When I am envied over my blessing, do I rejoice over others ' blessings?
When one is indebted to me, do I feel great about it?
When I am left to bear my own burden, am I prepared to share others ' burden?
When I am deprived of legitimate rights, am I prepared to stand for others ' rights?
“ When He was reviled, did not revile in return; When He suffered, He did not threaten;
But committed Himself to Him who judges righteously”. 1 Pet 2:23
Spreading the Fragrance!
( A brief report of Aroma 2017 held at Davangere, Karnataka on 13 & 14 January)
On January 12 evening, the residents of MCC Block, Davangere, Karnataka were wondering by seeing the trail of autos heading towards Full Gospel Assembly Church.“ What is this rickshaw rally? Oh … no.. this is but the autos carrying young girls from the bus stand to the venue of“ Aroma 2017”. Around 100 were there even for the preparatory meeting itself. The total registered participants were 241. They were from around 22 different places spread in 11-districts of Karnataka.
On the first day, responding to the altar call given to them following the salvation message, more than 75 % of the crowd repented with tears. The Heavens must have rejoiced. Practical talk gave clarity of thoughts and perspective among the girls. The video clippings were eye-catching and heart-touching! The contemporary issues were dealt thread bear. During the evening the BYM Karnataka Missionaries and Missionary Kids enacted the skit on the life of Dr. Ida Scudder, Founder of Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore which moved the hearts of the young girls and brought tears in their eyes. When the call was given to commit their lives to serve the Lord, 145 came forward with tears rolling on their cheeks. Glory to His Name alone!
On 14th January, when the crowd was encouraged to be filled with the Holy Spirit, more than 150 received the anointing of the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues. Showers of Blessing! Missionaries Monica Allen, Ruth Manivannan and PremaChezhian were the resource persons for the camp. The local Church singing team led rapturous singing and worship sessions. During the action plan, 48 prayer cells were formed by the participants in different places. Our sincere thanks to all the pastors and parents who enthusiastically sent their children for the programme and the support rendered for us. A special thanks to Pastor Premkumar and his team who not only provided the venue but also gave us all the necessary support.- Mrs. Victoria Albert, Camp Coordinator
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