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

At the beach in Vizag before processing to the airport Jeya and I, together with Bro Rubern retuned home yesterday after a wonderful trip to Orissa.  We witnessed two church dedications in remote places in Rayagada District. It was heartening to see how PEC sponsored church planters are moving into interior parts of Orrisa to plant churches. We moved into Orissa on the Lord's prompting, in spite of resistance from many people. But today when we see the fruits, I know it was all worth it. When we respond to His bidding with full commitment, He ensures the results. 1st church dedication in Juba The church dedications were held with much fanfare and celebration.  The people were simply overjoyed for their new buildings. We saw an increase in the number of people this time. It is encouraging to see many getting saved and more young people responding to the call to plant churches.  2nd church dedication in Canedi It was a long drive to the second church dedica

Bro Stephen and his wife Flora came to meet us at KLIA 2 which we waited for our connection flight. Unfortunately we were not able to go for the Tamil service as we got the dates confused. Nevertheless  we had a good time of catching up and excited about what God is doing across the causeway. Stephen reminded us all that without sacrifice there will be no revival. How true that is. Ok all belted up for departure.

Tomorrow, Rubern, Jeya and I leave for Orissa immediately after the morning service. Two church dedications, graduation of our church planters and visit to the Shadrach Home are in the itinerary. This time we are going by AirAsia (so much cheaper than Silkier), only that it transits through KL.  As we have 5 hours in KL, will be be joining Bethany Life's Tamil service where Bro Rubern will share the Word. Hmmm... just maximising our time.  Also catching with with some good people who have become so much part of our lives.  While we head to India, our Jonathan flies to Yangon, Myanmar from 22-26 Feb to do a documentary report on the Indian village we want to assist. He's going alone and so needs spiritual cover. Surround yourself with people who help you to fulfil God's purpose for your life. 

Afterwork, together with ladies from the Deborahs' fellowship, Alvin, Jeya and I visited couple who were blessed with a baby boy. They are not believers but when the lady was expecting she came to church for prayer as she had a previous miscarriage. She give birth to a pre-matured boy who weighed 780 grams. He was in hospital for almost three months and only came home today wishing 2.6kg. During this time our intercessors have been praying for her and the child. This baby boy is a miracle and although they are still not christians, we can see how much the appreciated our prayers they are not far from the kingdom of God. We prayed for the young couple and the baby. We are praying the they will soon give their lives to Christ. I was glad that even though to was past 9:00PM, eight ladies from the Deborah Fellowship, took their own initiative to visit this family. Passion always drives you forward. makes the sacrifices and gives God the glory. I saw it this evening. I shar

It is known as the “greatest story ever told”, but it is not just a story. It tells of the true life events of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came into this world through a virgin birth to seek and to save – a mission to redeem. ‘Paid in Full’ is an interactive play depicting the events in Jesus’ life starting from Palm Sunday right up to His death on the cross. From the start, members of the audience will be taken back in time, walking through the streets and marketplace of Jerusalem back in the days of Jesus. They will be immersed in the play, participating as part of the crowd following Jesus, witnessing – within touching distance – His miracles, His compassion, His exchanges with the Pharisees, His betrayal, His trial, His torture, His death and ultimately His victory. This play is filled with emotions – from the highs of His grand entrance and miracles to the lows of His betrayal and crucifixion. Though parts of the play are dramatized to emphasize the true natu

Two new classes have started in the church planting course. In in Kharimnagar in TS and the other in Kurnool, AP. We praise God for all our sponsors and prayer partners. Let's continue to pray that these men and women will be trained to the next generation of church planters in their states. 

In response to my query on how to help the little Indian village in the outskirts of Yangon, Pst John provided the following reply Here are some suggestions to your questions.   1. For purified water system for the Kyaw Kyaw's church (In the Indian village) may cost estimate USD 1600 including drilling well and water tank for storage. These days we do fixing two water-purified systems (Zulian water purified system) for two children home. It can  produce about at least 40 liter per day. 2. A land of one acre is estimate USD 9000 including official permit to transfer the land from farming land to residential land. To relocate them to new place may cost about USD 1000 that they would have a simple building with concrete floor and zinc roof and digging tunnel for the water drain system. However, we can work step by step for priority.  3. For their living is not simple thing but raising lives-stock such like goats and chicken or cow for milk etc.., could be one of effect

My recent trip to Myanmar was more painful than the previous trips. I visited this Indian village where one of our church planters is working. I have been there before, but really didn't have the time to see and observe the real situation there. This time I was alone and had time to interact with the people. Most of them lived in huts, not fit even for animals to live in. Extremely poor with no proper identification papers. Most of them are daily rated workers, working in construction or other odd jobs, making about $1-3 a day, that is , if they can get work. A three meal a day is a luxury.  I was appalled to learn that many kids in the village have kidney problems at a very young age. Some were suffering from liver and other organ failures. One of the reasons, I discovered was the quality of their drinking water. It was brown in colour. No proper filtering of water. the kids don't go to school an the government does not care for them. They don't even get marrie

12 new students from the Himalayan region have enrolled in our training centre in Jaijon, Bhutan Border. Please keep them in prayer, as they learn how to become church planters. Praise God for all our sponsors and teachers. 

Today was the graduation for the 14 church planters and the 8 B.Th students. It was held at the Methodist Church in downtown Yangon. Built in 1870;s the building boasts of the British heritage and architecture.  The ceremony was very formal but dignified. Very orderly and well rehearsed. Rev Dr John Yen from Singapore gave an inspiring message for the graduating students. About 150 family and friends attended the ceremony. I presented the certificates to the graduates from the church planters course. Praise God to see another batch trained for His glory. I also met Pst David Ling, one of the participants from Maui in the meeting. What a joy to meet him after 5 years and to hear of the exciting things God is doing. The next task is to identify  who can be supported for church planting work from this batch. The next most difficult thing will be to find sponsors for them and also a sponsor for the next batch which is due to start in Aug. Praying that God will open he

Today evening we had the graduation banquet at the Myanmar Theological college in Thanlyin, Myanmar. 14 church planters are graduating with a certificate in Theology and 8 others with B.Th. About 150 people attended the ceremony. This was something new for me and I enjoyed the evening.  I was asked to weak at the ceremony and I spoke on the call of Gideon from Judges Ch 6.  God said, "I am sending you" God saud, "I will be with you" I encouraged the graduating students to go out in faith as God is with them.  Back in my room and reflecting the day's events, I am extremely thankful to God for His favour and grace upon us for enabling PEC to depart of this work in Myanmar. We are seeing results from the first batch of CPs and we are expecting greater things from the second. We know God will provide the finances for this work. All glory to God.

I arrived Yangon yesterday evening. It was a bad day. Already in the morning I was having a giddy spell. Everything was turning around me. I still managed to attend the course at Civil Service College and return home. Just before leaving of the airport, it became worst with nausea and giddiness. I thought I would not be able to get out of bed.  It was unbearable as Jonathan drove me to the airport. Just felt like throwing out. At the airport , fused to the toilet and vomited. Not a good feeling when you have to take a flight in less than an hour. That's when I had to activate the church to pray for me. I did not have any medication. Went early to bed and when I got up at 5:30AM, I felt so much better. Was able to go for a walk in the darkness and it was so refreshing. Today I took three sessions with the CP class. Praise God. He answers prayers when the church unite. Awesome God. 

Bro Babu James shared on this verse this morning as the church gathered for prayer at 6:00AM. God will answer the prayers and the promises that He has made to the church and individuals in this month. There are going to be surprises beyond our expectation. There will be enlargement in many areas. We specially praised God for His healing on Melissa as she goes for surgery today. He is a faithful God. Amen