The Call_GEMS Eng Mag_June-July 2019

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Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.

Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place— unless you repent.

Revelation 2:4,5

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From Bihar With Love Bro. D. Augustine Jebakumar

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Annual General Body Meeting

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House of Church Inaugurated in Nepal

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New School Opened in Rohtas District of Bihar

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House of Church Inaugurated in North Bihar

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Village VBS thru New Institution

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Heavy Rains & Floods in Bihar & Nepal – 12

Demise of Missionary Krishna

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House of Church Inaugrated on the Rohtas Hills

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Demise of DCC School Teacher Bishundeo

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Gospel Echoing Missionary Society is a Christian mission organization that serves to bring about wholesome transformation in all the lives that it touches staying true to its motto ‘Transforming peoples to transform nations’. It touches the hearts of the people through the gospel of Jesus Christ and serves as a beacon of love and hope to the deprived, disadvantaged, exploited, destitute and homeless thousands fulfilling this vision through Spiritual, Educational, Medical and Humanitarian Services primarily in Bihar, other Northern States of India and beyond since 1972.

E-mail : gems@gemsbihar.org

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From Bihar With Love

Beloved Prayer Partners in Christ Jesus,

Greetings to you in the name of the Father, Who is intent on reviving us, Who has the power to give life to our mortal bodies through the work of Holy Spirit (Hos 6:1, Rom 8:11). A few of God’s servants and His people, troubled by the state of affairs in the church, the body of Christ, have recognized the need for revival in the church and have taken steps to have the revival fire burning. At a time like this, in order to understand and seek revival in the church, I would like to briefly share, through this letter, a few concepts on revival from Isaiah 30-32.

What effects does revival of God’s people, through the work of the Holy Spirit, have on a nation? From the gospel perspective such a nation would undoubtedly experience increase in gospel ministry and ministry in far flung, hitherto unreached areas. At the same time the nation itself would experience blessing and peace under a just and fair government. “Until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high, and the wilderness becomes a fertile field, and the fertile field is considered as a forest” (Isa 32:15).

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You might wonder if revival is possible in today’s church. What you see all across churches is people vying for positions, ministries with money as their goal, twisting God’s promises and preaching lies, people talking about false dreams and visions, people boasting about themselves having never understood the cross, groups that rob naïve people, people moved with jealousy trying to destroy one another and their ministries, pretentious piety, etc. I can go on and on, on what is happening in the body of Christ today.

But the word ‘Yet’ can strengthen us. “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore He will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you” (Isa 30:18, 19).Don’t these verses give us confidence? “The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven full days, when the Lord binds up the bruises of His people and heals the wounds He inflicted” (Isa 30: 26). These promises of God show us how He can change us and how eager He is to do more than we can ever anticipate.

If we consider the situation of God’s people during the time of Isaiah, we can see that it was no different from what it is today. It becomes clear therefore that if He was eager then, He would do the same even today.

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Let us take a close look at the past situation.

They had forgotten that God was their “shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land” (Isa 32: 2). They had neglected God’s word and instead, appallingly trusted Pharaoh’s (symbol of the world) strength to strengthen them. They went down to Egypt for help, relied on their horses, trusted in the multitude of their chariots and the great strength of their horsemen (Isa 30: 2, 31: 1).

Thereby the Egyptians (people otherwise) became their gods (Isa 31: 3). Sadly sometimes, useful servants of God become gods. Instead of the Lord becoming the Shepherd, people are taught to see the shepherd as their Lord.

What consequence does this have? ‘‘Those who help will stumble, those who are helped will also fall and all will perish together’’ (Isa 31: 3). In order to get some help or favour, God’s people go after individuals (like political or spiritual leaders in the land). They offer them their riches which these individual carry on donkey’s back (vehicles, in today’s parlance) not realising that such help is utterly useless (Is 30:6). A pointless offering is made giving it a spiritual colour. In themselves they live in spiritual stupor, live a rebellious life, unwilling to hear God’s word and not hesitating to lie (Isa 30:9).

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are detestable and their customs abhorrent. Besides they glaze them over with songs and hymns played to worldly music performed by celebrities making His Holy Presence to retreat (Amos 5: 21-23).

But this is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it” (Isa 30.15). How did people respond? They didn’t want to listen. Instead they said, ‘‘we will get our help from Egypt; they will give us swift horses for riding to battle’’ (Isa 30: 15, 16).

What is the inner state of mind? - Fear. A thousand will fleeat the threat of one;at the threat of fiveyou will all flee away (Isa 30.17). There is no strength in the inner man; no depth of trust, no hold in relationships. Faith is not even the size of mustard; Lips utter words but the heart is far off. Fear of God remains just what has been taught by men. (Isa 29:13).

Even though the church is found in a similar state, we have a Lord who longs to be compassionate (Isa 30:18). “My people are determined to turn from Me.Even though they call Me God Most High,I will by no means exalt them” (Hosea 11.7). Yet, the Lord cries. “How can I hand you over, Israel?

You caused your own destruction. Still, you have my favour’’ (Hosea 11.8; 13.9).

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teachers. Your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them(Isa 30: 20). There certainly were preachers who could identify God but the haughtiness of eyes made them blind. The false preacher’s vanity hid true preachers. Their loud voices uttering falsity, subdued the voice of sound teaching. A lie that is spoken ten times makes it a truth at the cost of real truth. But when the fire of revival falls, the true servant emerges, they are identified and the Word of God begins to be heard.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it” (Isa 30.21). Not just the eyes, but the ears that hear are also opened. Even those who were called deaf and brood of vipers, turn into people with ears that can hear the still small voice of God. Hallelujah! If you begin to hear the voice of God, then you will begin to identify worthless things. “Then you will desecrate your idols overlaid with silver and your images covered with gold; you will throw them away like a menstrual cloth and say to them, ‘Away with you!”

(Isa 30.22).

What was once thought to be priceless has now become a symbol of abhorrence. There will be such clarity now. You would know what to turn off, what to loath. You would know to distinguish voices whether they are of God, of man, or of the devil. The Lord, “will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful. In that day your cattle will graze in broad meadows” (Isa 30.23).

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There will be gladness and eternal happiness (Isa 30: 29) and the enemy will be made to fall with little force (Isa 31: 8). “No longer will the fool be called noblenor the scoundrel be highly respected” (Isa 32: 5). “The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever” (Isaiah 32: 17). The Lord’s protection will be “like birds hovering overhead” (Isa 31: 5).

Isn’t this what we all long for? When revival happens, gospel work will flourish, missionary burden will get its thrust, and things that need priority will take its place. Oneness, unity, concern for others, carrying one another’s burdens, untiring labour, abundance of peace due to death of self, enthusiastic charity, zealous divine thoughts, fearless ministry, heart of gratitude, exuberant worship filled with humility and faithfulness and love without deceit will all spring to life. Everyone will return to first love and dedication. May God make each one of us see this happen in our days!

Our General Body and the Executive Committee met in Kerala in May 2019. We studied the Word, received challenges and with God’s help took the following resolutions: 1. By God’s grace GEMS would be completing 50

years of ministry by 2022 and it has been

decided to stabilize and expand all the seven types of

ministries ((a) Evangelism and Church planting,

(b) Discipleship &Training, (c) Educational

Services, (d) Medical Ministries, (e) Humanitarian

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(g) Media Ministries).

2. Councils have been set up at different levels so that

established churches can carry out their mission,

administrative and missionary work.

3. It has been planned that missionaries who have

worked for 7 years should spend a year in promotion work.

4. It has been decided that, in 2022, we should conduct

a day of thanksgiving meetings across 21 cities (India

and abroad).

5. A commission has been set up to increase employee

salary and ensure that things are done properly.

6. Effective July 2019, Dr.Rajesh Duthie will take over as

the Executive Director for 2019-2021.

7. The following is the new Executive Committee:

Bro.D. Augustine Jebakumar - General Secretary

Dr. Ashok Kumar - Associate General Secretary

Bro. Ernest Ravi - Chairman

Bro. Chandran - Treasurer

Bro. Emerson - Executive Committee Member

Bro. Asirvatham - Executive Committee Member

Bro. Rakesh Kumar - Executive Committee Member

Sister Packiyarani - Executive Committee Member

Dr. Rajesh Duthie - Executive Director 8. Various books are being published for the revival of churches.

9. Employees are getting in corporated into the new trust.

10. Plans aimed at the younger generation have been

approved to be executed.

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Bro. L.T. Jayachandran brought God’s Message to create a spiritual environment. Both Dr. Ashok and I delivered a message titled “As the sea is covered with waters”.

AssociateDirectors conducted the prayer time.Good arrangements were made by Bro. Jeyasingh David which enabled everyone to have a comfortable stay. Bro. Freddy Joseph equipped the younger generation (children of missionaries).

May all glory and honour belong to the Lord.

In His Vineyard, D. Augustine Jebakumar

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GEMS Churches and

Houses Flooded and Lives Lost in Bihar and Nepal

Death toll has risen and 12 districts of Bihar are now affected by the heavy rains and flood.

Likewise, many districts of Nepal are

affected.

72.78 lakh people from 12 districts of Bihar have been hit by this calamity. Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, West Champaran, Araria, Darbhanga, Kishanganj, Purnea, Saharsa, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, and Supaul districts of Bihar are affected by the heavy rains.

Until this Sunday (21 July 2019), 102 people have died due to the rains and flood in Bihar.

Bihar Floods

Andhratharhi, Madhubani District

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Jaynagar, Madhubani District

Jhanjharpur, Madhubani District

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Kasraini, Darbhanga District

Raxaul, East Champaran District GEMS House of Prayer

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Duncan Hospital (EHA)

Siso, Darbhanga District

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Madhuban, Sitamarhi District

Nepal Floods 90 people lost their lives so far in Nepal due to the rains and flood.

Basantpur, Parsa District

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Water from the river entered the Basantpur village and people were without food for three days. GEMS Nepal team provided 120 food packets to Basantpur village.

Hetauda, Makwanpur District

Heavy floods and landslide have caused much damage to lives.

Pray for the lives of people to be protected in the heavy rains and floods in Bihar and Nepal.

Pray for the families that have lost their loved ones to be comforted by the God of all consolation.

Prayfor the restoration and rehabilitation of people affected by the floods.

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General Body of GEMS Meets Together to Intercede, Heed and Proceed

The Annual General Body meeting of GEMS was conducted in which the General Body members and special invitees participated.

The AGM 2019 of GEMS was conducted at Kumarakom, Kerala in the theme “As the waters cover the sea� (Isaiah 11:9; Hab 2:14) from 28th to 31st May 2019.

Bro. L.T. Jeyachandran was invited as a special speaker and he shared messages on the AGM theme. The General Secretary Bro. D. Augustine Jebakumar and the Associate General Secretary Dr. Ashok Kumar exhorted the gathering through messages. Bro. Freddy Joseph ministered to the teens and youths, the Missionary Kids. Bro. Emerson The Call

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coordinated the sessions.

The Chairman Bro. Earnest Ravi chaired the AGM

proceedings. The General Secretary presented his report and so did the Treasurer. The AGM report also contained reports from all the offices of the Associate Directors.

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decide on various plans and proposals.

GEMS will be completing 50 years of ministry in the year 2022 and it was decided to strengthen and widen, by the grace of God, all the 7-fold ministries of GEMS. In 2022,

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one-day thanksgiving meetings will be conducted in 21

cities (in India and other countries).

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Dr. Rajesh Duthie will take over as the Executive Director from July 2019.The new Executive Committee (EC) is as follows Bro. D. Augustine Jebakumar – General Secretary Dr. Ashok Kumar – Associate General Secretary Bro. Ernest Ravi – Chairman Bro. Chandran – Treasurer Bro. Emerson – EC Member Bro. Asirwatham – EC Member Bro. Rakesh Kumar – EC Member – EC Member Sis. Packiyarani Dr. Rajesh Duthie – Executive Director

leaderships was also prayed over.

Bro. Jeyasingh David made the arrangements for the AGM at a serene place which helped the missionaries and members to rest and to be refreshed. Bro. T. Emerson handed over his responsibility to Dr. Rajesh Duthie and the Executive Committee prayed over him and his wife Sis. Sheela Duthie.

The other change of

The Associate Directors and guests led the gathering in times of prayer.

Pray for all the plans for the upcoming year and especially for all the development works towards the 50th year.

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Pray for the new Executive Director and the Executive Committee.

Pray for the perfect will and plans of God to fulfil, so

that His kingdom will be established and expand through all the ministries of GEMS and bring about true transformation.

GEMS House of Prayer

Inaugurated in Karmachuli of Nepal

GEMS House of Prayer at Karmachuli, Nepal (Makwanpur District) was inaugurated for the glory of God. The inauguration ceremony of the GEMS Nepal church built at Karmachuli was held on 17th June 2019. Karmachuli is a field in the Makwanpur district of GEMS Nepal.

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Secretary of GEMS Dr. Ashok Kumar welcomed the gathering. Bro. Maria John (Marthandam) cut the ribbon and inaugurated the church building.

Bro. Kanagaraj, Bro. Stephen, GEMS leaders and the guests were welcomed with the welcoming tradition of Nepal. Bro. Rakesh (Associate Director, GEMS-CP), Bro. The Call

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Benjamin (Regional Director, Northern Region), Bro. Paul Abraham (Regional Director, North West Region), Bro. Jebasingh (Marthandam Promotions), Bro. Jobin (Chennai), Pr. Keerthy (Chennai) participated in the inauguration along with 24 people from Marthandam and 10 people from Chennai.

Pray for the missionary Bro.

Santha Bahadur Syangtan and his family who serve in this place.

Praise God for the church building which has been built in Karmachuli.

Pray for this House of Prayer Pray the missionary family.

Pray for this church to be used by the Lord as a powerful witness of the gospel to bring about transformation in this place.

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New GEMS School Opened in the Rohtas District of Bihar

A new GEMS English Medium School has been opened and inaugurated at Ramdihra in the Rohtas District of Bihar.

The inauguration of the new GEMS English School at Ramdihra was held on 30th March 2019. The School is situated around 14 kms away from the GEMS main campus in Sikaria. Children, parents, senior leaders and missionaries of GEMS gathered for the inauguration ceremony.

The Executive Director of GEMS Bro. Emerson started the inauguration with prayer. Bro. V. Mariadas, the Secretary of this School welcomed the Chief Guest, the dignitaries and the gathering.

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that are run by GEMS for the welfare of the society.

The General Secretary of GEMS Bro. D. Augustine Jebakumar inaugurated the school. In his speech, he shared that education must bring peace and unity and warned the people to be careful with divisive forces.

The children of GEMS English School, Sikaria delighted the gathering with songs, choreography and anchoring.

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The Principal of the School Sis. Puspha thanked the Chief Guest and everyone who helped with the opening of the School. The inauguration came to a close with prayer led

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School, Sikaria.

Pray for the newly opened GEMS English School in Ramdihra, Bihar.

Pray for the management and staff to receive the needed grace, wisdom ad strength.

Pray for all the necessary staff and that the school may be a witness of God’s glory and His truth & values.

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Opportunity to Serve Through GEMS Educational Ministry GEMS Educational Ministry gives an opportunity to serve God’s kingdom through education by continuing the works of the missionaries like Ziegenbalg, Ringeltaube, Schwartz, John Sullivan, John Anderson and many others.

To apply send your resume to

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House of Prayer GEMS House of Inaugurated in Jaynagar of Prayer at Jaynagar, Bihar (Maithili Zone) North Bihar was inaugurated for the glory of God.

The inauguration ceremony of the GEMS church built at Jaynagar was held on 10th March 2019. Jaynagar is a field in the Maithili Zone of GEMS Northern Region. The Executive Director Bro. Emerson welcomed the gathering and prayed for the inauguration of the church. Bro. Gunasekaran (Director, HiCHAL) cut the ribbon and inaugurated the church building.

The inauguration ceremony began with prayer by Bro. Rakesh (Associate Director – CP). The gathering was welcomed by Bro. Benjamin(Regional Director, Northern Region).

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Bro. Noble Freddy led the congregation in praise and worship. Bro. Anil Kumar (Missionary pastor of Jaynagar) read a portion from the Bible. Bro. Mahesh Prasad (Area Leader, Maithili Zone) shared the history of this church.

The church believers sang an offering song. Bro. Emerson

brought his greetings to the church.

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Bro. Gunasekaran exhorted the people with a message.

Bro. Manilal Das (Zonal Leader, Maithili Zone) thanked all the people and the guests and the inauguration ceremony came to close with prayer by Bro. Rakesh (Associate Director – CP).

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Pray for missionary Bro. Anil Kumar and his family who

serve in this place.

Praise God for the church building which has been built in Jaynagar.

Pray for this house of prayer and the missionary family.

Pray for the Lord to use the believers and the missionary as mighty witnesses and to transform the place with the gospel.

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children and New Institution Opens New 130 teens got the opporDoor to the Good News in a tunity to participate in VBS which Hostile Area was conducted by

GEMS School in Bihar. VBS was conducted for the very first time in this village, a place which was hostile until now.

The staff of GEMS English School, Nabinagar in Bihar conducted VBS from 22nd to 28th April 2019 in village Titaria. This is the very first time that VBS has been conducted here and the response was overwhelming.

On the first day 72 children participated and each day children got added and on the last two days 130 children participated.

One of the school bus drivers opened the place before his house to conduct the VBS. The children and teens learnt Bible verses and moral values through Bible stories in the common sessions.

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They were also separated into small groups and sessions were conducted for them.

The children and teens showed much interest and were qite enthusiastic throughout the VBS. On the last day all the children were sad that the VBS was getting over.

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school vehicle met with a severe accident; it was hit by a long truck which tried to overtake another vehicle. Though some of the staff got hit badly and were hospitalized, the Lord saved them from major injuries. Praise God! This school was started only in April 2018 and has also been facing opposition and troubles from anti-Christian elements. The entire VBS was conducted through the freewill offerings of the staff of the GEMS School.

Pray for all the children and teens who participated in the VBS at Nabinagar.

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Pray for the planned follow up that it may enable the

children and teens to become disciples.

Pray for many doors to open in the surrounding places for the gospel.

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GEMS Missionary

Krishna Went to be With the Lord

Bro. Krishna who was serving as a missionary at Dinara passed away due to brain haemorrhage. GEMS family bereaves the death of Bro. Krishna.

5 May 1975 – 26 April 2019 Bro. Krishna Singh (44) served as Area Leader at Dinara (Bhojpuri 2 Zone).

On 25th April 2019 he conducted area meeting for the GEMS missionaries in his area, until that afternoon.

In the evening, he and his wife went to a believer’s house and conducted a prayer meeting there until 9 PM. They returned home quite happy and satisfied after the meeting. In the middle of the night he had complained of nausea; his BP became high and they rushed him to a hospital in Sasaram. When he was brought to the hospital, he was declared dead.

Bro. Krishan passed away around 2:00 AM on 26th April 2019.

The Funeral service was conducted at GEMS Campus in Sikaria on 26th April at 5:00 PM. The General Secretary of GEMS Bro. D. Augustine Jebakumar led the funeral service.

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Bro. Krishna’s life and ministry are commendable and exemplary. He joined GEMS in the year 1997 as a driver and drove Bro. Augustine Jebakumar to several places and meetings. Through this exposure to meetings, Bro. Krishan committed his life to Christ and took baptism in 1998. In 1999 his wife fell severely sick and demon possessed and when she was brought to the church, all the believers of the church prayed and the Lord delivered her completely.

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Witnessing the meetings of Bro. Augustine Jebakumar, the zeal to preach the gospel grew in him and Bro. Krishna committed as a missionary in the year 2000. His family members, especially his father and brother opposed him and gave him only one choice, either to leave the house and everything or to leave Christ. He chose to serve the Lord. He and his wife left the house with only the clothes that they were wearing.

They served the Lord faithfully in several places and brought many people to the Lord; Bairiya (2001-2002), Mahnaradi (2002-2004), Daudnagar (2004-2006), Barun (2006), Sikaria (2006-2010), Bhagatganj (2010-2017) and Dinara (2017-2019).

Bro. Krishan is survived by his wife Sis. Sangeetha Devi and two children Daniel Emerson (19 years) and David Johnson (18 years).

Pray for the family of Bro. Krishna that they may be

comforted by the Lord and especially for the children’s higher education and future.

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Pray for the good health and protection of all the missionaries.

Pray for the field Dinara that the work of the gospel may

continue and for many committed missionaries to rise from this place.

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House of Prayer Inaugurated in Nagatoli on the Hills in Bihar

GEMS House of Prayer at Nagatoli on the Rohtas Hills, Bihar (Rohtas Zone) was inaugurated for the glory of God.

The inauguration ceremony of the GEMS church built at Nagatoliwas held on 5th May 2019. Nagatoliis a field in the Rohtas Zone of GEMS Central Region. Bro. Suresh (Regional Director, Central Region) welcomed the gathering and prayed for the inauguration of the church. Bro. Stephen (Regional Promotional Coordinator, Chennai), with prayer, cut the ribbon and inaugurated the church building.

Bro. Rakesh (Associate Director – CP)led the congregation in praise and worship. Bro. Ramsati(Area Leader, Rohtas Zone) shared the history of this church. Church believers presented the gospel through cultural programs.

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Bro. Emerson (Executive Director, GEMS) exhorted the people with a message.Bro. Gilbert (Zonal Leader, Rohtas Zone) thanked all the people and the guests.

Pray for missionary Bro. Ramsatiand his family who serve in this place.

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Praise God for the church building which has been built in Nagatoli on the Rohtas Hills.

Pray for this house of prayer and the missionary family.

Pray for the Lord to use this church as a witnessto present & demonstrate the gospel on this Hill that the people & place may be transformed thru the gospel.

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GEMS

DCC School Teacher Passed Away Due to Kidney Ailment

Bishundeo Ram who was an Asst. Teacher at GEMS DCC, Naiki went to be with the Lord. GEMS family bereaves the demise of Bishundeo.

15 Dec 1966 – 17 May 2019 Bro. Bishundeo was suffering from Kidney related ailments and passed away on 17th May 2019 at 4:00 PM. He hailed from Nokha of Rohtas District, Bihar and joined GEMS in October 1998 as a teacher at the DCC, Wyndhamganj. In his twenty years of service in GEMS he served in the DCC’s at Giwihi, Babhani,

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Katauli, Karmahi, Salama, Bauliya and Hendegharha.

Bishundeo is survived by his wife Sis. SonaKumari and seven children; ArtiKumari (23), SandyaKumari (20), PreethiKumari (18), Rahul Kumar (16), PushpaKumari (13), RekhaKumari (11) and Laki Kumar (1½).

Pray for the family that they may be comforted by the Lord.

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S GEM l a Gener Body ing Meet 2019 The Annual General Body meeting of GEMS was conducted in which the General Body members and special invitees participated.The AGM 2019 of GEMS was conducted at Kumarakom, Kerala in the theme “As the waters cover the sea” (Isaiah 11:9; Hab 2:14) from 28th to 31st May 2019.

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