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Vol. XLIX No 5 May - June 2013

Contents

Opening Pages 2

The General Secretary’s Thoughts 3

Pray for our motherland 4

Why and what to Pray for

Missionaries? 5

Prayer Digest 6

Adieu Soldier 29

New missionaries & New fields 30

Our Prayers don't go in vain 32

The General Secretary’s thoughts.

Take time and Make time to PrayOur dear Outreach readers

Greetings yet again from all of us here in the editorial

team, how our hearts are thankful to the Lord for leading and

taking us through another financial year and proving to us yet again that He is the same

Jehovah Jireh. Indeed he has provided all our needs Hallelujah!!

Summer has come and we are troubled…. I mean there is this problem of acute

power shortage. In some states, power cuts last upto 14hrs a day! People are almost

getting used to living without electricity. Recently, life came to a grinding halt in the

whole of the northern region as power grids failed and most of the northern cities

plunged into darkness...

Talking of power failure, we too experience this kind of problem spiritually, when

we are not connected to the source. Prayer is that vital connection which helps our

lives to illuminate and bring that light of the Love of God to those around us. Prayer is

also a powerful weapon that will affect lives, which the Lord has given every believer..

If we dig into the scriptures we find people like Abraham, Samuel, Esther, Jeremiah,

Daniel and Ezekiel, who stood in the Gap for others. It is pleading of the case before the

Father in Heaven. In fact God is seeking for such people as we read in the book of

Ezekiel. God expects us to take His burden and stand in the Gap for those around us.

We as the body of believers have been explicitly commanded to intercede.

What a blessed thing to have an advocate, the High Priest, our Lord Jesus Christ who

intercedes on our behalf. We also have the sweet Holy Spirit who prays for us with

groaning that words cannot express. How we need to learn to imitate our Lord.

Somebody has said “Prayer moves the hand that moves the world.” We are excited

as we witness the marvelous ways in which people are turning to the Lord, and we

know it is because of intense intentional, intercessory Prayer. We in this issue have

packed information for 61 days, so that one can intercede intelligently. This time we

have projected a prayer focus for each of the four zones, along with prayer points from

the fields, interspersed with prayer points from other departments as well. We also

have included a page for our Nation . Use this resource to fire up your prayer life, and

be part of an army which wages war by being on its knees.

God bless

From all of us here in the team

NELSON DINAKARAN, Editor

Our dear Prayer Partners,

For a Christian, prayer is likened to breathing. If we claim to believe in the true, eternal and only God, our Lord Jesus, we should spontaneously submit and surrender in humility 24/7. Charles Spurgeon said, “If any of you should ask me for an epitome of the Christian religion, I should say that it is in one word - prayer. Live and die without prayer, and you will pray long enough when you get to hell.”

Prayer is an attitude of the heart. It reveals our total dependence on God. When Jesus was about to be crucified, He repeatedly reminded His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’. At Gethsemane, while Jesus was burdened with the sins of the whole world and His imminent death, He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. "Simon," He said to Peter, "are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour? (Mark 14:37)

“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is a daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart,' said Mahatma Gandhi. We fill our time in the presence of God with our supplications. Above all, we need to be silent before God. It is hard for some of us to be silent in the presence of God and exercise our mind to be calm. "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalms 46:10)

Prayer may not change the circumstances around us; it changes us. Someone said, “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays,” Prayer removes anxiety, doubt and distrust. As someone said, “Our work is to cast our care and God's work is to take care.”

‘Prayer is work. The experiences of many children of God demonstrate that it accomplishes far more than does any other form of work. It is also warfare, for it is one of the weapons in fighting the enemy. However, only prayer in the spirit is genuinely effectual.' – Watchmen Nee. We need to make time for prayer as we do for eating and working. Then we will not say we don't have time for prayer.

We hope that as we grow in the Lord, our prayer life will improve. We believe that in the strength of the Lord, we can conquer every soul, every tongue, every tribe and every nation for Jesus. Please use this Digest throughout the year as a useful fuel for prayer. Who knows, God may touch someone in some corner because you prayed for that person.

Yours in His Joyful Ministry, Rev P. John Wesley

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Pray for our motherland.India is the tenth-largest economy in the world and the third largest by purchasing power parity adjusted exchange rates (PPP). On per capita basis, it ranks 140th in the world or 129th by PPP.Despite India's rise there is much to be prayed for. Some of the issues we face as a nation are listed below.Corruption--In 2012 India has been ranked 94th out of 176 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. Most of the largest sources of corruption in India are entitlement programs and social spending schemes enacted by the Indian government. The problem of the criminalisation of politics and of the nexus among criminals, politicians and bureaucrats in India is the cause of this malady.Terrorism-- poses a significant threat to the state. Terrorism in India is basically two types-external and internal, external terrorism emerges from neighboring countries and internal terrorism emulates from religious or communal violence and ––Naxalite Maoist insurgency. Terror activities involve either Indian or foreign citizens.Violence against women--Gender Inequality is the Root cause "In India, girls are valued lesser than boys," and this results in many inequalities in society. Culturally, there's not enough exposure and conviction against those who are perpetrating acts of violence against women. The recent gang rape of the Delhi girl has brought about new laws on rape.Poverty-- an estimated 37.2% of Indians live below the country's national poverty line. The 2011 Global Hunger Index (GHI) Report places India amongst the three countries where the GHI between 1996 and 2011 went up from 22.9 to 23.7Malnutrition-- latest UNICEF data shows that one in three malnourished children worldwide are found In India, whilst 42% of the nation's children under five years of age are underweight. It also shows that a total of 58% of children under five surveyed were stuntedIlliteracy-- India currently has the largest illiterate population. Despite government programs, India's literacy rate increased only "sluggishly," it is estimated that by the year 2020 over 50% of the illiterate population will live in IndiaAids--estimated number of people living with HIV was 2.39 million in IndiaChallenge of unreached groups: According to missiologists, majority of the unreached people groups in the 10/40 window fall within the borders of India.Good news--Christian growth coming in the past 10 to 15 years has been very encouraging, and the growth may not all be in traditional churches. A substantial part may come from Jesus-follower groups within the Hindu culture.Pray for believers in India who face intimidation and violence from militant right wing fundamentalists. Ask the Lord to sustain them in their trials, and pray that the authorities will do more to defend them and bring their persecutors to justice .

Why and what to Pray for Missionaries?In Enemy territory– First and foremost Missionaries are in the forefront of a spiritual

warfare. They are the ones who venture into the enemy territory .The enemy has kept

the vast majority in bondage and has blinded their eyes for centuries, and he will not let

go of this control so easily, he will fight it out. The missionary needs to be sensitive to

the schemes and the strategies of the enemy (IICor 10:4), hence we need to pray that

the missionary is alert and sensitive and uses the scriptural weapon in battle.

Frustration—The missionary is in a foreign territory, where the Culture, Customs and

language is totally different from his, he has to get accustomed to the food that he may

not like, he has to acclimatize to the weather, his progress on these matters will be

definite stress factors, along with the indifference to his presence and message .

Struggles within A Missionary is a human being, hence he faces struggles within and

without. Common struggles could be Racial bias, Prejudice, selfishness, stubbornness

Ego etc. He has to deal with it consciously every day.

Loneliness—One of the greatest struggles a missionary may face is loneliness. This is

the area the enemy uses to discourage the missionary. He needs to remind himself of

the high calling he has received, this would propel him to move forward.

His Time with the Lord—The Missionary may have a hundred things on his mind, which

though necessary, are not more important than his own time with the Lord. He needs

stability and focus which comes only through the discipline of spending time with the

Lord. It makes the enemy happy to make us distracted and at times keep us busy but

not spending time with the Lord.

Inter Personal Relationship—The Missionary work is never done alone. It is a team

effort but working in a team has its own problems, specially when it comes to

relationships. The Enemy is busy bringing disunity within the team and succeeds in

stopping the progress of the work.

Health—Sometimes owing to the pressures of missionary life general health takes a

beating. Main problem for lack of efficiency and focus could be simple fatigue. A

Missionary needs to keep his body in fine shape, for which he needs ample rest and

quality times with family and times for recreation.

Children—A Missionary family faces the utmost crisis when they face the reality of

parting owing to children's education. This is the most stressful time for the missionary

and the children, especially when in the boarding children fall sick, it is bad. We need to

fervently pray that during these times both children and parents would experience the

Grace of God abundantly. – a compilation

Our Letter or a Phone call or a SMS or a personal visit, would mean a lot of

encouragement to a missionary, These gestures will help the missionary to Go

forward and do great exploits for The Lord.

Praise:124 believers came f o r t h e E a s t e r p r o g r a m a n d received blessing from God's wordT h e r e i s g o o d progress and open doors for the Lord's work.Pray: the short term Bible school to be effectivethe plans for outreach in the coming monthsGod's protection during this summer


North Zone : Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttarpradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat.

Prayer Digest – 2013

Missionaries:

Yokestar & Yofeeca, Tek Bahadur Khatri & Reena, A S Ayo (Minister-at-large) & Wungreiwon, Naresh Lall & Shantha.

Praise:

80 people gathered for the IEM Sunday service. The overall IEM ministry and the ministry of IEM in Kullu District& Lahaul from the beginning till date was shared

6 people publicly confessed the Lord on 4th March 2013.

Pray:

Miss. Pushpa, a believer, who survived a fire accident with 32% burns on 8th March2013, is recovering well. Pray for

Missionaries:L u k e V i n o d T i t u s , P y n s h a i l a n g I a w p h n i a w , L a l m u a n L a n g e l & Ngaithianching,Praise: God's strength to endure the rigors of mountain climbing to visit around 250 families in Lahaul valley from June to September every year.Pray: the planting of a Church inside Lahaul in 2013 in Ghar valley, which is the central hub of Lahaul and a very stronghold of the Buddhist faith. Here we have the maximum number of contact families and friends.

Focused Prayer:sBreakthrough in the Lahaul valley sChurches to be rooted in the Word. sPerseverance to present the Gospel in

res istant areas and areas of opposition

sPray for all the evangelists and good news workers

HIMACHAL PRADESH – Lahaul

2. HIMACHAL PRADESH- Dharamsala

Missionaries:Ginkhenmung & Niangsanching, Lamkhanmang & Grace ChingPraise:Mrs and Mr. Mang could share the word of God to the Assam regiment women battalion in Dharmashala.God enabled us to make contacts with Mrs.Tseyang and Mr.Lopchar Pray:God will open the hearts and minds of our contacts.God's enablement to learn the local language soon.

complete healing.The Kullu church to catch the vision of IEM to reach the un reached.

Lahul

Kullu

Dharmsala

Pangi

Missionaries:Rakesh Kumar & Neeta, Satish Christie & Shyla, Stephen Joseph & Bhindu Stephen, Sunny & Bindu Sunny

3. PUNJAB - Bathinda

Missionaries:Suraj Majhi & Bunty, Ratna Bahadur Rai & Nirmala Rai, Athang Aimol & Romila, Wilson & Nimreiwon, S. Hau Sawm Thang, Johnson Dang & Kamla Dang, Bashir Shaik & AnnammaPraise:we could have a Gospel Meeting with four families in Daandi village, Our Good News worker , Mr Manoj Kumar has made three new contacts at Bisht Gaon.we have established 2 new contacts Mrs Manju and Surbira. Two people Sanjay and his mother are ready to openly confess the Lord.

Mrs Kailash accepted Christ as her Lord and Personal saviour on 8TH February 2013. we could start cottage meeting at Dakra every Sunday. 6 people openly confessed the Lord in March.Mr Om Prakash Pathak the father of Miss Sumitra our tuition student is recovering from a paralytic attack. we could make 8 contacts in two villages Pray: 6 people who are ready to openly confess the Lord would not be dissuaded. For good exam results for the children of all our believers and missionaries.Seekers who are regularly attending service may accept Jesus soon. Miss Soniya to be bold enough to confess Jesus openly. Manju who is suffering a condition of hemorrhaging for 18 years would experience God's healing touch, Mr Guddu the one side paralyzed man would be healed miraculously

Bathinda

Tehri Garwal

Dehradun

Tharu

Balrampur

Fatehpur

Robertsganj

MAY 1. HIMACHAL PRADESH – Kullu

4. UTTARANCHAL, Dehra Dun

5. UTTAR PRADESH- Tharu

Missionaries:Sekhar & Sheeba, Tiatemjen Jamir & Alila, Arwon RoyPraise:JJC Hostel boys performed well in their final exams and 5 of them secured top ranks.

Banaskanta

Kachchh


10. GUJARAT- Garasia

9. RAJASTHAN – Hadothi

Missionaries:John Praveen & Angel, Firstime Rynthathiang, Raising Mahongnao

11. YOUTH MINISTRY

Y o u n g I n d i a i s a n a m b i t i o u s , cosmopolitan, modern and tech-savvy group. They are open for new ideas and ways of living. The most significant influence for them is materialism. A new and different missiological approach and modeling the Gospel are the two essential needs to pass on the spiritual baton to the next gen.Missionaries:Jenny Christopher & Vijayakumari

great witness for Him God's protection on Mrs. Manju for her to be shielded from devil's attacks. the healing and repentance of Mr. Rambriksh the backslidden believer, who met with an accident

8. UTTAR PRADESH – Robertsganj

7. UTTAR PRADESH – Fatehpur

6. UTTAR PRADESH- Balrampur

Missionaries:

Shibu Matthew & Shija, Theba Timothy &

Hangmila, Samuel Thiek, Tharaya Sahki &

Mangum, Suknath Badaik & Pankajani

Sahu, Sankar & Sarita, Jasper Paul (MC)

Praise:

God is doing wonderful things in our

Mission field. Some are responding to the

gospel in Mahuwa and surrounding 8

villages. God gave us many opportunities

for Believers' Meeting, Video Show,

Special prayer meetings, New Testament

distribution, Tracts Distribution and

Personal counseling.

Pray:

God's guidance to start Tailoring project,

Literacy project and new worship group

in Marsatwa Village.

Pray for our seekers who are ready to

openly confess the Lord

Missionaries:Robertjoy & Bimla, Jaimon Joseph & VarshaPraise: seekers continue in fellowship and witnessing.Two new worship groups have started in Attraha and Awrai villages in the month of Febraury 2013. In each group 15 to 20 people are gathering.open doors in new villages without any opposition.Pray:for the people who are getting ready to openly confess the Lord would stand firm The on going ministry and programs in this quarter may go on well as planned..spiritual growth of all believers.

Missionaries:Nehhao Doungel & Kimboi, Hasturam Nag & TaramaniPraise:On 29th March 2013, after the Good Friday service three believers shared their willingness to confess the Lord openly.Mrs. Manju was delivered from the evil spirit through prayer.we could develop ministries in new areas in Mahuria village and Renukoot Pray:Mrs & Mr. Ramtahel and Mrs. Lalti from Mahuria to grow in the Lord and be a

The 2nd Literacy book review workshop was conducted with 12 participants and they could edit and complete 63 different books, two less of the target for 2012-13 (65 books). Now we have altogether 80 books (17 old books and 63 new books) to be used in Literacy classes.Literacy class is started in Seda Beda with 5 women attending and believers are growing in the Lord by memorizing His word from the Calendar.Pray:The believers were threatened against following Christ and against allowing Christian workers. Pray that the opposition for Gospel would not gain momentum and for believers to be strong in faith.the need of a committed Rana person who would be able to join the hostel as care-taker and the language learning and culture adaptation for Bro.Arwan as he plans VBS in Sedabeda in June.That we would be able to complete the translation of Johannine Epistles and the consultant check of Luke's gospel. The effective outcome of Ethnomusicology workshop from 20 to 26 May.

Hadothi

Sirohi

Udaipur

Praise: 8 new people came to the church last month.For His guidance to conduct the Easter services.For the celebration of our third church day on April 25 thAudio bible is being used and Local Evangelists are giving good leadership in the work.Pray: the great need of literacy here and a continual thrust to reach new villagesHostel children to grow in the fear of the Lord For the complete recovery of our missionary Bro. Firstime, who met with an accident and for God's healing touch on our believer Laxman bai's baby boy who has a tumor in his spinal cord.

Missionaries:Senthil Kumar & Kanagamani, Sakaram Pagdi Posu & Anil Kumar (MC)Praise: Mrs. Sumithra & Mrs.Babli delivered from the clutches of an evil spirit.New openings in few villages in the month of MarchFruitful youth meetings in Ranodiya & Pachel villages.Pray:Some people have taken Hindi NT from us. Pray they might open their hearts to the LordCompletion of the translation of the Luke's GospelThose who are visiting us, attending worship services and showing interest in t h e G o s p e l t o m a k e d e f i n i t e commitments for the Lord


the Cross of the Lord and follow in His Steps. Pray also for the Parents as they dedicate their son for the Missionary work.Mrs. Hansaben Hunter our MSS Mr. Wilson Hunter's wife to be healed from the Parkinson’s Disease.

14. Church Ministries – Maharashtra

Missionaries:Arulmani & Christy, Thomas George & Sosamma, K.C. Abraham & Grace, Kalpana Gaikwad, Ashok Todasam & Aruna, Rajiv Shelke & Snehal, V. T. Samuel (Ministers-at-large) , Valsamma, Vengenna & ReginaPraise:The supporters who faithfully contribute inspite of financial struggles.The 24 hr chain prayer towards the cause of IEM conducted among our supporters in Mumbai & Pune. Decisions have been taken to conduct this prayer every month in Pune.Pray:The plan to conduct an IEM convention in Nagpur in 2013To conduct the 24 hr chain prayer programme in Nasik and other parts of Maharashtra.To get new contacts from Sholapur. We want to do Pioneer Church ministry in Sholapur area. To get more openings for Mission Awareness Programmes in Pune.To implement and achieve our new goals and plans which were made in the planning meeting.For Mrs. Meena Chandekar (our Area Secretary's wife) undergoing cancer 15. Church ministries –

Madhya Pradesh & Chhatisgarh

Missionaries:Joshi & Vishwabharathi , Prasad & Asha , Nisha Lall (MC), Ajendra Kumar Lall (MC) Emmanuel Prakash & Abha (Ministers-at-large)

North East Zone : Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Nepal, Assam

Focused prayer:sThe emerging Church will gain

strength and grow in the knowledge of the Lord.

sThe missionary team to strategically work

sGod will break the Power of Darkness through the Gospel and many will turn to Christ

16. BIHAR – Raxaul

Missionaries:Joychandra Singh & Aguinao, Andrew &

Pichu Gnanam, Sukhu Kachua & SukaniyaPraise: Mr. Abheejit Kumar, 18 yr old, son of our

believer Sarvan Kumar suffering from

Cancer is getting better and parents are

happy.The good Friday and Easter programme

was a great blessing and has encouraged

our believers to share the Gospel to their

own people.

12. Church and Field ministries – Delhi

Missionaries:M G Daniel & Rosamma, Lawrence Gangte & Wunglianman, Stephen KingPraise:the centenary Methodist Church pastor has positively agreed to use IEMmissionaries as resource people in their youth meeting in the month of October.S u p p o r t e r s a r e k e e p i n g t h e i r commitments to support IEM inspite of struggles in their jobs.the Kuki Worship Service Delhi has come forward to adopt a mission field , talk is on for signing an MOU very soon.For the 13 missionary supporting groups,16 MK support,6 hostel children

supports that we receive from Delhi.God's protection on usPray: For generating 6 new missionary supports and 15 missionary children supports this year.Rosamma is having severe acidity , needs to go for a detailed medical check up.Our daughter Feba and son Jubin's studies .

13. Church ministries – Gujarat

Missionaries:Shailesh Amin & Pearl Sheela, Harold Waghela (Minister – at –large ) & Sheela , Sabu George & Elveena George , Heaven Branse (MC), Wilson Hunter (MSS), Paul. S. Macwan, John. S. Macwan, Mangal. B. ParmarPraise: We could complete the audit work of the National Convention.A young man has applied to be a full time missionary in IEM and two New Area Secretaries have joined to work with IEM. We could get five people’s Tribal Support in 2013.Third fruitful follow-up ministry of BLAST programme was conducted.God used Rev. Harold Waghela in Lusadiya CNI Church, Bro. Sabu George in Bilimora CNI Church, Mr. Justine Kyte in Malad (Bombay) Alliance Church and Shailesh Amin in Makarpura (Vadodara) during the Passion Week Meetings and all these meetings were very fruitful and were a great blessing for People.Pray: Formation of the steering committee for the 38th State Convention in Valsad.EDGE programme in Surat on 16 – 18th May '13the youngster who has applied in IEM will be ready to count any cost to carry

Praise: 16 honorary Youth Coordinators were identified from four southern states andOrientation program was conducted for them at Bangalore during March 8th and 9th 2013.the blessed BLAST programmes at Narsapur and Mahabubnagar where 300 and 250young people could attend respectively. Many young people have accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour.Pray:Stress relief programme and character building seminars to be organised for the IT professionals at Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad before July 2013.Five Net programmes on missions for young people in five different states, and in turn to challenge 100 young people to join as full time missionaries in IEM. North India Youth Coordinators Meeting which is to held at Ahmedabad during May 13th and 14th 2013. Expecting 15 from all northern states.

Praise:Praise God that many new Churches o p e n e d t h r o u g h t h e R e g i o n a l Convention in Dalli Rajarh and Bilaspur.Fruitful convention held at Bhilai many new people came to know about IEM ministry. God used Rev. Rajasingh to minister.Mr. Prasad and Family got settled in Bhilai and God is opening doors for them.Pray:One more missionary couple to join the team.For our children's new academic sessionPray for the effective follow up program of the regional convention.


20. WEST BENGAL- Cooch Behar

19. ARUNACHAL PRADESH – Galo

Missionaries:Prem Kumar & Asha , Lijamo Murray & Rahel, Laster Hujohn & Merrylist Praise:On 10th march 5 people openly confessed the Lord at khamba churchThe Family retreat was a great blessing, 20 youth committed their life to the LordTatamori village church was dedicated on 5th MayPray:To start ministry in new villagesThe need of land for Nikte Church

21. WEST BENGAL –Jalpaiguri

Missionaries:Imlong Tosu Chang & SometNaro , John Kashyap & Subola , Pishang Maring & Anita, David Haokip & Rachel Tuboi Praise:we had a seekers’ meeting in Mr. Birsha Oraon's residence, who recently confessed the Lord openly in Garopara Munshiline.Six people were newly added to our church and a training program for believers and local leaders was conducted in two places in Lothabari and Dima beechline.There are open doors for ministry in Damanpur, near Alipurduar and few seekers are found in Etualine under Birpara Tea Garden.Pray:Our newly baptized believers to stand firm in their faith.outreach and evangelism ministry plan to visit in Jeetpur.The children in our tuition centre in Kapraline to come to know the lord, for our children's education in Grace Academy

Jalpaiguri

17. Nepal – Gaur

Missionaries:Alexandar & MercyPraise:Around 25 seekers regularly attend the worship service at our Missionary's placeFor our new contacts in the villages of Vidhyapati Nagar, Mahadev Patty, Shiswa, Auraish, and Tikkulia.Pray:Gaur is a place where there is no Christian presence apart from 2 or 3 people who work in NGOs. There is no Church in 40 KM circumference in this part of Nepal. Pray for the formation of many worship groupsWisdom for our missionaries Alexander

and Mercy as they pioneer the work in this area.

18. ARUNACHAL PRADESH – Papumpare

Missionaries:Zamzakap & Haukhan Niang, S. Minthang Vaiphei & Niangpi, Koirenth Maring & S a k a M a r i n g , V i k h u g a S e m a & RebikaSumiPraise:On 29 March 2013 4 believers openly confessed the Lord Jesus as their personal Saviour The work is going on well and believers are increasing in the churches. For the successful Palm Sunday [procession], good Friday, and Easter Sunday programs in 5 different places.The successful translation training of Mr. Vicky & 2 mother tongue translators.Pray: Spiritual growth of 4 newly baptised believers. To get good house for JJ girls hostelFor the adjustment of Rev Min Thang's family in their new ministry of taking care of the boy’s hostel

Jalpaiguri

Coochbehar

Missionaries:Eric Basumata & Bironi, Aimson Mavei & Delimond Praise: 47 people were blessed during Easter Sunday Service in both stations. Sanjoy Das and Rani Das confessed the Lord openly on 31st MarchWorship Shed foundation was laid by Mr. Loden Leapcha (Christian Govt. Officer).

Bible Translation work is going on by our Rajbanshi Samiti Team.Pray: baptized believers and seekers to grow in the Lord. The follow up of the internship program in Siliguri

22. COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT & LITERACY

One of the tools Satan uses today is to keep God's children from reading God's word. Our emphasis this year is to help our believers to be independent and have meaningful personal quiet times

Raxaul

GaloPapumpare

Pray: Mr. Prem Jha who is troubled due to his

family problems to come out of his

depression and trust in Jesus.Mr. Shanker Jha a drug addict and an

earnest seeker to accept Christ as His

personal Saviour.our new missionary sisters Pavitra and

Aiba to adjust to the new set up and

ministry. Brothers Comborlin and Dandise stay in

the field would be meaningful and a

blessing to the people.Mrs. Aguinao's father who is suffering

from Lung Cancer.


month of Aug/Sept 2013.

the need of more workers in Meghalaya

25. Church ministries – Nagaland

Missionaries:R.Mangyang Chang & Chaya, Lumdemo Kikon & Athunglo, Nungsang Mar Ao (MC), Chutilo Apon (MC), Imtila Jamir (MC) Hokiye L. Awomi. (MC)Praise: People who are willing to support the cause of Missions through prayer and finance.the short term training of the Mission co-ordinators in OTI.good health granted to our M/Cs, and Associate secretary families.Pray:Some supporters who have withdrawn their support will start supporting the mission again.MoU to be signed between IEM and Nagaland Missions Movement and for Yikhum Baptist Church to open a new mission field in Demachi District Assam.For more new missionaries and area secretaries.For the comfort of Mr. Robert Ngulie whose baby girl passed away. She was born after 10 years of marriage.

26. Church ministries – Mizoram

Missionaries:GK Ngaithe & Teresa, L.Tunzalian (MSS), C. Thahlai ( AC), Lalhmelmawii (MC)Praise:We have got the right person to translate our Outreach magazine into Mizo.Many people have come forward to support missionariesA Mission co-ordinator and an area co-ordinator have been appointed recently in Mizoram.Pray:M r s . M a a w m i , w h o w o u l d b e g i n

27. Church ministries – Jharkhand, Bihar & West Bengal

Missionaries:Satya Ranjan Soren Shino Joshua Chopra (MC)Praise:We could spend one year in church ministry in Jharkhand and conduct programmes in Jharkhand, Bokaro & Calcutta.We were able to establish contacts with CNI, Methodist churches in Ranchi, CNI, AG & Brethren Ch. in Bokaro.In Calcutta a Baptist church pastor has agreed to give an opportunity to share about IEM.Some key people in CNI church could be helpful and very few have started to give their donation for IEM.Our son Augustine's cholesterol level has reduced so much.Pray:To conduct a programme for youth & Pastors' get together this year.More openings in different churches and Our visit to Patna & other districts in 3 states.Augustine to join in BA in IGNOU.

, &

23. Church ministries Nort East church and Field Ministries Office - Assam

Missionaries: Lalchawlthang Thiek & Lienkhawtling , Chinlamthang & Gou Siam Ching, Joshua Triate (MC) Bijoy Jajo & Wonreila

Missionaries:Khaling Mocha & Bongkushel , T. Sholal, Tinglamkim, Thangzalun Simte & Linda, Ningthoujam, Romendrao (MC),

Manipur

24. Church Ministries – Meghalaya

Missionaries:

Dr G.P.Kharchandy, Balbarine Myrthong, D. D. Khardewsaw (MC), Lovelybell Kharmujai. (Office Staff)

Praise:

A mission Seminar was organized by the Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Synod Christian Endeavour Union at Nongpoh Town on 3- 5 May 2013 with Rev Dr E.D.Rajasingh Elias as the Resource Person.

A group of people gathered at Sonapur Village to support IEM Missionaries in Jaintia Hills District. This is a new opening.

The continuing support from the KJP Synod, Sepngi (West), Churches and different Supporting Groups under this Synod.

Pray:

The Seminar on Missions to be held at Jowai Town in partnership with the Khasi-Jaintia Christian Endeavour Union on 16-17 August 2013.

the Supporters Meet to be held in the

with the Lord thru literacy and also help and teach ways to improve their livelihood and health care. Missionaries:Amiyanand Nag & Anna Mary Bai – Secretary for Community Developnment & HealthPraise:For the Literacy classes started in 42 centers by our missionaries after the Lit Orientation in Nov 2012.For the Health Care Refresher course & training held in OTI attended by field missionaries and some staff from OTI.For the team of medical professionals from overseas who taught in both the programmes and sponsored them.For the tailoring project and many other Community development projects initiated in many fields.Pray:For Lord's wisdom and guidance during the strategy planning on Literacy to be held in Ranchi from May 14-16,2013For Lord's guidance as we plan to have writers work shop and Training of Trainers for Literacy and the plan to start 50 more literacy classes in the field this year.All those who have completed the Health care course will use the skills and knowledge and the health kits to help the people in the field

Phanitphang Shimrei(MC), Achui (MC) G. Thangbiakson (AC), Jasha Jamvol (AC), R.V. Thakzii (Minister at Large) & Paosiiru.Praise:Formation of a steering Committee for the forthcoming National convention in Ukrul, Manipur. All the members are very active and leading District wise sub-committees.Mr. Lemguot Vaiphei, under training is doing well.Pray:For the needed fund of above 8 lakhs for the national convention.For the various preparations of the 48 national convention.The Lord to strengthen Bro. Sholal during his time of pain & sorrow.

translating our magazine into Mizo. For the right words and all the needed assistance.To form 10 new prayer cells this year.We have plans to expand our ministry area. Pray for openings in new cities.

28. Church Ministries – Odisha

Missionaries:Sushobhan Nayak & Jyoti, Ashish Kumar Nayak & Sunita, Subhadutta Rout (MC) Priti Prakash Swain (MSS)Praise:God used the Sushobans in IPC Kalinga Vihar, Bro.Ashish Nayak in Berhampur O d i y a B a p t i s t c h u r c h a n d B r o .


31. Bible Translation & Scripture Engagement

Missionaries:John Mathai & ElizabethIf God has taken it as His highest priority to write His word to give people as we see in the scripture, how much more we

Central Zone – Field Ministries Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra

Focused prayer:sGood rains to lift up the intense

water scarcity & droughtsWisdom from God to move forward,

wavering people to be rooted, backslidden people to be restored

sExpansion in newer territories, sBelievers to be motivated to read

the mother tongue scripturessLocal church leadership to become

strong, literate and be able to support native workers

sCourage to work amidst threats from Naxalites

Missionaries: Sudhakar Mavli & Ruth, PD. Thole & ElizabethPraise:Good Friday and Easter worship went on well. 5 new people attended the worship at Shibla.God's help in Pandherwani Church Construction.Gospel was shared with 30 people in different villages.Pray: Those people who heard the gospel to accept Jesus as their personal Savior.The healing of RanJit Uike suffering from neck pain.A suitable partner for our believer's daughter Sushma

29. Media Ministries

Missionaries: Jebakumar & Jebacrowni Praise:Audio recording of Madia New

Testament through TWR is completed

and Production of Audio CD with songs

and messages is done in Hadothi,

Garasia, Yerukula and Koya and Kotia

languagesFEBA distributed 10 Speaker Boxes (an

audio device MP3 player) to hear the

audio recorded Koya messages and

songs. 50 messages in Koya languages

recorded in MarchKoya CD with songs and messages

p r o d u c e d b y G o s p e l R e c o r d i n g

Association (GRA) was dedicated for

God's glory on March 2, 2013 in Koya

convention Pray:Distribution of 1000 radios in all IEM

mission fields, production of audio CD

with songs messages in Korku, Punjabi

and Bhojpuri languages and a video in

Batri Completion of the distribution of audio

Bible in Madia, Koya and KotiaThe need of a suitable radio preacher for

the weekly fifteen minutes program in

Koya and the training of 10 men to be

preachers for TV & Radio from different

mission fields.

30. Local leadership development

Missionaries:Ramesh Elanchezhian & SalomiStrong Local leadership of the churches has always been the heartcry of the missionaries and IEM has come out with its own training & teaching materials to bring about strong, effective local leaders in every field.Praise: At present we have more than 3oo Good News Workers, Evangelists, and Pastors 1st and 2nd Level Scripture teaching Material in Major Languages is avaiable.The on going 1st Level teaching program in our fields.Pray: Our Lord may grant good knowledge and wisdom to our missionaries and the Training and Teaching program may bring many more committed Field leaders/ workers in the fields,Field Leaders may establish strong, self support, self propagation, and self Governing churches among their own people group.For good co-operation and unhindered running of the training program in all the fields. Our children's health and education.

Subhadutta Rout during passion weekWe praise God for helping us to visit many houses in Cuttack during the Annual Collection time and helping us to conduct Prayer Meetings at 4 Places as a team.For the hard labour of all our Area Secretaries Pray:Bro. Prasanta Roul for his healing from the road accident, future ministry andassociation with IEM.More Area Secretaries and Area Coordinators to join the team in the Coming days.

need to give the whole counsel of God in languages He has created!! Praise:The heart of God that has thought about us to write His word in languages we understand.For the missionaries both foreign & native, who have poured out their lives in translating the Word of God into many vernacular languages in our country.The thirst that is still reverberating to translate the Word into yet unwritten languages.Exegesis of 1 Corinthians and back translation of Acts completed in Ho project.Pray:Translation of Ephesians in Korku Mother Tongue Translators [MTT] Training from June 3rd to 21st Rana Tharu, Bhojpuri, Korku, Bhatri & Bison Horn Madiya MTT are attending. Printed scripture to be used in Garasia, Bison Horn Madiya, Koya, and KotiaPrinting of Mark in Hadothi and Mathew in Korku languages.

2. MAHARASHTRA - Nashik

Missionaries:Bose Koriakose & Elsamma, Daniel Kom & Kapnahoi, Ranjit Terky & Sunita, Praise:The field convention and the Evangelists’ training programme was a great blessingThree new villages were visited for outreach 30-35 ladies are gathering for the Deborah meetings regularly.15 people openly confessed the Lord.The running of VBS in six centers, Literacy in two places & Family retreat in two places.

Nashik Yavatmal

Chikaldara

Kolam Area

JUNE 1. MAHARASHTRA - Kolam


6. MADHYA PRADESH - Malvi

This is a recently opened field. We want to see our missionaries to get more contacts in new villages. One more missionary family has joined the team in April. Missionaries: Sanjay Digal & Binita Praise:By His grace during the last couple of months we have continually visited 4 villages Thank God for His provision to go to OTI for medical training . It has surely equipped us.Pray:we have been visiting four villages to share the love of Christ. Pray for fruitsThe ongoing free tuition with 70 children, which could help to know Christ. Pray for one of the seekers family Bro. Pankaj. He needs God's blessing and protection from diseases.

Missionaries: Jeevan paul & Mercy, Rajitha KamePraise: God's Healing touch on Our Evangelist's wife Sonmati and their son who were bitten by a poisonous insect. New openings in Lalaguda (MavliBata) New village. Pray: For the New openings in Burumpal, Thirtum and Kelavur villages.For the backslidden believers Sukdi, Jeeral, Gangi and Jogal to come back to the Lord.

Missionaries: Samuel Ebin & Ragini Ebin, Kirivasan & Amirthamary Praise:The Adult Literacy classes in seven centers are running well. Altogether 57 people are attending. God has enabled us to visit 10 new villages in the nearby town called Amaravathy.Mr. Ajay kumar from Orissa, has expressed his willingness to join as a local evangelist.Pray: To get new contacts in new villages, where we visited recently.The spiritual restoration of backsliders Radhe Syam, Arjun and Ramesh.God's healing touch on Mr. Paritho our new contact in Bongulguda village suffering from an infection on the legthe preparation of the baptism of our seekers

8. CHHATISGARH - Batra

3. MAHARASHTRA - Chikaldara

Missionaries: A M Bijoy & Jaisi, Sam Sukumar & Surekha, Pranab Kauri & Rashmi Pranab Kauri, Radha Krishna & Beena Praise:All the believers were blessed with a meaningful Passion Week and Easter programme in the midst of non Christian festivals.Praise God for enabling our believers' c h i l d r e n t o p r e p a r e a n d w r i t et h e i r e x a m i n a t i o n s w e l l .For the good harvest believers reaped.Pray:For the effort that our missionaries are taking to bring back the backsliddenbelievers. That in the days to come we will be able to move to yet unreached Korku villages and share the Gospel.For a committed leadership in the local church for involvement in God's work.Severe water scarcity in most of the villages in Melghat. Pray for good rains.

Missionaries: Sang Gangte, Kunal Paricha & Anupama

5. MADHYA PRADESH- Lakhnadon

Missionaries : Satyajit Desai & Sanyogita, Prani charan Basumata & Hiya, Joel Sarkar & Pajhren Praise: Seekers meeting in Dabkia village in March and a blessing Good Friday & Easter service in Sunawara and Khamariya villagesA new worship service began in Paiari village on 17th March. 14 people attendedPray: The healing of our Believer Mrs. Ramkale in Dongariya village who is physically sick and the healing of Mrs Krushane in Khamariya Village who is mentally disturbed because her husband left her.Bro. Diptilal is affected by an evil spirit in Patharkati village. His relatives and village people are not allowing us to pray for him. Pray for an opening.

Pray:For an effective follow up of the Evangelists’ training programme For the women who attended the Ladies Mela at Autpani in the second week of May to be effective witnesses.

Praise: Thank God for the medical refreshment course, all the missionaries who attended received medicines which is a great blessing for believers.22 believers who attended the fasting prayer were strengthened in their faith For new seekers Mr. Sunil Burma and Miss Nidhi Raikwar.Believer Mukesh finished his 3 year Bible course and Mr. Ram Kishor finished his 1 year diploma course at Jaipur (Rajastan)Pray: Miss Nidhi lost her father and is suffering from insomnia Provision of water during summer.Future studies of our contacts Vishok Sahu and Sanjay Prajapati, who have completed their schooling For the ongoing literacy work

9. ODISHA - Koraput

Missionaries: Joseph Peter & Shila , Prabhat & Kirtika Devi

Dewas

Chhatarpur

Seoni

Bastar

Dantewada

4. MADHYA PRADESH – Chhattarpur

7. CHHATISGARH – Dantewada


Theodore Williams in Kannada - Servants of the Cross, Doctrinal Deviations and the Challenge of Missions. the ministry of Mr. Donang’s family who have joined our team

12. Church ministries – Andhra Pradesh

Missionaries:

Gideon Vijayakumar & Vijaya, N S Vijaya

Kumar & Victoria, Jeevan Pratap & Sarah,

John Douglas & Jyothi, K. Augustine

Mark & Veronica, R. Shalem Raju & Rani,

R. Benjamin & Salomi, Ch Subbarayudu

& Thangamani, A. Suvarna Raj & Beulah,

A. John Mark & Sheela G Suvarna Daniel

(Minister-at-large), J. Prasanth Kumar

(MC), B. P. Sukumar Patnaik (MC), A. S.

David Raju (MC), S. Vijaya Kumar (MC),

M . P r a b h u d a s ( M C ) , P . S i r i s h

Kumar(MC), Ch. S. Rajasekhar (MC), B S

Pradeep (MC), Nallaraj Edward(MC), A.

C. Dharma Das (AC), K. Irene Kumar

(AC), R. Tirupathi Rao (AC), R. A.

Benjamin (AC), M. Swarna Kumari

Prabhudas(AC), B. Amita Pradeep (AC)

Praise:

For the wonderful team of Andhra

Pradesh.

For the commitment of all the honarary

people which enabled us to reach the

goal for 2013-2014.

Pray:

The proper implementation of New

strategies for 2013-2014

26th AP State Youth Missionary Camp at

Karimnagar in the month of October 2013

26th AP State Women’s Missionary

Prayer Conference at Anantpur in the

month of October 2013

13. Church ministries – Tamilnadu

Missionaries:J. Rajaiah & Stella, Milton Robert & Evangeline , Duraisingh & Rebecca, Rev. J e y a s e k a r a n & R e t h i n a m , P . Vethanayagam & Arul Janaki, Indira Jacqualin, Mahendran & Jaya, Ravikumar & Grace, Edwin&Getzie, Sunderraj & H e l e n , C h i t r a r a s u & R o s a m m a , Devapaulraj & Latha, Thomas Edison & Sheela, Kantha Selvamani, Gnanamani Jeyaseelan, Esther Gnanamani, Mission Coordinators:Christal Paulraj, Kencey Michael, K a s t h u r i X a v i e r , P r a b a h a r a n , Gunasekaran, Johnson, Samuel, Justin, Sundaresh Kumar S.M.S. Benjamin, John Sekar, Ebenezer, Solomon, Stephen Ponaiyah, Alphonse Area Coordinators: Jeyasingh, David Paul Raj, G. Issac, Daniel, Harris, R. Jeba, L. Victor, Daniel Aruldas, E.T. Sundersingh, Padmini, Stella Benjamin, Paul Dayanandan, Raja Chandrasekar, Chandraleela Jonathan, SarammaPraise: God used our Church Ministries personnel from Tamilnadu in different districts of TN during Lenten Days.The Area Secretar ies retreat in Coimbatore on 27th April. 35 Area secretary & Area coordinators gathered for one day meeting at Nagercoil.For the enthusiastic & faithful support given by all our honarary Associates and area co ordinators .

9 new area secretaries appointed, 3 new prayer cells formed, 8 child support, 5 missionary support and 1 church building support received.Pray:

Praise: God blessed the Seekers’ Camp - 42 youngsters attended. Many accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and decided to follow Him. Those who are able to read decided to study the BibleGod enabled our Team to Record 15 Series of Dramas on ' Life of Jesus” in Kuvi languagePray: The Kuvis are facing struggles, increasing opposition and , ex-communication from their people.Kuvi youth are being diverted by Neo Hinduism. Pray for the Kuvi church.Extension of ministry in the new Territory.

Missionaries: Pradeep Kumar Das & Sankipta, Premlata Das, Karimunisha, Milan Munda & Pallavi Praise:Believers camp held in Seven places. It was a great blessing.Sis. Caroline and her team of evangelists could share the Gospel and take a documentary of the Ho people and ministry.Most of our hostel children did well in the exam and secured good ranks.

11. Church ministries – Karnataka

Missionaries: D. Jayaseelan & Daisy, Alice A Peters, Malathi Daniel, (MC), Samuel George, (MC), Vimala Vijay, K. Vijaya, Jeevamani (AC)Praise:we had a wonderful supporters' get-together in Mysore after a long gap. It was a great blessing and many were challenged. Christian friends from churches, prayer groups are interested to visit our mission fields The plan to publish 3 books of Rev. Theodore Williams in Kannada - Servants of the Cross, Doctrinal Deviations and the Challenge of Missions. Pray: 50 new prayer cells to be formed and 5 volunteers who can help us in our ministry to be spotted.To increase the Kannada mailing list to 1100, to raise 25 Tribal Children support,15 missionary support and reach new areas like Mangalore, Raichur and Hubli.The publication of 3 books of Rev.

A procession was carried out by our local

church on Easter day with music

announcing the message of resurrection

Pray:

There is water problem in most of the

villages especially in Andhery , Sunderpal

& Hema areas. In some places our

believers are denied to take water from

others' wells.

The witness of our hostel children while

with us and when they are at home.

The completion of church construction

at Mandalhari and Baliposi.

More Ho people to come to the saving

knowledge of Jesus in Jharkhand areas

Koraput

Mayurbhanj

10. ODISHA - HO


Focused prayer:s The Koya church wants to see 100

worship centers with 10000 believers with 100 church buildings & with 100 good leaders in the next few years,

s Well established churches in our mission fields to catch the vision of Missions

s For the salvation message to spreadlike wild fire among the 40,000 diminishing chenchus

sFor more native workers to join the teams

sA breakthrough among the Irulas, Gothi Koyas and the Sadris, Telegus, Bengalis in Andamans

South zone – Field Ministries, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andamans

15. ANDHRA PRADESH- KOYA

Missionaries: Prabhakar & Susheela, Victor Samuel & Priscilla, Narsimharao & Sunanda Rao, S a l l y k u t t y , V i m a l a k u m a r i , J e r i n Magdalene, Stanely Tatpati & Sudha Tatpati, Vineeth Kumar Masih & Ranjana, Eswar Rao & Usha Rani, Samuel Murmu

Kurnool

Khammam

Adilabad Araku, Vishakapatnam

16. ANDHRA PRADESH - Chenoor

Missionaries: M. Nehamiah & Kumari, K.I. Joseph & Ammukutty, Satyaraja & Jeberslin Jenitha, Sudheer Nayak & Nirmala, B. Solomon & Suguna Solomon, G.S. Ananda Rao (Minister-at-large) & PremalathaPraise: Narwaipet church dedication on 9th March 2013 by Rev. John Wesley, GS24 people confessed their faith (baptism by GS) on March 10, 2013.God gave good health and knowledge to our believers’ children to write their examsPray:New worship group in Algam and in Rabbanapally to grow strongerNeeds land for church building for

T h e n e w l y a p p o i n t e d M i s s i o n C o o r d i n a t o r s i n V i l l u p u r a m & Coimbatore.Our Area secretaries, Area co-ordinators and all the supporters. Some of them are sick. Pray that God will touch and completely heal them.All the Church ministry programs in this year 2013. God will give us safe travel to all our ministerial places. The health of Mrs. Arul Janaki Vedanayagam and Mr. Mahendran

14. Church ministries – Kerala

Missionaries: Thomson George & Annamma, Shine Varghese & Bindhu, Y. Cheriachen & Rosamma, George Mathew & Shirly, Johnson Abraham & Sicily, Leela K., Mariamma Joseph, Rosamma Abraham (MC), George Oommen (MC), John P.H (MC) (Ministers-at-large) Sosamma, CP Verghese, CS Joseph & AnnammaPraise:We got some volunteers as Youth co-ordinators to enlarge youth ministry in Kerala.Supporters’ reports on field visits have challenged many and more prayer partners are actively participating in the chain prayerBible College and medical students stayed in our mission fields and got a good exposure and awareness about the mission.The 29th kerala state convention held at CSI Immanuel church, Ernakulam.Pray: Our New year programmes, especially among YouthNew mission co-ordinators, Area secretaries, Youth co-ordinators to join Kerala church ministries and an open door

17. ANDHRA PRADESH- Kotia

Missionaries: J o h n s o n K u r u v i l l a & J a i m o l , Kanakaratnam & Vanitha, Gaurav Deep & Suganthi Praise: for Video shooting of dances, songs and skits to help in evangelism and church planting in Kotia language in the field by Variety Film and Communication (VFC) .19 people took baptism on Easter Sunday (March 31, 2013)Praise God for many new people are coming to the churchPray:Pray for our plans and goals the financial year 2013-14 to be fulfilled (one goal is to give 250 baptisms)Pray for Kotia boys and girls waiting for the admission to higher studies.Pray for -unity of the team (20 Good new workers and three missionary families)Pray for the full recovery of Good News Worker Dumbu who is not well.

in mainline church activities.Promotional programmes in Kerala.

& Sushanthi Murmu, Devagnanavaram (Minister-at-large) & VanithaPraise:98 people openly confessed their faith in March and April. Palagudem church was dedicated on 12th April 2013 by Rev. Ebenezer Mani, Pastor CSI Christ church, Coimbatore.Praise God Pulla Rao escaped from an accident and God protected Soyam Srinu miraculously from a snake bite.Saramma from Pullaigudem was delivered from the evil spirit after one week of prayers. Venkat and Korsa Thirupathi rao and Ravi were delivered from alchoholismPray:Evangelist Erupa Samuel raj is suffering from Diabetes and bed sore.Need of Boys hostel building at Jagannathapuram.For Mrs.& Mr. Babu rao & Laxmi. So far they are not having children.

Algamand For 24 new baptized people to grow strongerNarvaipet church believers to be witnesses for the whole area.

18. ANDHRA PRADESH - Chenchu

Missionaries: Shadrach Daniel & Jothi, Sukanth kar & Luchima Sukanth karPraise:for 10 people baptized on 8th March.for His blessings on women's meetings in March. 30 Women participated.we could get health care training from 24th to 28th March. It was very useful.Pray:For the children who participated in the

Krishnagiri


Praise: Supporters from Kerala visited the mission field and got involved in the ministry here.Mr. Kumar our believer escaped with minor injuries from road accident.God has given a piece of land freely through our believers to construct a worship shed in Gowramhalli village.God has opened new doors to start a small worship Group at Korattikarai Danda among Lambanis peoplePray: for God's healing touch on Mrs. Kamashiyamma. She is suffering from heart diseaseG o w r a m h a l l i t e m p o r a r y s h e d construction to start soon without any disturbances The friends and relatives of Bro. Ashok and Anand of Mustoor village to accept Christ Sis. N is upset over the delivery of the fifth girl child in the family and has stopped coming for the worship service and often disturbs the service as well. Her husband is a strong believer. Pray for peace in the family.The outcome of the Karnataka Assembly elections. For a favourable governance to Christians.

21. Tamil Nadu - Krishnagiri

Missionaries: James Raj & Prabha, B. B. Raja & Shanthi, Vetrivel & Gladys VetrivelPraise: for His touch on Jeevan Jothy Boys’ Hostel children who suffered from Chicken pox 150 people saw the Gospel movie at Povathi and 170 people watched at Katheri. Mr. Chinachakan & Mrs. Bharathi were added to the Polukansalai church (Vlagalalli).

Missionaries: B. Vijaykumar & PraneethaPraise:23 believers openly confessed their faith on March 23, 2013 at Borlagudem25 believers who committed their lives for the service of the Lord in the field convention.A blessed field convention at Borlagudem from March 22 to 24, 2013 attended by 350 peoplePray:Pray for our plans to start new worship groups at Reddlypally and Kampally villagesPray for new missionary Shankar to adjust and learn the local language (Telugu and Lambada)

19. ANDHRA PRADESH - Bonagiripally

20. KARNATAKA - Chitradurga

Missionaries: Shibu Issac & Smitha, Manjunath & Hanna Joyce, Anandhakumar & Maria Malar

22. Tamil Nadu – OTI

Missionaries:

Matthew P Matthews & Shibi, Paul Newton & Chella, Esther Rajamoni, Paul Khude & Leena, Anal Dilarson & Christina, Grace (staff)

Praise:

We could successfully finish the training course

New batch of Missionary Candidates have come.

Pray:

For the candidates to quickly adjust to the

VBS programs that they will come to know the Lord and shine for Him in their families.Pray that we may get contacts in Indireswaram village.

Miss. Kasthuri from JJGH was able to write all her 12th board exams without any problem and Mr. Micheal from JJBH passed with high mark in first semester in B.Tech.Pray: for the health of both Boy and Girl Hostel children and also for their studies.for permanent staff to run the JJG hostel smoothly.For the 20 members who are attending 1st level Believers’ Training program to be regular.For the urgent needs of shed for multi community worship

rigors of OTI

continue to pray for the water scarcity in OTI.

OTI – field

Missionaries:

John Booma & Swarnalatha, Kishore & Mercy

Praise:

Mannjamma from Sigurrlla palli and Sivappa from Jogpalli village who accepted Jesus as their personnal Savior.

4 seekers are newly coming to Christ.

we have started the new tailoring batch on Feb 18th in which 13 people have joined.For protection from anti Christian elements.Pray: Manjula and Sivapa to be strong in their commitment.we would share the Gospel in the boldness of the Holy Spirit.for 13 women of the tailoring class who are hearing the Gospel daily for those who oppose our work in and around Berigai.

Missionaries: S. Akhai Haokip & S . N g a i z a l h i n g Haokip, Sreedhar Stephen & Suzie, David Vaiphei & Vungkhannuam, Gideon Rajadurai, Narayana T. Jadav, Rajkumar (MC)Praise: For Ms Rukmani B a i , w h o h a d committed her life for fulltime service for the Lord and now preparing for

23. Andamans

Chitradurga

Davangere

Bangalore

North Andamans

Middle Andamans


EA. Abraham & Rajeshwari, B. Daniel & Ruth, George Raju & Madhuramani,

Retired Missionaries

25. Head quarters - Bangalore

Missionaries: P. John Wesley & Mercy, Selina Mohandas (Minister-at-large)MSS: Silvia Devan, Sheela, Premalatha Michael, Sunil Kumar, John Cornelius, Ranjith, Narayanamma, Priscilla Titus, Lisha Charles, Rajan, Vimala Sarkar, Cinthikayal, Mary Balraj, Netra Ajay, Viji Ronald, Rosy David, Samson Jayakumar, Maria Raju, Anita Vijay, Prema, Parimala Richard, Ajith Cyril, Steven, Helen, Stella, Sharon, Leena Jayseelan, Samuel Caleb, Sultana, Arun KumarPraise:For the provision of Hope building for office and guest roomsFor God's guidance to the leadership for the smooth functioning of the mission.

26. Human Resource Development

Jonathan Chavan & Shalini, Samson & Sandhya (Study), Manohar & Nirmala (Study), Mary Yesudial (Oddanchatram) Joseph Soundararaj (Minister-at-large) & Omana (chennai) Praise:The Newly appointed 21 Missionaries are set to start ministry in different Mission fieldsNewly appointed 17 CUTs [Candidates under Training]Pray:IEM Manual work to be completed soonAll the members to maintain a good balance between Ministry & Family, Work & RestTo place the right person in the right role and responsibility with right skills at the right time.For the health of all retired missionaries and God's help in meeting their needs

24. Overseas Associates

USA - Ninan Varghese, UK - John Lancaster, Australia - Dev Daniel, N e w z e a l a n d - G e o r g e C h i k k a l a , Singapore - Ranganathan Prabhu, and all our other friends in other countriesPraise: For the continued fellowship and support we have with our overseas associatesPray: For each associate as they lead the team in the country acting as a bridge betweenthe supporters and the mission.That the Lord may give new associates in Canada, South Afr ica, Malaysia, Netherlands and other countries

Gladson Anchan & Manoranjana, Grace Thangachan, Infimate & Lalhming, D. Jayakumar & Rosy, Jayapaul Sitther & Evelyn. John David & Elizabeth, John Raj & Grace, Joseph Chetri & Nutan, B.L. Khude & Lily, Manjula Prasana Kumar, Victor Sitther & Joy, P.M. Mathews & Grace, Y. Samuel & Jessy, K.R. Stanley & Latha, Theodore Srinivasagam & Diana, P.S. Thomas & Mariamma, T.V. Thomas & Thangamma, Victor Benjamin, Victor Dhas & Lysa, Mohandoss & Thangam, Sunil Kumar Nayak & Swarnamayee, G.P. Sathianathan & Beulah, Chandy Varghese & Mariamma, Soundararajan, Dayavaran & RachaelPraise: For all our Retired Missionaries and their contribution to the growth of the mission.Pray:That all the retired missionaries will be sustained with good health and continue to serve the Lord.

Administration

Jackin Isravel & Jaya, Anand Isaiah & RoshniPraise:The provision to upgrade the need of computers and other equipment in IEM Head office.The additional 2 rooms available in Hope Building in IEM HQ has brought newness in work and hashelped in realignment of departments.For the provision of funds to carry out the projects in the field.Pray: for the speedy completion of Jeevan

27. Our Partners & other Missions

Praise:For all the organisations and churches with whom we have MoU Pray: That we will continue to work together and will build the kingdom of GodPray for other missions like GEMS, IMS, NMS, NMM, BYM, CIGM, CGMM, FMPB, PRMM, FEBA, MUT, TWR & Others

short term training after her 12th board exam result in May last week.Mr Paul Kumar, our believer who is preparing for full time ministry training to work among his own people groups (Telugus).For Mr Fabianus, our new believer who wants to serve the Lord as an Evangelist.Pray:For a piece of land for construction of worship center in Billy Ground Station For the completion of Community Hall in Nimbutala Jetty for ministry among the Telugu Fishermen community in the Middle Andaman IslandsFor the needed fund for the construction of the long awaited Church building in Kadamtala revival of the backslidden believers to build His kingdom in Kadamtala and Foster Valley area.

Pray:IEM would continue to serve the Lord and bring hope to the many unreached in this LandGod would provide able and committed people to help us in the Head Office

Jyothi Boys Hostel at Jaganathapuram for the protection of all the staff as we travel every day from different direction.

28. Finance

Missionaries: Solomon Swamidoss & Thangam, Raja kumar & EbenezerPraise: For the provision and successful completion of the financial year 2012-13For the provision of working space and computer systemsFor the successful completion of the interim audit for April-Sep 2012Pray:For the statutory audit for 2012-13 to be completed and returns to be filed and submitted tothe home ministry and registrar of Societies within the specified time.For the faith budget of 15.5 crores for 2013-14

Additional need of missionaries and staff for the department.

29. Field Office

Missionaries: Justus Sathia Singh & Malar, Felix John & Omana, Stephen KingPraise:Miss. Eunice Singh a hostel child from Jeevan Jyoti Nivas, Ho in Odisha was admitted in hospital with malaria. We praise God for her healing.


30. Church ministries & communication

Raja Singh Elias & Fanny, D. Isaac Gnanagurusekaran & Esther, Stephen

Adieu Soldier

Mrs. Kimneo (Lamneikim) D/O Mr S. Chongloi and Mrs. Tingcha of

New Lambulane, 1st Street, Imphal, Manipur was born on 17-07-1966.

She was married to Rev. T. Sholal (IEM, church ministries, Manipur) on

the 21st October 1990. After their marriage she also joined her husband

and worked as a missionary so faithfully till her last breath. She was a

wonderful source of inspiration, support and encouragement to her

husband through which her husband could become a well known preacher of the

Word. She was a woman of prayer and dedication. Her beautiful way of welcoming

and entertaining the guests at her house is so remarkable and being remembered by

everyone and will be remembered also. She continuously prayed for the preaching

ministry of her husband and when God permitted she accompanied her husband in the

preaching assignments anywhere.It was a Youth Camp program at Sikkim organized by a Church from 25-27 October

2012 where Rev. T. Sholal was the speaker. Kim accompanied him. After this Youth

Camp she became very weak and later was diagnosed having AML-M3 (Blood Cancer)

on 17th November 2012. She was treated at Divine Hospital, Porompat, Imphal after

which she was referred to Rajiv Gandhi Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi. After a

month’s stay at Delhi, they were referred back to Imphal RIMS hospital. By the grace of

God after the treatment at RIMS she showed wonderful signs of improvement but,

after a few weeks, she became very weak and was re admitted at RIMS hospital. Her

husband along with all her family members tried their level best to give the best

treatment in order to save her life. But it was not in the hands of human beings. So, as

the Lord's call came upon her to leave this painful world and rest in peace in the

Father's bosom she bid farewell to everyone at 11:00 pm of 31st March 2013. She has

left behind her husband and two lovely sons. Their names are Mr. Paominlun doing Bsc

Agri and Paotinlien, STD IV. Please uphold our dear brother Sholal in your prayers. Rev. Mocha Maring, St. Secretary,, Manipur.Mrs. Omana Soundararaj, Secretary for women's ministries, gives this tribute.“Reminiscing the days, when you and I sat by ourselves and produced the phonetic 'p'

and 'b'; you with your shy smile tried to catch up with Linguistics at OTI! You were a

brand new bride then, watching and wondering at everything that was going on!

Reminiscing also that moment When I was leaving the campus on the last day, you

came hurriedly, lovingly and gently pushed that deep brown stole in my hand. When I

looked at you with my questioning eyes, you said with your soft sweet smile, “I wove

that stole myself as a “Thank You” to you from my side!” Kim, You faithfully bloomed in your isolated spot-Till the day that was your last! You were a remarkable woman! Goodbye! Meet you on the beautiful shore!!

Mrs. Kim Sholal

for all the Sponsors who are supporting our hostel children. for all the Church Ministry personnel who tirelessly work to raise prayer and financial support for the Hostel Ministry. Bhatra.- We could have the dedication of the Day Care Centre rooms on April 14Pray:For the urgent need of Registration of all our hostels.New children who will be joining some of the hostels. Pray that they will adjust to the new setup of the hostel life.

Sound wavesA blind person in Chennur field is blessed by hearing radio given by IEM and another sick person in Chikaldara Mission Field is spiritually nourished in his sick bed by hearing the Megavoice (a cell phone sized Audio device with God's message).

We heard…Now we ourselves see!!Pray for 100 days of field exposure to 27 student of Calvary Temple Bible College from April 10 to July 19, 2013 in five mission fields (Koya, Kotia, Chennur, Bonagiripally and Chenchu fields) of AP. They will form into five teams and spend 100 days in these five fields. Each team will spend 20 days in each field and do 100 days ministry in one area of these five fields. We want to see new people coming to the Lord, new worship groups and strengthening of the believers during this 100 days field exposure.

Daniel & Christina, Timothy Austin & Alice, Nelson and ShobanaPraise:For God's faithfulness in helping us bring various publications audio and video CD's for the edification of the people of God and in bringing out the Outreach magazine and other publications.For all the Board members of the mission.For all our Honorary Associates, Area co ordinators and Area Secretaries for their tireless efforts.Pray:For the continuous efforts to bring out our publications according to the set goalsthat many churches would be open for missions.

Solid meat for the soul.

A retreat of a different kind!!

Liberal giving

This month alone Around 2000 people have attended various field conventions held in different fields. Few of the conventions were self- supported. Many seekers also participated in these conventions. Praise God for all those who were richly satisfied with the Word.

In Chennur field, Second job holders Retreat for the Chennur field believers who are working in Govt and private agencies on March 30, 2013. 30 people participated and decided to involve themselves more in Chennur IEM field ministry and wanted to have this meeting once in two months.

In Chennur field, two people donated lands for worship service in Rabbanapally (two brothers Puthala. Mallaiah & Puthala Laxmaiah) and Yerraiapet (Mr.Dinesh) and gave the land documents to our GS on March 10, 2013.


3. Kutch, Gujarat.

Kutch is an arid area of 45612 Sq. Kms. It is surrounded by a desert in north and Gulf of Kutch in south. Kutch has a population of about 23 lakhs, being India's largest populated District bordering Pakistan. People groups in Kutch are; Brahmins, Jains, Khsatriyas, Patels, Charans, Ahirs, Rabaris, Harijans, Kolis, Jats (quite different from Jats of Haryana), Muslims etc. As a neighbor to Pakistan it has a higher percentage of Muslims than other parts of Gujarat. The literacy rate is very low, especially in rural areas. 75% people of Kutch speak a language known as Kutchi which is very much related to Sindhi. Of late, all the tools for evangelism are ready in Kutchi; like Jesus film, audio cassettes and CDs, radio programme, N.T. Portions, New Testament, etc. Only requirement is for laborers to come and use them. Kutchi Development Project (KDP) formed by selecting leaders from different missions encourages more and more missions to evangelize Kutch. Now there are nearly 10 missions working in Kutch. But, out of 11 Talukas, there are at least 7 where there is not a single worker.

Mr. Yacob & Packia Lakhmi from TN and Mr. Ramchullo Ralte & Juliet Fimromawi from Mizoram have entered Kutch in April. Pray that they may get houses in the villages and also for the initial field survey they will be doing. We are praying for many new contacts.

Pray for our new missionaries who are stepping into the fields. Pray that they will be sharpened vessels in the hands of God.Mr. H Nathan Saveio & Trune (Galo, Arunachal Pradesh), Miss. Imtisenla Sangtam (Robertsganj), Mr. L. John Konyak, Mr. Peter Punii Ngade (Pangi, HP), Mr. Geddam Vara Prasad Rao &. Ethakota Kumari (Chitradurga), Mr. James Prabakaran (Bhatra), Mr. Shankar Patmaji (Bonagiripally), Mr. Ramchullo Ralte & Juliet, Mr. Yacob J. & Packia Lakhmi (Kutch, Gujarat), Mr. Lalu John P J & Siji (Chattarpur), Mrs. Manngam Wallim (Utrala), Miss. Aibahunlang L Mawlong, Miss. Pavithra Devi M (Raxual), Mr. Yesudasan V H & Elizabeth (Malvi), Mrs. Reena Devi Khatri (Kullu, HP)

Also pray for the entry of the Gospel into new areas this year.New Mission fields,

Pangi valley in Chamba District is one of the remotest tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh, owing to its most difficult access due to extremely difficult terrain and indifferent climatic conditions. The valley is hemmed in by lofty mountain chains of Pir Panjal & Zanskar which range from 18,000 ft to 21,000 ft.Due to heavy snowfall, road connectivity to Pangi valley is possible only from May – October through Lahaul valley which is 19 hours continuous travel from Kullu through treacherous mountain routes. Another route is through Chamba during July – October only which takes at least 19 hours to reach Pathankot in Punjab which is the nearest railway station. The only route accessible throughout the year is via Jammu and Kashmir which takes more than 24 hours. There are two people groups living in this valley – the Pangwals (Pangwale) and the Bhods. The Pangwale form 99.58% of the population, they are animists and Hindus. The Bhods form a small minority of 0.42% . They are Buddhists speaking the Bhoti languageMr. L. John Konyak & Mr. Peter Punii Ngade , are there since April. Pray for the initial settlement of our missionaries and also for their language and cultural adaptation.

– IEM has opened a new field in Assam in January in colloboration with the Assam Baptist Convention and Nogoan Baptist Assoication. accordingly a survey was done to work among the Saora people group in Hojai town, Assam.Hojai is a small town that is located in between Guwahati and Dimapur which is two and half hours journey on train from Guwahati to Hojai. Hojai town and surrounding area are inhabited by a mixture people groups of Hindus, Muslim, Manipuris, Beharis, Marwari[ business people] Nepali, Adivasi, and so on. The Saora people group migrated hundreds years before from Odisha state, since then they are living here in Assam. Now we have sent two young missionary couples Mr. & Mrs Nikhavi Chisi and Mr. & Mrs. Muan Tombing. Please pray and remember them in your daily prayer that God's kingdom will be established and a strong vibrant church will be established among the Saora tribe and other communities in the days to come.

1. Pangi valley, Himachal Pradesh.

2. Hojoi, Assam. Saora people group.

New missionaries & New fields

New ArrivalMr. Charles Wesley (s/o Rev.P.John Wesley & Mercy, GS) & Shirley have been blessed with a baby boy, Zebulun Samuel Wesley on April 7, 2013. May the Lord give wisdom to the parents to nurture their precious little one.

ObituaryMrs. Ruth Violet Green, 83 yrs old m/o Rev. Soundararajan, (Tiruppathur) entered His glory on the 7th April. We offer our condolences.

Wedding bellsMs. Blessy, d/o Rev.Duraisamy & Thangabai (former missionaries, IEM)got married to Mr.Robin on the 13th April, 2013. We wish God's blessing.

Congratulations!In Andamans, Our hostel girl Nishuthie, seventh standard got three gold medals and one bronze medal in district level sports.

Do you know?Purioks are scattered where their master Nyshis live in two districts, Seppa and Papumpare districts of Arunachal. They live in remote areas . In some areas even now people are primitive, eating fruits from the jungle and digging roots for their livelihood. Many die due to animal attack while they go for hunting in the deep jungle. That is why their population is not growing. Even today they remain as slaves for their master Nyshi. Arunachal Pradesh was once a closed state for the Gospel. Now IEM is serving both the Nyshis and their servants Purioks in Arunachal!!

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With God nothing is impossible!

Audio & video programmes in Kuvi

Mr. Nankilal Bairwa in Ranodiya village in Hadothi field was one of the Bhajan singers (Jagran) of idols. He used to go to many villages to conduct Hindu Bhajans (Sathsang).Whenever we used to talk to him about the Lord, he used to argue with us. He doesn't have children so he and his wife went to many pilgrimage places to pray for this. But nothing happened. His wife was always falling sick and one day our believer called her for the worship service in our house, she came and listened to God's word. She felt something different in her heart. whenever we prayed , she had headache and stomach pain and her head started to shake because of an evil spirit. Seeing all these, her husband said, “ we went to many temples but nothing happened, whenever you pray to the Lord Jesus Christ, her face is changing, so this God is the only real God, I want to follow this God “. And both of them decided to follow the Lord. One day, they called us and asked us to remove all the idols from their house. They openly confessed the Lord on 2nd Oct,2012. Now he is not going to sing Bhajan for idols, he is singing bhajans for the Living God. we are having Sunday worship service at his house. Through him we've got another contact in Getha village and we have started a worship service there also.Now Mr. Nankilal helps us in Evangelism work too. They are eagerly expecting to have a child, please pray for them

Mrs. Narender Kaur from Govindpura village in Bhatinda is a believer. For a long time after marriage she was childless. Her mother in law is an unbeliever. Her mother in law told her, “You don’t have children so come with me for Pujas. Then you will have children”. But Narender Kaur told her “I can not give worship to your idol”. Her mother in law became angry with her. Howerever Narender Kaur put her faith in Jesus Christ and she was praying. On 22 January 2013 Rev. Lawrence Gangte (SFM-North) came to Bathinda Field for prayer and especially prayed for Mrs. Narender Kaur.Now she is pregnant!! Thanks be to God.Rev.Rakesh kumar, Bhatinda.

Mr. Jebakumar, SFM, Media Ministries encouraged us to plan for Radio programs through FEBA India, when we were at IEM’s Family Get-together in May 2012. With our limitations we accepted this task. Our God enabled us. FEBA India started a Radio program in Kuvi from July 18th 2012. The name of the program is ‘nehe^ oso’ (Good Medicine) and it is being broadcast on Sundays at 7.30 to 7.45 pm at 1125 khz. We could also video shoot some dramas written by Cal & Joyce Robertson produced by Christ to the World Ministries through FEBA India. Thanks to all the FEBA staff especially Rev. C.A. Benjamin, Director, Mr. KennethEdward and Mr. Sunil, who hosted us and extended their help. Thanks be to God.Joseph Peter, Koraput.

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