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

I departed Ulaan Baatar early this morning and am now in the transit gate in Hong Kong. My connection is at 2:30 PM.  Brothers Bbold and Hinti picked me up at 4:20AM and sent me to the airport. It had been a wonderful trip. Met some good people. I was encouraged to see how some of the brothers and sisters in Mongolia are pressing on for Christ, in spite of the difficulties and challenges. Mine is incomparable.  It was also good to out in nature. Not planned at all but the Lord made it happen.  It has indeed been a time of refreshing both spiritually and physically. My legs a re still wobbling after the steep climb yesterday. Now back to reality again

Henti invited me for breakfast and later to his office. He and his wife are working amongst the street people, especially the prostitutes. They help them with a new trade and also introduce them to Christ. I was asked to share in their morning devotion. Was particularly moved to some of these ladies and the challenges that face this ministry. Praise God for people like Hinti and his wife who have a heart for the disposed in society.     Later in the day Henti, his wife and another brother took me to visit the Terelj National Park. It was majestic and a wonder to behold. After a great lunch we tracked up a steep hill. Quite slippery at times but we made up to the top and came down safely. It was a breaking view from the top of the steep hill. Now my knees are wobbly.  Thanking God for the opportunity to be with good people and in a good place.

I arrived Ulaan Baatar last night about 2300 hrs, after 10 hrs if flight and transits. Two brothers Bolt and Henti, were at the airport to receive me. What a joy to see them again. Today I had four sessions of Biblical Mandate with 26 participants. They are en exciting group participants, very engaged. During the last session,  had to discontinue the class as the spirit of the Lord moved very powerfully. Most everyone in the class were in tears. Some sound sobs were heard as well. I decided to close in prayer and let the Holy Spirit deal with the participants. This lady of the name of Pugi was my interpreter. She is very fluent in English and she has such a pleasant personality. She was so full of joy that you won't have the slightest clue of her challenges. When I heard her story and what she was going through in life, I was almost at tears. She and her husband were planting a village in a remote village when suddenly the child she was carrying was born premature. To...

My text this morning was taken from Jon 21:1-19. The subject was on the restoration of Peter.  I touched on the following points. 1.   It will always be DEFEAT when God is abandoned. Why Because God’s plans were sidelined Peter was called out of fishing but he went back again Because God’s counsel were sidelined He was told to go to Galilee to wait for Jesus but he went to fish Because God’s mercy were sidelined Jesus appeared to him twice after resurrection but he could not believe that Jesus has forgiven him 2.   Restoration takes place when  Dependence  on God is affirmed. For restoration to take place        Acknowledge  defeat. Verse 5        Follow  Advice - “Throw your net on the right side (obey)        Assurance  (faith) is key -  Took action as advised

It was a joy to attend Gia's one year old birthday party. Proud parents Ajit and Jacqueline invited friends and church members to the occasion. It was our joy to pray for the baby on this grand occasion.

God is not obligated to bless when one decides to sideline His plans. But if He still does bless, its exceptional GRACE  Luke 15:20 - But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

W e departed Jaigaon for Singapore on 14 Apr. It took us four hours to reach Siliguri and after a couple of flights and transits, we arrived home on 15 Apr morning. Observations and needs It is a joy to see the growth of the churches in NE India. What is now needed to push for more church planting efforts. The current batch of trainees and young and passionate. We need to instill in them, the need for church planting and to see the importance of fulfilling the great commission.   There are many children in PEC Pathordubi, Bodoland. We need to start a tuition program in this village. We have seen the success of such program and I believe it will draw many parents to Christ. This program will cost $100 a month. The PEC School of Ministry training center in Jaigaon needs a dining hall urgently. Currently the students are eating their food out in the open. It costs Sing $3000 to build a dining hall. $2000 has already been pledged. With 24 students, there is a need to...

Our first stop was at PEC Rimona Church, Bodoland. It was good to be back and was blessed to see the growth of the work. PEC runs a tuition program for the children in this church and though this means, we are trying to reach the village. Pst Gopal told us that through this program many parents are coming to the Lord. First we had a children’s program. More than 100 children gathered for the event. The children presented some dances and a song item. Jeya shared a story with the kids.   An evangelist meeting for the parents of the kids followed this. About 60 people, many Hindus were present. Bro George shared the Word and when the call to receive Christ was given, many raised their hands. To God be the glory.   Special thanks to Bro George who sponsored a wonderful lunch for the children and to Bro Albert and Sis Josephine, Pst Dinesh and Sis Premilla, for the stationary gifts distributed to the children.  We thank God for all these sponsors....

It was a field day. We departed Jaigaon for Assam. We were on our way to visit Pst Arvin’s church in Pathordubi, Bodoland. It took us about three hours to reach the village.  This was in a remote place and the roads off the highway were bad. More than 100 people gathered for the special meeting, mostly women as the men were out in the fields working. We had a good service. Pst Dinesh and Bro George shared the Word.  It was a joy to see the work growing. Pst Arvin shared that he wants to run a tuition center in the village as there are many children there. It would need $100 a month for this new project. He was in tears when we were taking leave. There was such an emotional attachment with these dear people. Later in the afternoon, we drove to Kokrahjah, the capital of Bidoland. We were invited by a former state minister, Mr Reo Reoa, to his house for fellowship and thence to speak at his church in the evening. Although he has stood down from being ...

The two days (10-11 Apr)were spent teaching the students and visiting church in Jaigaon. The following subjects were taught Wilderness Experience – Sis Jeya    Spiritual Leadership – Bro George Khoo   Hearing the voice of God – Pst Dinesh Ruler-ship in Life – Bro Albert Pang The feedback from the students was that they were really impacted by the teachings. In the evenings, we visited two churches.. On 10 Apr, we visited Emmanuel Pentecostal Church located in Halthibari, Alipur Dist. It was in tea garden. Although the people were simple, their warship was vibrant and sincere. Bro Albert shared the Word and we prayed for many with needs. On 11 Apr, we visited a cell group in Jaijaon. About 15 people gathered in the house. Pst Dinesh shared the Word.

This morning we had the dedication of the new premises of PEC School of Ministry.  I was pleasantly surprised to the see the development of this new place. The funding for this project was raised mostly from within India and some sponsors from overseas.     PEC Singapore hardly contributed any funds for this project. Bishop Samuel Sharma had worked very hard and by faith raised the funds. The whole campus is a testament of what faith in Christ can accomplish. We thank God for men who are willing to trust God and not depend on men or other organization.    More than 150 leaders, pastors and guests gathered for the dedication of the new campus.  I shared that the Word on serving God with the right principles.  the afternoon, we started the teaching sessions for the students in the church planters training program. Sis Jeya took two sessions on the “Wilderness Experience”

We woke up to a new cool morning in Rebangla at 7,000 ft above sea level. It was so pleasant and the scenery was picturesque.  After breakfast we depart for the church dedication in Chong Rong. It took us almost two hours the church. The drive was pleasant and we indeed beheld the Glory of God in nature. It was delightful to see another church dedicated to the glory of God. This is the 112 th church build by PEC in the mission field. Pst Bhim and his wife have been working in this place for the last 4 years. This church was originally scheduled to be built in 2016 but was delayed due to resistance form the local community who were mainly Buddhists. Praise God, the hurdles have been cleared and God granted favour with the local people.       It was a wonderful dedication service and our hearts simply overflowed with joy to see these people worshipping Jesus as Lord. Another church in another mountain in Sikkim, planted by PEC churc...

The Singapore team departed on 6 Apr and arrived in Kolkata about 10:30PM. Pst Dinesh arrived a bit later in the night. On 7 Apr we departed Kolkata for Bagdogra. Bishop Samuel Sharma was there to receive us at the airport. After a quick lunch in Siiguri, we departed for Rampoo, Sikkim. It took us about 3 hrs to reach Rampoo. Sikkim is a mountainous country. From the main road we had to descend down the hill to reach the church in Rampoo. It was steep and slippery and it was getting dark. We were quite surprised how the locals climb and descend the hills so easily.  For some of us in the team it was a struggle. Thank God, after 20 minutes, we all arrived at the church safely. We had a wonderful service in the church. Pst Rubin and his wife have ben doing a great work in this place. The worship was vibrant and lively. Bro George shared the Word and we prayed for those with needs after the service. The came the challenging episode of c...

It was a special day today. In addition to bing Resurrection Sunday, we also had a baptism service today. 4 new believers were added into the daily of God.  It was a joyous occasion for us in PEC. The Lord's faithfulness has been ever new. To God be the Glory