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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Greetings to all the ministry partners in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I praise the Lord from the bottom of my PRAYALONE heart for leading, protecting and giving becausewhatever us good health. What shall I return to youwanttotellJesus the Lord for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call youtellalone! on the name of the Lord. PRAYABUNDANTLY True motive of kneeling and praying: becauseyourJesus Bowing down before men's feet is a wantstoblessyou common tradition. It means abundantly. surrendering or paying respect. It is a cultural thing to bow before a Prayabundantly respectful higher official. In olden days andreceivebountifully! Kings were considered equal to God. PRAYEVERYDAY! People to gain his support worshiped him. In Hebrew, the word worship Howyoutakecareof means to kneel and bow down. yourbody In the Holy Bible, Lord choose and likethat separated Abraham from worshipping yoursoulalsomustbe idols (Gen. 12:1-7; Deut. 7:5-6). takencareofeveryday. According to Gods people, bowing and SoyoulookatJesus! kneeling down not only means respect but also it is a way of worshiping God. Yoursoul,spirit,andbody (Gen.17:2;24:26;41:42,43; IIChro. 6:13; willrejoice! Ps. 95:1-7;138:2; Dan. 6:10). From Youwon'tbeashamed! olden days, there were many instances

3 where people bowed down during prayer. In Luke 22:41,42, Jesus prayed to His Father, for His will to be done on earth. When we submit before our Creator, and ask for mercy and health (Matt. 17:14-18; Mark 1:40-42) He feels compassionate and helps us. There is no one holy like the LORD (1 Samuel 2:2); God who is alive for ever and ever (Rev. 1:18; 4:8-11); Jesus is coming soon (Rev. 22:20). Dear children of God, wait on the Lord to meet Him. Right attitude towards prayer: The time we spend with God our Creator is called quiet time. In prayer, we communicate with God. When you read the Holy Scripture, God talks to us. Early morning when our mind is calm, is the right time to talk to God (Ps. 5:3; 88:13; 119:147,148; Isa. 50:4). In our daily quiet time, we need to read the Holy Scripture to edify us. We need to mediate the Word of God. We should humble ourselves, confess our sins, repent, Praise God for forgiving our sins and worship Him. (Ps. 139:23-24; Neh.9:2-3; Ezra 8:5-15; Ps. 51:1-10). In Matthew 6:9-13, we read the Lord's Prayer. The first three requests are about God: His name, His kingdom and His will. Next four are about human: food, sins, temptation and deliverance. Apart from this, we should be concerned about our society and pray for the needs of others (Job 42:10; Gal. 6:2; 1 Sam. 12:23). Let us exercise our prayer life in a balanced manner. Let your well-being bloom soon: Psalm 4:8 tells us that God alone makes us dwell in safety. The phrase The Lord will keep you from all harm appears six times in Ps. 121. Isaiah 27:3 says, The LORD, will watch over it, watering it carefully. Day and night I will watch so no one can harm it. It is our duty to pray for the people who are affected by Coronavirus, people who have lost their loved ones, may the Lord bless all the steps taken by the government to prevent the disease.

4 We are saddened to hear such news from our partners and believers. May the Lord heal them and console them in their loss. As said in Isaiah 58:8, and your healing will quickly appear, let them experience His healing quickly. As said in Mark 5:34; Ps. 122:7, let them be in peace and be freed from their suffering. Send your portions to the needy: We not only preach the gospel, but also feed the believers in the field during the pandemic outbreak. 4,217 families were benefited thus far. Through our Community Development centres, we provide education, medical help and provide food for economically backward people. We help people who are affected by Corona. If you are willing to help, please contact us. Remember what Jesus said, If anyone gives, to one of these little ones, who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will not certainly lose his reward. If Christ has died for you, the sacrifice you do for him, is nothing- C.T. Stud Training and field workers: Field Workers' training program that started in January this year was completed and 197 missionaries were sent to mission fields. Training for 25 new workers in Uttar Pradesh and 21 new workers in will be completed this month. Training program for 50 missionaries of North West India is postponed to June, due to unavoidable circumstances. Dedication Service of 50 missionaries, which was planned on May 15 at Paatakarai, Tuticorin District, is postponed and if God willing, take place during December 2021. If the Holy Spirit leads you to adopt a village, you can support us by giving Rs. 3000/- monthly. Let us join together to meet the needs of the missionary work. 5 Welfare of the full-time TEMPORARY ROOF CHURCHES workers: made by field-believers Society for care and needy was started Those who have tasted the love prayerfully on 1, Dec 2020, of the Lord and His cleansing considering the welfare power worship and glorify Him. and future of the workers. They build temporary worship We were led by the Lord to sheds for themselves. register it with the government as a society on 3/3/21 and to open a bank account. We extend our help with prayers, to the family of missionaries at Neogaon, times of illness, accidents, and death. We request you to willingly extend you help for the same. Durgapur, Let us shed tears in prayer: We need your fervent prayers. You may approach your Area Representative or staff for prayer points. Mishing people group of Let us pray for our nation Neogaon field, Assam and be victorious. May the dedicated a temporary shed on Lord bless you and the 7-03-2021. people works of your hand group of Durgapur field, Tripura abundantly. dedicated a temporary shed on Our eyes look to the Lord 14-04-2021. Faith confession our God, till He shows us service followed the dedication His mercy (Ps 123:2) service. Let those who seek the Chennai Yours in His service Lord rejoice! 12.05.2021 W. Wilson Gnanakumar - Ashanand Lima Donate online Bank : State Bank of India A/C Name: VISHWA VANI A/C No. : 10151750252 IFS Code : SBIN0003273 Branch : Amanjikarai, Chennai - India. Please update us the with your transaction detail to acknowledge with receipt9 444 455 646 6 FROM THE NETWORK CHAIRMAN

Dear brothers and sisters, the three 'S' during staff May the Lord grant grace, meetings. compassion and peace to you who S - System | S - Standard support for the growth of gospel S- Supervision. work through prayer and donation We always follow this. The first 'S' from God our Father and from the refers to system. Whatever we do, Lord Jesus Christ. we must do it systematically. Apostle Paul wrote to the The reason for our growth in Corinthians Let all things be done ministry is due to the commitment decently and in order (1 Cor. of the prayer group. Only through 14:40). prayer we can overcome hardship. Any work, organization or church All our prayer groups must has never grown without function perfectly. discipline and perfection. Any In order to reach 1 Lakh villages, work without discipline will look we need approximately 1 lakh like a dwarf and fragile plant. payer groups. These prayer Indiscipline is the reason for not groups need to pray at least 1 having any progress in our life. The hour, every week for the mission Lord has called us to live with and people of our country. Prayer discipline and perfection. So, we group leaders should guide the must wait on the Lord, examine prayer warriors to pray at a ourselves, must remove specific time with the mission led unwanted things. This lockdown prayer points. If you are willing to period is given to purify and join such prayer, please contact prepare ourselves to progress our Vishwa Vani representatives. towards the goal. Let the mission and the nation be The growth of Vishwa Vani blessed. May God bless you and ministries is due to the partner's your family. discipline and perfection. Emil We need thousands of Annan used to always share about representatives for the growth of

7 the mission. We praise God for the When Apostle Paul writes to God given representatives. To Timothy 'Whoever aspires to be an accelerate the growth of our overseer desires a noble task.' (1 mission, we request you to join Tim. 3:1). Supervision is especially hands with us. If you are willing, important. Without a good please contact us. Let the nation overseer, any work will not be blessed through your prayers. prosper. We need supervision on During this pandemic time, there all stages of a work; missionary should be good communication work is not an exemption. with prayer between the To have progress in our life, and promotional staff, prayer group the Lord's name be glorified in and leaders, saving box holders and through our life, we should have a the supporters. We have to pray systematic life with high and support one another. As there standard, and supervision. We is no permission to conduct need supervision on how we spend meetings, promotional worker's our time and maintain standard. meet, and area coordinator's May the Lord grant us grace to meet, they can gather through search our heart and take new google meet or Zoom. In order to decisions for the kingdom of God. help our mission to function Let peace, health, happiness, love, properly, we should take efforts and unity bloom in One lakh to conduct fellowship meets villages of our Nation. through modern technology. May the Lord's protection and We should follow high standards grace be upon you. because we are doing it for the Lord. We have to follow the Hyderabad Yours in His service standards given in the Holy Bible. 15.05.2021 P. Selvaraj

GROWING MINISTRIES IN THE NORTHEAST The Commissioning Services were held on 18.04.2021, at Litan training center, Manipur, where 30 new workers were commissioned and on 30.04.2021, 15 new workers were commissioned from Matigara training center, the Himalayas. Praise God! They have completed their 3 months In-campus training successfully and entered the mission fields to serve. Praise the Master of harvest.

LITAN Training Center, Manipur Matigara Training Center, The Himalayas 8 SpecialFeatureofEmilAnnan,republishedfromSamarpanOct.2005 The Importance of Kneeling Down

What is prayer? Man praises his Creator with the whole of his heart, mind, spirit, and soul. Praising, obeying, looking unto Him, and conversing with Him shows man's deep involvement with God! Such a prayer time will not be bounded by time, nor by any bodily feeling of man and it is beyond the shouting of the world. Prayer time is experiencing heaven right in this sinful world. 'Hannah' means Grace. But she could not get the special grace she has to get in her family life. Inside sadness; Outside scolding! What did she do? She prayed! What kind of prayer? “If you don't bless me I shall not leave You!” Such was the prayer of the one, who was nice named, 'deceiver'. His prayer was heard! In the middle of the night he knocked his friend's house continuously and asked for '3 loaves of bread'. His request was granted! All these prayers were individual prayers and prayers which poured the hearts in the Lord's presence. Pour out your heart in prayer in the name of Jesus continuously. Ask and it shall be given; knock and it shall be opened; seek and ye shall find! The right meaning for this Verse is, keep on asking, keep on knocking, and keep on seeking. Hannah found the grace. She gave that grace back to the Living God. Her son was an unblemished judge and a prophet! Her prayer did such a thing! Just like Hannah there are 85 individuals in Old Testament, who wailed all alone and whatever they asked in prayer they received. Today, whoever cries, yearns, and shouts in individual prayer will receive mercy. In whose name you should pray? Man is called to pray in the name of the Eternal God, who will answer when he prays. Who is this Eternal God? What does Daniel 7:9,10 say? “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and 9 its wheels were all ablaze. A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him.” How can a man who is like the useless dust seek such a glorious and mighty God, who lives in the light which no one can see? Those who walked in darkness found the Light. What did the Light say? He said, “I am the Light”. If you take refuge in that light you will dwell in the Eternal God of fire. That Light shines upon any man who receives it. That Light is no other but Jesus Christ. What does Daniel 7:13 say? Daniel 7:13 says, “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. That Son of man is my Savior. The Savior of everyone and He is the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “what ever ye ask in my name I shall give thee”. We did not ask whatever I touch must turn to gold because gold is not appreciated in heaven. Not like the two who wanted to be on the right and the left side of Jesus because there is no place for the people who crave for power! The prayer is, Lord teach me to do the Lord's will. Whoever does the Lord's will, will surely enter the steps of heaven. What is the Lord's will? It is not God's will that even the least among us should perish. Then what is the Lord's will? “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4) It is not God's will that any one should perish. The Lord's will is that everyone should be saved. For the fulfilment, such a great will, start praying in the name of Jesus. Learn to rise up in the early morning. Go to a solitary place and pour out your heart in prayer. Not your strength, not even your money or position or the devotees standing around you. You gain strength only when your are on knees! Saul was feeling sorry after searching for the lost donkey. What did Samuel tell him? Don't worry about the donkey; that is got back. Worry about Israel! Souls are thirsting because of dryness! There is not even a drop of

10 water in spite of digging and you wait? Won't you stop the drilling deep into the earth! destruction?” Abraham There is no Living Water. The pleads like this to the Lord! One who said, “I thirst” alone can quench the thirst of the people. It is not a big prayer but a His thirst was not for want of precious prayer because water but the thirst for men, who such praying people are very run hither and thither in this rare to find in this world. The world! Lord is seeking for such people! Yes, all those who say that the thirst in your soul is quenched My beloved brother and thro' Christ, do determine in your sister, in these days if you are heart! Every week a new church a believer who wails and is raised up in India. I will pray for sighs for this nation your those new believers at least prayer will not go a waste! once in a week. I will gather Moreover no destroying other believers too and pray! power can affect your life! O Abraham, “I'm going to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah! A Prayer Their sins have reached the sky; From one corner so I'm going to destroy”. The Lord to another corner, revealed His judgment to him. But From one ocean to another, Abraham never said, “Yes Lord let the souls which have please do it; they are lewd wondered without peace, people; even Lot who prospered May our eyes see such people! because of me but left me without Like Hannah gratitude is also there; so you can to raise Samuels, destroy them”. like Nehemiah to raise forts, let our knees Instead, “Lord, even if there are bend down in prayer. a few righteous people in Sodom When the prodigal son who will be praying. For the returned home people of Gomorrah may be ten the father was startled! righteous men will gather as a Let heaven rejoice because of prayer group and may be the one sinner who has fighting in prayer. Lord, won't repented thro' me! In Jesus' name, Amen! 11 LET US BOW DOWN AND KNEEL -Rev. S. Emmanuel Gnanaraj, Director - Prayernet

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker” (Ps 95:6). To do gospel work, we need to kneel and pray. Places that cannot be reached through legs can be reached through knees. Which money cannot buy, can be bought through prayer. Things that cannot be achieved by talent can be achieved through prayer. When we kneel, Satan is afraid. Through this verse the Psalmist calls us to kneel and pray. When we accept this call and make this a habit then, we will be challenging Satan, miracles will happen; we will be witnesses. 1. Before whom do we bow down? Those who kneel before men will be ashamed, filled with fear and they live for themselves. Because they do not know Christ, they fail to bow down before Christ. They always keep changing. They fall before men for money, position and protection. These people are deserters. A sect of people are proud to bow down before Satan. Satan uses many trick to attract men towards him. He shows petty things and make them fall into the sea of fire. The ignorant men bow before him. In Matthew 4, we read that Satan tried to tempt Jesus. The first temptation of Jesus was associated with his body. To satisfy His appetite, he advised a shortcut. The second temptation is to obtain respect, fame and it triggers pride. In the third temptation, the tempter took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor and asked him, If you bow down and worship me, I will give you all this. If so, before whom should we bow down? The Psalmist clearly says, “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;” (Ps. 95:6). We should not seek God for physical needs, position and to satisfy our self. We should bow before Lord our maker. 2. Why should we bow down before God? a) He is mighty To fulfil their own needs men bow down before men. Because of ignorance, they bow down before the father of lies. He cheated Eve and made her obey him. Why should we bow down before God? Because, He is our maker. He is our Lord, we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. How great is He, if we realize it, we will know the importance of kneeling before Him. Psalmist in verses 95:3-5 describes the greatness of God and the reason why we should kneel before Him. “For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.”

12 'This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt” (Job 38:11). This verse also states the greatness of God. He is the one who set the boundaries for the ocean; he laid the boundaries of the earth. Knowing his greatness makes us bow before Him. b) He is merciful to forgive Because His mercy endures forever. We are sinners. To get forgiveness without punishment, we should bow down before Him. It is written that we have to “Kiss his son, or he will be angry, and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment”. God gave His only son as a sacrifice in Calvary for our sins. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. c) He is gracious to help In Hebrews 4:16, the Bible says “Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. The Psalmists says in Ps. 121:1,2 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth”. “And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honour me” (Ps. 50:15). It is good to bow down before a God who does great and mighty things. Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. 3. What happens when we kneel before God? First, we are forgiven. We are accepted. We are given the right to be His children (John 1:12). Next, prayer makes us holy and gives a victorious life – victory over sin and Satan. Hebrews 5:7 states that “During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission”. The secret of victorious life is prayer. Prayer also relives us form diseases and form Satan's bondage. Let us bow down before God in prayer, to get a victorious life. 4. List of people who knelt before God The might King Solomon knelt down before God during the dedication of the Temple of God (1 Kings 8:54, II Chr. 6:13). The prophet Elijah knelt and prayed to receive rain (1 Kings 18:42). Ezra knelt and prayed for the forgiveness of his people (Ezra 9:5). Daniel prayed to God 3 times a day, even after knowing the decree was published (Daniel 6:10). A young man who wished to get eternal life knelt before God (Mark 10:17). The leper who wished to be clean knelt before Jesus (Luke 5:12). Peter along with the disciples knelt to pray (Acts 9:40). Prayer not only brings victory but also warns the proud. Paul assures the word spoken by Isaiah in Isa. 45:23 that, “Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear”. Before Christ every knee shall bow (Eph. 3:14). “Do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the wilderness,” (Ps. 95:8). Let us humble ourselves before God. 13 Wheat Kernel The Lord, for His glorious day, has called the 9 full time workers, who were working in various mission fields and cities, to eternity. They worked patiently on their ordained mission fields; they longed for the souls and were on the path of winning souls without deviating, till their last breathe.

They kept their faith and are resting in the Lord. Below are their photographs. We will meet them with thousands of souls-with much rejoicing-when the trumpet sounds- on the Lord's Day. Please uphold the missionary families in your prayers. Bro. Ashish Thomas (Age: 41) He worked as development staff in Delhi-North province. On 12-04-2021, due to heart blockage he was admitted in hospital and passed away. Please remember Mrs. Archana Thomas, son Lodric Thomas (Age 15) and daughter Lisa Thomas (Age 12) in your prayers. Rev. Silas Chauhan (Age: 53) He served God as the State Coordinator of Rajasthan. Due to covid, he was admitted in Banswada hospital. On 19-04- 2021, he went to be with the Lord. For the past 22 years, he worked in mission fields, guiding hundreds of youngsters to join the missionary work and added many souls to the kingdom of God. Please pray for Mrs. Anandhi Chauhan and his sons Amit and Abishek. Sis. Pramela Devi (Age: 52) Sis. Pramela, w/o Rev. Jai Gopal Giri of Bhagatua field, Uttar Pradesh was mightily used by the Lord in Bhojpuri region. She felt a slowdown in pulse rate on 19-04-2021 and by evening, she went to be with the Lord. Please pray for the missionary and their 3 children. 14 Bro. Sunil Bhengra (Age: 44) He worked as a development worker in Jamshedpur, . He was home quarantined due to covid. On 20- 04-2021, night due to breathing difficulty he was rushed to hospital but passed away before they reached. Please pray for his wife Paulina Dungdung. Rev. Wilson Gamit (Age: 40) He worked as a Web Monitor in Tapi district, Gujarat. On 23.04.2021, he went to be with the Lord, due to low oxygen level. Please pray for Mrs. Mangala Ben and their daughter Pritixa and son Gayas Sis. Rajeti Ramu (Age: 55) Sis. Rajeti, w/o Rev. R. Ramu, the missionary of Gunnathotavalasa, Andhra Pradesh. She went to be with the Lord on 01.05.2021. Her whole family was affected by covid. Please pray for the missionary and his son. Sis. B.Lalitha Minnarao (Age:40) Sis. Lalitha, w/o Rev. Minnarao, the missionary of Ramabhadrapuram field, Andhra Pradesh. She was diagnosed with covid on 10.5.2021, on the way to the city hospital she passed away due to breathing problem. May the Lord comfort and lead the missionary and their 3 children. Sis. Laxmi Rajanna (Age 45) Sis. Laxmi, w/o Bro. Nimmaka Rajanna, the missionary of Srirampuram field, Andhra Pradesh was suffering from stomach pain for the past few years due to tumor. On 11.5.2021 at about 3 pm she passed away due to severe pain. May the Lord comfort and lead the missionary and their 2 sons. Sis. Sri Latha (Age 31) Sis. Sri Latha w/o missionary Gautam Singh Rana of Naguliya field, Uttarkand went to be with the Lord on 11.5.2021, due fever and breathing difficulty. May the Lord comfort and lead the missionary and their children Joy Rana (age 10), Shalom Rana (age 6).

15 Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. Psalm 30:2

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20, Raghul Street, TMP Nagar, Pudur, Ambattur, Chennai - 600053. [email protected] 16 d e a c o n s , c o m m i t t e e m e m b e r s a n d e l d e r s . Preaching about eternal life and faith is proclaiming the gospel. In order to be part of Bible Study: this, we need to obey and heed to the word of God and most importantly, we need to Acts of THE Apostles understand the Acts of the Pon Subarson Apostles. May the Lord help he happenings of us to meditate on it in our today remind us coming issues. Tthat we are in the Acts of the apostles is end times. As our life is referred simply as Acts, precious, we are reminded many of us would have repeatedly to live carefully noticed it. It comes from the and cautiously. All those who Greek word Praxis. This are born in this world, are word is used in old literatures ordained to die. Bible says to describe the best services that those who believe in and deeds of the apostles Christ will receive eternal life and important believers. If so, after death and those who what are said in Acts of the do not believe in Christ will Apostles are the acts of early receive eternal punishment believers and apostles. Bible after death. The Lord has scholars call it as the fifth chosen us to preach eternal gospel book. We have many life. Most of the traditional proofs to justify that, Doctor Christians have no burden Luke has written this book. A for souls, they like to be Scottish Archeologist, members of a Church, William M Ramsay, did a

17 critical research on the gospel hands is the wonderful Book. of Luke and the book of Acts The Acts of the Apostles and concluded that St. Luke shows the beginning of the is an old and modern historian. church. The main verse in The Acts of the Apostles Acts is Acts 1:8. From stands as a bridge between chapters 1-7, we read how the gospels and the letters. If the Holy Spirit led the this book has not been ministry in Jerusalem. In written, we would not have chapters 8-12, we read understood the letters. about the ministry in Judea Especially in Matthew, the and Samaria. In chapters 13- last important news is the 28, we read how the gospel resurrection of Christ, in was proclaimed to the whole M a r k w e r e a d a b o u t world and the changes it ascension of Christ, in Luke brought. Christ promised we read about the assurance that He will send the Holy of the Holy spirit and in John Spirit to comfort us (John 1:33, about the second coming of 7:37-39, 14:16-17, 20:22). This Christ. 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All the 4 gospels as their King and Saviour. introduce Jesus as the King Repent, for the kingdom of of Jerusalem and Saviour of God is near, is the good the world. Israelites disliked news given to the whole being ruled by gentile kings. world and us. The church, They believed that a which is a family of believers, Messiah will rule them and is called to proclaim this all the nations forever (Dt good news. When this God 28:1, 13; Ex 19:5-6; Zec 14:9). chosen church becomes a They believed that the slave to this world like Messiah's rule will be Israelites, and serve God peaceful and righteous (Isa. only for wellness, then they 2:1-11; 11:1-10). After Malachi's will be backslidden. The prophecy, a black period of Acts of the Apostles reveals, nearly 400 years there was how the Apostles, carried no message from God. After this wonderful plan to the the fulfilment of the birth of believers of the church with John the Baptist, God spoke the help of the Holy Spirit. to His people. 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We as t e c h n o l o g y , a n d believers and the people manpower is immersed in who love God, have to sit superstitious beliefs. and think what we have To fight the pandemic, to do in such a critical Indians were made to lit situation. lights and make sounds, It is time to think, wait but no one was aware upon and be conscious. that a second wave would come and devour many A train needs the right lives like this. signal to enter a station. It has to stay outside the I n d i a i s t h e s e c o n d 20 station if it does not get W h e n w e h e a r t h e the signal. demise of dear ones in o u r n e i g h b o r h o o d , The Lord of ages provides families and friends, we signals to humanity, to have to pray for them s h o w t h e t h i n g s H e standing in the gap. wishes to do. It is necessary for us to be God provides signals from a solace and assurance of the time of Adam until the hope for those who go old serpent is send to the through such shock. Fear sea of fire. kills men. The death, by P a n d e m i c s a n d the fear of snakebite is earthquakes are signs for more than the death by the second coming of snakebite. Jesus Christ. It is a time, when our When you hear, of wars faith is tested. Standing and rumors of wars do not on the promises of God, be alarmed. Such things connecting them to our must happen, but the end life situation, cleansing is still to come. our sins, reconciling with End will come at an hour God, we must take efforts when you do not expect. to live worthy of God. We Blessed are those who get r e c e i v e t r e m e n d o u s prepared when they see power, only when we the signs. The doors of stand strong in our faith. heaven will be wide open When we know whom f o r t h e m . W h e n w e we trust, we are able to understand such warning g e t t h e s t r e n g t h t o signs, we will be able to overcome sufferings. cross them peacefully. According to the Bible, During pandemic, it is our confessing sins subsides duty to bring out people the wrath of God. When from the fear of death. the sins of men reach its

21 peak, the Lord allows will change the situation. pestilence. When they We need to understand, repent, God is grieved. that our life in this earth We need to understand is a journey. The journey t h a t r e p e n t a n c e begins on our birthday decreases the risks of the and it may end at any p a n d e m i c . W e t h e age. The land we enter, Christian congregation after our journey on this should confess all our earth must be heaven w i l l f u l s i n s , and not hell. This is the unresponsiveness, conclusion of the matter. transgressions and sins If we are given a new that leads to death, in day, we must live a life Calvary and lead a holy pleasing to God or else life daily, only then we we will be with God. will be able to stand in the gap and pray for T h e p r i n c i p l e s o f others. The prayers of lies in this such men of God bring truth. Nothing is in our answers immediately. hands. It is our duty to pray for all E v e n t h o u g h w e those in authority, that continue to hear news of we may live peaceful, and death, repeated shocking quiet life in all godliness news, we have a verse to and holiness (1 Tim. 2:2) hold on our hope. Let us We need to plead for them hold on to it. to be filled with the For the Lord your God is a knowledge of God, a heart merciful God; he will not to care the lives of men abandon or destroy you or and for a better governing forget the covenant with your power. When we pray ancestors, which he confirmed with burden, without to them by oath. (Deut 4:31) h u m i l i a t i n g a n d disrespecting them, God -Haris Prem, Vishwa Vani Media 22 FIELD NEWS The LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore, he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 Praise and Pray

01 Jammu & Kashmir Ready for Faith Confession: 298 The Lord added Lekhraj with the followers of Jesus in the village of Kagor. Robin, who had epilepsy, at the Maungri mission field, was healed in the name of Jesus. Preparatory work has been started for the purchase of church land in Thanodi. In the name of Jesus the works of darkness were ceased in Plassa and Kathalti. Praise the Lord. Pray for a suitable place for the worship group conducted by the field worker Amar Chand. The Lord may change those who hinder the church construction at Chowki. The 9 persons who confessed their new faith should bring many to the righteousness through their testimony. Pray that the mentally ill Abishek of Pajyala village, may feel the touch of Jesus. 02 Himachal Pradesh Ready for Faith Confession: 372 Youth camps were held in 4 mission fields; 6 fasting prayer

23 meetings also took place to pray for the present pandemic in India. 20 families got the new life in Christ. 25 persons have confessed their faith in Jesus. Seekers Meeting were conducted in 42 villages; praise God for the souls touched by the gospel. Pray that the life of those who lost their job because of lockdown should be restored. 40 persons are getting ready for the faith confession service. Madan Lal whose collarbone has been fractured in an accident should be healed completely. Full time workers have to be raised from the regions of Dhoula Khuan and Bangran. 03 Punjab Ready for Faith Confession: 381 Mandeep Singh gave up drinking alcohol and his whole family experienced the salvation of Jesus Christ. 90 persons have declared their new faith in Christ. 5 new villages have been identified through field survey to start our mission. The number church buildings in Punjab reached 10 as the Bhogpur mission field witnessed church dedication. Let the Lord redeem Paramjit Kaur who is under the clutches of evil for five years. 15 Families, which knew the true God through Seekers Meeting, should be established in the Word. In-campus training for the new workers, which was scheduled to be commenced at Pathankot training center, is now to be conducted via online due to pandemic. Interruption of business operations and loss of jobs due to pandemic should be changed and normalcy to return. 04 Uttarakhand Ready for Faith Confession: 171 Ouin villagers are very much interested to listen to gospel. 16 persons have confessed their faith in Jesus. 210 knew the Good News through seekers meetings. Believers from Motichoor and Prateet Nagar are growing spiritually, praise the Lord. May the Lord bless the efforts taken to open mission field at Bahadrabad. The ministry carried at Doiwala field to be fruitful. Pray for the comfort of the family which lost the believer Shankar. Training for the 12 new field workers is to be conducted via online.

24 05 Haryana Ready for Faith Confession: 12 Bible Study Group has been started at two places in Baminikhera region. 30 people have declared their new faith in Christ. Seekers meetings were continued in 35 villages with social distance and 270 persons came to the new life. 5 new villages have been identified to start the ministry. 12 believers are getting ready for the faith confession. The Lord should heal the people who are affected by Covid-19 and isolated in hospitals and homes and should protect the family too from the pandemic. Church land should be purchased at Sevali where believers are increasing in number. 20 new believers who accepted Jesus in their hearts have to be strengthened in the Word of God. 06 Delhi The Lord healed the North India Director Bp. Anand Singh from Covid-19 and strengthened Rev. Alex Morris who underwent surgery. Madhanpur Khadar believers worship through online. God is using our field workers and believers to take part in others distress during this pandemic. Chain prayers offered for our national capital Delhi. Our staff Bro. Ashish Thomas entered into glory due to heart problem; pray for the comfort of his wife and two children. Medical department, Health workers and police department may be graciously protected by the Lord. The Lord should console the people who lost their livelihood and family members. Pray for the prosperity of the people those who become poor due to lockdown, travel restriction and jobless. 07 Rajasthan Ready for Faith Confession: 933 The Lord blessed the Bhura Lal Indra Ben family with the gift of Child. The evil spirit which tormented Ram Chandra was chased away. The Lord changed the deathbed of Hannatawad and gave new life. Saradha's family who got the change of heart joined the fellowship of believers. The Lord should sustain the ministry and the family which were left behind by Rev. Silas Chowhan who was sown as a wheat kernel. The families consumed by alcoholic addiction 25 in Tindor region have to be redeemed. The Ministries carried among Mewadi people in Jabla and Nal regions should be strengthened. Pray that the church construction work at Saradit should be completed soon. 08 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Region Ready for Faith Confession: 625 Gospel ministry was started at Fatehpur near Kalua. In the faith confession service conducted by the field workers Ram Dulare and Bablu 10 believers declared their new faith. Church Construction work has been completed at the mission fields Machhediya and Mathanapur. Worship group has been started at Akbarpur. May the Lord bring it to pass the effort to start ministry in Ahiranpurwa and Nakara. Pray for the people who come against the worship group at Ganeshpur. Church buildings are essential for the villagers of Jamuniya and Bhakhari. The families who lost their livelihood due to pandemic should be restored. 09 Uttar Pradesh Bhojpuri Region Ready for Faith Confession: 815 13 special meetings were conducted through online; 134 persons have been strengthened in the Word. 55 new villages have been identified through field survey in order to send new workers. 29 persons have declared their faith in Jesus. Field worker Shiv Shekar was healed from Covid-19. 98 persons are getting ready for the faith confession service. The Lord should comfort our workers Bharat Lal who lost his father and Nidhi Ram who lost his mother. Pray for Munnilal who is under treatment as oxygen level become very low. Pray that the Lord should bring the villagers who are afflicted by pandemic to normalcy. 10 Jharkhand Ready for Faith Confession: 733 Fasting prayer meetings are continuing with social distancing; 40 believers gather in Jesus' name for prayer. 50 New Ezras are being trained for the gospel ministry through online. In Bharno where reside, 35 people who heard the Word for the first time show more interest. Through Seekers Meeting 70 persons got the opportunity to know Jesus.

26 In Sildiliya field, Six years old child Sakib Alam who is deaf and dumb needs the touch of Jesus. The Lord may intervene with the people who oppose the believers in Bandatola. Plead for peace to prevail in the family of Sunil Behngra who entered eternity. Pray that pandemic panic situation to vanish and the villagers to follow the regulations that government advises.

11 Coochbehar District Ready for Faith Confession: 28 20 persons knew the Good News through the seekers meeting conducted with social distance at Kadambini. Shibam Oraon family become the vessel of peace in Kalimandir region. Hiramuni Lakra's house is open for the gospel ministry. Seekers meeting conducted at Godamline was useful for 35 people to know the Word, praise the Lord. Villagers of Mahado Line and Saldhura may heedful to the Gospel. Kohinoor believers are constructing a temporary shed through their own effort for the worship and praying for the completion. In North Jithpur, the believer Binshari Oraon's family needs the Lord's comfort as he entered glory. The families of Ramso and Sundar Khariya who heard the Word should experience the salvation. 12 West Bengal Darjeeling Ready for Faith Confession: 40 In Barogharia, God's ministry is multiplying and Jual Tirkey's family is very much supportive. The doors for the Word are conducive in Bombraline and Sahabad; praise the Lord for the new contacts. 2 New families have joined the Fulbari believers' fellowship. Believers from Sitobita and Haldigach worship groups are growing spiritually. In Farabari, the people who turned away from the Lord should get the new life in Christ. Plead for the salvation of Rajbanshi believers who reside in Pachkalguri. Chuchurmuchur villagers should keep heart on the Word of God. The villagers of Kamalpur who go behind witchcraft should have faith in the name of Christ. 13 West Bengal Kolkata Region Ready for Faith Confession: 171 9 new workers who have completed training have been recruited in the needy villages. 5 persons have confessed 27 their faith in Christ. Jacob Tudu and Elio Shani have been healed by the Lord from Covid-19. Sumi Murmu who was mentally retarded for 5 years was healed completely. Joseph Mondal from Kashipur village is tormented by mental illness. Though Baby Pradhan Behara attained 5 years, still it is lame and mute; pray to Jesus for healing. The hearts of people who heard the Word of God in Gopinathpur and Kumarpur should be transformed. Pray for the spiritual growth of believers in our mission fields Reripur and Kedar. 14 Sikkim Ready for Faith Confession: 50 Six persons from Samdong and Tumin fields have confessed their faith in Jesus. The Lord brought 3 more souls to the Darap believers' fellowship. The Lord helped the field worker to conduct prayer meetings with social distancing and to meet and pray for the sick people at Sisney. The number of persons who listen to the Word of God is increasing at Kopchey, praise the Lord. Rimbi church building where believers are increasing day by day should be extended. May the Lord bless the Bikha Raysum Limboo family with the gift of a child. The Lord should give new life to Dila Charan who met with an accident. The Lord should help Jyoti Rai who faces opposition because of her faith in Christ. 15 Manipur Ready for Faith Confession: 139 The Lord helped us to send a new field worker to Ukhrul district. 1912 souls were met through seekers' meetings. Field workers' commissioning service has been conducted at the mission field Litan; following that 15 new mission fields have been started. Praise the Lord. 96 persons are ready for the faith confession service; pray for them to stand firm in Christ. An appropriate land should be found for the training center. The Lord should protect the villagers from Covid. 16 Tripura Ready for Faith Confession: 356 17 persons have declared their faith in Christ. God's people gathered with social distance at Kogya; prayed that the effect of Covid should be vanished. Gospel gave new life to

28 Heiry Debbarma who had lived trusting witchcraft. The families of Paradise Iswarary and Pradip Singh stand forefront in the ministries of Sankat Ram mission field; praise the Lord. May the souls which heard the Gospel at Saikar Para become anew. The Lord should redeem Ayesha who is tormented by the evil spirit for 4 months. God's peace must prevail over the family of Manik Tripura as they are away from peace. Billigraham Reang is suffering with the problem of blood bleeding from his nostrils; pray to God to heal him completely. 17 Assam Ready for Faith Confession: 163 4 people have confessed their faith in Jesus. The Lord added 10 youngsters to the Kumarbari believers' fellowship. The Lord changed the sickbed of Lukhinder of Sasalapara. God's people are multiplying in Bandwaguri and Barangabari. In Somajuri, Manoj Rabha has blood cancer. Seekers meetings that are continuing at Moinamata and Makri fields should be fruitful. In Charighoria, the hearts of those who heard the Word should become anew. Marupara worship group needs mats and power amplifier system. Pray. 18 Odisha Ho and Santali Region Ready for Faith Confession: 220 The Lord is using Satya Jyoti mightily to be helpful for the sick people. Fulbahali Church building is progressing as per God's plan. The number of believers in Bhadubeda and Magurmora is increasing. God raised Mangal Singh Samad miraculously from sickbed. In Bodpukta, let the Spirit of God take control over those who oppose the gospel. The Lord may heal the people who are isolated and are in camps due to COVID. The church elder of Baria worship group is in sickbed; may he feel the healing touch of God. The Word sown at Jaypur and Gopinathpur should work in the hearts of the villagers. 19 Odisha Kandhamal District Ready for Faith Confession: 365 8 persons from Sipaeju village are strengthened through the faith of Christ. Lalitha Digal's family from Rajikakhol has

29 joined the believers' fellowship as they got gift of child through God. 3 persons from Bandapipili came forward to serve Jesus. 8 persons who confessed their sins at Panasapadi village are getting ready for the faith confession service. May the Lord protect the people who are in mountainous region from the pandemic! 40 field workers are needed for the ministry of Kajuripada and Nuagaon region. Paralytic Abraham Nayak needs the touch of Jesus. Follow up work of seekers meeting has to be done in 10 places of Chakapad region. 20 Odisha Rayagada district Ready for Faith Confession: 277 Bible Study Groups have been formed in Ambokula and Perpanga. 6 persons have confessed their faith in Jesus. Addamunda villagers hear the Word of God wholeheartedly. The gospel preached in Karundi and Demoguda is fruitful and gives new contacts, praise the Lord. The families those work for the daily wages and do small businesses struggle for their livelihood. Malaria is also spreading along with COVID; villagers are trembling. The Word of God sent through electronic medium should work in the hearts who receive. Field Worker Jayba Raita who is diabetic should be healed in Jesus' name. 21 Odisha Sambalpuri Region Ready for Faith Confession: 23 Praise God for the believers of Manpur village who hold the faith in Jesus amid tribulations. 2 new families are coming for worship in Talpada. Jesus redeemed Prashanta from the clutches of Satan. Babebira Church construction has been completed by the grace of God. The ministry done at Laderpali should be fruitful. Spreading of COVID may be stopped in Udepur by the Lord. Pray that the new believers Japa and Rupali may involve in the gospel ministry. Rashmita's family is longing and praying for the gift of child. 22 Champa region Ready for Faith Confession: 121 The Lord met the people who stood against the ministry in Salihabhata region. 5 persons have confessed their faith in

30 Christ. 2 new Bible Study Groups have been started by the grace of God. Oppositions in Tarod field vanished; the door for the Word is conducive. Efforts have been taken to start worship groups in Muratikara and Kotripani. Ravi Shankar met with an accident and is in coma condition. Santosh who has lost his vision for 4 years should be healed. Plead for the salvation of Saragbundiya. 23 Chhattisgarh Raipur Region Ready for Faith Confession: 112 25 new villages found the gospel light through the field workers who have completed their training. Praise God for the 5 souls who have confessed their faith in Christ. Field workers of Raipur region are protected by the Lord during this pandemic situation. Families of Anuradha and Rani are praying for the gift of a child. Ministry has to be started after the lockdown. Pray for the construction of church building in Girwani and Sarsiwa. Villagers who lost their job and become poor should get appropriate job. 24 Madhya Pradesh Ready for Faith Confession: 752 Evil Spirit which tormented the family of Satish was chased away. Field worker Ramkumar conducted faith confession service; 5 persons declared that Jesus is their saviour. The Lord graced Rajesh family to build a house. Witness of Netram and Sunil strengthens the neighbours in the faith in Jesus. Hazari who is mentally ill needs the touch of Jesus. Suraj's family should be redeemed from the clutches of poverty. Kamala's family lost their house in fire accident; may the Lord provide a new house. Pray that the Lord may protect health workers and medical department from the pandemic. 25 Gujarat Dang District Ready for Faith Confession: 295 The Lord healed the 8 workers' families from COVID. The Lord redeemed the believers from the fear of death which was spread throughout the village Hindla. The Lord gave life partner to the field worker Ambadash. The Lord healed all

31 the 10 persons from the church elder Antiya Bhai's house and raised them from their sickbed as witnesses of God, Praise the Lord. Pray that the Lord may bring the villagers safely who have gone to a sugar factory for a job before the lockdown days. Pray for the spiritual growth of the believers of Kakadvihir mission field. The Sarpanch of Handvatpada may respond positively for the ministry. Pray for the completion of the church buildings which are being constructed at Kelipada, Daguniya and Navapada. 26 Ready for Faith Confession: 471 The work of the Holy Spirit is witnessed in Khatadamba; the villagers have got the strong desire to participate in the worship service. 25 persons have confessed their faith in Jesus. The thirst for hearing the gospel has increased among the people of the Menki region. The Lord blessed the Swapnil Undhirwade's family with the gift of a child. Pray that the Lord may show His mercy upon those who lost their family members, Job, and livelihood due to this pandemic. Devdas Kamble whose hand was fractured in a road accident should be healed and recovered completely. Let the Lord remove all the hindrances which hinder the gospel ministry in the village Salebhata. Church lands should be purchased in the villages Hardoli and Hadolti where the number of believers is increasing. 27 Telangana Ready for Faith Confession: 820 15 persons have confessed their faith in Jesus. 24 new villages have been identified for the ministry through field survey. 6 field workers have been healed from Covid-19. Chruch lands have been purchased for the villages Mamillagudem and Chennampally. Field workers toil hard to open fields in Charagonda Mandal. The gospel ministry carried in Indanpally should bear much fruit. Land for church construction has to be purchased in Chitlamkunta and Ulavachalaka. Pray that the Varkala church construction work should be completed soon.

32 28 Andhra Pradesh Srikakulam Soura Ready for Faith Confession: 63 Bible Study Group has been started in Vankayalagedda. Vennelavalasa church building dedication brought glory to God. 15 houses have been built for Bhumikakuda villagers who have lost their houses in elephants' attack. The follow up work has been started after the mela held at Buthalaguda. The efforts taken to start a Bible Study Group in Battiguda should prosper. Pray for the completion of the church building construction work which is progressing in 7 villages. The Lord should heal Isaac who was bitten by snake. Bardraguda, Bondiguda and Languddi worship groups need church building.

29 Andhra Pradesh Telugu Region Ready for Faith Confession: 44 28 persons, who realized that Jesus is their savior, have confessed their faith in Christ. Open-air preaching was conducted in Jogipadu and Chiadimili Colony; 45 persons show their interest toward the Word of God. The Lord opened the favourable doors for the gospel ministry in Vangara Mandal. 4 persons who are saved by the blood of Jesus have joined the believers' fellowship of Malapeta. The worship group at Bandaravanipeta faces difficulties as the temporary shed they used to gather is damaged due to heavy rain. A church land should be purchased for the Maredubaaka believers. The meetings and worship services that are continuing through online should build the believers up in the Word of God. May the Lord comfort the Gunnathotavalasa field worker R. Ramu who lost his wife due to Covid. 30 Karnataka Ready for Faith Confession: 191 Gangadhar from Muthagere village was redeemed from alcoholic addiction. 11 persons have confessed their faith in Jesus. Gospel transformed the family of Radha who worked against the ministry in Bullapura. Conducive doors were opened for the Word of God in Chikka Chelluru. The Lord should change the hearts which are obstacle to the ministry at Rajeshwar field. Pray for the healing of paralytic Ramanji. Avulanna Church building construction should be completed soon. The hearts of the people who heard the Word of God in Aranekallu village should be transformed. 33 Ever-present help Because of the miracle, we received from the Lord Jesus, my family and I decided to follow and worship Him alone. We are from Soansari village of Chhattisgarh. I needed medical help because of great pain. The savings of our whole life Rs. 90,000/- was spent on treatment without any cure. Our neighbour Sangita, a believer introduced God's love. I received healing from this loving God. He, the Lord, became my ever-present help and changed my deathbed. All glory to God. – Jamuna Bai, Manikpuri If the Spirit of the Lord leads you to reach the unreached villages of India, Contact us you may kindly join us as prayer partner, volunteering representative, village adopter or full time worker.

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