Mission Trip February 2009 ~
Our international president & Vice president made a return trip to India earlier this year. Their experience is recorded below:-
“It was so good to be back and renew fellowship with the co-pastors and meet new people and visit some new locations. We had been able to buy 500 more (Tamil) bibles and give out some of these during our visit. What a privilege it is to bless others and see eager hands holding them for the first time! Many widows received sarees and also seemed very grateful for this special practical help. Approximately 85 people gave their hearts to the Lord from the various small meetings that took place,which included a special gospel meeting for parents at a small school.
We also held a youth revival meeting for the first time where some of the young people brought along non Christian friends... of those 11 gave their hearst to the Lord! Over 80 kids re-dedicated their lives to Christ!
Thank you Jesus for all the miracles you did and for taking care of all our needs and travel arrangements”
To enjoy some of these events please see photo gallery.
Plans are currently being made to share this mission news in other churches in the UK and USA during 2009. If this is something you would like to see first hand please contact us.
Prayer requests:-
* Give thanks for the balance of funds which came in just recently that enables us to build a new prayer hall in one remote location.
* Pray for several new people attending village churches who are not yet saved.
* Pray for new opportunities for Rod & Kym to tell others about this mission.
* Pray for new sponsors to support this new mission on a regular basis.
* Pray for the Pastors of IVCM who faithfully preach the word of God and perform their pastoral duties to the needy people. May they constantly see fruit for their labours.
*Please pray in funds for the following needs:-
-£400 ($600) to purchase another second hand motorcycle.
- £300 ($500) for a PA system
- £220 ($350) for 5 megaphones
..... all of the above have to be hired for every outreach / gospel meeting.
A new Mission trip is planned ...
We are planning on returning to India early 2010 and would value your prayers and support for this trip to be successful.
We need to raise approx £2000 for a variety of projects inc. Youth rallies, evangelistic & women's meetings, plus help to the widows, orphans and vilage house churches.
"Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people."
Eph 6:18
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Testimonials ~
One family which was suffering from the bondage of witchcraft and after prayer they are now living together peacefully.
My name is Prithiviraj and I did not have a bible, but was given one freely and I am very grateful.
One man named Kumar who was suffering from stomach pains for many months has been relieved from the problem after prayer and is now coming to church.
My name is Shanti I was without a bible, thank you so much for giving me a bible at free cost. God Bless you.
My name is Raju I attended the meeting and I have relieved from the attack of Witchcraft, Praise God.My name is Joshua I was without a job and in much distress and now after prayer I am having a peace of mind and I am also coming for prayer regularly.
My Name is Danapal I am a carpenter but I spent all my money on alcohol and did not provide for my family and consequently I was fighting and quarreling. Now after prayer and counselling we are living peacefully, I have stopped drinking. Now I am working more often and I have decided to give a small aprt of my house for conducting a prayer cell. Alkso I am making a small pulpit freely for that prayer house.... see pic below............
One man called Rajendran
had the fear of evil spirit and was feeling suppressed especially at night, but after prayer he has become well again.
My name is Vijaya I thank you so much I have recieved a bible at free cost, many others are thanking you for free bibles.
One man was healed from a leg Tumour after the pastors went to his house and prayed with him, he is now coming to worship on a regualr basis!
My name is Madasamy. I am from Hindu background and I have a small shop. Due to some nearby jealousy I was struggling in my business and also became sick. A pastor from IVCM came and prayed with me and now I am well and my business is much better.
In one rural village a demon posessed man named Sambu has been relieved of the bondage after prayer and he now comes to worship at our village home church.
My name is Mrs. Sathya. I attended at the meeting, I was without peace and many problems. I have got peace from that day onwards, thank you for your prayers.
My name is K. Periathai a poor widwow. Thanks so much I have learnt tailoring skills freely
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