Evangelistic meetings were recently held in Karaikudi, which is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located just 18 miles from the Bay of Bengal. Pastors and Bible workers began the ground work a few months before the meetings. Robinson Devadass and his team of 14 from the United States joined in these evangelistic meetings, which began on July 24. An estimated 100 people came to the auditorium to listen to the lectures, which were given by John Willmot. The health message was shared … [Read more...]
God delivers 2 boys from possession
I felt almost like Joshua facing Jericho when my local mission office assigned me to start new work in a very strong Hindu village. How would I reach them? Since most people love to hear stories, I decided to use that approach first. I hoped that the stories would lead into an interest in health topics and eventually into doctrinal studies. After visiting nearly every home in the village, I found one family that showed some interest in hearing Bible stories. The parents became deeply … [Read more...]
Encouraging progress seen in Nepal
Chuck Jenson, director of the Nepal Field, and I enjoyed a wonderful two-week visit to Eastern Nepal in late October. We were so encouraged to find the members working together to fulfill Christ’s mission. First we went to Illam, on the far eastern edge of Nepal. We made some new contacts there through the Bible School. My wife, Rajani, who leads the Bible School, has been in contact with four students there over the past 18 months. After they completed the course, we sent a Bible and some … [Read more...]
Report from Uttar Pradesh
We are seeing the results of multivillage evangelism. In the third quarter, 2,963 people have joined the Adventist Church in our area. One hundred new congregations have been established and 100 new Sabbath Schools started. Two hundred new lay preachers are working actively in these churches. There is a 200 percent tithe increase as of the third quarter. The focus on evangelism is strengthening the eastern Uttar Pradesh region and helping us attain self-sufficiency. Eight child literacy … [Read more...]
Growing in the love of Jesus Christ
SAHJANKALA, India—I was born and brought up in a Hindu family. I never heard about Jesus Christ, that He is God Himself. Recently there was a meeting conducted by Ajay Kumar, a Gospel Outreach Bible worker. He was preaching with the mighty power of the Holy Spirit. About 70 people were listening very carefully. I attended this meeting. An interest was created within me, and day after day I attended. Ajay was preaching from Ezekiel 28:15-17, Genesis 3:1-5 and Genesis 3:17-19. I realized I was … [Read more...]
Protected during fall from a utility pole
KADAPA, India—Swamidas was doing some wiring on a utility pole when he suddenly fell and was rendered unconscious. Bystanders were frightened by his condition. They immediately called the church pastor and church members to pray for him. Swamidas regained consciousness and was taken to the hospital. He was pronounced normal in all respects. Swamidas thanks God for rescuing him from that trouble. … [Read more...]
Treasure
Every Christian can become a foreign missionary. Here’s how I heard it shared in church by Keith Walde: Time and talent, in spite of their otherwise good qualities, have one restriction. They cannot be stored or transferred easily. Time past is gone forever. Also talent cannot be stored for future use. This brings us to the last of the three Ts of stewardship responsibility, which is treasure. Treasure, or money, is a possession. When we agree to work for someone, they agree to pay us an … [Read more...]
Casting out the night man – Part 2
In part 1 of this story, a satanic force called the “night man” begins visiting Mariétou. Her family tries various ways to heal Mariétou from the curse of demonic possession—all to no avail. The family turns to a Gospel Outreach worker for help. Pastors and elders from the area, along with Glen Wintermeyer, Gospel Outreach regional director for West Africa, head to a chapel where they will meet with Mariétou and pray for her deliverance. About 30 minutes after we arrived, … [Read more...]
I was once blind
Jose Galleto, 54 years old, is a resident in the village of Alcala, which is in La Union, Philippines. Jose was the eldest of eight children, and at the age of 18 was diagnosed with typhus. It had been his ambition to attend a military academy, but the disease hindered him. At the age of 20, he was diagnosed with glaucoma and a cataract, and he lost sight in his left eye. That was the beginning of his miserable life. He developed many vices. He smoked and drank liquor. His life had no … [Read more...]