Report from Pastor Raju

 

First of all I want to thank God for His Grace and protection during this whole year of 2006.  He has given us sound health, mind, and joy in the Holy Spirit.  God did great and mighty things in my ministry.  Many people got healed and set free from demon spirits.

 

One Miracle of Healing Saves a Whole Family

 

“Mrs. Rana is 45 years old from Bedeha, Western Nepal.  She was suffering from the issue of blood for 4 years.  She sought medical help and even went to the witch doctor.  Finding no cure and without hope, her Hindu husband sent his wife back to her parents’ house.   Rana not only felt rejected but she was in deep pain and frustration.  Her parents also tried medical help and the village witch doctor.  But nothing could cure Mrs. Rana.

 

One day Rana’s husband heard that there was a Christian Pastor (Raju) and their God can heal every sickness.  He came to our church and we shared the Gospel with him.  Next day Mr. Rana brought his wife to the church.  We shared the Gospel with her also and prayed for her.  Miraculously, the next day, four years of bleeding stopped completely.  Seeing this great miracle all the Rana family gave their lives to the Lord and they were baptized.”

 

This year I was able to baptize 32 new believers.  My goal was to preach the Gospel to 1500 people but God helped me to witness to more than 1500 people.

At present there are approximately 200 believers meeting in 10 of our churches in the area.

 

VISION FOR 2007

 

1. My vision for this year is to lead my church forward in every area.

2. Train and make disciples.

3. Contribute to our ministry goal to win 100,000 souls.

4. To build a strong, spiritual and practical church home-base.

5. Spend time in intercessory prayer.

6. Start new congregations in my area.

7. Be a better husband and father to my family.

 

 

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

 

I am in need of a motor bike to visit church members and go on outreaches.  Seven years ago, when I started to serve God, the ministry bought me a bicycle.  I’m still using that bicycle but it is old now.  Often it breaks down and I keep repairing but as the ministry grows, I need reliable transportation.  I am in urgent need of a motor bike.  Please pray and help me buy a motor bike that will not only save my time in the ministry but will also bring more souls to the Kingdom.

 

One of our churches has around 25 new believers but they need funds for the roof of the church.  Please pray and help provide for a roof if you can.

 

Praise and Worship is an exciting tool to attract young people to our churches.  When the heathen around us see us singing, clapping and dancing before our God it makes them seek for our God.  Please pray for some musical instruments for our worship team.

 

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Report from Pastor Solomon and Sangita Lepcha, Nepal

 

I want to thank God for His grace and protection to my family during 2005.  I’m grateful for your valuable prayer support that enabled my family to move forward in Christ.  Thank you!

 

It has been a year since Sangita and I got married.  After marriage my family life was a huge blessing full of happiness.  On August 10, 2005 God gave us a beautiful son but he stayed with us for only 14 days.  During that critical time God taught us to trust in Him.  Sangita is still weak but she is recovering slowly.  I encourage her every day.  As you all know, it is very hard for a mother to lose her baby.  In spite of all this we understand that all things work together for good to those who love God. I hope God will give us His best in coming days.

 

This year my personal experience with God was excellent.  He taught me to be strong and trust Him even though our first child died.  Some time I feel frustrated and discouraged, but God encourages me from His Word.  For my spiritual needs I spent 30 days in fasting.  I prayed earnestly and got closer to the Lord. 

 

This year I shared the Gospel with 1,571 People, followed up with 1,345 people and distribute Gospel tracts to 1,228 unbelievers.  I led 248 people to the Lord and brought 358 people to the church for the first time.  I spent 725 hours in intercessory prayer.  I prayed for 902 sick people and many got healed.  I would like to share one testimony with you.

 

Man Bahadur is 29 years old.  He is married with a son and a daughter.  Man Bahadur was born and brought up in an orthodox Buddhist family.  His father was a head Lama (Buddhist priest) in his village.  Whenever there were sick people around the village, he used black magic to cure them.  One day Man Bahadur got very sick.  His stomach was swollen, and he could not eat or drink.  Every day his father performed witchcraft to heal him, but he could not.   The villagers lost respect for his father because he could not heal his own son.  It went on for three years and Man Bahadur got worse. 

 

Seeing no change his relatives took him to the hospital.  He stayed in the hospital for almost two years.  His parents spent thousands of rupees for his treatment and medication, but he was still not well.

 

One day with tears rolling down their cheeks, Man Bahadur and his wife came to visit me at 5:00 in the morning.  They shared the entire story with me.  I served them tea and then shared the Good news of Jesus.  As I shared, both of them wept again.  Soon I was able to lead them in the sinner's prayer.

 

That morning I anointed Man Bahadur with oil and prayed in tongues.  While praying I felt healing power flowing through me.  After one hour of prayer Man Bahadur fell down on the ground.  I picked him up and laid him on my bed.  After 25 minutes he woke up with a big smile on his face.  He said, “THERE IS NO PAIN!”  We all thanked God for His mercy.  From that day he was completely healed and free from pain.

 

Seeing this miracle, Man Bahadur’s entire family, including his father got saved.  Now they are active members in our church.

 

My vision for 2006 is to win 1,000 people to Christ.  Also, my goal is to start two new fellowships this year.  I will deeply appreciate your prayers for the following needs.  Please pray for a motor bike for evangelism outreach, a TV to show Jesus film to the unbelievers, a piece of our own land to conduct church services in and new workers to assist me in the Gospel work.  Thank you and God bless you.