The
motivation of an equipped AVangelist might be measured many
ways. A large ministry might send many pictures or bombard us
with impressive Reports and multiple emails. Some, however, such
as Mr. Joseph Dasari of Andhra Pradesh, India, just
quietly proceed in ministry, yet, always deliver consistent
results.
As Team Leader for Gospel Teacher’s Team for Children, Joseph
contacted us in early 2001. “We recently happened to see one of
your Torch Kit showings in our area, and it has attracted us
very much. We think this would make one of the best methods to
help spread the Gospel. We are serving the Lord by ministering
among children, and the Torch Kit would help us do more outreach
work for children and also uneducated people in the slum areas.”
"Children Won to Christ from Joseph Dasari's Torch Kit Ministry"
Although
it took Joseph more than a year to get back in touch with us, we
were quickly able to dispatch his first Torch Kit by April of
2002. Ever since he has become a faithful correspondent. Later
his first Report arrived, covering July through December
showings to 878 persons. “This Kit is very useful to
children and also adults. By this media we are reaching people
so much easier.” His Report indicated over 500 decisions for
Christ. He is fortunate to live in a State of India where the
Gospel is more readily accepted. “We are doing miraculous work
by means of what you have sent us. The Torch Kit brings showers
of blessings in the lives of the children and adults previously
unaware of Jesus Christ. I am overjoyed to share with you what
God has done, as I send my Report. We now have over 1,000
children in our ministry programs who have accepted Christ
through the Torch Kit. We were able to teach them how to
live the Christian life. Kindly do remember us in your personal
and public prayers that God will help us reach more children and
more adults in the days to come.”
“Recently I saw a video you produced on the life of India’s
famous Christian, Sadhu Sundar Singh. Would you be willing to
add some videos to our ministry for further outreach? This is a
new thought for my ministry.”
We have now sent 2 groups of videos, including many films
produced in his country, but all in English. All until now, that
is. The 6 Telugu Language videos, produced in his State last
year have just recently been sent to him. Imagine how much
better it will be to have these films literally speaking the
words of his mother tongue.
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"Joseph and His Parents in front of their Flood-Devastated Home"
Events
in life can be devastating to these Christian leaders. Late in
2005, a massive cyclone almost completely destroyed his home.
Although his family was spared, all their belongings, including
the Torch Kit and videos, were lost. Praise God, however, these
have all now been replaced. “ I am very thankful to the sponsor
who provided my new Torch Kit. I congratulate you on your
special help for the Kingdom of God through your useful Torch
Kit.”
Joseph has faithfully submitted 9 Reports now, listing 121
showings to over 6,000 viewers. More than half have chosen to
follow Christ. Yes, these are the numbers Joseph has
reported, and as we always remind you, only God knows a man’s or
a child’s heart.
MARCH
12 RECORDING SESSION
"Dr. Nora Laus"
The first line in the Ilongo
Language of the people of Mindanao in the Philippines is
expected to be recorded on Monday morning, March 12. After
nearly a year’s worth of faithful preparation, Dr. Nora Laus
and Pastor Ver Nallos will be leading the first stages of
our Recording Session, which will see at least 4 films completed
in the Ilongo Language and 2 films in Cebuano. Originally
selected for Ilongo are PILGRIM’S PROGRESS, ELEPHANT BOY, HIDDEN
ISLAND, and JONAH & THE BIG STORM. For Cebuano again PILGRIM’S
PROGRESS has been selected along with HIDDEN ISLAND. Each group
has chosen bonus recordings, time permitting. So we have a great
need for your sustained prayer for all of us working at the
recording table over the next 4 weeks. Please pray specifically
for good health for Lane and Jill Anderson. Pray also for the
Language and Drama Experts who are responsible to assure the
highest quality work possible for all of these videos.
Especially pray for each voice, as most of the individuals
coming to record will never before have ever worked at a
microphone. Most find the initial moments with us in the studio
rather intimidating. So please pray that God will show us how to
help them become comfortable and feel at ease.
Finally pray that the finished work will make it possible for
hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people, to hear the
Good News of Jesus Christ in these new languages and that
through the hearing, the Holy Spirit may claim His own.
Recording Sessions are scheduled for March 12 through April 8.
CONCENTRATE ON THE MESSAGE
Miss Irene Ranjore from India shared:
“Vacation Bible school in many parts of our area occurs in June
every year. We provided VBS to a small church with cement walls
and a thatched roof. There we ministered to 70 children, ages 5
to 15, of which 75% were Hindus and Muslims, mostly belonging to
low socio-economic families. Visual aids play a very important
role in teaching these children. The Torch Kit was of great
interest, in particular. We carefully selected titles such as
THE CAT & THE CUSTARD and THE BLIND GIRL, as well as THE LIVING
BOOK. The children listened with great interest and total
attention. Afterward, we held a special session for counseling
and prayers, and when the altar call was given, 25 of these
children accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The
Torch Kit ministry is especially useful in helping children
concentrate on the message. I can confirm that with Christ all
things are possible.”
SUCH REMOTE PEOPLE
Miss Deevana Koyya from
India shared:
“We rented an auto to take us to the village area called
Garlagoyye. However, before we arrived, the automobile failed.
We had to walk an additional 4 kilometers to reach the hill
people where we wanted to minister in a place called Udatapalli.
We met together with believers and Tribal people, as we crossed
3 hills, hand carrying our equipment and our luggage and a
battery to run the Torch Projector. There were 15 people living
in this remote location and they had never ever before
seen such films as what we brought with us. They joyfully
prepared a variety of food, which we shared with them. It was a
new experience to eat some of these things they gave us. We
truly thank God for the opportunity to reach such remote people.
Our hardship was not in vain. 2 were saved after they
watched the Torch Kit stories. These people were nearly naked.
They don’t have proper clothes, and they don’t live in proper
cottages. We were able to share some of our refreshments and
items with them, and they felt so very happy and encouraged. We
all returned home with great thanksgiving in our hearts to God.
Our team has such a burden to reach this type of place where the
darkness of Satan has captured people and forced them into
worshiping idols. Please do pray for us and this ministry, as it
goes forward.”
A Report accompanied this letter listing 21 showings to 1,270
people with 23 choosing to follow Jesus Christ.
INNOCENT VILLAGERS
Sita & Resham Ram from
Nepal shared:
“The Torch Kit finally came through to us after such a long time
traveling. This was a great surprise. We now have it with us in
Kathmandu. It will be used for church planting ministries in
very remote parts of our country. We looked at some of the
Filmstrips and found the stories simple, yet informative, and
they should be easily understood by the innocent uneducated
villagers. This is a very good way to share the Gospel in remote
places where there is a lack of technical equipment. We are
praying and hope that this Torch Kit will be used to help many
come to know the true Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for this
ministry, as we make plans to share Jesus Christ in the far
corners of our country.”
FACILITATES FULFILLMENT
AVangelist Samuel
Tachie-Menson from Ghana shared:
“I share your sentiments on the Torch Kit. We are very committed
to its use in our ministry. In fact I prefer the Torch Kit to
any of the other media tools, because one has complete control
over the content of the message as well as the picture. Thus, it
facilitates fulfillment of a pre-set objective. Our Report
attests to our commitment to making greater use of this ministry
tool.”
He submitted a Report with 9 showings to 4,033 people with
268 seeking Christ.
HEARTBEAT
by Ken Anderson
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