A SONG OF LOVEA SONG OF LOVEA SONG OF LOVEA SONG OF LOVE Psalm 92
So is my word that goes out from my
mouth: It will not return to me empty, but
will accomplish what I desire and achieve
the purpose for which I sent it.
Isa. 55:11
We’re kicking off the year of 2015 in the Name of the Lord with a printing of 25,000 copies of the Gospel of John in Tamil Nadu to be used in follow-up and discipleship.
Several times throughout the year, our ministry partners, David Jerald and the Mount Olive Foundation, blitz Hindu festivals with thousands of tracts. They set up booths near the entrances to the festival events and, over the course of the year, will distribute approximately 100,000 tracts in this way. From this blitzes, many people respond with a desire to know more about Christ. At that point, the Mount Olive Foundation will send a Gospel of John to the inquiring mind and connect them to the nearest Bible-preaching church. Christian Triumph is privileged to be able to provide this literature which should provide follow-up to tract evangelism throughout 2015. We thank each of you who support our ministry through your donations that made this Gospel of John printing possible. Please take a moment of prayer to dedicate the distribution of these booklets to be used of the Holy Spirit to bring precious Indian souls to a saving faith in Christ.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
Isa. 43:19 NIV
Contents:
India Mission Report........……….2-3
Does Jesus Care.....……..………… 4
Trouble….......…………….….....4- 5
Home Missions……………….........6
Missions and letters……...……..….7
*Volume 79 *No. 02 *Published by Christian Triumph Co. *Permit # 695 * FEB 2015
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India Soul Winning Mission Report. October & November 2014
By David Jerald and Missionary Team
1. North India Missions North India is called the graveyard for missions! Many missionaries have lost their lives in the past for their Christian faith as martyrs. I have felt a great burden for souls and have prayed for 1 year to proceed with a mission trip to North India. Primarily, the trip is to encourage the missionaries working in tough fields with challenges and persecution. I went to 4 states Delhi, Utter Pradesh, Haryana and Uttaranchal, and was able to encourage 27 missionaries there, as we support only a few with prayers and finances. The scenes I saw there were heart breaking. Church buildings were broken; idols were put inside the Christian properties and Christian believers forced to reconvert to Hinduism by force of knives and swords. I hope you can understand the terrible situation. Please pray for the missionaries and believers in North India. There is a great need in North India. If you have a leading from God please let me know how you can help them. Here is a broken Church building:
Looted Christian Church building:
2. Ministry in Tamil Nadu: As we support 45 missionaries all over India, 25 are from Tamil Nadu. Things in Tamil Nadu are not serious like North India. All our missionaries are doing well although some face challenges. Gladson John from Vadipatti, Tiruvanamalai district faced several challenges when he went into a new village to preach. The people in the new village, Parappadi, are worshiping kali the killer idol false god. P 3
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They live under fear of death, doing animal sacrifices and bringing evil spirits into some of the young people in a festival. There he preached the Gospel and started open air prayer meetings along with a Children’s Sunday school. 10 to 20 people attend the meetings in the 2 new villages. In lalkudi, Trichy district, our missionary Amalaraj started 2 new church plants in 2 hamlets. In Madurai district, missionary Pradeep, started a new Church plant. In Virudunagar district: Missionary Selvam started 3 house plants with great opposition. In general, we approach the new villages with love and concern towards the children. We tell Jesus Stories to the Children and help them with pens and pencils along with clothes and food. These items make it easier for the children to go to school. When the parents see this love they slowly come to hear the Gospel. In the months of October and November, 1,291 souls believed Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. As December is a month of Christmas celebrations, we use it as a mission field opportunity to reach children through our missionaries. We adopt 30 villages. Each village has approximately 50 to 75 children. By spending just 2.5 dollar per child we expect 2000 children to benefit. We will bless them with a Bible story book, a new set of clothes, pen, pencil, rubber and some gifts. Please continue to pray for this great need. Horrible situation of the Children in our mission fields. (See pictures above, 2nd
column)
Next month in Tamil Nadu we have Pongal- a harvest festival where we target to have a 10 day mission trip. Our plan is to preach the Gospel in 7 towns as many non believers gather in public places. We need thousands of Gospel tracts and Bibles, food, medicine and diesel for the trip. What ever God leads please go forward to take part in this soul winning ministry. I will present a yearly report at the end of the month. Our ongoing needs: 1. 500 Bibles- 1 Bible costs $3 2. 1000 Study Bibles- 1 Bible costs $10 3. 100,000 Gospel tracts in Tamil costs $ 700 4. 3 Missionaries need monthly support - $ 50/month 5. Food and Medicines -$ 300 Our prayers will be with your families. We expect your encouragement during these hard times of preaching the Gospel in India. We are so pleased to hear from you. God Bless David Jerald & Missionary David Jerald & Missionary David Jerald & Missionary David Jerald & Missionary Team.Team.Team.Team.
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DOES JESUS CARE? OOOO YES HE CARES YES HE CARES YES HE CARES YES HE CARES!
By Anita
WWWWhen I was still a school girl, my friend
and I decided to make a trip by public transportation. She walked with a limp and had a problem with her hand. I helped her with her parcels; we had enough money to make the trip.
WWWWe boarded a bus heading for Los
Angeles. I was to place the money in the fare receptacle. Some way, a coin was dropped. After we were seated, and the money accounted for, sure enough, a quarter was missing. That quarter was to pay on another portion of our journey. WWWWhat would I do now? My friend would
have difficulty walking the long distance if we couldn't pay the fare. She would have difficulty managing if she tried to go alone on the bus. I needed help - NOW! A prayer must surely have gone up in desperation!
LLLLooking down the bus aisle, there
seemed to be a quarter on the floor. Before long, we made our way down the aisle to a seat that was empty, near the possible quarter. To my dismay, the shiny piece turned out to be a bolt or some object in the floor. The Lord knew how much I needed that quarter!!
AAAAt one of the bus stops, a passenger who
had been sitting far back on the bus came forward, and in approaching the door, he said to me, “You dropped this.” To my surprise, it was a quarter. WHAT A RELIEF! Many times I have recalled that perplexing incident. Thank the Lord for caring for us!
TTTThere is a song: Does Jesus Care? The
lovely chorus rings out: O yes, He cares, I
know He cares, His heart is touched with
my grief. When the days are weary, The
long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares.
We can be assured that Jesus cares for each one of us.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he Casting all your care upon him; for he Casting all your care upon him; for he Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for youcareth for youcareth for youcareth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 KJV
Gentle Shepherd
Triumphant King
In this world you will have trouble. But
take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 NIV - JESUS
By Editor: Two of many, perfect
characteristics about Jesus are that He is real and always up-to-date! In the scriptures, He says it like it is. We do and will have troubles in this world, whether in the USA or other countries. As the poet, George Bell, wrote in the November 2014 Faith Messenger: that is because - we are not Home yet.
As a youth, I remember hearing the
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founder of Christian Triumph, Brother Janes, ask: Where are the miracles? In his life, trouble’s grip was familiar: large printers broke down, hurricanes threatened, heat was often oppressive, and, yet, many needs were met by fasting, prayer and a strong belief in the Lord.
When, as a teenager, I heard his question about miracles, I was a little perplexed because this trusting, dedicated man of God, assisted by many devoted saints, sent untold pounds of Gospel literature to South America and other countries, despite difficulties. In looking back, I believe he might have asked that question about miracles to awaken the faith of those around him and of those who received the mission’s periodicals.
TROUBLES! Some days, it just seems as though
they hang on – like a bad cold in the icy winter!
When trouble strikes, it may be through illness, family, autos, house repairs, jam-packed schedules, weary bodies, empty pockets, and the list goes on. And when things get tough, this old earth can be a lonely, self-seeking place!
JESUS SPEAKS: ...take heart!
I have overcome the world. This gentle Shepherd and
triumphant King- is exactly the same loving God as He was many years ago when David, the Psalmist, left us a little
song about his own diverse feelings. Why
are you downcast, O my soul? Why so
disturbed within me? Put your hope in
God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior
and my God… Psa.42:5-6 NIV
In 2015, there remains HOPE! Sarah Young writes these divinely inspired words from her JESUS CALLING book – referring to His promises in the scriptures which are real
and up to date. Jesus: Adverse circumstances
become growth opportunities when you
affirm your trust in Me no matter
what…Your continual assertion of trusting
Me will strengthen our relationship and
keep you close to Me. Jesus’ help in times of
enlightenment or needs, whether labeled answered prayer or miracles is real and available in 2015! Read Matthew 6 and 7.
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He
gathers the lambs in his arms and carries
them close to his heart… Isa.40:11
God cares! Seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things will be given to
you as well. Therefore, do not worry about
tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt.6 NIV
TRUST JESUS!
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HOME MISSIONS Corpus Christi, TX
By Elena
Christian Triumph Pastor, Israel
Hernandez, is like Nehemiah in the Bible;
he too wears more than one hat. He
worked many years as a laborer but even
then supported and helped with the
Christian Triumph church, before being
called by God to shepherd this
congregation.
In these last few years, he witnessed
the deterioration of the approximately 70
year old buildings and was disturbed to
see their unsafe condition. Desiring a
secure place to worship for the
congregation, he spent much time in
prayer. As well as working in the
mailroom, office and caring for the
property, he always kept busy but looked
forward, with faith, to the construction of
another church. Even a car wreck which
almost blinded him in one eye did not
prevent him from seeking God’s answer.
The construction process has not been
easy because there has been opposition,
changes of ideas, changes in contractors
and difficulties that suddenly emerged.
But like Nehemiah, Brother Israel has a
heart for God’s ministry; he fasts and
prays and believes in the power of God.
In reading Nehemiah 4:3NIV, one can
see there are all types of opposition to
rebuilding. For instance, Tobiah, one of
the discouraging individuals in this true
story even said, What they are building –
if even a fox climbed up on it, he would
break down their wall of stones.
The enemies of God’s Kingdom know
that the Lord’s sacred places will be great
blessings for the salvation of souls,
including a home mission church in this
Corpus Christi neighborhood which is
inhabited by drug users, prostitutes, and
offenders. Just because we are in the
United States does not mean that we keep
free from enemies. God does protect us
though - as His guards for us are angels
covering this place.
In this year, 2015, we, the Bible
students, and the congregation continue
to join with Pastor Israel, praying and
fasting for miracles, while completing our
studies and the construction project. We
wait upon the Lord through trusting in
Him and by helping with donations.
Because the church is also the
foundation for the non-profit Spanish
and English literature missionary work,
Rev. Israel is also President of the
Christian Triumph Company. Three of
us who work in the office and mail room
attend the church also. We are aways
happy to receive the very nice,
encouraging letters from our Brothers
and Sisters in the Lord. Since the church
and company are united, we need your
prayers. Please ask God to help us finish
this mission church.
Nehemiah faced any crisis he had with
prayer, For some days I mourned and
fasted and prayed before the God of
heaven. Nehemiah 1:4NIV. This is exactly
what Pastor Israel does along with the
church. And we are assured in Nehemiah
4:20NIV, that we are not alone. God’s
work will be done - because - Our God
will fight for us.
Please remember us. Thank you, Elena
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SPEAKING OF
MISSIONS! by Editor
As mentioned before in the Faith
Messenger, Wayne from Missouri, understands
Home Missions. He makes a special effort to help
kids who are in the Judicial system. Recently, he
was interviewed by a local newspaper and said
his desire began when a deacon at a local church
was preparing to send help overseas. Wayne
asked why the church wasn’t helping locally.
The answer was: There’s no need here.
Wayne reminds us again of Jesus’ story
of the poor man, Lazarus, who lay outside the
gate of the rich man, longing to eat what fell
from the table. He adds that there is nothing
wrong with being rich, but he has seen people in
need go to churches and ask for help and get
turned away right then or their requests get sent
to a committee for a decision.
In talking with the kids who are in
trouble, Wayne tries to refrain from preaching
to them. He does tell them that he reads the
Bible and that each one of them has a soul and
God loves them as much as anyone. He says,
YOU ARE SOMEBODY! Then Wayne asks of us
a question that is very introspective: Why would
anyone want to kick someone when he or she is
down?
Wayne makes it clear to the kids that
each person has to do his or her part in changing
one’s own life. He says: I tell them, we’ll run
interference for you, but you have to carry the
ball. People have to make up their mind to be
helped.
Giving to others is not only about money;
sometimes it involves wisdom, truthfulness and
time spent, especially with those who have been
hurt or abused.
The most important aspect of home
missions or otherwise is remembering that every
person of any age has an eternal soul! Wayne
ends his article with: Something has to change in
this country. And I agree while adding to that:
And let it begin with me. Editor of the Faith Messenger
LETTER OF BLESSING Dear Brothers and Sisters, May the peace and blessing of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. I give thanks to God for you, as I should since your faith and brotherly love is always growing. I have been so happy with your ministry and I tell this openly at the church I attend. May God help you to fulfill all your good intentions and may your faith motivate you to do them. Rosy, Cuba
LETTERS OF REQUEST Blessings, My wife and I have a ministry, Psalmists of Strength, in which we visit the sick in hospitals and jails. We sing and pray for the sick and bring them the good news of salvation. We need tracts and booklets in Spanish for this evangelism. We appreciate anything you can help us with. David P. Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
Special Greetings from the Congregation Messiah Christian Church in El Salvador, I am writing to request evangelical Bible literature for the work we do in communities and neighborhoods in our city each Sunday. We also visit hospitals. Thanking you in advance, and may God continue to use you in this beautiful work. David M. El Salvador
Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the love and unity of Christ, through the Spirit and prayer, we write this letter trusting our Lord that it will be answered according to His will. I serve the Lord as a leader of a project that builds up and support missions and churches. Through this project we distribute biblical materials, such as tracts, magazines and Christian books. I hope that you will support this project with any help you can send, according to the will of God. Yusnier P. Cuba
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all your help, support, and prayers! God bless
you each one as, together, we continue
proclaiming the Good News of John 3:16.
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