 |
Prayer Requests and Thanksgiving |
|
HOME
AV Ministries
Current Prayer Points - 02 MAR 06
Beloved Prayer Partners,
Praise the Lord!
Loving Greetings to you all in the matchless and most exalted name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please find below our “Current Prayer Points”. We urge you all in our Master’s name to spare a few minutes from your valuable time to join us in taking these Prayer Points to the Throne of Grace.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. PERSECUTION:
a) Br. Shaji Samuel, New Panvel, Bombay - India : Lord’s Servant Br. Shaji Samuel, New Panvel, who was severely beaten by Anti-Gospel Elements on 26 NOV 05. He suffered cracks in his backbone and left ribs, which require lengthy treatment and continuous rest. He continues to be in pain. Let us uphold this dear servant of God to the Throne of Grace, so he may recover fast continue labouring for our Master. Please uphold the brethren and Assemblies in Panvel & near by area.
b) Increasing persecutions in India - Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Kashmir, Kerala etc.
i) GFA missionaries attacked in Haryana while showing a film about Jesus Christ.
ii) During Shabri Kumbh, leaders said it is imperative for Hindus to take up arms to save their religion and called Indian Government For Anti-Conversion Law
iii) Br. Samuel P. Abraham (Ex- Newai – Tonk, Rajasthan). Due to continues threat from Anti-Gospel elements, Br. Samuel moved from Newai, to Palakkad in Kerala for the time being.
Let us pray for the persecuted, that they may find comfort from our Master. Also, for the persecutors so they may come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
B. SICK & TREATMENT
i) HEART PATIENTS
01) Steffy Sabu, D/o Br. Sabu Dilshad Garden Rehboth Assembly New Delhi, Steffy (11 years) is suffering from Rheumatic heart disease. She is currently under treatment.
02 Sister Geetha (23 Yrs - W/o Evg. Laloo Prasad Bhagat), Haveli Kharagpur, Bihar is bitten by a monkey on 06 FEB 06. She’s admitted to Muzzaffurpur Medical College, for Rabies treatment. She had undergone 3 injections till now.
Sister Geetha had serious chest pain for many months and on investigations found that two of her heart valves are almost blocked. She is advised to go to Delhi for further treatment. As Brother is having severe financial constraints they are planning to go to Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore in Tamil Nadu for further investigations.
03 Br. Benjamin Samuel, Canada (Kanoo Kunjumon Achayan) B/o Br. Samuel John (Kochu Johny, Trivandrum) had a massive heart attack and was immediately rushed to the Hospital where he is in the ICU. He is diagnosed to have a major heart block & has stents applied. He is discharged and taking rest.
04 Sister Grace Samuel (W/o Evg. K. V. Samuel Secunderabad & D/o Late Br. M. E. Cherian) is suffering from an heart aliment. She is a long term diabetics patient, B.P. is also there. Although there is a risk in doing surgery. She is expected to be admitted at Medical Trust Hospital (Ernakulam) on 09 APR 06 and undergo the surgery on 12 APR 06. She is a diabetic patient and it should be controlled.
05 Br. Baby Mathews, Atlanta – USA : Underwent his 2nd open heart surgery. He had 5 major blocks in the Heart.
06 Evg. S. V. Ramalingam, Singapore : Evg. S. V. Ramalingam, Singapore had a stroke and a heart attack on 06 JAN 05. He has undergone the Angiogram as well as the Angioscope.
07 Evg. K. V. Varghese (Sam Sir ), Chethackal, Ranny, Kerala suffered Heart attack and was under treatment Angiogram reveals that there are 3 blocks and 2 of them are 99%..
08 Sis. Liziamma, W/o. Br. Jose, (New York,) is recovering after a major heart surgery.
09 Br. Thomas Mathew (Kunjukunju Kutty), Kunnikodu, Punalur (F/o Br. Jai Mathew – USA) : Br. Thomas Mathew had a massive heart attack and underwent treatment at KIMS Hospital and placed two stents.
10 Br. Monachan, Vilangara, Kottarakkara is taking normal medications.Doctors advised him for a Bye-Pass surgery.
11 Evangelist C. Samuel (Malayinkal Assembly), Trivandrum underwent an open heart surgery & removed 6 blocks and suffered a mild stroke. The left side of the body has been severely affected by the stroke, specially the left side. Due to this, he needs a walker and requires help as he loses his balance on the left side.
12 Br. K. O. John, Channapetta, (Brethren Assembly, Channapetta) is suffering from heart disease. Doctors have advised against any surgery due to his age This brother came to the faith from a Marthomite background and has been highly instrumental to the spreading of the gospel in various places alongside various Evangelists.
13 Br. K. T. Thomas (Karukappadiyil Kunju), Puthuppally, Kottayam - Kerala, underwent the open heart surgery at Ramaiah Medical College in Bangalore. Br. Thomas is taking rest.
14 Baby Princy, 4 years old D/o Evg. B B Honoach, Rayagada – Orissa - was fitted with a pacemaker as her heart had stooped beating. Praise God for keeping her safe.
15 Br. Raju Antony (Son In-law of Dr. P. K. Koshy, TMM, Thiruvalla) was suffering from heart ailments (enlarged heart) and was admitted in TMM and then treated at CMC, Vellore. By the Grace of God he is much better in health now, they are back in Puthenkavu and continue with the treatment.
16 Mrs. Thankamma John, Ennekkattu, Kavungumprayar (Mother of Abraham Thomas, Kochi), had a massive heart attack and was under treatment from Tiruvalla Medical Mission. Few years ago she had a stroke.
17 Br. C. I. Jose (Bethel Brethren Assembly- Dubai - UAE) Angiogram was done there are some large blocks due to which angioplasty cannot be done and bypass surgery has to be done. He is contemplating on doing it from India.
18 Br. Jose Thudian, Angamally : Was under treatment for heart problems. He is very weak, continuing with medication and taking rest at home after two consecutive angioplasties.
ii) CANCER PATIENTS
01 Mrs. Mary George (W/o Br. P.V. Philip of Meenangadi Brethren Assembly, Kerala - is still in critical condition due to the growth of a tumor in her brain. She is now totally paralyzed below the neck and has sense only intermittently. She is now admitted to the Medical College, Calicut. She is also having heart problems, doctors have decided to postpone the operation but as per doctors, she may not live more than 2 months if not operated to remove the tumour in her brain.
02 Sister Suni George W/o Br. George Thomas, Bahrain is diagnosed of brain tumor. She successfully under went a surgery (11 hours) on 25 JAN 06. She is discharged and taking rest at home.
03 Sister Silvy Varghese, Ponkunnam, Kerala – Sister Silvy (31 years) is suffering from cancer of a rare kind. Her esophagus section is malignant. Three chemotherapy sessions are over. The condition is still grim.
04 Aneeta Sara Saji (4½ yrs), (D/o Mr. Saji George -Doha, Qatar is admitted in HMC due to high fever, and diagnosed with blood cancer. They are from Orthodox back ground, but in our contact and we are sharing the love of Jesus with them. Father - Saji George, Mother - Prasanna (staff of HMC). Please pray for the recovery of the child and that this decease may help them to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour.
05 Br. Raju, Vytilla - Kerala underwent surgery on 13 JAN 05 for a malignant tumor in his brain. An earlier surgery few years back had made him handicap.
06 Sister Leelamma (W/o Br. P. Joseph Raju, Gospel Missions of India (GMI), Michigan - USA) diagnosed with cancer during DEC. 2004. Since then she had 2 surgeries and 4 chemo treatments. She is improved a lot & taking rest.
07 Sister Thankamma James W/O. James P. Samuel, Kalliissery, is suffering from cancer. She has completed the first course of Chemotherapy treatment at Regional Cancer Center.
08 Sister Prasadini Rajan, W/o V. K Rajan - Bahrain is suffering from cancer for more than a year. She is under Ayurvedic treatment at Shornoor. She already under went cancer related treatment like chemo and has to undergo the same again. (They are the only ones in faith from their Hindu family background).
09 Sister Norin James – Trichur : (W/O. Br. James Michael, Doha Brethren Assembly - Qatar) was diagnosed with blood cancer and was admitted at the Regional Caner Center (RCC), Trivandrum last October, 2004. Since then she was under treatment with chemotherapy and various medications. Her condition is improved but still she is very weak. She needs to take another 12 course of radiation therapy which has already started.
10 Sister Valsa Sam (W/o Br. Sam), Puthencavu, Kerala : She under treatment from RCC, Trivandrum.
11 Br. Bobban Babu, Pathanapuram (Nephew Of Br. N. T. Mathew Baby Kutty Al-Khobar) continues to be under treatment for Peripheral T-Cell Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He is under treatment from RCC, Trivandrum.
12 Br. T. J. Mathew, Kasargod (Kinermukku Assembly), is suffering from cancer.
13 Sis. Mariyamma Joseph, Kollaka-Karunagapally, is seriously ill due to a Benign Tumor. She is unable to have food as she is not able to open her mouth & suffering from severe pain.
14 Br. T A George, Edakkara Assy, Malappuram, under treatment from RCC Trivandrum.
15 Sister Anila Mary W/O Br. Mathew Thomas Jeddah, is diagnosed having breast cancer. She is undergoing Chemotherapy treatment from King Faisal Specialist Hospital, as she is working there as a staff Nurse since two years.
16 Sister Ponnamma, Bangalore (Brethren Assembly, Madiwala – Bangalore) is suffering from cancer. She is in the second stage of Cancer and undergoing Chemotherapy.
17 Br. Ananda Rao, Vijawada, (AP) is suffering from throat cancer & is under treatment.
18 Sister Lilykutty Baby, Chennai (Madras), is suffering from breast cancer.
19 Sis. Grace John (Kochupengal) W/o Samuel John, Trivandrum, is suffering from Cancer.
20 Sister Ittianam, Thrissur (M/o Br. Jose Ponmanissery, Dallas, Texas – USA) is suffering from Abdominal cancer.
21 Br. K. A. Thomas, Kallungal, Elanthoor, Pariyaram, Kerala ( F/o Br. John Thomas -Joemon, Sharjah – UAE) is undergoing treatment from Lake Shore Hospital Cochin for cancer.
22 Daughter of Br. Krishna (C/o P. Abraham, Imphal, Manipur) Krishna started to study the word of God and received our Lord as his Savior. His only daughter (2 Years) is suffering from one type of cancer.
23 Sister Kunjumol Kuruvila, Changachery, Kerala: having an earlier history of breast Cancer in 2002, has been diagnosed to be on the secondary stage of lung cancer. Under treatment from RCC Trivandrum. She is the mother of two children and they as a family recently accepted the Lord as their Master.
24 Sis. Kimbem, Manipur. She is doing her final year B.Th in NEUB Bible College & Seminary in Silchar. She is affected by blood cancer and taken home for treatment.
25 Brother George Thomas (Ponnachen; Ex- Saudi Arabia) is under treatment from Cancer Center in Trivandrum.
26 Br. V. A. Thomas Ludhiana Assembly is suffering with cancer of the rectum and has undergone a major surgery 02 NOV 2005; and chemotherapy. Br. Thomas has been admitted again in the hospital on 20 FEB 06.
27 Sister Shiny Daniel - W/o Br. M. Y. Daniel Erikkachira, Palakkad, is suffering from cancer in the thyroid gland. She is now admitted in Sri Chithra Thirunal Hospital Trivandrum. Doctors have advised to go for surgery.
28 Br. Anish Jacob, Dubai (UAE) is suffering from Lung Cancer. Almighty God was gracious to bring Anish Back to Dubai (UAE). Praise the Lord! He is currently taking oral Chemo Tablets.
iii) EYE PROBLEMS
01 Br. P. G. Thomas, Edakkara Brethren Assembly, Admitted at Ernakulam Kujaly Hospital for a surgery for eyes. He was taking treatment after Prostrate Operation. He is very week.
02 Sister Constanza (D/O Br. Arie Arturo Johannes Verstegen, Mexico), diabetic since she was 4 and practically blind, and getting worse by the year, unable to study or work. Br. Arie is a dear brother form Mexico who is involved in various ministries there.
03 Evg. P. Jones, Erode - Tamil Nadu - India, mentions that his eyesight is diminishing in spite of Laser treatment.
04 Evg. P. Stephen, Ganapathy - Tamil Nadu - India is losing vision in both the eyes due to cataract. Doctors have advised immediate surgery.
05 Br. Abraham Mathai (Aniyan), Dammam - Saudi Arabia : It’s diagnosed that his left eye is affected by ulcer. He continues to be under medication. Doctors are of the opinion that the curing process is slow and it will take some time to regain his complete eye sight. Please continue to carry Br. Aniyan to the Throne of Grace for complete healing.
iv) MISCELLANEOUS
01 Andrew Saju George(1 month old) S/o Br. Saju George, Grandville, Detroit - USA : Andrew is born with multiple deformities and is in the ICU after a surgery. Yesterday Andrew was taken off the ventilator and he is breathing well with just CPAP (the next step down in assisted oxygenation). Praise the Lord for another little step towards going home. He is continuing his feedings well and has graduated up to 4 ML of milk every 3 hours.
02 Br. K. E. Eapen, Chengamanadu (Kollam Dist.), suffered 2 strokes in a short span of time and is partially paralyzed. Although he underwent various methods of treatment, his condition deteriorated and he is bedridden now. His wife is also suffering from Rheumatic Arthritis.
03 Br. K. T. Ninan, Bhilai – (F/o Evg. Shalu T.Ninan) is suffering from Hyper Tension. It is varying and he is weak.
04 Sister Aleyamma Zachariah, Pune: Suffering from severe and chronic Arthritis. Undergoing treatment more than 15 years and the continuous medication is causing other side effects. Kindly pray for her recovery.
05 Br. P.V. Philip & Mrs. Mary George of Meenangadi Assembly, Br. Philip having heard of his wife’s condition suffered a stroke and is paralyzed of the right part of the body. His wife is in critical condition due to the growth of a tumor in her brain. Doctors have advised that only a surgery is the last resort, which in their opinion is considered risky too. She is now totally paralyzed below the neck and has sense only intermittently. Both are now bedridden.
06 Br. Vinoji Samuel from Kenya Requests Prayer for Caroline Samuel, Kenya
Caroline an young African girl of 21 years having physical ailments for 2 years. She is diagnosed with severe and acute TB. (Her father is the one who gave his plot free of cost for the assembly).
07 Sister Leelamma John W/o of K. C. John, Mekozhoor, is still undergoing treatment for severe back pain at the Omallur Ayurvedic Hospital. Initial medical investigations suggest the pain is sourced at the vertebra. She is getting much relief from her pain. Sister Leelamma is actively involved among various ministries with sisterhood in Pathnamthitta.
08 Evg. Powlush Das, Dhanbad - Jharkhand is suffering from Jaundice. He’s feeling much weakness. Prayers solicited for complete recovery & he may be able to continue in the ministry.
09 Wife of Brother Monachen from Dammam, Saudi Arabia –She had a lump/tumor on her forehead. An operation conducted a few weeks back but the pain and swelling are recurring. She was again hospitalized. This brother and his family are young but very committed believers who are persisting in their faith despite the trials of many sorts.
10 Sister (Mrs.) D Jacob W/o of Evangelis D Jacob, Mandya-Karnataka, is bedridden & is unable to walk. She is being treated at home & once in 2-3 weeks, the Doctor pays a visit.
11 Br. P. J. Abraham & Family (Dhamtari - Chattisgarh) India : We had been praying for quite some time for the family of Evg. P. J. Abraham (Dhamtari - Chattisgarh). They passing through a lots of trials. His elder son James passed away on 31 MAR 05 and daughter Grace is suffering from Mental disease. Condition of his wife is pathetic. She’s been reduced to bones. Br. Abraham is diabetic and now a days he stopped medication. He is got a younger son who is normal. Br. Abraham is not able to do and continue ministry due to the grave situation of his family members. His village ministry and contacts are waning out. He is in deep mental agony over the way the things are moving on.
12 Br. Eapen George, Bhiwadi - Rajasthan, suffering from pain in joints due to Arthiritis.
13 Evangelis A. D. Stevenson, Bidar, Karnataka. The entire family is going through different sickness. Bro. is having Asthma, his wife is also not well & their child is suffering from Pneumonia.
14 Sister Mollykutty Abraham (W/o Br. A. J. Abraham, Bhopal). She is diabetic and her blood sugar level is very high As all medications have failed due to rejection by body.
15 Br. C. C. Jose Doha – Qatar : We had been praying for Br. C.C. Jose over the past years. His second kidney has started failing. The doctors have asked him to start dialysis. This will make the kidney stop its natural function & then he will have to depend on dialysis. He went back to Kerala for treatment.
16 Sister Jiji Shaji, (W/o Evg. Shaji Varghese, Khandwa - MP) is suffering from Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Arthritis. Its a very PAINFUL condition of joints and later on spells its effect on the cardiac and neurological systems. Doctors have advised series of tests but Financial constraints have forced them to opt for Ayurvedic treatment.
17 Evg. Mathew Kodithottam, Brethren Assembly, Payyappady – Kottayam is suffering from pain, breathing difficulty and swelling on both legs. He has autoimmune disease, Splenomegaly, Chronic liver disease [i.e. Portal Hypertension, chronic Cholecystitis, and Oesophageal varices]. He is under treatment from CMC, Vellore.
18 Br. P. T. George, (F/o Evg. P.G. James Thannithode), Kerala, is ailing due to cardiac problems. Also uphold the wife of Bro. P. T. George who is suffering due to various ailments. She’s diabetic.
19 Evg. K. S. George, Bikaner, Rajasthan is ailing from Diabetes, BP, Eye trouble, Kidney problem & Heart trouble.
20 Br. L. Joseph, Thirumala Brethren Assembly, Trivandrum - (Father of Br. Ivan Jospeh of the Brethren Assembly Muscat) : He underwent a surgery on 07 JUN 2005 to remove the phosphate deposits from his urinary bladder. Br. Joseph had to be re-admitted in the hospital for another minor surgery on the same spot that had been operated earlier. He is recovering.
21 Evangelist J. P. Emmanuel, Cuddalore – Tamil Nadu, India - underwent checkup at CMC Vellore where doctors advised him for another surgery. But due to his present condition not favouring an operation.
22 Sister Annamma Abraham, W/o. Evangelist P. M. Abraham, Adoor, Kerala (Mother of Br.Jaison P. Abraham, Doha -Qatar) had a fall and fractured her back bone. Doctors advised to put weights in body and lie in a position for three months. A surgery is not practical due to her weak condition. Br. PM Abraham also is physically weak & these couple need the fervent prayer of the believers.
23 Evg. M. A. George, East Fort Assembly Thrissur, Elder brother of Evg. M A Joy Thrissur] is continuing treatment due to diabetic gangrene on his left foot. His left leg tibial artery is completely blocked because of high blood sugar. Blood circulation to that toe is stopped and it became black.
24 Evg. N. V. Varghese, Erukkumchira Pallakkad, Kerala : By God’s grace he discharged from hospital. His condition still worse, Because of his poor financial situation he can’t continue at the hospital, so doctors advise to him complete bed rest in the house as like in a hospital ICU. Few years back he had a stroke due to hypertension. After that, his left side paralyzed. By God’s Grace he is able to walk now.
25 Sister Sally Devashikhamony, W/o Br. Sam Devashikhamony (Toronto, Canada) Sister of Br. Jose Simon, Doha, Qatar is suffering from illness in connection with the removal of a cervical cyst. She has severe pain. Pray for this dear family who are blessed with quadruplets (3 girls and one boy).
26 Master Josiah Johnson S/o Evg. Johnson Sam, Adoor, (Thatta) – Kerala. Josiah 4Years, underwent a major surgery for his stomach at KIMS Hospital. By the Grace of God, the surgery. Josiah was again admitted in KIMS, Trivandrum due to infection in the operated area. Child is suffering from severe pain. Current situation not known.
27 Sister Ingrid Schneller, Vancouver, Canada is having bad headaches. The neurologist is concerned that she has a blood clot in her brain, which could lead to paralysis or loss of speech.
28 Br. Edwin Paul, Faridabad, Haryana, was suffering from kidney stone. He underwent a surgery and the stone has been removed.
29 Br. Daniel Thomas, Bhavnagar, Gujarat - India is suffering from severe chest pain and abdominal problems and undergoing treatments.
30 Br. P. M. Samuel, Chennai (F/o Br. Samuel Mathews, Ajman Brethren Assembly UAE) is suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke and is totally bedridden. His right side is paralyzed.
31 Br. Chacko Jacob (Kunjukunjukutty), Detroit USA. (S/o Kaviyoor Chackochen), had a kidney transplant. Doctors said the next three months are critical as the risks of rejection and infections are very common.
32 Br. T. O. Thomas, Karakattu, Ranni, Kerala (F/o Evg. K. Thomas Mathew, Tiruvalla) is under treatment from Tiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital as he suffered a mild stroke.
33 Br. P. T. George Kutty, Bhopal, MP is suffering from chronic diabetic neuropathy which has affected the blood circulation of his legs and this has resulted into weakening of his legs and thereby movement.
34 Br. Lazarus Samuel, Bhopal, M.P., has slip disc causing pressure on the nerves. The right limb had temporarily paralyzed. He had undergone an operation & is recovering.
35 Br. K. J. George, Anaviratty Adimali- Idukki The family is going through various kinds of sickness.
36 Br. K. M. Mathai, Bhopal, M.P., who is suffering from growth in the Prostrate. Doctors are contemplating surgery but his age is a deterrence. Prayers solicited for his healing.
37 Sister Ajitha Varghese (W/o Br. A. S. Varghese), Hosur is suffering from severe backbone pain.
38 Br. P. G. Mathai (father of Bro. Jinu) His kidneys are damaged. The dialysis of the kidneys started. He is little better, though not much.
39 Br. Twinkle Paul, Permbavoor - Kerala is suffering from ulcer of stomach & high Blood Pressure. His mother (Sis. Aleyamma) is also suffering from Spondylitis. Please uphold the family & the ministry they are involved in your prayers.
40 Br. E. V. John (E. V. Radio Electricals, Ernakulam) has been suffering from clot-related problems in the brain which has increased in the recent days.
41 Sis. Molly Mammen, Durg, Chattisgarh, (W/o Bro. V. M. Mammen - Elder at Durg Assembly) is ailing for the past few days due to various health problems including BP, Diabetes & Cardiac irregularities.
42 Br. M. T. Mathew, Bhopal, M.P., has not woken up from sleep since Sunday (12 JUN 2005) He is affected with cerebral malaria. He is now discharged and taking rest at home. He has started recognizing people. Prayers solicited for his well being & also for the wife & two small children.(daughters).
43 Elson Charley (S/O Br. Charley Mathew, Thiruvalla) In the past we have been praying for Elson, who is suffering from Neprotic Syndrom. He is undergoing treatment from CMC Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He is better now and on a much reduced dosage of medicine now.
44 Sister Aleyamma Samuel (W/o Br. T. A. Samuel, Sharjah - UAE) is suffering from Parkinson’s disease. She is going through a tough time due to the cold climatic conditions. The Parkinsons medicines that she is taking is seeming to have no affect at the current dose and she is not able to sleep at nights. Her body is becoming weak. Please pray for this dear sister to get relief and that God might restore into her health and physical comfort.
45 Evg. E. Samuel, Meerut (UP) underwent Prostate Surgery on 23 January 2006. By the Grace of God, Surgery was successful. Praise the Lord! He is diabetic & is weak.
46 Br. Parag Pawar, Bombay - (29 Years) is under treatment over the last 16 months and spend a lot of money for the treatment and medicines. His problem is excess protein secretion in urine. He has started suffering the same problem again. The allopathic medicines prescribed by Doctors are having side effects.
D. EVANGELISM
01 Evg. Fred Kosin’s Ministry in India : We appreciate your prayer for ministry in India during April and May of 2006 Travel will be in Bombay, Chennai, Bangalore, and Cochin.
02 Gospel Meeting in Irving Public Library Hall Valley Ranch Branch Irving, Texas - USA : God willing special Gospel meeting to be conducted in the Irving Public Library meeting room at Valley Ranch Friday, March 03, 2006 @ 7 pm, focusing the expatriate community living in Irving/Las Colinas area from Southern states of India. Around 250 people can be accommodated in the Library Hall. Speaker: Evangelist Abraham Thomas, Kochi.
03 FIBA 2006 Family Conference and Children’s Camp in Atlanta – USA :
God willing, FIBA 2006 Family Conference and Children’s Camp will be held on August 3 to 6, at the Atlanta Airport-Hilton.
The theme chosen for the conference is: “Be partakers of the Divine nature,” based on 2 Peter 1:4.
There will be separate sessions for the youth and children. The main speakers are Br. John Kurien and Br. George Dawson from India, Br. K.M. John-Florida and Br. Dwight Knight-Detroit.
04 ACCEPT Ministry, Bangalore is an HIV- AIDS care home/hospice in rural Bangalore, run by believers from Brethren Assemblies with 35 bed care home and 12 bed children home. This is a very effective ministry to reach out to many hopeless lives affected by HIV- AIDS.
05 New Assembly Testimony In Lufkin, Texas - USA: By the Grace of God, a new assembly testimony is started in Lufkin, Texas on Sunday 26th February 2006. There are four families to gather in this city. Brethren from Houston & Dallas are expected to attend the Inauguration meeting. Pray for the work in Lufkin.
06 Ministries of Zion Mission Charitable Trust, Thrissur.
07 TUESDAY MINISTRY BY EVANGELISTS OF DELHI AREA: The Evangelists of Delhi & nearby Area conduct outreach ministry on every Tuesday. This is going on for many years. The evangelists of Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sahibabad etc. are conducting this outreach
08 YMEF : Team Work in Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Assam, and Haryana.
09 Grace Ministries India - Angamally – are doing literature ministry for the last 7 years. A monthly named KRIPA (GRACE) is being published in Malayalam and more than 2000copies are sent free of cost mainly to unbelievers. The magazine consists of Gospel articles.
10 Br. David Joseph, Dhanbad - Jharkhand informs : Please pray for the labor in Dhanbad one of the 22 districts of Jharkhand. 15 districts are yet without an Assembly testimony.
11 Evg. A D J Ebenezer, KGF - Karnataka writes : In July 2003 we started ministry Sunday Gospel Meeting & Bible Study & in July 2004 regular worship was started in Kolar. We are gathering in a rented place and praying for a permanent location. Our weekly activities include : Worship Meeting, Sunday School, Youth Meetings, Bible Studies (different homes, Nursing hostel).
12 Visual Media Ministries:
a) Vazhikaatti :God willing Vazhikaatti is scheduled to telecast through Jeevan TV at 5:30 PM. Indian Time (3:00P.M. Bahrain, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait time, 4:00 P.M. UAE, Oman time & 12:00 Noon GMT) every alternate Fridays.
b) Sath Gamaya (Lead Me To Truth) : God willing, Sath Gamaya - Music & Gospel Talk Show - is scheduled for telecast every Friday, at 4:30 P.M. Indian Time (2:00P.M. Bahrain, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait time, 3:00 P.M. UAE, Oman time & 11:00 A.M. GMT) through Malayalam Channel “PEOPLE TV”.
Please pray for the successful telecast, follow up work, seekers, who are being contacted with follow up material / gospel & Bible study material, so they are able to know the truth and come to the salvation.
13 Brethren Bible Institute (BBI), Pathanamthitta, Kerala - India
The Brethren Movement that began over one hundred and twenty five years ago, was founded on the study of the Word of God. This study prompted the leaders of the movement to teach others and thus to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord. This makes the “Brethren” distinct from others. “Teach or Perish” is our watch-word.
Now, let us face a reality. Compared to the present necessities and challenges, we don’t have sufficient teachers in our Assemblies. Of course we pray that our Lord will raise teachers; but someone must train them. BBI is doing its bit to train up those who have the gift. We are asked not to neglect but keep the gifts aflame. We look back with thanksgiving to our Lord for His faithfulness. He made sufficient provisions and these past 16 years have been characterized by our trust in the Lord for all the needs. We are also thankful to all of you who have been faithful in strengthening our hands in this ministry. Still we need to expand.
At present we are located in cramped premises. The Lord in His mercy averted a virtual tragedy of fire, and it was only divine providence that saved the lives of many students. We still suffer the after-shocks when we recollect the experience.
We are sure that the Lord who was upholding this work hitherto in His mighty hands, will continue to do so in the coming days also. “As long as it is day,” let us work for the extension of the kingdom of God.
14 Ludhiana (Punjab) News
Dear Fellow Believers in Christ,
Greetings to you in the most highly exalted name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,who worketh all things after the counsel of His own Will, and doeth the same for our good- for us who are called according to His own purpose.(Romans 8:28).
We are sending the update of the news from Ludhiana.
Ludhiana Assembly: We have regular Worship, Breaking of Bread meeting and Sunday School on Sundays. During the week we have Bible Studies, Prayer meetings, Visiting, Cottage meetings, Slum meetings, Gospel preaching, Literature distribution and Village Ministry.
Additional Sunday Meetings: After the Sunday morning services, we go out of Ludhiana to Khotran, near Phagwara town (about 45 km from Ludhiana) to conduct meetings. Every Sunday evening we return from Khotran to take the slum Gospel meeting at 7:00pm at Ludhiana.
Prayer for the sick: Bro. Thomas V.A. (of our Ludhiana Assembly) is suffering with cancer of the rectum and has undergone the major surgery on 2nd.November 2005; and has three course chemotherapy so far and has become very weak. Please pray.
Baptism: On 22nd.October 2005, Saturday, eight souls saved by the grace of God were baptised. At the Village Khotran, two young couples from Hindu/sikh background are ready for baptism. Please pray.
Visitors : The following Brethren Paulson Poulas and Manoj (Bethesda Assembly, Bangalore) and Benny Chackochan from Bihar, Bro.Franklin from Ooty and Bro.Victor Sunder Raj from Chennai, have visited us during the last three months. Their ministry was a blessing to the Assembly.
Outreach: On 26th January, the Lord helped us to give God’s word to thousands of people at the Parade ground after the National Function. On 07th February, after a public Gospel meeting, some Hindu fundamentlist threatened to put us behind the Bar if we continue to hold the gospel meeting again in that particular area of the Ludhiana city.Some of our converts were told to go back to Hindu fold otherwise face all types of punishment. Please pray. Opposition is increasing.
Workers Meeting: of the North-west India was held at our Assembly building at Ludhiana city on 31st January, and it was a blessed time of fellowship, sharing reports and praying for one another. Few of the Brethren could not attend the meeting as they were either not well or were busy in the Lord’s work.
FORTY DAYS CONTINUOUS EVANGELISTIC PROGRAMME HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT these days by GOD’S GRACE, we enjoyed giving God’s Word to thousands of people amidst some opposition, and many contacts have been made. Please pray for the seed thus sown.
Family: Children are busy with their work, studies and duties. Molly, my wife, is joyfully managing each day by the grace of God. Her short-term teaching assignment will finish on 30th.April 2006.
Regarding Future: We have been concerned about the future of our children and about the accommodation / a house to live in. We continue to wait upon the Lord for these matters. We are thankful to God for providing the temporary Hospital accommodation. Trusting the Lord we continue working in the Lord’s vineyard. The Lord has promised: “He will never leave us nor forsake us.” Our help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121).
Thank you for your love and prayers for us.
WE WISH YOU A BLESSED NEW YEAR 2006.
With Christian Love and Prayer,
Yours in the Lord,
Madan Paul and family.
Post Box - 157, (Anatomy) C.M.C.,
Ludhiana - 141008. Punjab.
India.
Tel: +91-161-2600118®, +91-98721-65019(M)
15 “Athma Daham” – A Musical CD (Malayalam)
Br. Beny Chackochan, writes from Begusarai, Bihar - India
Thank you very much for your prayer support in the past years for us and for the ministry here. The Lord honored our humble efforts here and gave us some fruits. The Lord is still working here in Begusarai at the out-set of this New Year. Praise be to His Holy name. I would like to encourage you to pray for our great country INDIA and the gospel work here. Here comes some (Brethren) statistics about India.
Total population ------------------------ 103 Crores (approx)
Total no of states ---------------------- 28
Union territories ----------------------- 7
Total districts -------------------------- 585
Total villages --------------------------- 5,00,000
Languages ------------------------------- 1652
Total districts covered ---------------- 290
Total *unreached districts ------------ 295
Hindus ------------------------------------ 83%
Muslims ----------------------------------- 11%
Christians --------------------------------- 3.6%
Others ------------------------------------- 2.4%
Today, there are 295 districts in India where we have NO brethren Assembly testimony. We brethren people are proud about our doctrines and believe that we are close to the sound teaching of the Word of God. And also we know that, Christendom is being perverted and loosing its serenity in everywhere. At this situation, how can we fulfill God’s command, “go and preach the gospel” to everyone. This is a highly challenging task anywhere in the world. Our blessed Lord said, “ the harvest is plentiful but workers are few“. Dear brothers and sisters, what can we do ? Shall we preach the gospel to our neighbors ? Shall we bring some souls to the feet of the Lord? Shall we encourage a soul winner? – Winning the soul is the work of God.
“Athma daham” – a musical CD (Malayalam) with encouraging messages are now available for distribution for just Rs. 30/- with us (postal charges extra). This is to encourage the believers to win souls . This is primarily a challenge for missionary work. Please ask for a copy and encourage us too.
Address,
Beny chackochan,
KRUPALAY
New professor’s colony
P.O. RTS, Begusarai- 851 117
BIHAR - I N D I A
E-Mail- bennychackochan@yahoo.com
Mob- +91-9934-725662
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We strived our best to gather information and update them. If our Prayer Partners, who forwarded us prayer points in the past or those who know additional information about any of these prayer points, could keep us informed of the latest condition of these points or any additional information, it would greatly appreciated. This would help our other partners in this Prayer Chain kept updated and continue to pray or give praises to our Master.
We highly value your support, encouragement and above all, we would like you to please continue to uphold the humble efforts of AV Ministries to the Throne of Grace.
If you are benefited or encouraged by the mailings of AV Ministries , you are free to forward our Mailings & Prayer Requests to those of your friends / relatives or brethren, who will spare a few moments from their valuable time to pray for the prayer points and / or go through the Mailings. Alternatively you may encourage those friends / brethren to subscribe to AV Ministries directly.
We welcome Prayer Points, Christian News, Articles, Write-ups, Exhortations, Bible Studies, Testimonies, Poems, Stories and / or anything that can bring Spiritual gain and encouragement to fellow brethren and in turn Glory to our Master. Let us continue to look to the Lord and Strive for the Glory of our Master alone.
In our Master’s Love,
AV Ministries
arabian_voice@arabianvoice.org
arabian_voice@arabianvoice.net
