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January 2019 | www.bymonline.org got the homes rebuilt both belonging to poor widows who attend our services regularly. Medical Help :Medical help was given to Mandakini, Sukant (Cancer), Khumbhar, Aasharip (TB) and Mandhani (Kidney problem), both during their hospitalization and when they were treated as Out-Patients. God enabled us to reach out to them during their crisis time. VBS Ministries :Praise God for the VBS classes conducted in 16 villages. 370 children heard the Good News of Christ and His love. The final day programs on 24th May in Diptipur and on 25th May in Birjupali was lively and children gave a good testimony about their experience. meetings were also conducted. Fasting prayer and all night prayer were also held for the believers. We could see the spirit of prayer being poured out as they interceded for their villages. A two day Elders' meet for the elders of various village churches was held in August. They were taught the principles and requirements of leadership. A meeting with Pastors and leaders of CNI churches was held and the churches have invited us to conduct prayer in their churches. Staff enrichment :Two day Bible study program was held for the staff in July in which they studied the Gospels. Two day fasting prayer for our staff families was held in August. We prayed for our families, ministries, our Mission, for Odisha and for India. It was indeed a blessed time together. Thank you for continuing to support the work. May God fill you with much joy! Address for Correspondence & Contributions: Blessing Youth Mission, Church Colony, Vellore 632 006, India. Tel: [phone]. Email , Birjupali Church: Praise God for the construction of the Birjupali Church, the first Church from the Feed Odisha project. God enabled us to dedicate this church on 22nd April. It was a joy to have the family who gave the land and the family who sponsored the construction at the dedication service. It is indeed a testimony to the goodness of God through these years of Feed Odisha. Ministerial work : Revival meetings, Youth and Women's meetings were held in the villages. Seekers' For any information contact: S. Jeyaraj, Mobile: [phone]. Money orders, Cheques, Bank drafts to be sent in favour of BLESSING YOUTH MISSION (8, Church Colony, Vellore 632 006). Any relief material may be sent by TCI Lorry service to Bargarh, Odisha and the Way bill to Mr. S. Jeyaraj, AshishSebaSadan, Champabtipur, (Po) Tora, DistBargarh, Odisha 768104. Page 15