BYM ONLINE DESK Blessing July 2017 E-magazine English | Page 15

JULY 2017 Bagalkot, Alnavar and Ramdurg. 3-day fasting prayer was organized during the 'Passion Week' in which 100 participated. 5 families were led to Christ in this prayer gathering. Missionary Manivannan preached in a revival meeting in Yellapur. He also preached in a partners gathering held in Bengaluru. 35 heard the Good News of Christ through the Word shared by our retired missionary Samuel Gently. 52 young people were blessed in youth meetings at Yellapur and Katur. 120 believers were blessed in a revival gathering held at Yellapur. Pray 13 people heard the Gospel in a village. Pray that God should work in their hearts. Raju to be delivered from alcohol addiction and ShantaVadder from evil spirit. A new village was visited. Balu and his family eagerly heard the Gospel. Pray that God should open their hearts. A young believer Kumar died of heart attack. Pray for consolation of his young wife who is pregnant. Seekers to come to the Lord - Gouri, Manjuntha, Yellamma, Vidya, Abi, Yeshwant, Sam and Manjula. For childless couples: Raje and Rama; Vijai and Sumithra; Nagesh and Savita. Yeshoda to be delivered from demon possession. Thulasi to be healed from kidney stones and Ashwini from depression. Suitable life parters for Lawrence, Nirmala, Francis, Viniya, Daniel, Pavithra, Joshua, Prathana and Mary. KERALA Praise Prayer meetings were held in 3 places in which missionary Premkumar shared the Word of God. Three days fasting prayer was a blessing to the staff families. Retired missionary couple Sathyavathy and Ponniah were the resource persons. 18 people from Ernakulam visited our Sittheri fields and were challenged. 40 attended the Believers' Retreat in which Mr. Sunil Kumar shared the Word of God. Pray Missionary Gnanapragasam's son Kingsley was injured in his knee and was operated. Pray for speedy recovery. For the seekers that they will come to the Lord: Joseph, Shoukath, Akil, Dhakshinamoorthy and Mani. MAHARASHTRA Praise Mhasroli Church building was dedicated for the glory of God. All the believers attended the dedication with joy and gladness. Pallipada Church building was dedicated by the members of the Tamil Methodist Church, Bhandup. 8 couples entered into marriage covenant at Walaipada. VBS was held in 74 places and 2500 children were blessed. 16 new families heard the Good News. Missionary Robinsam ministered in the CNI Church in Koliwada, Mumbai and also in the youth fellowship. 22 young people committed their lives to Christ. One day youth retreat was organized in Nashik. Missionary couple Dr.Subash and Suchita ministered. Worship service has been resumed in Pandewadi |PAGE 15|