In His Time.......... with P.Ramachandran

2011 has indeed been the best and the worst year in my entire life. As far as ministry is concern it is the best. I look back now at 2011 amazingly, I can testify that this has been a most fruitful year for me personally. I have learnt to engage with the Lord in wonderfully new ways. My walk with Him has been excitingly fresh and the Lord has been so wonderful. By God’s grace we were able to impact the lives of many people from all over the world, through our mission work in India and Bhutan and through Haggai Institute. Many church planting movements are springing up in Indonesia, Malaysia and India as a result. In the mission field we were able to extend our work to Orissa and the three NE states. We were able to bring the gospel to more people than we can ever imagine. Many trained as church planters. The Lord opened doors for church meetings in the US, Malaysia, India, Nepal and Indonesia. There were opportunities that I had to turn down because I felt so inadequate. But it d

As we approach the new year, I am reminded of the verse in Jer 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Be assured that all that happened in 2011 was not meant forharm for "all things God works for the good of those who love him". His plans are to prosper you. Dare to dream for 2012. Dan 11:32 - the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Amen

2 Cor 8:9 - For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 1. He was rich Heb 1:3 - Everything radiates from Him Col 1:17 - In Him everything consists Col 1:16 - By Him all things were created Isa9:6 - He existed even before He was born 2. He became poor He left His Glory Born like a destitute No place to call home Phi 2:7 - He became man Isa 53 - He became poor 3. Through His poverty, we might become rich Grace by association John 1:12 - We become the sons of God Eph 2:6 - Sit with Him in heavenly places Rom 8:17 - Joint heirs with Christ C S Lewis - 'The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God."

One old man was sitting with his 25 years old son in the train. Train is about to leave the station. All the passengers are settling down into their seats. As the train started the young man was filled with alot of joy and curiosity. He was sitting on the window side. He went out one hand and feeling the passing air. He shouted,... "Papa see all the trees are going behind". Old man smile and admired his son's feelings. Beside the young man one couple was sitting and listing all the conversation between father and son. They were little awkward with the attitude of the 25 years old man behaving like a small child. Suddenly the young man again shouted, "Papa see the pond and animals. Clouds are moving with the train". Couple was watching the young man in embarrassingly. Now its start raining and some of water drops touches the young man's hand. He is filled with joy and he closed his eyes. He shouted again," Papa it's raining, water is to

My ministry plans for the fist quarter of 2012 is as follows: 13-20 Jan - Mission Trip to Chennai/AP 12-18 Feb - Mission Trip to Jaigon, West Bengal 24-26 Feb - Haggai Alumni National Seminar in KL 6-30 Mar - Haggai International Seminar in Chiang Mai 9-15 Apr - Mission Trip to Tamil Nadu Covert your prayers and support. God bless.

Was at the beach at 6.00AM, near the place where we laid our Dad's bones to rest. It has been two years since he left. It was drizzling lightly, the path muddy and soggy due to the December rains. Could not go on the 17th Dec due to work and the bad weather. Found a spot to sit and reflect. I thanked God for the memories, for my Dad's life and reminiscent how he loved the Lord. A vacuum indeed but replaced by the surpassing mercies of His Highness. No tongue can tell, no voice proclaim, his blessings He has bestowed. His mercies are new every morning. Need I ask for more. I will ask no more, my Lord and my Life. As dawn began to break through the cloudy skies, a light kept flashing in the distance. The disdain form a familiar song began to ring as I looked across the waters. Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave! Some poor struggling, fainting seaman You may rescue, you may save. Death is only the beginning of eternity. God help me do all I can to save t

The following is a report by Pst Nehemiah, our AP Coordinator. "Respected sir.. Around 1pm, during Sunday service all the church closed eyes and worshiping Lord.. Suddenly 4 persons age under 22-26 years carrying stones in their hands and covered their faces with mask and entered in to the church from the both the doors .. With in 2 or 3 minutes time they throne the stones on the heads and ran away .. Because of the fear all the congregation ran out.. Lot of blood shed inside the church...Hundreds of people gathered after the incident.. Pst. Bangaru, Bro. Shekar, 9 years girl Joanna and one more girl seriously injured.. Pst. Bangaru's head injured 2 places and doctors put 8 stitches on his head. Top level Police Officers visited with the Dog squad.. They have given protection at Hospital and at the church.. All electronic and Print media covered the news and all the Government officers town pastors, local political leaders are visiting hospital and supporting the

About four masked men from a fanatical group attached our outreach work in Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh while Pst Bangaru and his members were worshiping the Lord today during the Sunday morning service. The militants hurled rocks at the members and fled. Pst Bangaru (picture on the left taken in hospital) and some of the members were injured. Thus is one of the first churches built by PEC. Pst Bangaru is a very hardworking man. Because of the po or conditions, he works as a delivery man in the morning and does the ministry in the afternoon and evening.We have visited this church many times. It just next to a railway track. Both he had his wife have been ministering to many colleges students in the nearby town. Many Hindu converts have been attending his church and that's the reason for the attack. The police have been called in. Our coordinator will update us further. Pray for peace and strength at this time when we remember the birth of our Lord. Matt 16:18 -... upon this rock

If you have not been on a mission trip, then this one us for you. Its from 13-21 Jan 2011. The highlights of the visit are as follows: Meeting TN church planters in Chennai. 4 church dedications, churches planted by our church planters in Andhra Pradesh. First Combined graduation of students from three of our training centers, total of 32 church planters. It will be in Hyderabad Visit slum outreach in Hyderabad Let me know if you are keen. It will be a real eye-opener in what you can do to reach the lost.

By the support of some committed Christians in Singapore, we were able to purchase this new van for the purpose of sharing the gospel in the villages. This is a hardy and effective vehicle to carry people and equipment to the villages. We thank God for the people who have contributed to purchase this vehicle. May God meet all their needs. We are in need of a few more vehicles like this. It cost $7000 to purchase one but its a good investment in God's kingdom.

For the first time in their lives a group of children who attend our PEC Jeevan Jothi Children's program in the Mudford slum, got a chance to enjoy the thrills and frills of a theme park in Hyderabad. It is the first time someone has ever brought them to a paid park and the kids were simply overjoyed. The treat included refreshment and a good lunch. Both the kids and their parents were thankful. Thanks to those who have contributed to support this work. PEC Jeevan Jothi is an educational program conducted in a slum in Hyderabad. About 100 kids are befitting from this program. In the process of giving them basic education, we also introduce them to the love of Jesus. Through this kids we are also reaching out to the parents as well. We are planning for a Christmas program for the kids in the slum. Pst Nehemiah and team - Thanks for making the arrangements.

I am at Doha International Airport, waiting for my next connection to Singapore which is about seven hours time. My brother Kumar was diagnosed with liver cancer a few weeks ago and is undergoing chemo treatment. Together with my mom, we left Spore on 23 Nov to visit him. Doctors have said that my brother is responding well to the treatment. He has still another three rounds of chemo treatment to go. Thanks to all who have been praying for us. It was encouraging to see him in high spirits and to meet Smita and Manisha. Their faith is strong. Manisha is really growing fast and she is smart. Weather w as cold but manageable. Mom was having difficulty with the weather. She will be there for another two months. Since it was thanksgiving season, it was turkey for three days in a row. I told Smita, if its going to be turkey again, I am fasting. Thank God, my mom cooked spicy Indian chicken curry.... I pray that Indians will be the cooks in heaven. Surprise, surprise. Jessica made a surpri

His description of the human condition His provision for my malady His equipment in my suffering His engagement in history His disclosure of reality The embodiment of the ideal in Christ His resurrection from the dead Every other world view is works oriented, Christianity is the only world view that is based on GRACE. Ravi Zacharias

The seminar was held in Bali Handara Kosaido, in Bedugul Bali. A beautiful golf resort, 3000ft above sea level. 26 participants from 13 provinces attended the first such regional seminar in Indonesia. I was there from 7-10 Nov and facilitated on the subjects Biblical Mandate and Models for Evangelism. God is good, The seminar is going on well and everyone is being impacted. Kudos to the organizing committee who are doing a perfect job. The seminar end next week. Thanks to all who prayed.

On 3 Nov, Bishop Nehemiah visited our church planter Pst Prasanth , who is working in a remote village ' Kottur ' which is in Medak District, near the border of Karnataka State. About 150 people attended the gospel meeting. Many received Jesus as their Lord. In another village, called Mamidipally , 12 people were baptized and about 200 people attended the evening gospel meeting. Another of our church planter Pst James, works in this village and the surrounding seven villages. God is doing amazingly wonderful things in the mission field. Thanks for the partnership. God bless all those who have contributed to the work.

Praise God. Yesterday and today our leaders baptized a total of 22 people from the villages in Rayagada District in Orissa. More to come. The following is a report submitted on the trip by Bishop Nehemiah. "Greetings in Jesus name.. Thanks for all your prayers. On 26th & 27th we had meetings in the Rayagada district in Orissa. One of our church planter called Pastor Phulkar is working in Rambu village. Afternoon we had meeting with 60 people. Some of the non Christians also came for this meeting. We shared the Gospel of Jesus Chris/ After the meeting 9 people took the baptism. Next day on 27th morning we started from Pastor Anjan's house. 4 hours travel on hills and rough roads to this village name called "Kennadi". Our church planter Mohan is working in this village. Nearly 80 people attended the meeting. Pst Gopi and Pst Ratnababu shared their testimonies and I shared the Salvation message. After the meeting we have given 13 baptisms, total 22 baptisms

This is the 4th training centre in AP. It is located in a village at the outskirts of Hyderabad. The aim of the training centres is to train as many Church planters as possible for reaching the lost with the gospel. Currently 13 trainees are undergoing a six month course in this training centre. They will graduate in Jan 12. God has given us good faculty who have the burden and passion for evangelism. Many villages in AP still have not heard about Jesus. Praise God for the sponsor who believe in the Great Commission. May the banner of Jesus be lifted in every village in AP. You too can be a part of this trainig program. Let me know if you are keen. "..that every village in Andhra Pradesh will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ"

It was a joy to be at Bethany Chapel, Klang on Sunday morning. I spoke on the "Cry of the Unsaved". The text was taken from Luke 16:19-31. The cry of agony The cry of separation The cry for the lost Conclusion: Can you hear the cry of the Savior - Isa 6:8 It was great meeting Stephen and family again. Great fellowship . Happy to hear all the great things happening at Bethany. Praise God.

W hether you like it or not, though the unsaved may seem happy or satisfied, there is a silent cry that screams out of them, many times without their knowledge. It’s the cry for a savior, a cry to be certain of their destiny. Only a Christian who is passionate about the Great Commission hears it loud and clear. Can you hear the cry of the unsaved?

On 3 Oct a new batch of 17 students from the Himalayan Region began a new 9 months program at our training center in Jaigon (Bhutan Border), to be trained church planters. We thank God for our sponsor and we also praise God for Pst Samuel Sharma (an alumni from HI), his wife and the team of dedicated facilitators who will challenge and inspire these students. We are doing our part to reach the Himalayas for Christ. Please pray with us.

This week we stared to rebuilt the church that was broken down by a religious group. Its located in a village called Kamkole in Medek District, about 70 km from Hyderabad. With the compensation and assurance given by the government officials, the building is progressing well. Praise God that the believers are getting bolder in their faith and we are praying many will be added to this church. All Glory to God.

Saul’s challenges – Breakdown of Total Defense Military Defense Out-numbered - 1 Samuel 13: 5 , 1 Samuel 13:15 Loss of pre-emptive strike option, 1 Sam 13:5 Example of the experience in the Air Force Inferior technology – 1 Samuel 13:22 Economic Defense · Agriculture - 1 Samuel 13: 19-21 · Israel cannot sustain a war for more than three weeks Psychological Defense 1 Samuel 13:6, 7 Social Defense Disunity 1 Samuel 13:8 Civil Defense 1 Samuel 13:17-19 The text wants you to feel, wants you to experience the overwhelmingness of the circumstances, so it describes the massive army as “the sand on the seashore.” It was impossible. The circumstances are dire. The response of the people is fear. I want you to feel the intense pressure that’s around him, the circumstances that cause the people of God to shake in their boots. He determines that his circumstances override the command of God. He

Today I shared in the morning service. A case study in the life of King Saul 1 Samuel 13-14 Introduction Chapter 8 - The people ask for a king. A man goes to the greatest prophet alive and asks, "Where's my donkeys?" The prophet answers, "Don't worry, your donkeys have been found, and by the way, you're king of Israel." Samuel takes out a flask of oil and pours some on Saul's head. Chapter 9-10 - Samuel finds for a King . A man goes to the greatest prophet alive and asks, "Where's my donkeys?" The prophet answers, "Don't worry, your donkeys have been found, and by the way, you're king of Israel." Samuel takes out a flask of oil and pours some on Saul's head. Chapter 11-12 – The installation of Saul. Saul is not only head and shoulders above everyone physically, he's head and shoulders above everyone morally and ethically. He's an exemplary human being. God's purpose in selecting