Volume 4 Issue 8 August 2014 `10

Reaching the unreached

Psalm 82:8 Dhrubaraj Bebarta & Pushpanjali family fiance too would be involved in ministry. God united Dhrubaraj and Pushpanjali in holy matrimony on July 4, 1984. Dhrubaraj resigned his job and both joined FMPB in 1991. After a year’s missionary training at the Salem Bethel ARY Bible College, they served N AL IO B S U S I M the finance department for

M Dhrubaraj Beberta : August 14 six months. Then they were Pushpanjali : July 05 deputed to Gond for six months Blessy : April 15 197 Mercy : March 29 to be trained in Hindi. After this they ministered in Haragpur Rev. Dhrubaraj Bebarta is the eldest field (W.B). They undertook son of Mr. Thrutarastra Bebarta, a church planting among the teacher and Sajani in Kaipa village Santals in . In in Odisha’s Gajapathi district. After 1996 Dhurubaraj was ordained graduation, Dhrubaraj worked as a by Sambalpur diocese. teacher. Dhrubaraj’s father used to Presently, this missionary pray for the FMPB ministry and that couple undertake mission his son would become a missionary work among the Santals. with them. Their eldest daughter Blessy Sister Pushpanjali is the eldest is studying in class 11 and daughter of the late Mr. Reuben younger daughter Mercy is Singh and Josedomani in Gajapathi in class 8. Let us uphold district. She participated in church this missionary family in our activities. She prayed that her prayers. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. - Ephesians 6:18 Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful. - Colos. 4:2 Pray continually. - 1 Thes. 5:17 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer - Matt 21:22 Ask and it will be given to you. – Luke 11:9 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. - John 15:7 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. - Luke 16:24 They all joined together constantly in prayer. - Acts 1:14

FRIENDS FOCUS is the official organ of Friends Missionary Prayer Band (FMPB). A monthly blossom of FMPB ...... FMPB is an indigenous Missionary Publisher & Editor Movement presenting the Gospel of Rev. D. Simon Ponniah the Lord Jesus Christ to unreached

SUBSCRIPTION FOREIGN people groups in India. Annual Rs.100 Rs.600 FMPB serves as an arm of the Church Life Rs.1500 Rs.5,000 to plant Churches across the country. H.Q: 29, High School Road, Ambattur, Chennai - 600 053 FMPB does saturation evangelism Tel: +91-44-2657 0404 Fax: 2657 3353 Cell: 9444394342 among various people groups. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fmpb.co.in FMPB invites Churches, institutions,

Layout and Preparation: families and individuals to pray and Communication Dept., fmpb support its work. AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 1 From One Generation to Another –

St. Paul reminds Timothy that he stands in at least the Third generation of faith. If, as may be assumed, Timothy caught from Paul a broader vision of the Kingdom of God as a world- embracing fellowship than Lois and Eunice had, he was prepared for that daring adventure of faith by his heritage. How many people have caught the faith by which they live from an older generation, and then expressed it in new ways! It is sometimes argued that children should be taught only those portions of the Bible which correspond to their own experience. It has no doubt been a healthy thing that religious education in modern times learns to take a new interest in the child himself and his problems, and has turned to Bible for light on the resources by which these problems may be effectively met. A man was compelled to spend several months in a war situation in a strange land after his baggage, containing his Bible, was lost. He was grateful to his grandma who had taught him a few biblical stories and also made him to memorize a few Psalms in his youth. Some of them had little meaning for him when he learned them. Others took on new significance in the new life into which circumstances had thrust him. He discovered that there was a good deal of biblical material stored as “Luggage to Be Called For” in the hold of his mind, which was of priceless value when he needed it. The creative education of our time is a great tool in the hands of all who would teach religion to the coming generation. But it is supplementary to and not a substitute for the handing on from age to age of the spiritual heritage which God has provided for us in the Word. -J. Solomon

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 2 Dearly Beloved in the Lord, Happy state, happy state of affairs in us, happy mood of Greetings to you in the Lord’s the nation are to be celebrated holy name! with the 68th year of political The Lord of might and majesty freedom! In the midst of terror, leads us all these years in rumors on further terrors, the freedom of life, liberty, aggression on simple people, democracy and the choice to Pastors and Christian leaders and choose the rulers. With the their cry we hear almost every changes all around the nation, day in the state and in nation. economy, business, outlook On the other side, the ulterior and perseverance with others motives of being fundamental around the nation, may the and let loose the vandalism to foundational aspect of freedom take law in their arms and to to life, faith and liberty be be protected have been reported. preserved! Psalmist in Psalm We the people of the nation, 144 says, “Happy are the people (1Cor 9.23) be partakers of the whose God is the Lord”. Gospel, may train our hands

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 3 for war and our fingers for on the streets of the nation in battle in prayer. (Ps 144.1). This rebuilding the nation! (Neh. 1: happens in strengthening the 4 – 2:8). May this be our style in hands with others like Nehemiah building up a nation as mission, appeals to his colleagues in church and society! May our mobilizing God’s people for building of walls be tall till we God’s work. In his time there labor to make the nation stand was no distinct, instant healing, firm in God’s love and favor! miracles, thunderous fire falling Happy are those whose God is down or raising of the dead. the Lord! But God’s call for prosperity, FMPB leadership peace and building up of a team into action: nation was on. He influenced the influencers. When Nehemiah It was a significant progress in began to weep over the disgrace Gujarat, making the passionate and the situation of God’s vision of nation shared by the house in ruins, God gave him church leaders along missionaries a vision to rebuild the nation. with simple grass root leaders He deliberately understood God raised in this decade. We the law of course to take, praise God for the vibrancy in navigate, connect, fix timing, leadership of church in mission set priorities, do buy in and the with Bishop Sylvanus Christian, big momentum was maintained. Rev. Dr. Nicholas Parmer and We see the action of a team host of the leaders from C.N.I, led to unprecedented victory Methodist and now with Green in a nation’s affair. There were City Bible church. 19 young disgrace, mockery, murmuring people have been chosen among and terrible discouragement. our churches and now being Yet God’s will and His intention trained and planted in the places of His household had victory. where God’s blessings are sought Triumphant walk was possible to be at work in Sourashtra in

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 4 North Gujarat. The C.N.I here is programs in most of the districts planning to ‘double the diocese’ / mandal level. In Giant Leap to reach the unreached mission 2020, this region centered around around them. There are several Adilabad will have four levels action plans and events lined up. of evangelism, discipleship With another 289 congregations training and missional focus: from a neighboring taluk, 94 i) accelerated field activities, ii) congregation from erstwhile ‘out prayer groups helping weekly / reached’ new congregations, the monthly outreaches in field. iii) diocese and FMPB are planning Prayer groups with local churches Joint Management Committee-II, doing neighbors outreach. iv) with the new accelerated thrust Interdenominational pastors, on evangelism and mission. other churches networked for Praise God, it is His doing! evangelism and mission. Pray for further efforts on this. Twin city leaders meet in Secunderabad: Other Major Meetings:

In the brand new state in India We had Rasipuram Baptist now Telengana, the twin city church, Cuddalore ALC Church leaders came together for a time and several other churches and of fellowship, update on FMPB gatherings across the nation. and planning out the events. It What a way with which God was heartening to see the hard blessed the efforts of all prayer labor of our leaders for the cause groups and their committed of mission. They plan to have leadership! Now the revived a state conference in Nov 2014 prayer groups make young and also to have a base built as children take up responsibilities mission center. to further the mission course. Praise the Lord! Following this, Telengana prayer group leaders also planned to have a vibrant district mission AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 5 In HQ we had a week of witness further. The youth will be the with the course called Kairos led prime work force of the ministry by Bro. Shibu K Mathew and here now. Giant Leap 2020 had Bhaskar from Bangalore. It was grass root planning done with so inspiring to make all our staff much enthusiasm and solid and volunteers to be focused on commitment for Punjabi people. mission and to be a channel of National Fasting Prayer in blessing to reach out others in August: evangelism. We also had the wonderful time in the Cathedral This is to be held across the Church of Redemption in Delhi nation, region wise, with three CNI. We praise God for Rev. days of fasting and praying for Dr. Christopher Raj and Rev. the nation. We encourage you Dr. Paul Swarup and host of to please do it integrating every leaders in the Cathedral for their segment of people around and inspiration in mission. look to God for His favor on the nation, mission, church and Punjab youth Mela with CNI ministries. Bishops: May our hands be prepared for We had the privilege of having war in prayers! May our fingers 1000 plus young people met be trained for fervent prayer for in LTI, Faridkot in Punjab. Rt. nation! Rev. Samanthroy, the Bishop of Amritsar and the Rt. Rev. With heartfelt thanks for your Younius Masih, the Bishop in commitment, Chandikharh at Ludhiana with his beloved wife visited the base Your dear brother in the Lord. and blessed the youth gathered with their teaching. There are many more avenues opened up Simon Ponniah for our missionaries’ work to go

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 6 A faithful man shall abound with blessings. Pro.28:20

Indians throughout the nation are ready to celebrate 68th Independence Day. In this edition, we have brought forth 68 prayer concerns that haunt our motherland. Kindly pray with burdened hearts so that India may enjoy real freedom through our prayers.

Unabated violence against In the last 150 years, 11,000 persons women declared themselves as self-styled Christs. These false-christs take the cue from the second coming of Jesus Christ and so bring forth their own philosophies. Such people should realize that they are cheating believers. People who give their ears to false christs are trapped and forced to give up In our nation, motherhood is honoured everything. Let us pray with burdened and revered. Women folk need to be hearts that this will cease. treated as mothers. Women constitute 48.27% of our population. In 2013, For Violence to abate 24,923 cases of violence against women were filed. The horrible truth behind such violence is that 98% of perpetrators either relatives or are known to victims. Every 29 minutes, a woman is sexually abused. Is it not a shame for us Indians? Let us pray to God that this will change. More than 200 wars were fought in the twentieth century and around 180 million Self-styled Christs people perished. Though many reasons are given for such violence, the truth is that only the innocent are victims.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 7 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. Ps.138:8 Loss of life and property is huge. Pray that violence is nipped in the bud and For Dowry Harassment to that affected people find comfort and disappear consolation. Pray for the repentance of people who incite violence.

For the repentance of terrorist groups

In our nation, a woman is subjected to violence every three minutes. Every 77 minutes, a woman commits suicide due to dowry harassment. Every nine minutes, a case of dowry-related violence is registered. India ranks first in the world, regarding dowry violence It has been estimated that there are 34 against women. Let us pray that terrorist groups functioning across the husbands and relatives of women are nation. These groups pose a challenge more concerned about them and that to the security of the nation. People dowry harassment will soon be a thing of all levels of society are victims to of the past. terrorists. Steps initiated by the police and military are overcome by terrorists. Let differences disappear People of all ages and both sexes function in these groups. The Lord Jesus Christ alone can bring a change among these people. The Gospel alone can set things right among them. Let us pray.

Though Christians have multiplied,

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 8 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich. Pro.10:22 there are many denominations. There is alleged that political parties are not are still thousands of villages which interested in the wellbeing of citizens have not heard the Gospel. But, look but are interested only in getting power at the churches we attend. Numerous to rule the state / nation. The election festivals and felicitations, healing manifesto released during the election ministries, blessing meetings etc. are time is thrown into dustbins. Leaders held and thousands attend. The ultimate want their legal heirs to be protected and goal of these activities is mission work. to protect their movable and immovable There are divisions in our churches. properties. These political parties must Mission work is pushed to the rear learn to be concerned about our nation while pompous celebrations occupy and citizens. the driver’s seat. When we bury all our differences, there is no doubt that the For Alcoholics to give up alcohol Gospel will reach the nook and corner of India. Let us pray that oneness and unity will prevail in all churches.

For Political parties to be concerned about the nation

A study says that 625 lakh Indians are addicted to alcohol. From 1970 to 1995, the percentage of drunkards increased by a walloping 106.7%. India ranks third in the manufacture of alcohol globally. In south-east Asia, it has been India has 1687 registered political estimated that India is in the top slot. parties. Of these, only six are recognized 65% of alcohol consumed, is produced as national parties. Regional parties in India. Alcohol has shattered families number 47. The remaining 1634 parties and ruined many lives. Alcoholics have though registered are unrecognized. It been deprived of decency and been

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 9 The Lord will bless his people with peace. Ps.29:11 shamed. Alcoholism in India ought to The Twin tower attack in the USA (2001), disappear and we must pray for the the Mumbai attack, Israel–Gaza war in same. 2008 and Srilankan war against Tamils (1983-2009) have killed thousands For Patriotism for all of people. Racist attacks in Srilanka resulted in the death of lakhs of innocent Tamilians. Many people have become refugees in their own land due to loss of life and property. Those arrested are subjected to untold sufferings. The bitterness that prevails among races needs to cease. Let us pray that People need to inculcate a sense of prisoners of war are rehabilitated. love for our nation. Exploitation of natural resources should be stopped at For the Nation to be protected any cost. Tax frauds, violence, refusing from Natural disasters to improve the standard of lives of the downtrodden, treason against nation, casteism and violence in the name of languages should be done away with an iron hand. People should develop patriotism.

Violence and Racism Due to natural calamities, 137 people perished in 14th century, 174 in 15th century, 640 in 16th century and in 19th century, 2705 people died. In the 20th and 21st centuries , 20,000 (2001) persons died in Gujarat alone, 51,000 persons (2004) in Asia, 51,000 persons (2008) in China, 2,50,000 persons in Haiti and 10,000 persons (2011) in AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 10 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil. Ps.121:7

Japan. Death due to natural disasters It has been estimated that more increases every year globally. Pray pathogens are evolved daily leading to that our nation is protected from such more than 7000 diseases. 220 lakhs natural disasters. of people are victims of AIDS. Science could not find cures for diseases like For Famines to disappear from swine flu. Water-borne and air-borne our land diseases multiply daily. Pray that diseases for which science could not find a cure are cured/healed by God.

For the Divorce culture to end

In 1975, 3 crore people died due to famine. In 1983, the number of deaths due to famine was 1,50,000. Every year, the death rate increases though we boast of a bountiful harvest. Every As per statistics, the divorce rate is still second, 15 people die. Fifty lakh people very low in India. Divorce is prevalent suffer from lack of food and malnutrition. in all religions like , Buddhism, A huge quantity of food is wasted. Pray Sikhism and Jainism. Of these religions, that the Lord will help the government divorce rate is rampant only among overcome famine. Christians. The divorce culture that affects both poor and rich should end. For Protection against pathogens 43 lakhs of people in 1970 and 183 lakhs in 1996 were granted divorce. A total of 12,000 divorces in Delhi in 2008, 1246 in Bangalore in 2006 and 4136 in Mumbai in 2007 were recorded. The Bible says that man and woman should

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 11 My kindness shall not depart from thee. Isa. 54:10 not separate except for marital infidelity. as Katrina, Rita, Wilma etc. A cyclone Pray that the divorce culture in India and / hurricane destroys much property. the world stops. Meteorites, volcanoes and earthquakes are more dangerous than tempests Tsunami and its trails of disasters which damages forest cover. The impact of cyclones annually should be reduced. Let us pray that God who tamed wind and sea will continue to keep nature under His control.

Welfare of farmers

Tsunamis are formed due to earthquakes below the ocean. As a result, sea level increases rapidly and crosses borders bringing catastrophe. In 2004 tsunami, more than 1,55,000 people died. The 2011 tsunami in Japan brought much destruction to nuclear plants. Shall we A study says that one Indian farmer pray to God to protect the nations from commits suicide every 32 minutes. In tsunamis? 2002, a farmer ended his life every 30 minutes. Parched land and lack of rain For Cyclone to be tamed in 93% land forced peasants to end their lives. 1764 lakh farmers are deeply in debt. Hence they seek money lenders. 48.60% of borrowers could not repay their loans. In 2009, 17, 368 farmers ended their lives. Pray that the welfare of the farmers is protected.

The storm that hit coasts are named

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 12 God shall supply all your need. Phil. 4:19

For Government employees to Many people are fighting for the understand their duties legalization of gay sex. Around 8% of gays are afflicted with AIDS. Pray that God will intervene to change the attitude of politicians and celebrities who are in favour of homosexuality. People who are enslaved by this unnatural desire need liberation. Pray.

Lakhs of people are employed in For the welfare of tea estate government service in India. A rough workers estimate says that one out of every five Indians is a government employee. Though there are innumerable government employees, the workforce works at snail speed. Due to unfaithful employees, tall buildings are damaged and buried. Corruption in all fields is the norm. Some, besides their salary More than two crore people are want to lead luxurious life, leading to employed in the tea industry, particularly greasing of palms. Innocent people are tea-estates. These workers toil in the worst affected. Loss to government rain and cold. Their families have to is calculated in crores of rupees. When be protected from calamities. The will this trend change? Only God can do management must treat these workers it. Pray. gently and faithfully. Their children should be ensured good education and Gay sex a sin food. As parents work in tea-estates, their children should not follow them. Pray.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 13 The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. Rom. 15:13

For Employees in Industries institutions. Discipline, moral conduct, sincerity and honesty need to be taught them. Lust, politics, eve-teasing, ragging and violence should disappear from students. They should pursue their studies in a conducive atmosphere with high moral conduct. Pray.

More than eight crore workers are For the well being of scavengers employed in about 20 lakhs industries. Presently, hire and fire schemes are used by industries and managements. Many managements cite the reason of industries running at a loss forcing workers to opt for voluntary retirement. This results in some workers committing suicide. The future of such workers is bleak. Their interests should be safe- 13 lakhs of scavengers remove human guarded. Please Pray. excreta, of whom 7.5 lakhs are women. Some are forced into this menial job. As they clean streets and homes, there For Students moral conduct. is a tendency for people to consider them unclean. This attitude should change. As civilization improves, more new techniques are used to eliminate manual scavenging. Pray that God will bring brightness into their lives.

For the rights of fishermen More than 20,000 colleges impart higher education to students and 1.50 More than 1.40 crore fishermen are crore students are educated in these employed in the fishing industry.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 14 The Lord will do wonders among you. Joshua 3:5

Annually 40 lakhs metric tons of fish Both hapless and healthy elders have are harvested from the sea. Fishermen spend most of their time on the rough turned to begging due to abject poverty seas to protect their families on land. at homes. There are more than one Of late, the navy from neighbouring crore mendicants. Pray that NGSs and nations tortures fishermen. Pray that Government volunteer to improve the fishermen’s rights are protected. living standards of beggars.

For a healthy nation For the safety of Defense personnel

Many diseases take a toll of thousands before preventive measures are identified. Tuberculosis and leprosy are widely prevalent in India Dengue About 13 lakhs of people are employed fever, malaria, chickungunia, swine in the Defense sector and the flu, cholera and cerebral malaria kill government earmarks a huge amount thousands. Pray that God will protect of money for them. The soldiers protect Indians from diseases. our nation. Terrorists and army from across the border attack our soldiers For the welfare of beggars and some of our soldiers are killed. Pray that corruption in the defense sector is eradicated. Pray for the defense personnel and their families.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 15 The Lord will do great things. Joel 2:21

68th Independence Day celebration in India is a matter of joy to every Indian. As Christians, let us not forget the issues/ problems by which millions of Indians are struggling with. Here in below, we have listed out 68 major issues, out of which only a few are presented with little details. Let’s pray to God to remove all the evils from our mother land and send forth the joy of salvation to every Indian heart!

27. For the welfare of the 36. For Air Force third gender 37. For the betterment of 28. For the Police mendicants Department 38. Gambling and Revenue 29. Pollution to be controlled 39. Cinema poisons minds 30. Town to be more civilized 40. Bonded –slavery 31. For the dignity of Indian 41. AIDS Disease to disappear villages 42. Internet for constructive 32. Deforestation to be purposes checked 43. Flesh Trade 33. Inter linking of rivers 44. Infanticide 34. Revamping of 45. Eve teasing Education Department 46. Let idols disappear 35. For the safety of Sailors

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 16 I am with you always. Mat. 28:20

47. For the normal functioning 57. For the robust of Indian Railway improvement of Indian Economy 48. For the proper maintenance of National Highways 58. Unemployment to cease

49. Gospel to be 59. Media to maintain proclaimed always neutrality 60. For the rules of the 50. Evangelism to permeate Nation the society 61. For the protections of teens. 51. For the ever vigilant defence services 62. For the physical and spiritual growth of youth. 52. Foreign companies to be truthful and sincere 63. For the protection of senior citizens. 53. For efficient progress in 64 Child labour to cease. Electricity Department 65. For the protection of 54. Junk food culture to employees in their work disappear places. 55. For the Department 66. Rights to be protected. of Tourism to provide security and safety to 67. Air crashes of aeroplanes to tourists cease. 68. For the legitimate safety of 56. Rag picking to be done flat-residants. away with

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 17 Shanti Ramyaraju Jebarani P. Happy Manjya Naik G. Ramesh Kumar E.M. Birthday Raja P. Krupa Rakshana Barre Friday 1 Florence

Jammu Region Chief Minister: Omar Abdullah Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu Kashmir is one of the best tourist places in the world. Of all the states in India, Jammu & Kashmir enjoys a special privilege, in that it has its own flag and a special constitution. That is, people of other states are not allowed to acquire any immovable property. If the women of this state marry men from other states, they are disqualified to buy any land in that state. The majority of people profess Islam. Kashmir pandits and followers of Buddhism also live here. The youth of Jammu Kashmir have started hating gun culture. Kashmir, the summer capital, has about 4000 women addicted to narcotics. People from different parts of the nation undertake pilgrimage to temples like Vaishna Devi and Raghunath. Some pilgrims to Amarnath, die due to the climate and natural calamities. The pilgrims hope they will reach heaven if they die during the pilgrimage.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 18 Happy Thawng Khan Kap P. Saturday 2 Birthday

150 people accepted Jesus Christ. The Good News was proclaimed in 14 villages. Of the 60 youths who attended a youth meeting, 14 committed themselves to mission work. At the regional meeting pragmatic plans were formulated to facilitate “Giant Leap 2020”.

For a four-wheeler to conduct satsang programmes and film-show ministry; for a revival among believers to implement Giant Leap 2020; for the success of scheduled meetings of church elders and evangelists this month.

Himachal Himachal Region Chief Minister: Virbhadra Singh Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh was born through the union of 30 princely states, on 15th April, 1948 and became a separate state on 25th January, 1971. Himachal Pradesh is an ideal state for entrepreneurs to invest funds. A pilgrim centre in a part of the Himalayas is in Himachal Pradesh. An Anti-conversion Act exists here. As for evangelism, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most backward states.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 19 Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good Sunday 3 example.

The Gospel was proclaimed in 16 villages and 36 persons accepted Jesus Christ. Forty persons attended a regional level training class for teachers. New worship groups were formed in Suru and Panjha villages.

For land in Rikongpeo and Jeori fields to build churches; for a conducive atmosphere to evangelism in Pujarli, Jhakor and Samarkhot villages.

Most men are addicted to alcohol Lewdness and idol worship are prevalent. In all fields, there is opposition to evangelism through religious fundamentalists and temple administrators. Casteism, ostracization of believers and guru Worship are prevalent here. For people in Rampur to be blessed, men and women dance throughout the night under the influence of alcohol and celebrate a mela called Foghu carrying idolsof the local goddesses. People celebrate another mela called Pundha to invoke their Goddesses blessings on the residents.

Maza Region Chief Minister: Prakash Singh Badal Punjab

Five rivers flow through this state and hence its name. Punjab isthe & bowl of India. When Babar ruled Northern India, Sikkism began to grow. Akbar, grandson of Babar provided religious freedom to

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 20 Happy Mangaiyarkarasi Monday 4 Birthday Jasmine all citizens and so this religion flourished. The Golden temple in Amitsar is a famous pilgrim centre for Sikhs. Nearly 70 % to 75% of the youth in the 16 to 35 years age group are addicted to narcotics.

Last month 634 people declared their faith in Jesus Christ. A mini- bus was received by the ministry. Majbi Sikhs are receptive to evangelism. Church construction is underway in three places.

For new missionaries to be well-versed with the local language at the earliest; for a LTI to be constructed for the region; for a two-wheeler; for the success of the training programmes scheduled for evangelists and church elders; for this year’s target to be achieved; for believers to be actively involved in the success of Giant Leap 2020.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 21 Jyotsna Devi Prasanth Happy Pratima Kuldip Tuesday Birthday Salla Jeevanand 5 Meshram Kalpana Narayan

Malwa Region

A total of 488 persons accepted Jesus Christ. The Gospel was proclaimed in six villages and 768 persons listened to the Good News. A sub-centre was opened at Mandi village.

For the construction of a church at Pai Rupa sub-centre and for registration of the church land.

Haryana Haryana Region Chief Minister: Bhupender Hooda

The national capital Delhi is bound on three sides by Haryana. This state has the second highest per capita income in India and enjoys the first slot in the manufacturing of two wheelers, cars and tractors. Haryana is well-advanced in both industry and agriculture. In Bhiwani alone, there are more than 300 temples. Guru worship is common in Haryana.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 22 Happy Helloish D. Sangma Wednesday 6 Birthday

Church construction hindered by religious fundamentalists restarted with the active support of villagers. A total of 68 children attended the three days children’s meeting.

For land in Fatebad to build a church; for the consolation of Sathish who backslid due to the death of his sister to return to faith; for the healing of Ranjit from bone cancer.

Rahul was haunted by an evil spirit and so suffered much. His parents spent a lot of money, but in vain. Then, he heard about Jesus Christ through his relatives and so came for prayers. The missionaries prayed for Rahul. God answered their prayers and he was released from the

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 23 Happy Muralidharan S. Thursday 7 Birthday

evil spirit. God blessed the family business. Through this miracle, nine members of the family accepted Jesus Christ.

As per the 2012 census, 58% people under 16 years are addicted to alcohol. Women are no exemption. Pray that the people of this area give up alcohol and accept Jesus Christ.

Rajasthan Region Chief Minister: Vasundara Raje Sindia

Rajasthan is the only state in India with a desert. Most industrialists of high repute are from this state. Rajasthan is a forerunner in handicraft production. In agriculture, Rajasthan is a pioneering state. The are considered an ancient tribe. The Bhrammakumari Movement originated from this state. Guru worship is rampant. Due to lack of awareness, child marriages and child maternity mortality are high. Casteism is practiced strictly. Anti-conversion Law is enforced by the government. The people of Rajasthan need to excel in education, economy and culture.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 24 Andrews Jawahar Happy Hepsibah Andrew Friday 8 Birthday Mahala Shilaben Pahujyabhai

A new field was inaugurated at Pawatta to minister to the Rakghar people group. Semma Bhai and Rajgaur was blessed with a baby through prayer, after seven years of marriage. Sukwinder, a student of the Alwar children’s Home scored 89.5% in his M.S.W. studies and secured a job. The Nat and Raigarh people are receptive to the Good News.

It is very hard to acquire land in this state for churches; for the new government which assumed office in this state to be favourable to the ministry; for the protection of missionaries and evangelists; for the healing of a speech – impaired 13 year old Harjagat Singh; for the healing of Rajendar Guru from skin disorder for 6 six years.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 25 The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men Saturday 9 to do nothing.

Utkal Region Chief Minister: Navin Patnaik Odisha

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Odisha has been progressing steadily in various developmental fields. Yet, infant mortality, maternal mortality, lack of drinking water, absence of sewage drainage, natural calamities and lack of residential quarters hamper the state’s progress. Literacy rate in some districts is below 50%. The Anti-conversion Law is in force in this state.

Two hundred and forty six persons accepted Jesus Christ. The Padaposia village church was dedicated on May 18. About 65 persons attended the planning meeting for youth and church elders for the successful implementation of Giant Leap 2020.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 26 Happy Sanmata Manohaar Thane Sunday 10 Birthday Omprakash

For the success of the training programme for new evangelists; for missionaries Govindaraj and Samuel to learn Odiya language at the earliest; for the repentance of youth who married themselves without their parents knowledge and the believers to give up this attitude.

Hindrances people face to come to Jesus Christ, in this region

People feel that Christians will break village unity. They also consider those who accept Jesus Christ as untouchables and so are ostracized from The only thing necessary for the triumph offamilies evil is for andgood society.men Hence, people hesitate to come to Jesust. Alcohol to do nothing. and tobacco products also prevent people from coming to Jesus Christ.

Kanpur Region Chief Minister: Akilesh Yadav Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the birth place of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 27 Happy Sebastine C Monday 11 Birthday

Ayodhya a holy city boasts of more than seven thousand temples. Hindu holy places like Kasi alias Varanasi, Allahabad and Meerut are in Uttar Pradesh. The Ganges, a holy river which washes off the sins of the people flows through this state. Most people in Uttar Pradesh reside in rural areas. Poor villagers live in mud huts. Due to abject poverty, many people migrate to other states. Women are often subjected to sexual abuse.

The Milak village church was dedicated on 11.06.2014. A total of 118 people accepted Jesus Christ. Ravi from Parthana field volunteered to donate a part of his land to build a church.

For the construction of a compound wall for the Bawan village church; for the registration of church land at Pahadikha and the Gond children’s Home.

Daman Ganga Region Dadra Nagar Haveli

This is an union territory of India. 40% of this territory is covered by forests. The Daman Ganga, a river that flows through this place makes the Union territory fertile. People groups like Bhils, Konkhars, Varlis and Dodias live here. The tribals of this area follow traditional culture and faith.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 28 Happy Sarat Chandra Digal Tuesday 12 Birthday Jahan Majhi

A total of 187 persons accepted Jesus Christ. The Children’s Home for boys at Randha village was dedicated on 28.06.2014. Good News was proclaimed in four villages. Jayanti Ben was blessed with a baby due to prayer, after 12 years of marriage.

For two new fields to be opened; for land for church construction in Adhal and Siley villages to be registered; for Sunday worship to be started anew at Babarkadak village; for an English-medium school; for good rain so that believers can take up cultivation; for land at Manda, Aghu, Uplat, Kanadu, Dekhli and Katwa villages to build churches; for the consolation of the family whose son Pandu Bhai died; for land at Varlivat village to build a church.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 29 Joseph Ramya Raju P. Happy Ashok Nayak Wednesday 13 Birthday Gnanasekari John David

Madhya Khandwa Region Chief Minister: Shivrajsingh Chowhan Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has shown remarkable improvement in health care and administration. In economic growth, this state was pushed from the first to the ninth place. Most tribals have not heard about Good News. Maoists have their own rank and file in this state. The number of Christians in this state is one of the least in India. An Anti conversion Act is in force. The right to religion enshrined in our constitution should not be denied to the people of this state.

The Good News was proclaimed in 23 villages and 17 persons came into the fold of Jesus Christ. A total of 200 persons attended the children’s meet held at Sikkilia village. Film show ministry was undertaken in six villages. Salasna’s husband who met with a road accident and

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 30 Happy Charles Chellakumar D. Dhrubaraj Bebarta Thursday 14 Birthday

become unconscious regained consciousness after prayer. Pinjari Bhai of Dulkhot field whose body was swollen due to snake bite regained normal Dulkhot field whose body was swollen due to snake bite regained normal health when his relatives prayed. health when his relatives prayed.

Due to insufficient rain, believers could not undertake agriculture; for churchesDue to insufficient to be built rain, in Danda,believers Sirondimal could not undertakeand Pasali agriculture; villages; forfor Vinod,churches Santosh, to Amil, be Manish,built in Danda,Kambavar, Sirondimal Veeru, Gurumit and Pasali and Guruvejvillages; who for opposeVinod, Santosh, our ministry; Amil, forManish, permission Kambavar, from Veeru,panchayats Gurumit to buildand Guruvej churches who at Silaioppose and our Pattilpalia ministry; villages; for permission for young from mothers panchayats and children to build amongchurches Korg at and Gonal people group who die due to lack of nutritious food. Pray for Silai and Pattilpalia villages; for young mothers and children among Korg this concern. and Gonal people group who die due to lack of nutritious food. Pray for

Patliathis concern. village in Pal field is notorious for drunkenness, black magic and fights. We were praying for many days that God would bring changes amongPatlia villagethe people. in Pal Meanwhile, field is notoriousthe village forhead drunkenness,was afflicted byblack a disease magic and andfights. asked We us wereto pray praying for him. for We many obliged days and that God Godgranted would recovery. bring changes Hence, all his family members accepted Jesus Christ. Pray that the entire among the people. Meanwhile, the village head was afflicted by a disease village too accepts Jesus Christ. and asked us to pray for him. We obliged and God granted recovery. Hence, all his family members accepted Jesus Christ. Pray that the entire village too accepts Jesus Christ.

production. In agriculture, Rajasthan is a pioneering state. The Bhil people are considered an ancient tribe. The BhrammakumariAUGUST 2014 MovementFriends Focus originated31 Hepziba Samuel Happy Jhansi Robinson Magdaline Grace Friday 15 Birthday Nijwm Muchahary Dulanti from this state. Guru worship is rampant. Due to lack of awareness, child marriages and child maternity mortality are high. Casteism is practiced strictly. Anti-conversion Law is enforced by the government. The people Rajasthan ofAravalli Rajasthan Region need toChief excel Minister: in education, Vasundara economyRaje Sindia and culture.

The Gospel was proclaimed in nine villages and 27 persons came into New Life. After 14 years, the Church at Kalio village in Jalod field, was completed and dedicated. Magipal Singh suffering froma psychiatric disorder and was deserted by his wife regained normal health when missionaries prayed for his healing.

For people addicted to alcohol to give it up and accept Jesus Christ; for the completion of church construction at Kodiya village; for the healing of believers’ children who suffer boils on their bodies; Lakshmi Ben of Gatgaya village suffered from cancer. Blood would ooze from her hair. Medicines and magicians did not provide relief. Through prayers,

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 32 Happy Mary Sebastine Saturday 16 Birthday Beulah Rajesh she has survived for the last five years. But her parents separated her from her husband and she lives alone in a separate house. Pray that her husband accepts her and Jesus Christ.

Santal Sahib Ganj Region Chief Minister: Hemant Soren Jharkhand

Jharkhand means the land of forests. In minerals and natural resources, this state ranks second in India. The iron and steel plant at Bokkaro is the largest in Asia. More Christians live in Ranchi, the capital. Maoists have free movement. More tribal people live in Jharkhand and their living standard needs to be improved. The people are animistic.

A total of 370 persons became new believers in Jesus Christ. The Gospel was preached in 286 villages. A regional meeting for implementing Giant Leap 2020 was held. Thirteen evangelists from this region were chosen and sent to for evangelistic work.

For the success of the jeep team ministry in Telo field; for 11 youth who committed themselves to full time ministry; for the 7 persons who AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 33 Happy Ngai Thianching Hauzel Sunday 17 Birthday were deputed to Pondicherry Bible College to pursue their studies with attention and concentration; for backslidden Roghunath village worship to return to faith and for revival there; for the hindrances to form worship group at Guttana village to be removed and for worship groups to be formed at the earliest.

Santal Dumka Region

For land for the Multi Purpose Center and Regional Programs Multi Purpose Center; that NELC and FMPB partnership is strengthened; for the 3 day fasting prayer for regional believers in September and for the Youth Camp in October.

Gujarat Sahayadri Region Chief Minister: Anandiben Patel

Gujarat which ranked first with many entrepreneurs was pushed to the 16th place. The state boasts of progress in administration, health and

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 34 Happy Geetha Kenneth Monday 18 Birthday Melbin Regini R. agriculture. On overall development, the state was pushed to a lower rank from its top slot. Violence against women is prevalent. An Anti- conversion Act is in force. In the slums, there is fear of epidemics due to water stagnation.

Eight churches were dedicated in the last financial year. In the recently concluded Std X government examination, St. Thomas Higher Secondary School stood first in Dangs district. During this academic year, 65 children joined nursery classes. The Church at Jumlapada village was dedicated. The Mumbai prayer group donated two computers to the Kergham children’s home.

For permanent teachers for St. Thomas English Medium School and for the starting of the commerce branch; for four new fields to be opened in this region; for evangelists and a warden for the Kergham children’s home.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 35 Happy Susana Haramohan Sushmita Singh Tuesday 19 Birthday

Satpura & Tapti Region

Strong holds:

Religious strong holds: Pray for different cults and guru movements. Pray for the Devmogra matha, Korvi matha, witchcraft, temples, gurus, and social challenges (collecting money) are removed during the Hindu festival season.

Political strong holds: political struggles Christians face in getting jobs and admissions in colleges and schools, the anti Christian fanatic movements.

Prevailing sins: Adultery, liquor, drugs, pornography, and distillation.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 36 Israel Daniel P. Happy Emanuel Murmu Wednesday 20 Birthday Neeru Ben Soma Bai

Social strong holds: Pray for the equal rights of people suppressed by high caste people and that they will get rid of their old bondages and for Christian boys and girls to get Christian life partners. Harassment in the name of religion, culture and customs should stop.

Totally 43 persons came into New Life. A new worship group was formed at Umordha village. All students who appeared for their Std XII Examination from the Fokdi Children’s Home passed and all but one of the 14 cleared their Std X examination. The Good News was preached in three villages and 15 persons from Bhajipura field are ready to profess their faith in Jesus Christ.

Dehgam field in North Gujarat is a dry area for ministry. The residents are immersed in traditional customs and idol worship. Pray that these people accept Jesus Christ as Lord. Gurus talk ill of Christianity and spread rumours. For a church to be built at Olkham village; for good rain in this region; for people actively involved in Guru Movement to taste the love of the Lord Jesus Christ; for internal issues in Dungiri and Jamnia churches to be settled.

Godhavari Region Chief Minister: Prithviraj Chavan

In agriculture, industries, commerce, logistics and education, Maharashtra occupies top rank. Mumbai, the capital of the state, is the economic

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 37 The small part of ignorance that we arrange and classify we give Thursday 21 the name of knowledge. capital of the nation. Suicides by farmers increased earlier. There is a gradual decrease in annual rainfall. The presence of Maoists is felt here.

A total of 34 persons came into New Life. Believers of Voserveera and Khosinseth villages built churches from own resources and dedicated them for the glory of God. The ban imposed by non-believers to conduct night meetings at Pondhugaon village was lifted on 16.06.2014 and the meeting was started. Believer Dasarat donated land for church construction.

For all village heads to accept Jesus Christ; that no-objection certificate is obtained from panchayats to build churches in Kandhra, Saiwan, Velukhav and Salni villages; for the Sindonai Home to be registered; for the repentance of Uprala sarpanch who is inimical to our ministry; for hindrances through Guru worship, village headmen, political parties, drunkard and backslid spirit to be done away with.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 38 Many great actions are committed Friday 22 in small struggles.

Sitthara Region

In the mela held for believers at Kodith village, 1200 people participated and the entire expenses were borne by the participants. Arjun, Rahul and Sachin are helping VBS and drama ministry. Worship groups were started in three places. Through drama ministry held in 26 villages, Gospel was proclaimed to about 5000 people. Classes for children were conducted in 92 villages. Translation of Revelation has commenced. Jesus film is about to be translated into Pawri language.

For good rain in this region; for revival among Pawra people groups; for verification of translated Epistles by the local people; for the repair of Kodith village church ceiling damaged by heavy wind; for churches in Salon, Nanavagaon, Kaliambha and Beherpur villages; The forest department is forcing believers in Juhuri, Helepani, Adanthi, Thalyapani, Narayanpani and Ambapani to vacate their areas; pray that believers are

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 39 Happy Ramamuni JBV Prasad Saturday 23 Birthday Venkatesh Waddar accommodated suitably; for obstacles placed by Shivwath group against the spiritual growth of the believers of Madhan village to disappear and for the repentance of the opponents; for new worship groups to be started at Anjanpaghat and Pepalaipani villages.

Peint Region

A total of 58 persons from Pantharpada village accepted Jesus Christ. The Good News was preached at Attambha village.

For a church to be built at Waghamba village.

Kolar Region Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka is more advanced in computer science while there has been a slackening on the economic front. The state is ruled by a secular government. Karnataka government ensures severe action in tax frauds,

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 40 Beware of little expenses. Sunday 24 A small leak will sink a great ship.

witchcraft and black magic. Lingayats play a dominant role in politics and social activates. The Panjara people group is very receptive to evangelism. The Devadasi system is still practiced in certain pockets of Karnataka. The Gospel is yet to reach 79 people groups including Idiga, Poli, Pont etc.

Totally 48 persons accepted Jesus Christ. About 65 persons attended training for church elders. Four persons from this region were selected for cross-cultural ministry. The Good News was propagated in 10 villages. During the awareness programme held in three places for the implementation of Giant Leap 2020, people pledged that they would involve themselves in this project fully.

For good rain in this region; for many to attend the 3 day training programme for church leaders.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 41 Happy Esther Abraham I. K. Monday 25 Birthday Sathyappa R.

Hubli Region

The Good News was proclaimed in 27 villages and 34 persons came into the fold of the Lord Jesus Christ. Permission to build a church at Kanappur village was granted by the government. Pakkiresh worshipped idols and performed certain magic. As he had no peace of mind, he met believers Koodappa and heard more about the love of Jesus Christ. The Gospel was preached to him and the missionary prayed for him. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour and declared his faith on 22.06.2014.

For oneness among believers; for magician Devappa who is inimical to our ministry; for good rain in this area.

Deccan Region

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 42 Happy Cindu Edwin Tuesday 26 Birthday

Of the 11 students who appeared for Std X examination from the Alappalli children’s home, 10 passed with impressive results.

For land for church construction at Pimpri and Pilkhiwadona villages; for evangelists to be available; for the Gospel to be preached at Pahappur, Konespur, Rukhot and Ameen villages; for a new sub-centre at Jivetti area; for good rain to enable believers take up agriculture; for a conducive atmosphere among Kholan people where the door for evangelism was closed.

Vikni village of this field has many idols. Through believers of Singaldeep village, a door for evangelism was opened. People who questioned us are today giving their ears to the Good News. A total of 15 people and 2 poojaris accepted Jesus Christ. Many more in this village are ready accept Jesus Christ as Lord.

Kandesh Region

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 43 Happy Jothy Kirubakaran Wednesday 27 Birthday

During the first 3 months of this financial year, 300 persons accepted Jesus Christ and 14 worship groups were started.

For the speedy completion of the church at Murambha, Padithur, Gholpada, Paradipada and Molipada villages; for a favourable court verdict in Molipada church construction case; for sufficient missionaries and a four-wheeler for ministry in this region.

Pimpalner Region

The Gospel was proclaimed in 17 villages and 64 persons accepted Christ. Through prayer, Susila was relieved from an evil spirit. Five believers from the Bhil group who committed themselves to fulltime ministry were sent to the Pondicherry Bible College for training.

Due to lack of rain, believers started migrating to other states for work. Their children’s studies are badly affected. There are no

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 44 Happy Edward Jebasingh J. Vasave Sunita Vechya Thursday 28 Birthday schools in the neighbourhood. Children have to travel long distance for study. As parents lack money, children are forced to become labourers. Pray for all believers children to attend schools and for the government to establish schools in the nearby areas and for sufficient rain.

Anandapur Region Chief Minister: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on 2nd June, 2014. Tirupathi is a famous pilgrim city in Telangana. After bifurcation, Telangana has to develop infrastructure in all departments. Andhra Pradesh is often subjected to floods and natural disasters. In some pockets, Naxalites still have the upper hand. The annual monsoon rain fall is gradually decreasing.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 45 Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and Friday 29 the art of life is to get the message.

At Penugonda field in this region, there are more than 365 temples. Sathya Sai Baba Ashram is in this field. People revere Hanuman as god. This is a dry region with very little flora. Due to lack of rain, people migrate to Bengaluru for work and are thus submerged in that culture. There are many wind mills. Agriculture is the main occupation.

Illicit Activities: Drunkenness and gambling are rampant. Polygamy is practiced by many men. Marrying young, separation of families and desertion of wives by husbands lead to debauchery. Patients afflicted by AIDS are seen in rural areas. People believe in sorcery.

Hindrances against evangelism

People who run ashrams are involved in social welfare activities. Hence people go after them and oppose evangelism. People think that evangelism is only for the poor and downtrodden and so refuse to listen to Gospel. Parents prevent their daughters from attending worship as they believe their daughters will not get husbands. People conduct awareness programmes through songs and dances and folk songs. If we do not follow the same pattern, people refuse to recognize evangelical work. As literacy is very low among women, it is the main hindrance to evangelism.

Three persons accepted Jesus Christ. For the first time, Sunday worship was started on June 8 at Kodikonda check post in Chillamathur

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 46 Happy Mhonlumi K. Saturday 30 Birthday field. Pappamma who could not walk properly due to paralysis recovered through prayers and now walks normally. She declared her faith in Jesus Christ despite opposition from her family. Lakshmi Devi who was under the spell of an evil spirit for eight years was delivered through prayer.

For more evangelists and volunteers to join our ministry; for new fields to be opened; for land in Islapuram to build a church; for repentance of the husband and son who prevent Yosodamma from attending church worship; for the healing of Narasimman Reddy from fits and mental retardation; for Amirtha who was deserted within 10 months of marriage by her husband.

Chief Minister: J. Jayalalitha Tamil Nadu

Madras state was rechristened Tamil Nadu in 1969. Tamil Nadu is mostly urbanized and occupies the second place in employment generation. In health care, Tamil Nadu occupies top slot. Agriculture is an important occupation. Agriculture is affected due to lack of rain in the delta region. There is a gap between production and consumption of electricity.

AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 47 Happy Christober P.G. Sunday 31 Birthday Balaji Yesudhasan

From January 2013, Elampillai church is self-reliant. The congregation takes responsibility for church expenses. The church sponsored a missionary this year.

Madhu suffering from brain tumour and who was declared a hopeless case by doctors to get divinely healed; and for his wife who refuses to accept Jesus Christ.

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AUGUST 2014 Friends Focus 48 Mr. David Daniel was the third son of Mary Pushpam & Mr. Daniel Dasan and the late Mrs. family Sathiavasani of Sahavasapuram in Virudhunagar district. The parents were doing mission work among Hindus at Mallanginar village, in Virudhunagar through the Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship (LEF). After completing his studies, Daniel joined a private company at Chennai. Then he learnt about the ministry in North India and decided to join it. In 1991, he joined FMPB. After completing ARY N AL missionary training at Gonda in Uttar IO B S U S Pradesh, he worked at Chennai I M M Headquarters and the Nagpur office. Mary Pushpam : October 11 Grace Elizabeth : January 18 Daniel and Mary Pushpam were Ashish Daniel : June, 06 198 married on 27.12.1993. After working in the Nagpur office for a few months, Sister Mary Pushpam is the second the missionary couple was sent to the daughter of Mr. Esau and (late) Mrs. Ludeg field in Chattisgarh to minister Ruth Esau of Anbin Nagaram, Koilpatti among the Oravan people. The in Tuticorin district. In 1967 Mr. Esau’s missionary couple are blessed with family joined FMPB and ministered at the a daughter, Grace and a son, Daniel. Periamalai field. Mary decided to undergo On January 24, 1999, when Daniel Nursing training after completing school in was returning on his two wheeler 1986 and later to undertake medical ministry after completing Sunday worship at among the Malto people in Jharkhand. She Parpakala, he was hit and killed on attended the Tamil Nadu Annual Camp at the spot by a lorry. He was buried Danishpet, Salem that year and she realized at Rourkela on 26.01.1999. that God was calling her to ministry that year itself. With the full and whole-hearted Their daughter Grace Elizabeth is support of parents, she joined FMPB. After doing her III year B.com. at the a year’s training at Kalvary Bible Seminary Women’s Christian College, Chennai at Allahabad, she was involved in Bible and Ashish his I year B.Sc. Maths at correspondence studies at Musafarpur. Madras Christian College, Tambaram. She completed her studies becoming an Mary Pushpam presently undertakes ANM in 1989 through the Roxol hospital, ministry among Children. Let us Bihar. Then she undertook medical ministry uphold this family and the children’s among the Malto people. studies in our daily prayers. Regd. Newspaper for India No.17759/69 Regd. No. TN/PMG/(CCR) WPP.No.700-12-14 TN/TBM/56/2012-14 Date of publication: 24th of every month

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