the building and under whose direction the whole work is accomplished. When the building stands on solid foundation, tall, strong and beautiful, God himself comes to dwell in you as you are God’s very own.

15 - God’s Very Own My dearest in the Lord, God wants to use you in whatever sphere of influence He places you in, to further His kingdom. You might start off as a field but when you begin to produce a crop “a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown” your metamorphosis is accomplished and you become God’s fellow-worker, matured in Christ and ready to be used to nurture His fields, gather His harvest and build his buildings. All along the journey, you are God’s, His very own, you belong to the Lord Himself, and He is transforming you. By Sherwin Jaleel, Christ our Hope Ministries [Sourced from https://christourhope.blog/ with the author’s consent. For the audio version of the article please visit https:// soundcloud.com/sherwinjaleel/ pbpwmginfwmy-1-corinthians-39 ]

16 Coram Deo - In the presence of God

My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalm 84:2 In Psalm 84:1-7, 10, the psalmist longs to be in the presence of God and sing his praises. He - longs to be in God’s temple and is joyous at the thought of it, being amazed even at small birds that made their nests near the altar of God. Yet, the temple is only a copy and shadow of heaven, God’s dwelling place (Hebrews 8:5). After the fall, Adam and Eve were banished from God’s presence (Genesis 3:23) and God’s dwelling was no longer with man. The thrice holy God could not have His presence among sinful men. But in Christ we see that God once again made his dwelling among men (John 1:14). This is specifi- cally seen in every believer who puts their trust in Jesus, that all three persons of the Godhead dwell in them (John 14:17, 23). The longing of psalmist is now satisfied in Christ because of whom, we ourselves are God’s temple and the - Spirit of God dwells in us (1Corinthians 3:16). We now live our lives praising God for the great salvation he has wrought (1Peter 1:3-5). This is not the end of story but there is a better ending or should I say the beginning? There will come a time in future when men will be completely removed from the presence of sin and will dwell with God forever (Revelation 21:3). As the psalmist says, blessed are such people (Psalm 84:4). What does the truth of Psalm 84 mean to us in our present life? Some of you have put your faith in Christ but don’t feel like you are pro- gressing in your walk with the Lord. Constantly juggling things of this world and trying to find time with God too. Often the sin present in us causes us to be distracted with what this world offers.

17 During times that our hearts chase after vanities of this world, this text reminds us, it is better to rest in his presence than dwell in the world (Psalm 84:10). Take heart and know that when your heart is seeking the kingdom path, the strength for it comes from - the Lord (Psalm 84:5) as he is with us and in us. Even on the worst days, we don’t lose heart but go from strength to strength till we appear before him (Psalm 84:7). Next time we are bogged down by to- do lists and things we have to achieve, we can remember that our ultimate satisfaction and joy can be found in God alone. Walk boldly and joyously for he is your sun and shield (Psalm 84:11). Some of you reading this today are running the race of life without any understanding of eternity, without any desire to love God or spend time with him. The things of this world and this present life is more important to you but Psalm 84:4, 12 tells us that true blessedness is for those who trust in God and dwell in his presence. If you put your trust in Jesus, God himself dwells in you. Pause, and understand the intensity of what that means. The God of this universe dwells in men whom he chose even before the foundation of the world was laid (Ephesians 1:4). He himself becomes your sun and shield and will not withhold any good thing from you (Psalm 84:11). Now we must address the question, “what does it mean that ‘the Lord will not withhold any good thing from you’”? What does it mean to say God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! I urge you to ponder upon this through God’s word and next time we will see the Biblical understanding of God’s goodness. As we begin this New Year, let us examine our lives and plead with God to give us the joy of his presence. This New Year let us strive to live our lives Coram Deo -Sheeja Jacobson

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For Entrepreneurs A Dreamer Are you living a life of failure and loss? Our Lord Jesus Christ defeated Satan on the cross. Therefore, our victory has also happened over the cross. If you need anything, just look at Jesus Christ hanging on the cross. The faces that looked up at him turned bright. He will change all the defeats in your life and return in multiples all that you have lost. All things are possible for God. So dedicate yourself to the fulfillment of God's will. He will be with you and will accomplish what He has intended to do for you. Frederick, a young man, was educated in technolo- gy. He chose a fantastic project. However, his teacher dismissed it saying that it was useless and

19 gave him low marks. So, he failed the exam, and was unable to graduate. When he was 27 years old, he began to reactivate the project. His plan is to collect postage and parcels from all over the city, segregate and send them off overnight. So, that the next morning the recipient should be able to receive the parcel. This gave birth to the courier service business. It had a massive welcome among the people. He leased the airplanes and hired pilots. Today, it is a world- renowned (Federal Express) courier company. “Go, my son, with this strength that you have. My grace is now coming upon you. Whatever I want to do with you, I will do through you, ”says our God Almighty. “A little one shall become a thou- sand” (Isaiah 60:22) Dear friend, do not back down when others discour- age you. God chooses to bless you and wants you to succeed. When he is yours, no one can oppose you; Your success is unstoppable. God, who gives us the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ, is always with us. So do not be discouraged! He will surely show you the road to success. Amen But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)

Message of Messiah through scriptures Greetings, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Hope Christmas season was a blessing and hope the new year we get to see our saviour lifted in this world even higher. Let us pray for a year where we grow in His Word and receive rich blessings by understanding his message. 20 We know God’s inspired and inerrant Word is given to us for many reasons: to teach us, rebuke us, cor- rect us, and instruct us in righteousness; it is also given so that we may be complete and equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16–17). By understanding his Word, we can find direction for our lives and - learn how to best serve the Lord who gave His life for all of us who believe. Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. (Jhn 5:39-40) These are Christ’s words after he had performed a few healings. He then goes on to explain the signifi- cance of Sabbath and His relationship with Father God. Our Lord then explains why we should believe Him. He gives many reasons. We should believe Him because of what John the Baptist testified. We should believe Him because of the works He per- - formed. We should believe him because of His Fa- ther’s witness. That should be the final word for all practical purposes. But Jesus adds this powerful verse to his sermon – We are commanded to believe Him because the scriptures say so. What exactly does Christ mean by this verse? By this He means that the entire Bible’s theme is Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. The blood of Christ runs throughout the entire Bible, symbolically. As we read and study the scriptures, we ought to see Jesus in every book and every page. He expected his disciples to understand this. After his resurrection on the road to Emmaus, he was annoyed when his disciples failed to recognize His life events. He gave them a bible study on this theme. How we wish we were there! He said, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter his glory? And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he ex- pounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. (Luke 24:25-27) Friends, taking our Lord’s instruction to read the scripture seriously to see the image of Him as the focus is important. Why don't we do this. Let us picture ourselves on the road to Emmaus. Let us open His Word and understand this scarlet thread that runs through the Bible. - 21 Let us take this journey from the Garden of Eden to Revelation where the Angel asserts the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of Prophecy. (Rev 19:10). It is going to be a long journey. But it will be worth the ride! Godspeed! Amen.

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2nd WEEK PRAYER POINTS: Field Report and Prayer points: Field: Jarugu Mission Center Missionary: Rev. Masilamani Points to praise: 1. By the grace of God Christmas mela was conducted at Zari ( Gujarat ) on 19.12.2019 in spite of opposition from Bajrang Dal. More than 2000 believers participated in the Mela. Our General Secretary shared the word of God. 2. Carol Rally was held in 16 villages. 9 new families responded to Gospel through this year’s rally. 3. God has helped us to provide a set of dress for 50 children and the Christmas program was conducted in the Children Home on 18.12.2019. Our children showcased their traditions through cultural programs.

24 4. Christmas services were conducted in 10 places. 2 backslidden families return to the Lord through the service at Vijaypur. Miracles at our Mission Field: Samudrapur Field Maharastra 1. Mr. Narayan, age 55, had urinary problems for the past 11 years. He come to our prayer meeting on 24.11.2019. The believers prayed for him. His condition has significantly improved now. Kindly pray for his complete healing. 2. Mrs. Yogita, age 28, had TB glands on her neck for more than 6 years. God touched and healed her completely on 08.12.2019. Now she attends the believers fellowship at Kharala regularly. Praise God! 3. Mrs. Nirmala was being harassed by evil spirits for the past 12 years. She was unable to sit and work. She started attending our prayer meetings regularly. God delivered her completely on 15.12.2019. Praise the Lord. Prayer Points: • Pray that the provisions to construct churches in Burgi, Vijaypur, Abutbara, Gukshewad, Malpada, Vadiyavan, Pimpri, Mukutban, Bophkel, Ettapalli, Jamunsonda, Pursalgondi and Adilabad be met. • Pray that 100 full time missionaries come forward to preach the gospel to unreached people groups in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Thelungana, and Andhra pra- desh. • There is a need for 200 Bibles in Marathi language and musical instruments like Harmonium, Dolaks and Tambourines for the 12 newly formed congregations. • Two Motor cycles are required for the mobility of our Missionaries. • Pray that sponsors may come forward to support the 50 children who are sheltered at our Pimpalner Home and 25 children at Ettapalli Home. The children are from economically down trodden families and some are orphans. • • • • 200 •

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Third Week Prayer: Field name: V.Lakshmireddypalli Misionaries : Rev. M.Bhaskaran & Mrs. A.Manjula - Praising Points • Praise God for His grace and mercy which enabled us reach new villages called Cherlopalli, Domadlapal- • li, mannarpalli, • For healing Miss. Jhansi from depression. • For delivering Lakshmidevi from evil spirit • For the backslidden believers who once again joined our worship group. Prayer request: • • Pray for Mr. Radhakrishnan, who is suffering from cancer. His son is waiting for marriage. The whole family is disturbed due to Radhakrishnan sickness. God by his providence to interfere and heal him. • Pray for Mr & Mrs. Govindaswami-Kalavathi, their • children Bhanuchandar abd Thulasiram . The local villagers threaten them to not attend church services. Stones were pelted at them and a complain • has been registered with the local police station. • Pray for Nageshreddy, Vasu Reddy, Munirathnam and Rajini. They oppose our ministry at cherlopalli village. Pray that they be touched by Christ. • • Pray for Mrs. Parimila ( widow). Her only daughter, Jhansi is mentally disturbed. By the grace of God, she is improving after consistent prayers and medical treatment. Please continue to pray for her good health. she is going to write her 10th Board examina- tion, which begins on March 19 and ends on April 6. • Pray for Mr. Yesaiah from vasanthapuram village. • He is suffering from kidney problems. They are economically weak and are even struggling to have their ends met. • Pray for Mr. Prakashraj to be relived from the clutches of alcohol. His family is disturbed as he does not care for them nor support their children’s education • • Mrs. Sarasamm has lost her sight. She is 65 years old and no one is taking care of her. Her daughter - died few years ago and her grandson has abandoned - her. Pray that he may repent and return to their 26 home. • Pray for Gadduru church construction work to be completed and all needs be met. The walls have • been constructed but the roof has to be completed. Our believers are struggling to find a proper place for worship. Pray, plan and pitch in for our mission field needs: • There is a need establish a home that can shelter at least 50 orphan and semi orphans children. It is a • primordial requirement to provide them with good education, physical and spiritual nourishments. • To build churches at three Worship centres in our field. • Musical Instruments for newly established congregations in our field ex. dholaks, drums. • • LCD projectors to screen Jesus films in unreached areas. • • • • LCD projector) •

Fourth Week Prayer: Missionary: Ramdas 0 16 Particulars No. New volunteers 0 54 Villages covered 16 Sunday worship 4 4 Night Meetings 4 4 Field: Valsad,Dang Gujarat Miracles: Champaben from sonarpada village had delivered a child. But she was unable to feed the baby. Family members did so many rituals and when none yielded results, they finally came to the evangelist Jamsub- hai for prayer. He prayed for the child and mother, and advised herbal medicine. In short time, the mother gained the capacity to feed the child. 27

Witnessing this miracle, the mother and father of the child have decided to follow Jesus. Opposition: Please continue to pray for the people, who oppose our ministry. • Vinodbhai of khadakpani village is threatening the believers to not attend church or partake in our worship groups. • Chagnbhai, Bhaikiyabhai, Jagalbhai, Bendubhai, • Anilbhaia and Navsubhai are disturbing the ministry of our evangelist Jamsibhai at jamninamal village. • Kindly pray for the bhaikubhai who is disturbing • the believers at ghodmal. He publicly mocks the believers. • Mangalbhai, Babubhai, Ranjanbhai, Bakulbhai and shankarbhai are persecuting the believers at sonarpada village. • Praising points: • Divyaben, aged 13, from Kandha village, had cease- less vomiting and diarrhea. Her mother fasted and • prayed for her. God healed her completely. • At Ghodmal village, evangelist Belubhai shared the Gospel to Sukarbhai. Now Sukarbhai is attending the Sunday service • Tulsaben from Dhadhra village has been healed • from the constant bleeding he was having for a long time. • We have newly started a house prayer service at Molmba. A child in the house was suffering from • stomach pain. Our evangelist Sunil and other believers prayed for the child, God completely relieved the child of all pain. • Madhuben of keelipani is healed from tumor in the • hand; she was suffering for long time. • Dinaben age 28 village mulgam is healed from swollen. • Prayer points: • Itubhai is a retired teacher and is quite cooperative with all the people and our believers. The gospel has been presented to him many times and we to his home and prayed for the family as well. But he is yet to commit his life to the Lord. He lives near to our • church. We have been praying for him to come to the Lord. There are 6 members in the family and they live in kandha village. Please pray that his entire • 28 family receives salvation. • Mangliben and Ratne Bhai have heard the gospel and are keen to learn more about Christ. They are from khatamba village. Kindly pray that they would

28 come to the Lord. • • Jopliben has tumor on the neck, she is from khatamba age 63, please pray for complete deliver- ance. • Mineshbhai and Ramilaben of Kandha village to come back to the lord. They have gone back from their commitment and live a unrestrained life. • Maheshbhai of Dhadhra village has heard the Gos- pel, he intend is positive but is yet to attend the church. Kindly pray for him. • • Kindly continue to pray for the Rohit who has been struggling from sickle cell disease. • Gulabhai is a Church elder at Ghodmal village; He has been suffering from skin disease. Please pray for his cure. • • Pray for the Ankitbhai of Molamba, who for last 7 months have been suffering from body pain and chest pain. He is unable to attend our prayer group but we visit him at his home to pray for him. • From Barda village, a 4 year old child died due to • snake bite, his father Fulchand and other family members are discouraged. Please pray for their comfort. - • Hiralbhai and manishben are new believers from keelipani. They are praying for a child. Pray that they • " be blessed with a child soon. • • Divyeshbhai has recently been baptised. His par- ents should come to the lord as well. They are from • Keelipani. • Please pray for the Mulgam village. We have about 20 believers in the village. The villagers are tightly bound by addiction to alcohol. Pray for the salvation • of the villagers. • Sumitraben of sonarpada village is very weak physically. Her husband has left her. She needs physi- • cal healing and comfort, age 50. Need of church building Kandha is place where more than 100 people are worshiping the Lord every Sunday. The place where • they get to gather for worship is not sufficient. We require a bigger building to accommodate the believers, this is the central place (mother church) for other all churches, please pray and contribute to- • wards the need. •

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