FOUNDER Late Rev. Dr. Theodore Williams CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD The Most Rev. Dr. P.K. Samantaroy Former Moderator CNI and Bishop of Amritsar Diocese HONORARY TREASURER MAY - JUNE 2020 Mr. Dinakar Wilson Vol. 56 No. 4

GENERAL SECRETARY Theme for 2020 Rev. Dr. Singh Elias Editor “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ” Shobana Nelson Romans 13:14 IEM OUTREACH is published by Indian Evangelical Mission in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Oriya, Inside... Marathi, Gujarati, and Khasi. Those who donate a minimum of 3 GS Reflections Rs. 150/- per year (Overseas by Air mail US $50 per year) towards the ministries 6 Bible Study of IEM can receive this magazine. 9 Why Should You Die Before YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS may be sent by cheque, DD or MO drawn in favour of Your Time? Indian Evangelical Mission through your local IEM personnel or directly to the 11 Pray for our World Finance Secretary. 12 Praise & Prayer calendar ADDRESS CHANGE: Send old and new address with your code number or recent 22 Women's column address label. All emails to the Communication Department should be 32 Youth column addressed to [email protected] Magazine Statement “ To inform our readers and create an interest in missions and impact them to get involved in IEM’s missionary work and missions in general” For your active involvement Contact Mail us at: INDIAN EVANGELICAL MISSION For Mission mobilisation: 38, Langford Road, Post Bag 25097, [email protected] Bangalore - 560 025. Finance: [email protected] Projects: [email protected] Phone : +91 080 22245256, 22480080 To join IEM: Fax : 22122779 [email protected] Website : www.iemoutreach.org E-mail : [email protected] Lord, we confess that we have wandered Far from your purpose and plan And willingly walked in the wrong direction We've disobeyed your commands Father forgive us, Spirit come lead us Back to the way, Back to the truth Back to the foot of the Cross

We want to leave a clear set of footprints For those who will follow behind Signposts in our lives that point to Jesus A pathway they'll easily find We want to fill up the sufferings of Jesus As we obey our lives display The glorious way of the Cross

Show us the ancient paths Lead us along eternal highways We want to follow the footsteps of Jesus We want to enter your rest.

- Tom Iglis

Let us bend our knees for the healing of our nation and the world. We know that only in the whole-hearted recognition and acknowledgement of Jesus as the Lord and Saviour, lies victory and healing. Walk along with us through this Prayer digest. We'll pray together and seek His counsel. General Secretary Reflections: GOD'S WORK, IN GOD'S TIME, IN GOD'S WAY (A response to Covid 19) We thank the Lord for His abounding love, for it endures forever. Even in this state of lockdowns and health emergencies due to the spread of 'Corona Virus', GOD is always faithful and true to protect and care for us. When the lockdown was announced in , one of the passages that flashed across my mind was the prayer of Jehoshaphat, “For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12. This passage made me to focus on the following five areas to pray and discuss with my National Leadership Team, as the Lord put it in my heart. It was the time, we worked on a questionnaire titled 'God's work, in God's time, in God's way', to pray and get input to move forward in the lockdown season. In fact, it is a prayer too.

1. Spiritual Stability (2 Chron 20: 1-13): Jehoshaphat became the fourth King of the separated kingdom of Judah around 850 to 875 BC, at the age of thirty-five and reigned for twenty-five years. "Jehoshaphat sought the Lord with all his heart" (2 Chr. 22:9). As war clouds gathered around him (2 Chron 20:1), Jehoshaphat was afraid. In this crisis situation, he sought God before taking any step. He rallied the nation for prayer and encouraged the people to trust God in the face of this overwhelming crisis. He realized the helpless situation they were in and called people to remember who God is (v.6), what He did in the past (v.7) and what He said He would do in the future (vv. 8-9). The entire family including children were part of this spiritual exercise (v 13). We gain spiritual stability and inner confidence as we trust and keep our eyes on Him by faith (v12). May this lockdown be an experience of silence, strengthening relationships in all aspects, and seeking God's forgiveness, to us.

2. Ministry Continuity (2 Chron 20:14-19): Th prophet asserts in v. 15, 'The battle belongs to the Lord.” So is God's ministry!In the midst of all the confusion, listening to the Holy Spirit is vital. We need to move on seeking new direction from God. He may ask us to change our strategies. The Mission and the battle belong to God. In this season, we should not fall into guilt feeling that we are not doing what we did in the past. We should know what God wants to tell the Nations, Churches, Missionary Movements and Christian Institutions. We should continue to do God's will till His coming. Let us trust the Lord of creativity, to make ministry continue in new paths.

May - June 2020 3 3. Resource Sustainability (2 Chron 20:20 – 23): The call in the crisis is, 'Believe in the Lord your God and you will be established'(v20). In a crisis, challenges are plenty, like sustaining ongoing work, meeting people's needs, fulfilling the vision etc. The resources are God's word, prayer, personnel with God-given finances. Our suitability is established in our dependency upon God. The Lord was with Jehoshaphat and established the kingdom under His control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honour. (2 Chro 17:3-5). The blessing is experienced by our being with God and moving forward with instruction from God. Relying upon God brings rest, peace and allowing God to work, causing us to be spectators of His grace. In all circumstances my prayer is, 'Lord, you be the coordinator.' He is faithful.

4. Social Responsibility (2 Chron 19:4-11): Jehoshaphat brought people back to God and set the ball rolling. He was sensitive to the needs around and motivated solidarity with the suffering. We need to initiate measures to meet the needs of the people around us as written in Micah 6.8 'to show justice, constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with God.' COVID 19 has given us an opportunity to engage in relief work and listen to the day to day struggles of people. As Christians, let us help in transforming the social, economic, and political life of the society.

5. Members' Safety (2 Chron 20:29 – 30):The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side. 2 Chron 2:29:30. The borders became safe. There was a nation-wide celebration. The word peace and rest are the indication of security where God over rules impossible situations.

As this magazine is committed for prayer, let us keep these areas as our concerns and pray.

Shining IEM Hostel Child in COVID -19: Mrs. Thati Nagalaxmi (Miriam) is our former hosteler in Jagannathapuram, Koya field, Telangana. She serves as a Teacher in Anganwadi, (Day Care Centre) dedicated to serve the children and their parents. Due to the lockdown, she is now assigned to take the census of pregnant women and children up to 6 years old in the Koya and Gothi-Koya (settlers) villages. Barefooted, she takes her assistant (cook) and carries the groceries to cook and give nutritious food to children and pregnant women. Her immediate officer observed her service and informed the concerned higher Government authorities. Her sincerity was published in the local newspaper. The local leaders and the son of the Chief Minister tweeted appreciation to her. She told our missionary Rev. John

4 May - June 2020 Douglas, 'I am only doing what I have learnt as a Christian believer and "Service" has become my lifestyle.' Several of the former hostel children of Koya field are into Government service and have proved to be faithful in their service. They are playing a key role in the Koya church too!

Postponement of MFC: The scheduled Missionaries' Family Conference (MFC) from 31 May to 4 June 2020 in the Karunya University Campus in Coimbatore is postponed due to the prevalent restrictions in our country. Lord willing, we will have it in the next year. I express my appreciation to the Chairman of the Steering Committee Rev. Jacob Ravi Kumar, the Treasurer Rev. Ebenezer Mani, and Rev. Edwin and Mrs. Getzi for their leadership, along with our IEM Church Ministry Team in Tamil Nadu. We thank God for the committed local pastors and supporters in the committee.

National Convention 2020: Our National Convention is planned from 1- 4 October 2020 in the Nongthymmai Presbyterian Church, . Kindly pray for the Steering Committee and the host church. We invite you to participate.

Pray for our New Office building: God willing, the long-awaited new IEM office building construction will commence in 2020. We need Rs. 3 crores to begin the project; the budget is Rs. 12 crores. We have a seed money of Rs. 15 Lakhs in our hands now. More information with details will follow. Kindly join us prayerfully in this faith journey.

COVID -19 Relief work: We as a Mission engaged in relief work in Bangalore, Chennai and Hosur (with ACA) in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West , , , Kerala (with Christ Church, Palayam, Trivandrum) and especially among the Migrant workers and daily wagers. We thank you for your timely help and sacrificial offering. We are glad that God enabled many of our missionaries to share their resources with the needy in their respective fields.

Thank you: Due to lockdown, many of you have sent the monthly missionary support through online banking. We appreciate your commitment which has enabled us to continue the ministry and take care of the missionaries. The bank details are on page 32 of this magazine.

This month's magazine is coming to you in the pdf format. Once the lockdown is lifted, we will print and send the prayer calendar. I appreciate the magazine team for their committed service in bringing 'OUTREACH' on time. Raja Singh Elias

May - June 2020 5 Bible Study CLOTHE YOURSELF WITH THE PASSION FOR CHRIST AND HIS MINISTRY Eph 3: 1-13; Rom. 13. 14 - Rev. M G Daniel It was heart breaking to see the picture of Dr. Haidiyo meeting his wife and children for the last time. He was an Indonesian doctor who treated the patients of Corona virus and got himself infected with the disease. Social media was all praise for this young doctor who had served the patients very passionately till his last breath. Like him, there are millions of medical professionals engaged in serving people who are affected with the corona virus. They remain as a ray of hope even as the world is reeling under the attack of this Pandemic. Many a time I've wondered what their driving force is. And I understand that it is nothing but the passion for service, surging within them. The Christian ministry also calls for a service with passion – the passion for Christ. The topic of this month's Bible study under the title, 'Clothe yourself with a passion for Christ and His Ministry' reiterates this truth.

What is Passion? The Oxford dictionary defines Passion as “a very intense emotion”. It can be either a negative or positive connotation, depending on which direction it drives a person to attain the desired goal. The Apostle Paul was a man of passion. He persecuted the church with great vigor and passion and he translated the same into his ministry after he became a disciple of Christ. What were the motivating factors behind his passion for Christ?

1. AN INNER REVELATION: Eph. 3:1-6

God's plan of Salvation keeps unfolding from time to time. According to Acts 18:6, The apostle Paul had made a drastic declaration of his decision to focus his ministry on the Gentiles and was glad to be known as 'The Apostle to the Gentiles.' He claims that he had received a revelation which he calls as a 'mystery' which was not revealed to the generation past but now revealed to God's holy apostles and prophets of his time. We need to look at this threefold revelation which was revealed to understand God's heart for the gentiles. i. Through the Gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel. Eph. 3:6a In Jewish culture, the gentiles were considered as dogs and were destined for eternal condemnation. There was a time when every male Jew as part of his daily prayer, used to thank the Lord God for not making him a woman or a

6 May - June 2020 gentile or a slave. Such was the gravity of discrimination within them! But the Lord made this great revelation of equality to Apostle Paul who, ironically, was a Jew himself! ii. Through the Gospel, the Gentiles become members together of one body, which is the church. Eph.3:6b The Holy Spirit reminds us through the Apostle Paul that through the Gospel both Gentile and Jewish believers bear equal status in the Church – all barriers have been broken down! Despite the fact that the caste system was abolished under India's constitution in 1950, untouchability is still practiced in India. An affirmation made by the leaders of NCCI and the WCC in Oct. 2010, defines caste discrimination as a “crime against human beings” and a “grievance against the Holy Spirit”. What a strong statement! However, the reality is that the church ignores this revelation and maintains a safe distance from the gentile communities. iii. Through the Gospel, they share together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Eph.3:6c This revelation was an eye opener for Paul! It became his Passion, on which developed his ministry that brought a revolutionary approach. What does it teach us? It teaches us that GOD'S KINGDOM IS NOT EXCLUSIVE BUT INCLUSIVE. Paul built his ministry on this revelation and he considered it a privilege to preach to the Gentiles. He confesses in Eph.3:7 “I became the servant of this Gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of His power”. Our coming into God's ministry was HIS eternal plan and not accidental. We cannot resist this grace which Calvin, the greatest Theologian calls as “the irresistible grace.”

2. UNDERSTANDING THE PRESENT TIME: Rom. 13:11-14

It is imperative that we as Christians understand the times in which we live and know what to do. 1Chro 12:32- “men of Issachar who understood the times and knew what Israel should do…” In the given context, the people of Israel understood that God was moving in a different way than He had in the past. Today, the Lord is teaching us this great lesson that we need to understand the present times and act accordingly.

How do we respond to change? We need to realize that our culture is defined by change. But sadly, the Church is not, because of which, we as Christians often become irrelevant to the world around us. Often, we put ourselves on autopilot mode and simply repeat what has been done in the past. The Holy Spirit is May - June 2020 7 exhorting us through Apostle Paul in Rom. 13:11-14 “It is easy to become to understand the present times and act accordingly. stuck in our ways and What we were in the past and what we will be trust only in things that tomorrow does not matter much but what matters have worked in the past. most is what we are today. When Paul says, We just assume that the “understand the present time”, he is talking about an way God has moved and urgency to used us in the past is the way He will continue to i. To wake up from slumber (sleep). move and use us Rom. 13:11b Slumber / sleep denotes the attitude which rejects tomorrow. We assume God's call. The parable of the weeds in Matt. that since God does not 13:24 - 30 teaches us the danger of such an change, His methods attitude. This parable teaches us a couple of don't change either. It is lessons, a) Never underestimate our enemy. The true that God does not enemy is strong and he is waiting for a chance to change. However, the attack and destroy the purpose of the church. b) way He responds to each Never give a foot hold to the enemy. Here in this generation does change parable the sleeping attitude has become a foot because the needs of each hold for the enemy to put weeds. generation are different”. ii. To put on the armor of light and behave - Stephen Sheane decently. Rom. 13:12 & 13 These are very strong words coming from the Holy Spirit. What do they mean? They mean that we need to set things right with God and live a life worthy of our call. How is it possible? By clothing ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ! Let's adopt His characteristics and exhibit Him in and through our lives.

In conclusion let us recommit ourselves and rejuvenate our passion for the Lord and His call. Let us all join with the Apostle Paul and say “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.”1Cor.9:16b.

[Rev. M G Daniel is the coordinator for Pastoral care, . He and his wife Rosamma are based in New Delhi. They are blessed with two children, Jubin and Feba. They pioneered the ministry in the IEM Tharu field in Uttar Pradesh.]

For the Scriptures say, “As surely as I live, says the LORD, 'every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.'” Romans 14.11 Hallelujah!

8 May - June 2020 hen sudden death occurs to a more specific meaning of evil p e r s o n p e o p l e p a s s committed consciously and of free will. Wi n d i ff e r e n t c o m m e n t s It can also be considered the quality or unmindful of the hurt it causes on the state of being wicked. dear ones of the deceased. None has the right to pass judgmental remarks on such The International Bible Encyclopedia incidents. Some refer it to the sinful life (ISBE) gives this definition of wicked of the person; some others attribute it to according to the Bible: "The state of the sins of his fore fathers. Sicknesses, being wicked; a mental disregard for congenital anomalies, unexpected justice, righteousness, truth, honor, deaths or any other human virtue; evil in thought and life; tragedy has no effect on the d e p r a v i t y ; s i n f u l n e s s ; sin of the person or that “WHY criminality. of his forefathers. SHOULD YOU DIE Overconfidence in one's Once, his disciples BEFORE own abilities may fail asked Jesus about the YOUR and attract unwanted cause of congenital TIME ?” difficulties and death, blindness of a man i n a d v e r t e n t l y a n d who cried for healing. - Prof. Dr. Robert Samraj unexpectedly. “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said It is sin, evil and moral Jesus, “but this happened so c o r r u p t i o n , o f t e n that the works of God might be c a u s e d b y p o w e r, displayed in him. John 9:3 (NIV) Many a money and jealousy. It was envy that time, painful problems and tainting goaded Cain to kill his brother, Abel. A tragedies tarnish human lives for which dictator acts against his conscience and no human reason could explain the whys commits evils that lead to death and of such incidents. But people speculate destruction. Jezebel lingered in her perceivable convincing causes that often sinful ways and wrought her death and prove to be wrong. However, there are that of her husband. Absalom met his many maladies that could be avoided if death because he failed to free himself careful attention is paid at the proper from his wickedness. time and precautions taken in good time. N e v e r t h e l e s s , w i c k e d n e s s a n d Foolishness foolishness are the two palpable reasons Foolishness is yet another evil that of premature death of mortals, according entraps indifferent people leading them to the Bible. to death and destruction. It is the unawareness or lack of social norms Wickedness which causes offence, annoyance, Wickedness is generally considered a trouble and/or injury. The things such as synonym for evil or sinfulness. Among impulsivity and / or influences may theologians and philosophers, it has the affect a person's ability to make May - June 2020 9 otherwise reasonable decisions. In this and play hide and seek making bedlam sense, it differs from stupidity, which is of their homes. Realities of life and the lack of intelligence. feelings are alien to them. Loss of libido leaves them insensitive to natural and The liver of the young fool in Proverbs legitimate pleasures of life. They seven was pierced because of his became skeptical and suspicious of foolishness in pursuing the persuasive others and complain about their honey covered words of the deceitful activities. What a pity! woman who lurked at the street corner. L u s t b r e e d s f o o l i s h n e s s a n d "Why should you die before your time?" unquenchable desire causes blindness is one among the many vital life giving hiding snares and slippery slopes. questions in the Bible leading humans in the path of life everlasting. God asked Amnon molested and committed incest Adam, "Where are you?" when he was with his sister Tamar, thereby making a hiding himself from God because of his fool of himself attracting death. Samson disobedience. The angel of the Lord failed to see the snares of Delilah and fell asked the disappointed and discouraged at the hands of the Philistines. Elijah who wanted to die, "What are you doing here?" and fed him strengthening Today's youth fall prey to powerful him to go on his way. attractions of the present social media of our colorful culture. Many young people God's question to Jonah was about his meet with untimely death due to road despondency and disappointment at the accidents, often caused by audacious remission and restitution of the sins of acrobatic feats. Exposed to the blogs of the Ninevites. All because basically God inescapable internet www’s, they are is good, merciful and gracious. He wants devoured by their own delinquencies. His children to live a not die before their time. Pornography is taking its toll. Fear of life leaves them incapacitated. Impotence Similarly, God, knowing that the robs their confidence and happiness. Judgement Day is fast approaching and Family life is a far-off dream. Narcotic His second coming is imminent, waits addiction leaves them as derelicts, for the last sinner, maybe you, to repent. abandoned by their families and society. Child of God, won't you repent and not Loss of confidence and courage drag die before your time? Jesus loves you! them to the sloughs of despondency. Suicidal tendencies overpower and drive Dr. Robert Samraj is a retired English professor. He them to untimely death. They suffer and his wife Bahini reside in from all kinds of phobias. Gender Nagercoil, TN. They are dysphoria leads them to depression and a rd e n t l o n g - s t a n d i n g they succumb to gamophobia. “How can supporters of IEM who serve I live with an unknown person?”, they the Mission in many ways. question. They procrastinate, protest He is a former Board member of the Mission. 10 May - June 2020 rise. Countries like North Korea, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Sudan, Eritrea, Iran and India top the lists. Pray for the Church who face difficulties from the authorities, non- PRAY FOR OUR WORLD Christian family, friends and neighbours.

For the many underground churches in Asia.

Pray for For the leaders of the countries who are against Christian faith will be open to the The Pandemic: For the quick recovery of truth of the Gospel. those infected with the virus and facing quarantine as most countries of the world The Poor: About half of the world's reel under Covid 19. population live in abject poverty. The

reasons are varied. Pray for DR Congo, For the protection of all those involved in Mozambique, Uganda, Tajikstan and Health-care, security and rehabilitation. Yemen which are the top 5 poorest

countries in the world. It is estimated that For the comfort of all who lost their loved Covid 19 will push millions to poverty. ones to the disease. Specially pray for those who live in slums. That Italy, Spain, USA, UK, Germany, The People displaced: The UNHCR France, China, Iran and the countries states that more than 70 million people are where Covid 19 has claimed many lives, displaced due to war, violence, human would slowly rise up from their loss to trafficking and . There are development. many who are in refugee status throughout their life time. Pray for humanitarian help For an increase of counseling, food and and compassion and protection from employment opportunities in these days of Covid 19. economic recession to the many who have lost their livelihood and suffer with The People groups unreached: Various hunger. nations in Asia come under the 10/40 That world leaders may take right window where poverty, war, resistance to decisions towards welfare especially in Gospel stand as barriers to Church growth. under-developed countries who have The area between China and Jerusalem is limited resources and medical facilities. deemed as 'the final frontier of missions'.

That there will be no resurgence of the Pray for the nations who have drifted disease. away from the Bible, nations propagating atheism, and nations that encourage The Persecuted: The World Watch list syncretism would return back to the God names 50 nations in the world where of the Bible, the God of Eternal Salvation, persecution against Christians is on the during this season. May - June 2020 11 Do you know how much strength we derive from the fact that many people pray for us by name? Thank you very much. It's indeed the privilege of being part of the big IEM family. In this edition, we have added the names of the missionaries. The names of the children of our missionaries are in italics. It is a praise & prayer calendar for two months. Stand with us in the ministry of God. FMS: Fiels Mission Sevek, MC: Mission Co-ordinator, AC: Area Co-ordinator, MSS: Misssion Support Staff, OS: Office Staff, NBASE: North Bengal Alliance for Scripture Engagement, NEISEL: North- Scripture Engagement & Literacy May 1 HIMACHAL PRADESH, Dharamsala Regional secretary North: Gnanasekaran & Sheeba, Jirene Rachna Missionaries: Lamkhanmang & Grace, Marvin, Ginthialal Gem; Pouline & Libela, Praise God for the resurgence of prayer Samantha movement in North region as visible in the new and revived prayer cells even in the We could share God's eternal plan to fifteen towns of field mission stations. Pray that daily wage labourers through words and the Lord would raise more Volunteers, Area deeds. Pray that we will continue to be light secretaries, Kingdom builders, Youth and salt in our neighbourhood who coordinators, Area coordinators in this influence others. region. 3 HIMACHAL PRADESH THE HIMALAYAN REGION Kullu & Lahaul

FIELD MINISTRIES: Shibu Matthew & Missionaries: Naresh Lal & Shantha, Sija, Sam, Sarah Abhinay, Anubhav & Akruthy; Lalmuan & Ngaithianching, Stephen, Mercy Praise God for wisdom to look after the fields. Praise God for the efforts put in Praise God that Miss Kalpana & Miss spreading the Gospel, discipling believers Kamla from Nepali fellowship could and in conducting various programs. Pray successfully complete their theological that all our believers will be grounded in training in March. Pray for a spiritual God's Word. revival in Christ Church, Kullu.

2 JAMMU KASHMIR, Samba HARYANA, Jind

Missionaries: Narendra Earla & Missionaries: Satish Christie & Shyla, Premalatha, Snehitha Amy; Lemguat Vaiphei & Thangchen, Kamlal Joy, Immanuel; Mohan Korsa & We could distribute 10 Audio Bibles to our Mokati Roja seekers. In answer to prayers, God has healed Swapna completely from problems Praise God! He has helped us to achieve related to Thyroid. Pray for a breakthrough our goals and plans. Pray that the Bitani in the field and for new contacts in two church construction may begin soon. villages. 12 May - June 2020 4 PUNJAB, Bhatinda UTTAR PRADESH, Fathepur

Missionaries: Stephen Joseph & Bhindu, Missionaries: SambhrantoKar; Senti Abel, Achsah; Rakesh Kumar & Neeta, Kokla Chang, Shanaya Selvina, Saireen Praise God that Vidyadevi is delivered Two believers have openly confessed their from demon possession after 20 years. faith. Pray for the spiritual growth of all Pray that the existing churches will beget believers, especially for the ones who have churches in the surrounding villages. confessed their faith openly. You prayed. God answered! UTTRAKHAND, Dehradun We serve the Koli people group in Missionaries: Suraj Majhi & Bunty, Naliya, in Kutch. A few months Samarth, Samarpan; Ratna Bahadur & before, we started a tuition class for Nirmala, Abhishek; Johnson Dang & Mary children. Seema was one of our Kamla, Jaywant, Anugrah tuition students. Last year, she Gospel was shared to more than fifty appeared for her school final exams people. Three have come to Christ. Pray but could not clear the English paper that this “Dev Bhoomi' will recognize the last year. She showed willingness to Author of Salvation. be taught once again. One more person joined the class. So, we taught 5 RAJASTHAN, Hadothi them again for more than a month, prayed with them and encouraged M i s s i o n a r i e s : S e n t h i l K u m a r & them to rewrite the exam. Their Kanagamani, Abiel, Asiel; Wanteibok & parents also asked us to pray for them. Janeth God heard our prayers. Both of them put in a lot of hardwork. Both of them There is a new worship group in Dadwada. have passed the exam with good The Hadothi New Testament final marks. Both of them praised God and Community checking is completed. Pray thanked us. It is a great miracle among for the registration and NOC from the our Koli people group in Naliya town. Government for a church building in a Other Koli people might have passed village. in other Taluks of this District. According to our knowledge, Seema 6 NORTH REGION II is the first Koli person to clear class 12 in our Taluk. We praise the Lord all Field Ministries: Jaimon & Varsha, the more because our own tuition Arpita, Abhishikth [based in Fatehpur] class student Seema, has now become our Day Care Centre teacher. It is a Praise God that all our programs in the last marvelous thing done by our year went smoothly. People have come to marvelous God. know the Lord. Pray for all the discipleship efforts taken to strengthen the Churches. - Yacob & Packialakshmi, Kutch, Gujarat.

May - June 2020 13 7 BIHAR,Raxaul their faith openly. Pray for our efforts to train eight worship group leaders. Missionaries: Sukhu Kachhua & Sukanya, Sanjeevan, Sakshi, Samuel; Hau Sawn 9 UTTAR PRADESH, Robertsganj Thang & Muan Kim, Muan Ding; Jacob Missionaries: Nehhao Doungel & Kirubakaran,Velmurugan & Pavithra, Hatkhokim, Joshua, Lamvinieneitheng, Joselin Victoria, Joanna Evelyn James; Iarlin Skeple Rongrin; FMS: Levi Lawrence, Sonnya Praise God we could visit new villages with the Gospel. Pray for the follow up of the Praise God that our supporters KWS Delhi trainings conducted and new openings for could visit our Mission field in March. We house fellowships. had a blessed time of fellowship. Pray for the preparation of the new academic BIHAR, Vaishali session of the children in our Hostel.

Missionaries: Saikumar Shetty & UTTAR PRADESH, Lalitpur Kalaimani, Adithyan, Aayush Missionaries: Michael &Ningshichon Praise God for the opportunity to start tuition classes and for Akilesh who is Praise God that our seekers and many other helpful in teaching the language to our contacts received us back after our annual missionaries. Pray that people will open leave with the same enthusiasm and their hearts for the Gospel and that we may welcome. Pray for a breakthrough in this start worship in the villages. field. We need earnest prayers that all our friends will make a decision to follow 8 UTTAR PRADESH, Tharu Christ.

Missionaries: Shyju Isaac & Subin, Ibzan; 10 Delhi Raising Mahongnao & Rihunsha, Eleazer, Missionaries: Stephen King, Thougkhou Ikromi & Mercy

Praise God for seven new believers Praise God for the meaningful women's confessed their faith openly. Pray for the ministry program held on March. Pray for safety of some of our believers, contacts our partner FEBA's efforts for mass and many Rana Tharu people who are evangelism among the Pashtu speaking working in different parts of India. people. Pray for God's Wisdom as this pilot programme will make way for Hindi, UTTAR PRADESH, Balrampur Bengali and Tamil languages for mass evangelism. Missionaries: Theba Timothy & Hangmila, Kone, Souzine; Suknath Badaik CHURCH MINISTRIES - & Pankajini, Surakhsha; Sankar Ganesh & NORTH INDIA Sarita, Shine, Samuel, Salomi; Srujan Kumar Missionaries: Delhi: Luke V Titus; Tiatemjen Jamir & Imtila, Bendangkala, Praise God for those who have confessed Imsukokla, Moa-khum; Ludhiana: Sunny

14 May - June 2020 & Bindu, Shalom, Steve; Uttrakhand: evangelism among our contacts and teach Wilson & Nimreiwon, Khayuiring, them the salvation of Jesus Christ Thotkhanmung, Mithkah, Yinreiror; MC: meaningfully. Twelve Sunday school Annama Shiek, Joshua; Uttar Pradesh: children have decided to read the whole A M Bijoy & Jaisymol MC: Jasper Paul Bible this year. Pray for our believers that they will understand the Word of God Praise God for the continuing prayer chain clearly and have a mind for missions. with friends and supporters. We could share sermons during Lent and Passion Week. Pray for new inroads to be made in You prayed. God answered! p a r t n e r i n g w i t h e s t a b l i s h e d a n d independent churches for a wide spread I hated Christians. “How can a person ministry involvement of God's people with who was killed on IEM in North India. the Cross, save us? I always argued with 11 NORTH-EAST REGION Tekson Khatri. One of our relatives REGIONAL SECRETARY: passed away despite Lalchawlthang Thiek & Lienkhotling, Tekson regularly Eliezer, Paul visiting her family, to pray and share FIELD MINISTRIES: Akhai Haokip about Jesus. This gave me yet another &Ngaizalhing, Grace chance to mock him alongside other Praise God for the protection, travel villagers. Nevertheless, whenever I mercies granted in the last year. Pray for the talked to Tekson, I always felt peace spiritual growth of all our believers in this flowing in my heart. hard-pressed time. Pray for strength for our I was also suffering with a stomach missionaries to go the extra mile in the ailment for many years. Every morning midst of different challenges. my lower abdomen would swell and pain; by evening the swelling and pain would NIESEL: Prem Kumar & Asha, Alice, disappear. One day I prayed secretly to Kenneth, Sharon; NBASE: Imlongtosu Jesus saying, “Jesus, if you are God, heal Chang & Somentnaro, Benjongsagla me, I will believe.” I was healed and I shared this incident with my family. Then Praise God that all Bible translators and I began to send my wife and children to staff of NBASE and NEISEL could reach attend Sunday service at brother Tekson's home before the lockdown. Pray for God's residence. But I didn't go there. wisdom to plan workshops and other programs. On 2nd May, 2018 I called brother Tekson and his family for prayer in my house. 12 Assam, Dhemaji (Ahoms) That day, in front of other believers, my wife and I decided to follow the Lord. I openly confessed my faith in the same M i s s i o n a r i e s : J a m m i n t h a n g & year. Kindly pray for my family that we Tingneithieng, Thangsangmuon, Stary, would shine as witnesses for the Lord in Gracy our neighborhoods. - Puran, Assam. Praise God that we could do personal

May - June 2020 15 ASSAM, Dhemaji (Gorkhalis) Missionaries: Zam Zakhap & Haukhanniang, James, Niang, Lalnunhoih; Missionaries: Tekson & Reena, Priscilla, Vicky Sema & Rebika, Jemima, Likuvu, Prateek; Yangpam & Dinah, Somising, Vipika Semka Praise God that the Puroik team could Praise God for the first anniversary of complete the first draft and checking of ten Berean worship group that was joyfully chapters in Johns Gospel; for the five new celebrated with believers and missionaries support for our hostel children. Pray for the in Dhemaji field. Pray for the spiritual health of our hostel children. growth of our believers. 15 ARUNACHAL PRADESH, 13 ASSAM, Dhemaji (Deori) West Siang Missionaries: Seikhohao Haokip & Lhingkhonei, Nathan; Thraya M Shahkai Missionaries: Lijamo Murry & Rahel, & Manngam Wallim, Caleb, Esther, Mhaseni, Vorhonthung; Laster John & Nankai Merrylist, Phila; Hoikholam.

Praise God for the outreach ministry among Praise God for the 24 hr fasting prayer held the Deoris. The missionaries could at Ngomdir Church and Yeggo Fellowship. complete few stages in the translation of the The translated portions of Matthew in Libo book of Mathew Chapters 16-25 in Deori. & Bokar were checked. Pray for the need of Pray for the checking of five New a church building for Yeggo fellowship. Testament books. ARUNACHAL PRADESH, ASSAM, Rabha Upper Siang M i s s i o n a r i e s : T h a n g b i a k s o n & Missionaries: Emmanual & Ruthi Sianngaihlian

Last year, we could make meaningful Praise God that our believer Jesek Rai is a contacts with fifteen Rabhas. Pray for a witness for Christ in her village. We could breakthrough among this people group. start youth fellowship in Tuting Baptist church. Pray for the youth attending youth 14 ARUNACHAL PRADESH, Seppa fellowship and for our seekers to know more about Christ. Missionaries: Nikavi & Kanili, Otikali, Vilo 16 TRIPURA

Praise God that our missionaries could Missionaries: John Zate & Nivino, Luke, conduct basic health awareness program at Gideon; Nathan Saveio & Trune, Sanchu village on 8th March 2020. 18 Kapaonai, Kadzaiinai ; Yhunthonlo Magh people attended in this program. Pray for & Rachel, Khimulo such programs to spread in the other villages also. Believers are worshipping in their own homes. Pray for work to being among the ARUNACHAL PRADESH, Papumpare Chakma people group and for the

16 May - June 2020 completion of the Church construction in God enabled us to have mobile link prayer Monu valley. with different people during lockdown. Pray that our believers will testify to their , Moreh own relatives and friends and for the Mechpara Church building to be completed Missionaries: Janghen Kipgen & soon. Nengkhohoi, Manggunhao, Letgoulal 19 CHURCH MINISTRIES – We could lay the foundation work of the NORTH –EAST Day Care Centre in the field with local funds. Pray for its completion and for Missionaries: Khaling Mocha & many people to know Christ. Bongkhushel, Joyous, Glorious, Joed; Felix M John & Omana, Eben, Ashish, 17 MEGHALAYA, Majai Joash MC: Joshua Traite, Samuel L.Thiek

Missionaries: Thomson Hralochho, Praise God for the six new supports for the Anilkumar Paswan ministry. Pray that many churches of

Praise God for His protection upon our You prayed. God answered! missionaries in the midst of tension due to CAA in Majai area. Pray for the language It is very difficult to get learning of our missionaries and for a a house in Deori village breakthrough in the field. so we stay in a small nearby town. Deori , Geysing villages are 2-5 kms away from where we are Missionaries: Delarson & Christina, stay. When we began William, Grace Sunday fellowship in our house, the Deori found it difficult to attend it. They live hand to mouth and Praise God for enabling us to settle down in therefore found it expensive to make the the new village. Pray that we will learn to trip every Sunday. On 22nd December converse in the new language fluently by 2019 evening, we had our Christmas September. carols in one of our believers Mrs. Hunmai Deori's house. She is a widow 18 WEST BENGAL living with her only son. She stood up and said, “The Lord is nudging me to open Missionaries: Pishang Thouman & Anita, one room of my house for regular Shekinah, Milimroi; David Thienlal & fellowship. If you can accept, please use Rachel, Shirly; John Kashyap & Subola; my house freely for fellowship.” From Eric Basumata & Bironi, Sonuk, Sneha; that day onwards, we gather in her house Aimson Mavei & Delimond, Kalonai, to worship God. Her house is open for the Lesapou, Soudalo; Bijoy Jajo & Wonreila, weekly Wednesday prayers also. We Vis, Sorim, Kalme praise God for His faithfulness in providing a place in a Deori village to worship Him. The Day Care ministry has brought a great - Deori field, Assam. blessing among our children in two places.

May - June 2020 17 different denominations will partner with Praise God that we are able to publish us. Outreach in Mizo. Pray for the translators and that we will be able to continue this Arunachal Pradesh work. Pray for the comfort of the family of . our regular supporter, Mr. Hiphei, former Missionaries: Lian Minthang & Assembly speaker. Hoineihniang, Khailun, Piakhoi, Loisi Praise God that the good relationship with our partner organizations is moving Missionaries: Lumdemo Kikon & forward. Pray that like-minded Mission Myinthunglo, Narsen, Island, Senthanro; organizations would come to support and Mangyang Chang (Min.at.large) & Chaya, partner with IEM in the days to come. Sholangbong, Paul, Island, Eunice; MC: Imtila Jamir, Chutilo Apon, Mar Jamir, 20 Manipur Hudiobo

Missionaries: Sholal & Hechong, We had a wonderful IEM foundation day Paominlun, Paotinlen; Muan Tombing & celebration this year. Three new people Zamdonching, Immanuel, Thang; Ting decided to contribute. Pray that our goals, Lam Kim (Min.at.large) Thangzalun & plans and efforts will yield fruits in the Linda, Mary, Robert; Vunglianman, coming year. Sangboi, Marina; Thangneimun Serto & Romila, Villar, Rhemo; MC: Romendro & 22 CENTRAL REGION P r a t i b h a , C h i h a n c h u i S h i m r e i , Lungjinpibou Pamai. Ngai Khandim, REGIONAL SECRETARY: James Lienminthang, Dimduanlung Pamei, Thangkhopao Haokip AC: Paosirii Missionaries: Isaac Gnanagurusekaran & Esther, Shirley, Pearly Meghalaya M i s s i o n a r i e s : A r w a n R o y & As a team, we thank God for His grace to Tangphidashisha, Lawan, Bankhraw; achieve some landmarks in Central India Koirenth & Moiran Maring, Towerson, like NT dedications, Kuvi hostel building Tenable, Tolerance; MSS: Myrthong, dedication and many other. Pray for God's Khamujai MC: D. Warjri, O. Wankhar, A. continuous guidance, strength, directions, Nongru; Mahsni Gashnga, AC: M. Paliar. health and protection to achieve the targets of 2020. Praise God for the good response for IEM ministry in the churches. We thank God for 23 Central West Zone - Field ministries His protection on us. Pray for ministry expansion in new areas. FIELD MINISTRIES: Joychandra Singh 21 Mizoram & Aguinao, Jasmine, Jeremy Missionaries : Ngaihte & Teresa, MAHARASHTRA, Nagpur Precious; Lalremsiama & Lalemmawi; Missionaries: Ranjit Tirkey & Sunita, MSS: Tunzalien Arejee, Arpan, Aripina; FMS: Wishnu Tendekar; MSS: Kisan Dhokane

18 May - June 2020 More than twenty- five new villages were reached with the Gospel. Bhagimahari You prayed. God answered! Church building is in finishing stage. Pray for a breakthrough among the Buddhists Our Lord has used our Village Health and that the Day Care Centre will be a Workers during the last quarter in a blessing for the community. mighty way. According to their report, they have cared for 2615 villagers MAHARASHTRA, Kolam through wound care, ORS preparation, treating fungal infections and Missionaries: P.D. Thole & Elizabeth, rendering health awareness. Read the Zhisanai, Haduve, Sholanai, Hiikhoh; account of Hire Sirika, one of our Samuel & Suchitra, Sakshi, Susie; health workers: Mulaparthi Praveen. “I just overheard that an old man Our missionaries and native workers could suffered with a deep infected wound in share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to many our village. I visited him with the people and new two worship groups are things needed for wound cleaning and formed this year. Pray for an urgent need of dressing. His wound in the leg was full a land for a church building in Mathurjun of maggots. When I started cleaning it village. with Hydrogen Peroxide, the maggots started coming out. God enabled me to 24 MAHARASHTRA, Washim care for the wound for about a month. At times I had to clean the wound 3 Missionaries: Srikant Nandikonda & times a day as he went out and made Pavani, Flowy, Felitia the dressing soiled (he is a drunkard.) People asked me, “Why do you care Eight villages are reached out with the for him this much when they are not Gospel and have established many favorable to you?” (Here in Kuvi contacts. Pray for the two emerging culture, people with maggots in their worship groups in two new villages. wound are detestable to others and they are isolated. And those who care MAHARASHTRA, Chikaldara for them also are put down!) But my God helped me to care for him and by Missionaries: Sam Sukumar & Surekha, the grace of God, the old man is Amruta, Arpana, Amulya (Hyderabad); completely healed now.” Pranab Kauri & Reshmi, Pranay, Ranjay; Muthyalu Raju & Maheshwari; MSS: Pray that we will come out with a Sukhadev Paithankar manual very soon! - Sheela Peter, Kuvi field. Praise God that 62 villages are reached with the Gospel. Pray for the need of a church 25 MAHARASHTRA, building in Jambo and Bhikheda villages Nashik & Dangs and that all the Native Workers and believers will grow in their faith and stand Missionaries: Daniel Kom & Kapnahoi, firm in the midst of opposition. Zibiya, Zirthanglean; FMS: Danyelbhai Gavli; Barku Barde May - June 2020 19 Fourteen people confessed their faith We have visited thirty-three villages and openly. God has enabled us to finish the shared the Gospel in the last year. Praise first phase of Linga Church building. Pray God for His protection on all the for unity among believers. We need two missionaries and the believers. Pray for the more church buildings in two villages. new missionaries Sanu & Sheba to learn the Garasia language soon. MADHYA PRADESH, Malvi GUJARAT, Kutch Missionaries: Sanjay Digal & Binita, Loice, Jeffron Missionaries: Yacob & Packialakshmi, Selwin, Soulwin; Suresha Eight villages have been reached with the Gospel. Yogesh's life is transformed after Jeevan Jyoti Day Care Center is running reading Bible. Pray for the Day Care Centre smoothly and parents are happy. Our Day to be a channel of transformation to the Care Children could write their final exams society and for a breakthrough in the Malvi well. Pray for a breakthrough among the people. Koli people group.

26 MADHYA PRADESH, Chattarpur 28 Central West CHURCH MINISTRIES Missionaries: Lalu P John & Siji, Atmiya, Arpita; Ramesh & Urmila, Yanesh MAHARASHTRA: Venganna & Regina, Hannah, Hosanna; Sosamma Thomas, Praise God that after long gap of 5 years, a Toni, Teena; K.C. Abraham & Grace, three-day field convention was conducted. Althia, Arpitha; Kalpana Gaikwad, Isravel; Five believers have confessed their faith. Rajiv Shelke & Snehal, Sharon, Nissi; Pray that the Church council will lead the Sudhakar Mavli & Ruth, Snehal, Sweety, Churches effectively and for housing in a Shelvina; MC: Prem Kripa Singh; new village for our missionaries. (Min.at.large): V.T.Samuel & Valsamma GUJARAT: Sabu George & Elvina, Angel, MADHYA PRADESH, Lakhnadon Eva; (Min.at.large) Shailesh & Pearl Sheela Missionaries: Joel Sarkar & Pajhren, Godson, Gloria; FMS: Madukar Praise God for all the programs conducted Kummari with limited church ministries personnel. We could celebrate IEM day for the first Around 80 people confessed their faith last time in Devlali, Maharashtra. Pray that year. Pray that all believers and native many people will join the team and the workers will stand strong in the midst of scheduled programs to go as planned. constant opposition. 29 Central East Zone 27 GUJARAT / RAJASTHAN FIELD MINISTRIES: Joseph Peter & Missionaries: Hemant Behera & Panima, Sheela, Marvelyn, Merlin (Kuvi field) Esther, Gracy; Sanu James & Sheba, Jemima Praise God for the retreat held recently for

20 May - June 2020 all the missionaries in this region. All were needed labourers to minister to the HOs in encouraged to move forward and set Jharkhand. appropriate goals for the coming days. Pray for the initiatives to identify and train ODISHA, Santhali emerging leaders in Ho, Santhali, Bhatra, Kuvi fields. Missionaries: Pradeep Kumar Das & Sankhipta, Joice, Grace 30 ODISHA, Kuvi Praise God for enabling IEM to play a role Missionaries: Prabath & Krithika; Arul of encouraging and developing Santali Nath; Jogi Lalitha, Rukmini Ministry. Pray for the implementation of systematic Teaching, equipping local God enabled us to complete the 1st phase leaders, regularization and registration of Hostel Construction, Church Dedications the present structure for the renewal of in two villages, release of 2nd edition Kuvi churches. song Book, training in gardening and You prayed. God answered! regional leadership and two new worship groups this year. Pray for Health Care, The occasion was an ÍEM Sunday' in Hostel, Literacy with LCI, Social Media the small Dombivili Church. The ministries, Street play (NAAT) and to see Church gathers in the classroom of a ten more new worship groups in 2020. primary school. On the day I visited the church, the attendance numbered 20. ODISHA, Ho Most of the congregation members are those who don't have the usual three- Missionaries: Premlata Das; Gidheon time meal. The Pastor announced, “Its Rajadurai & Jeringsha, Abraham Staines; IEM Sunday today and announced that FMS: Sumangal Samad & Meena, the offering would go towards IEM Mahima, Mercy ministries.!” He gave me the collection of that day. I accepted it with prayer and Praise God for the dedication of the Ho went ahead to give a receipt. When I New testament and do the recording of Ho counted the money, my heart skipped a Audio Bible. In this year 120 confessed beat. I was amazed! What I witnessed their faith openly and 3 new worship groups that day drew me back to the were formed. Pray for the need of Macedonian church of Paul's days - systematic teaching of the Word in all the giving beyond one's ability. The worship groups and to frame a good offertory was over seven thousand! administrative structure. Humbled, I returned back praising the Lord for the privilege to attend a 31 JHARKHAND, Chakradharpur Church that knew the secret of God's provision. Missionary: Masidas Panna IS THIS NOT A MACEDONIAN Praise God that our missionary could live in CHURCH? an interior village and learn the language. Pray for a breakthrough among the - V T Samuel, Central West zone, Church ministries. Mundaris and for right strategies and

May - June 2020 21 Women's column MARCELLA (325 - 410 AD)

In the early centuries, the average Christian women could not read and were not encouraged to receive education. But the high class Christian women often studied Latin, Greek and Hebrew and became well-versed in the few copies of Scripture, available in those days. Wealthy women who had access to Scripture began to denounce the Roman way of life. One of these was Marcella.

Marcella was born to a wealthy family in Rome. Her father died when she was very young. Her mother was Albina. At a young age, Marcella married a wealthy aristocrat who died after 7 months. Afterward she resisted all invitations to remarry and happily dedicated the rest of her life to a life of prayer, charity and service.

From her earliest days, Marcella trusted in Christ as her Lord and Saviour. When the great church leader Athanasius came to Rome, he spent time with Marcella's family and gave her a copy of the book he had written. She was challenged when she read Christ's command in the Gospel, “Go, sell all that you have and give to the poor; come and follow me; and you will have treasure in heaven” (Luke 18:22).

She turned her mansion into a place of prayer and a haven to the poor and the outcast. She exchanged her colorful silk gowns and gold jewelry for a plain brown robe-the clothing of slave women. She also made her house as a retreat centre to hold Bible Studies and invited famous leaders of the church to teach.

In 382, she invited Jerome, the renowned Church father to teach in her home. Jerome spent 3 years in Rome while working on the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Scriptures. Jerome frequently discussed the Scripture with Marcella In her home and she invited many women to hear him. Her home became known as a place of study and prayer away from the hustle and bustle of Rome.

In the year 410, when she was 85 years old, the Goths invaded Rome and the soldiers ransacked her palace, tortured her and demanded her gold and riches. She replied to them, “Go, look the gold you seek is in the stomachs of the poor”. She was scourged and beaten up brutally and died of her injuries the following day.

- compiled by Mrs. Helen Sunder, Secretary for women's ministries, IEM. 22 May - June 2020 June 1 ODISHA, Sambalpur ministry in Jamugan region is renewed. Pray for a breakthrough in the Bhatra Missionaries: Gowrab Deep & Sukanti, community and expansion of ministry in Tushar, Nihar Odisha border.

IEM opened ministry in 2016 and at present 3 CHHATISGARH, Madiya Field we have 4 emerging WGs, and 30 people are ready to confess their faith openly. Pray Missionaries: Shanker & Anitha, Sakshi for the partnership movement with Sambalpur churches to advance the Praise God for Church Planting ad ministries among Mundas, and face the Scripture Engagement ministries, and a present day challenges. Day Care Centre ministry in this year. Scripture usage has increased. Pray for a ODISHA, Gadaba permanent basement for our missionaries and for an ongoing people support for the Missionaries: Premdas Harbade & Day Care Centre. Sandhya, Priyal, Prasanna; Iyyappen & Deborah CHHATISGARH, Dhurwa

God helped us to come to the progressing Missionary: Selvi Michael Stage, and form a new worship group. The construction of the Church cum Training Praise God for the New Testament Centre has begun in Hanumal, with 55% dedication in Dhurwa and Audio Bible. The local contribution by the Mother Church in Old Testament translation has started. Hanumal. Pray for those who are Pray for full time workers to to join the influenced by Olek belief that they would team. find salvation from the only True God. 4 Central East – Church ministries 2 ODISHA, Porja Madhya Pradesh: B. Joshi & Vishwa Missionaries: Arul Samuel & Selva Grana Bharathi, Joanna, Dinah Chattisgarh: Prabhudas Panga, MC: Praise God for the formation of informal Mojes Johnson; West Bengal & tuition classes, an emerging worship group Jharkhand: Sushoban Nayak & Jyothi, and a women self-help group. Pray for Ishaan, Aman; Odisha: Ashish Kumar guidance to frame right strategy and action Nayak & Sunita, Celestal, Selvina, Sobhna; plan in ministry. MC: Subhadutta Rout; MSS: Priti Prakash Swain CHATTISGARH, Batra Field Praise God that three mission co-ordinators Missionaries: Samuel Ebin & Rajini, were added in the team. Many new Emmanuel, Efren; James Prabakaran & churches opened up in West Bengal and Varalakshmi, Johnnita; Manimuthu Odisha for ministry. Pray that many individuals, families and churches will Praise God for the Bhatri NT dedication come forward to support missionary work and Jamugan Church Dedication. The through the first ever IEM state convention

May - June 2020 23 in Chhatisgarh this year. Missionaries: Sukanth Kar & Luchima, Snazzy, Ruhee; Sudheer Naik & Nirmala, SOUTH REGION Kirupa, Shalom; Sridhar Stephen & Susheela; FMS: Paul & Lavanya REGIONAL SECRETARY: John Douglas & Jyothi, Julian Praise God for the fifty-six worship groups in and around Chinoor. Pray for the efforts Praise God for the many supporters raised to empower local leadership, strengthen in this region last year. Many churches church council that works towards unity opened for missions for the first time. Pray and growth in all these worship groups. that the newly planted churches will be rooted in God's Word. TELANGANA, Koya

Field Ministries: Jebakumar & Missionaries: Jeevan Paul & Mercy, Julia, Jebacrowni, Gracia Johanna; Samuel Murmu & Sushanthi, Abhishikth; Narsimharao & Sunanda, Praise God for the local leaders raised last Jayanth, Arpana year. Pray that the ministry will expand to other people groups in this region. Praise God that the Koyas of thirty-four worship groups continuously engage in 5 TELANGANA, Chinoor reaching their own people and the neighbouring Madiyas. Pray that these You prayed. God answered! efforts will yield fruits.

In this village, the mentally ill are 6 TELANGANA, Bonagiripally generally cast aside by their own families for fear of staking their Missionaries: Vijayakumar & Praneetha, reputation or earning blame from Dorcas; Manohar & Nirmala others. Lakshmi was suffering with a mental illness for a long time. Contrary Believers from eight different people to the villager's outlook, Ramo took his groups are worshipping in our field. There wife Lakshmi to Bijay's house for are seekers from the Migrant Madiyas too. prayer. Later, our evangelists and Pray for our efforts to reach the Telegu missionaries also prayed for her. God Koya group and to develop Good News heard their prayer and healed her workers. completely. After a few days, when believers visited Lakshmi's house, she TELANGANA, Nalagonda cooked and served food for them. Missionaries: Vineet Masih & Ranjana, Lakshmi lives in a very interior village Snehil, Swapnil which is given for witchcraft and other evil things. By God's grace many from Praise God for the Gospel in Lambada this village have put their trust in the language through audio, video & print Lord including a known witchdoctor! format. Pray that our first worship group in All glory to our miracle working God! Gaurikunta village will draw many - Ho Field Lambadas to Christ.

24 May - June 2020 7 ANDHRA PRADESH, Chenchu Jeba, Jenisha; Joshua & Prema, Princy, Shaney Missionaries: Shadrack Daniel & Jyothi, Daisy; Karimunisa Praise God that both the hostels in this field have reopened and functioning smoothly. Praise God for the good response from the Pray for the children to know the Lord youth for the first time in this field. Pray for personally and for the growth of the a breakthrough in Mantanalu and believers in all the ten worship groups in Chenchukunta villages; that the Chenchu this field. believers will reach out to neighbouring Lambada and Yerukula people groups. 9 TAMIL NADU, Hosur

M i s s i o n a r i e s : J o h n B o o m a & ANDHRA PRADESH, Araku Swarnalatha, Sophia, Jason

Missionaries: Sunil Joel & Ajitha; Dhiren Praise God we could reach the people in Kumar Singh & Abigail, Shalom: Dodeganapalli village with relief through Kanagaratnam &Vanitha, Arpitha, Judith our friends in ACA. Pray for the follow up and strengthening of believers. Self-support of the native workers has increased thanks to the generous MIGRANT MINISTRIES: Tamil Nadu contribution of the believers. Pray for the & Kerala distribution of the audio Kotia New Chennai Metro: FMS: Unise Masih & Testament and Firm Foundation lessons. Sunitha, Esther, Samuel; Pray that each of the sixteen worship Trivandrum Metro: FMS: Abhay Kumar groups will draw many more to Christ. & Sunita, James, Blessy

8 KARNATAKA, Chitradurga Praise God for the partnership renewed with CSI Christ Church, Palayam to our Missionaries: Manjunath & Hannah, ministry in Trivandrum. We need more Sarina, Sherwin; Varaprasad & Kumari, workers to cater to the several needs of the Jonathan, Nirmala migrants and the extension of the ministry in both the states. Praise God for the good response from the Bovi people group. The volunteers, Good 10 ANDAMANS news workers and missionaries are all working together in shepherding the twelve M i s s i o n a r i e s : D a v i d Va i p h e i & worship groups. Pray for their efforts in Vungkhannuam, Samuel, Melody; Titus expansion of the work. Shimrey & Leishicon, Stanley, Shelina; Dasu Babu & Karunakumari, Glory; TAMIL NADU, Krishnagiri David Vaiphei & Vungkhannuam, Samuel, Melody; Titus Shimrey & Leishicon, Missionaries: Amiyanand Nag (Min- S t a n l e y, S h e l i n a ; D a s u B a b u & at.large) & Anna Mary, Haniel, Anisha; Karunakumari, Glory Vetrivel & Gladys, Stanley, Gladson; FMS: Starin Jebakumar & Reni, Jebin, The Sadri speaking people are greatly

May - June 2020 25 benefitted through the Sadri Audio Bibles. Missionaries: Sundar & Helen, Calvin, Pray for the six worship groups in this field Jeflin to mature, witness and multiply. Praise God for His protection in our CHURCH MINISTRIES journeys, guidance in our ministries, and faithfulness in our family life. Pray for God's wisdom, knowledge and strength to You prayed. God answered! co-ordinate the church ministries in all the four states of Chikaldara in Maharashtra has a rich Gospel heritage. Many missionaries 11 TELANGANA, Church Ministries have walked up and down the hills preaching about Jesus and praying for Missionaries: Jeevan Pratap & Sarah; those on the hills to come to Christ. Victor Samuel & Priscilla, Joyson, Mercy; Korda is one of the interior villages on Nehemiah & Kumari, Carey, Nissi; a picturesque mountain. Many who Suvarna Raju & Beulah, Moses, Havilah; live in this village have not heard about D. Prabhakar (Min.at.large) & Susheela, Jesus. We as a team prayed for such Abhishek; Samson Prabhakar & Sandhya, unreached villages in and around Ankit, Hadassah; Subbraiyudu & Chikaldara. Our Evangelist, Rajesh Thangamani, Salomi, Japhlet MC: visited this village faithfully to share Nallaraj Edward the Gospel. One person Arjun heard the Gospel but did not show any Praise God that many supporters could pray interest in it. At this time, Arjun's and encourage each other thanks to family was blessed with a baby boy. technology. Pray for the ongoing ministry After fifteen days of its birth, the baby after lockdown. developed some health problems. The family approached us for prayer. We 12 ANDHRA PRADESH, all prayed and also took the baby to Church ministries Nagpur for treatment. By the grace of God, the child was cured of his Missionaries: Augustine K Mark & problems. Today he is a healthy boy. Veronica, Sam, Swetha; Shalem Raju & Through this incident, the whole Rani, Vashni; Vijay Kumar & Victoria, family came to Christ. They also Hannah, Hudson; Sirish Kumar & Swarna; opened their house for prayer. After the Kishore Paul & Mercy, Shyam, Jeremiah; field convention in Mangya village, K. Johnson & Shesharathnam, Surya six of them from Korda openly Prakash, Vijay Rathnakar; Samuel & confessed their faith. Those who were S a t y a k a l a , E n o s h , C h a r l e s M C : baptized went back to their village and Nageshwar Rao, S.Vijay Kumar, Kishore a small church emerged. Arjun's house Kumar, B P Sukumar Patnaik, Azariah has become a worshiping place. All Babu, Prashanth Kumar, M. Prabhudas & glory to God. Pray that many from Swarnakumari, Irene Kumar AC: Sujatha Korda will come to know the Lord Suresh, Dharmadas, Thirupathi through this Church. - Chikaldara Team Praise God for the first AP State IEM prayer conference conducted in the region. Many 26 May - June 2020 new prayer cells are formed; many Missionaries: Ravikumar & Grace, churches have opened to support the work Gethzie of IEM. Pray for all the follow up work and for many area secretaries to join us. TAMIL NADU, Central

13 KARNATAKA, Church ministries Missionaries: Samuel & Punitha, Karen AC: Raja Chandrasekar, Vijaya Missionaries: Stephen Daniel & Christina, Joanna, Hannah, Nathan; Alice Praise God for the different programs Peter; Stanley Tatpati & Sudha, Abdiel; conducted in different place. Pray for Paul Khude & Leena, Shifra, Sheryl; missionary candidates to come out from Vimala Kumari; Donang & Ching, these programs. Ngalhlun MC: Samuel George, Malathi Daniel, Koti Michael, Vimala Vijay, 16 TAMIL NADU, North Jeevamani, Alice Deepak, Vijay K Missionaries: Jayaseelan & Daisy, Josiah, We praise God for the opening in new J o s h e b a ; R o s a m m a C h i t r a r a s u ; Churches through Mission Sunday. New Gnanamani Jayaseelan (Min.at.large), supporters, new missionary supports and Priscilla; Ananda Kumar & Malar, new magazine readers have been added. Miraclin, Andrew, Assis; Thomas Edison Those who visited our mission fields were (Min.at.large) & Sheela; MC: L. Victor, challenged and motivated. Pray for many Prabhakaran, Deepa Yobu, Christal Paulraj, Churches, families, young men and women Deva Anbu Kensy, Justin, Rayar; AC: to join us as honorary Area Secretaries in Daniel Aruldhas, ET Sundarsingh, Justus their respective places. Praise God for the field visit of a prayer 14 KERALA, Church ministries group to Odisha mission field from Chennai. Praise God that continuous prayer Missionaries: Shine Varghese & Bindhu, support raised through phones. Pray for Sneha, Anpu, Manna; Johnson & Sicily, God's guidance in planning future Nimmy, Eben; Rosamma Cheriyachen, programme. Joel, Blessy; Thomson George & Annamma, Joby, Bijo; George Mathew & 17 TAMIL NADU, West Shirley, Shema, Sheba, Shifa; Prasad Raju & Accamma, Aaron, Salona; K. I. Joseph & Missionaries: Edwin & Getzie, Joben, Ammukutty (Min.at.large), Alfy; K. Leela; Jaikar; Devapaulraja (Min.at.large) & (Min.at.large): CP Verghese & Annama, Latha, John; (Min.at.large) BB Raja & MM Sosamma MC: George Oommen, Shanthi MC: Gunasekaran, Sundaresh Alexander Kumar, Neethiraja AC: Chandraleela Jonathan Praise God that our supporters are standing with us in the ministry during this tough Praise God for the appointment of new co time. Pray for the completion of the IEM ordinators in this zone. Pray that many Resource centre in Kottayam. churches will open for IEM ministries. 15 CHURCH MINISTRIES, TAMIL NADU, South Central Tamil Nadu & Andamans May - June 2020 27 Missionaries: Duraisingh & Rebekah, Jim, 18 TAMIL NADU, South Allen; Mahendran (Min.at.large) & Jeyalakshmi, David; Alphonse & Missionaries: Jeyasekaran & Rethinam, Josephine, Sam, William Carey; MC: Jerish, Jenish; Esther Rajamony, Benjamin & Stella, Immanuel; Ramesh Susannah, Milcah, Achsah; Indira Jacquiline; Vethanayagam & Arul Janaki, Praise God for the saturation of all the six Martin, Amy; Stephen Ponnaiah; districts in South-central zone. Pray that Arulmani (Min.at.large) & Christy, many more will be challenged for Giftson; Thambiraj (Min.at.large) & missionary work. Sulochi MC: John Sekhar & Rita, Esther; Ebenezer, Solomon, Ezekiel AC: Jeba, You prayed. God answered! Badmini, Annapoorani, Vijila, G Isaac Praise God for the miraculous healing of Chandrasekar h/o our area co-ordinator Pushpa. Pray for the healing of Suresh s/o our Hon. area co-ordinator, Chelliah.

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Missionaries: Yokestar & Yofecca, Bhaghat and his wife are from Abhasara, Haniel; Salykutty Joseph; Ajay Anglaguda village attending our & Swarupa, Angel; Ramchulo Ralte & worship group at Anglaguda. They Juliet, Olivia, Mark; MSS: Satish & recently got interested in the Lord Moura, Daniel; FMS: Saranjit & Banisree Jesus Christ and began coming to to Church for about five months now. Praise God for the new vehicle, the They sought prayer for God's blessings completion of the rain harvesting project in on their family. God heard our prayers one block and for the training courses and they were able to buy a rice miller conducted thus far. Pray for the need of soon. They were over joyed for the water in the campus. blessing of the Lord. During the dedication of the miller, they testified HEAD QUARTERS the goodness of the Lord and said that the miller would not work on Sundays GENERAL SECRETARY: Raja Singh as they want to sit in the Lord's Elias & Fanny, Elsheba, Johan; OS: Sylvia presence. They are sure that the Lord Devan, David will touch the brother of Bhagat, a Praise God that the Lord has used this young boy who is not able to walk Mission to bring a holistic transformation since two years. Thank God for this among different people groups. Praise God couple. Please continue to pray that for all our partners in this ministry. Pray that they will grow in the Lord and confess this Mission will continue to be praying, Him openly as their Lord and savior. - Araku mission field. pioneering, progressing and partnering Mission.

28 May - June 2020 20 ADMINISTRATION Amudha, Sathyapriya, Priya Jimmy, Stella, Apoorva, Viji Ronald, Parimala Vinod, Jackin Isravel & Jaya; Shibu Issac & Rekha, Helen, Prema Inbaraj, Sharon Smitha, Christa, Christy; Anand Isaiah & Solomon, Maria Raju, Anitha Vijay, Shery Roshni, Pradhan; MSS: Sheela, Ranjith Joseph, Jithin, Niveditha, Sharon James, Kumar, Rajan, Sunil Kumar, Premalatha Sultana Butt Michael, OS: Arun Kumar, John Cornelius, Sarala, Raju, Lakshmama Praise God for the completion of internal audit. God enabled us to clear the gratuity Praise God for all those raised by God to of all our retired missionaries till March support various projects in the field. Pray 2020 and the various requirements from the for the ongoing construction of church IT department. Pray for the PF Audit for buildings in the field that they would come 2017 to be completed soon and for the to completion after lockdown. needed funds to send house rent and s a lar i e s f o r t h e mo n t h o f A p r il. 21 HUMAN RESOURCES 23 SUPPORTIVE MINISTRIES: Missionaries: Jonathan & Shalini, Sonia, Church Jerusha; Satya Ranjan Soren, Augustine; MG Daniel & Rosamma, Jubin, Feba; Missionaries: Jenny Christopher & Vijaya, Nelson Dinakaran & Shobana, Johan, Jessica, Judith; Rajaiah & Stella MSS: Rachna. Sharon Swarna, Leena Jeyaseelan, Sam Caleb In Seminaries: Satyaraja & Jenita, Jeshuwin, Jerusha; Mel First tine & Praise God for the ongoing publication of Tablesha, Nissi; Kirivasan & Amirthamary, Outreach magazine in eleven languages Joel, Prisclla & Merlyn; Andrew & and other books. Pray for the ministry of all Pichugnanam; Kunal & Anupama, Holy, our children and youth co-ordinators, our Adharsh; Robert Joy & Bimla, Hepzibah, area secretaries, mission and area co- Austin; Ottanchatram: (Counselling & ordinators and honorary missionaries that Evangelism) Mary Yesudial. MSS: Vimala God will give them open doors for Sarkar, Lisha Charles missions.

Praise God for all the missionaries who 24 FIELD SUPPORTIVE could finish their theological studies and go MINISTRIES back to the respective ministries. Pray for those in Theological seminaries and for Missionaries: Solomon Swamidoss & those who are joining this year. Thangam, Ebenezer; & Scripture engagement: John Mathai & Elizabeth, 22 FINANCE Alan; Child care ministries: James Raj & Prabha, Jenish; Local leadership Missionaries: Matthew P Matthew & development ministries: Ramesh Shiby, Lois, Titus; Rajakumar & Ebenezer, Elanchezian & Salomy, Nicky Ashish, J o h n n y, J a y a p a u l ; P y n s h a i l a n g Jacob Sushil; Community development: Lawphiniaw MSS: Rosy David, Mary Stephen King, John Praveen & Angel, Balraj, Parimala Richard, Kavitha Daniel, Amitha, Adrina OS: Sheela Santhosh May - June 2020 29 Praise God for all the New Testament for all our Good News Workers, Local dedications in our field; for all our Day Evangelists, Field Mission Sevaks (FMS), Care Centres and hostels; for the many Mother tongue translators (MTT) and other Training of Trainers conducted for local helpers involved in the ministry with us. believers, for the community development Pray that together we will strengthen the training. Pray for the follow up. Praise God work of local leadership, mother tongue Bible translation, Scripture use and literacy of believers so that churches stand on the You prayed. God answered! right foundation. I s t a r t e d v i s i t i n g 25 Media Ministries Nalakalwagud em village and made a rapport Praise God for all our partners who help us w i t h a f e w. in the production of audio and video Sis. Karimunisa in front of the Church I d d a m m a Scriptures and messages in different responded to the Gospel and opened her languages; Pray that believers will use them house for prayer. Two others joined her to grow in the Lord; soon. Since generally don't like to gather in some one's home, 26 WOMEN'S MINISTRIES we began gathering under a tree. Then Iddamma was interested to give a small Praise God that field women leaders are land next to her home to construct a prayer involving in outreach regularly. Every shed. We began to pray for finance. Few mission station has morning 5 am prayers people from 'Neighbours' also became daily. Pray that all the women leaders will seekers. They said, “Since we are not able read the Scriptures. Praise God for the to gather in our own place for prayer, if programs conducted for women in the you build a prayer shed in Nallakalwa we cities. Pray for the National convention for will come for prayer every Sunday.” One women coming up in October. Pray that a of them Guljar Appa gave some old big women force will rise up to support and materials even though it was not promote missionary work throughout sufficient. This act encouraged me to India. gather more financial support. As an answer to prayer, some of my relatives 27 HEALTH-CARE came forward to support the need. In May 2019 we began the construction and completed it in March 2020. The shed was Praise God for the young mothers who have dedicated for the glory of the Lord on r e t u r n e d b a c k t o t h e f i e l d a f t e r March 15, 2020 by our General Secretary confinement. Pray for the health of the Rev. Dr. Raja Singh in the presence of mothers and small babies. Our missionary IEM leaders. We have six seekers. Around Arul Janaki needs your continuous prayers. 20 Chenchu children and few adults from Remember her husband Vedanayagam for Nallakalva also hear the Gospel through continuous strength to take care of Arul. this worship group every week. Pray that Pray for all our differently abled children. this shed would draw many to Christ Pray for special strength for their parents as they take daily efforts to give a holistic to - Karimunissa, their kids all by themselves. Chenchu field, Andhra Pradesh.

30 May - June 2020 28 SENIOR MISSIONARIES family in the US and MM Sosamma as she stays in a hostel with other people. Pray that Theodore Srinivasagam & Diana, TV those who stay alone will get help from Thomas &Thangamma, PS Thomas & others. Mariamma, Satyanathan & Beaulah, Jeyakumar & Rosy, Gladson Anchan & 29 OVERSEAS ASSOCIATES Ranjana, PM Matthews & Gracy, Victor S i t t h e r & J o y, G e o r g e R a j u & Ninan Varghese, Chris Christian, Ranjith Mathuramani, BL Khude & Lily, Infimate Varghese, Vincent Devasahayam, John & Lalhming, Victor Benjamin, Victor Das L a n c a s t e r, D e n s i n g h , P r a b h u m & Lysa, KR Stanley & Latha, AS Ayo Ranganathan, George Chikkala, Gladys &Wungreiwon, GS Ananda Rao & Staines, Noel Greig, Ginniethang & Ching, Premalatha, Devagnanavaram & Vanitha, Asholi & Puii, Tijin & Merin, Anandaraj, EA Abraham & Rajeswari, Ruth Daniel, Vijay & Rebecca, Paul Sundarsingh Paosiru, Sunil Kumar & Swarnamayee, Thangaraj Mohan Das &Thangam, Emmanuel Prakash &Abha, Nutan Chettri, A Johnraj Praise God for all the ministries of our & Grace, Y Samuel & Jessy, Swarna associates in their respective countries. Daniel, Jeyapaul Sitther & Evelyn, CS Pray for their protection and health during Joseph & Mariamma, M Soundararajan & their travel. Pray that many doors will be Kantha, Joseph Soundararaj & Omana, opened in churches and homes for the Mariamma Verghese, P John Wesley & ministries of IEM. Mercy, Grace Thankachan, Anand Dayavaran & Rachel, Selina Mohan Doss, 30 OUR CHURCHES Harold Waghela & Sheela, John David & Elizabeth, Lionel David, Chitrarasu Pray that we continue to be salt and light in the society in the changing scenario of our Praise God that most of the senior country. Pray that the Churches will be missionaries are keeping well. Pray for literate, Bible based, mature and mission their health in this special season. minded so that all people groups hear the Especially remember for PS Thomas and name of Jesus and be discipled in him.

Mr. Anil Pandit, our Mission coordinator (Maharashtra Church ministries) went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2020. He is survived by his wife Nanda and only daughter Sruti. We thank God for Bro. Anil's services with the IEM. Remember the family in your prayers. Mrs. Rahelamma (85) m/o Mrs. Rosamma Cheriachen (Kerala Church ministries) entered God's glory on March 25, 2020 Mrs. Jeevanti Padmaji (82) m/o Shankar Padmaji, (Madiya field) slept in the Lord on April 15, 2020. Obituary Mrs. Winsome Titus (92) m/o Luke Titus (Church Ministries, North India) went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2020 Pray for God's comfort on the families.

May - June 2020 31 Youth Column What is our pressing need today? Who can bring in a transformation in India? Are they not youth who are willing to pay a price for God's Kingdom? Read the testimony of this zealous young man and pray that many join him! Well, I was born and brought up in a Christian family; my mother was a good Christian teacher to all of her five children. From the day I learnt to talk, I got to hear and knew about our Lord Jesus Christ. I was an obedient child. I was very active in Sunday school and took great interest in Godly pursuits. Many parents mentioned my name as a good example for other children to follow. As years rolled by, the pressures of this world pulled me away from God's presence. I stopped attending Church and neglected all spiritual activities. I lived a life that contradicted my mother's teaching. I told the world that I enjoyed my life, but in reality, I was restless. God took notice of me. I sensed that God was calling me back to Him. Few years later, my niece urged me to attend Church on Good Friday to help her in musical accompaniment. I didn't want to sit through the whole service. My idea was to leave the service half way. Since I was ashamed to cross a long pew, I sat down. The Word of God through the Pastor him showed me who I had been, who I was then, and who I will be in the future. It portrayed my lifestyle. I repented and claimed forgiveness from God. God assured His forgiveness. During a Mission convention in Saiha (Mizoram), I heard a missionary sharing about people dying without Jesus Christ in our country (India). That sharing touched my heart and burdened me to take the name of Jesus Christ to unreached people groups. Seven years later, strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit, I was able to leave behind my home, family, relatives and go as a cross-cultural missionary. As soon as I completed Bachelor of Divinity from Bangalore, I joined IEM. Now, I am in the harvest field with the people group, God has given me! I would doubly assert that the harvest truly is plenteous and the need of harvesters goes without saying. Will you be my co-harvester? - Thomson Hralochho Thomson hails from Mizoram and serves in Meghalaya.

Our IEM Bank details are as follows Bank Name Branch Account No. IFSC Code ICICI Commissariat Road, M.G. Road, Bangalore 000201059882 ICIC0000002 INDIAN BANK Richmond Circle, Bangalore 461602068 IDIB000R018 HDFC Richmond Road, Bangalore 05231110000464 HDFC0000523 SBI St. Marks Road, Bangalore 10977242162 SBIN0000813 Contribution in all currencies from outside of India (FCRA Account) INDIAN BANK Richmond Circle, Bangalore 461639441 SWIFT CODE: IDIBINBBTSY IFSC CODE: IDIB000R018 Kindly deposit the contribution in the name of Indian Evangelical Mission. After transferring the funds, please send the transcation ID and the details to [email protected] or SMS to 9965747672 for acknowledgment. 32 May - June 2020