March 2014

Emmanuel Deepti
OFFICIAL NEWS LETTER OF ECFC MINISTRIES
MUCH FAR
TO GO.
By the immense grace of the Almighty, we have established
MUCH MORE
over 1416 House-Churches and 47 Central Churches since the
TO DO.
last 30 years. The Lord blessed the hard labor of Rev. E A
Abraham
and
his
fellowMissionaries
with
favorable
harvests. Our laities have been
experiencing
a
progressive
transformation ever since ECFC’s
establishment.
We have far to go. Being on the 30th year of formal existence, we
have the following noble intentions in our minds for the glory of HIS name.
MASS WEDDING FOR 30 UNPRIVILEGED YOUNG COUPLES.
Women are the most exploited in India. The birth of a girl child is still considered
as a curse for the family due to the huge expenses of her marriage. ECFC is keen
to conduct a mass wedding with all support for at least 30 couples this year.
30 MOTOR-BIKES FOR MISSIONARIES.
60 % of our missionaries are still using bi-cycles to travel miles and miles. This
is the main factor which slows down the spreading of Gospel in this area. A
motor bike is a convenient mode of transportation in the hostile regions of our
vineyard. The harvest from the vineyards would have doubled if all of our
missionaries could get a motor bike each. It is one of a major stumbling block
we face nowadays.
BUILD AT LEAST 3 CHURCH BUILDINGS.
ECFC ministry is backed by 47 Central Churches. It is a sad fact that only 6
centers have its own worship spaces (Building). The rest of the churches are
functioning from rented spaces only. We are praying for 3 church buildings each
one in the States of West Bengal, Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand. We are seeking the kind
co-operation and support from our sponsors and well-wishers to fulfill this dream.
MEGA CONVENTION.
If it is God’s will, our staff, Board Members, a thousand representatives from our
various churches, and their families will join in the name of the Lord in Patna from
October 30th to November 2nd to thank "HIM" for all His faithfulness through extreme
protection and provision for the last 30 years. This shall be the first ever mass gathering
of the representatives of our churches. So, please pray and convey this prayer request
to your fellow-brethren too. Please join us on this blissful occasion in Patna,
MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH
…….. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among
those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance
from life to life. 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Sikhandharpur is a
small township of the
State Uttar Pradesh
sharing boarder with
the state of Bihar. It is
believed to be built by
the legendary emperor
Alexander. ‘Sikhandar’
is how Alexandar is
known in many Eastern
languages. The town is
famous for perfumes
like gulabjal, keora jal,
jasmine oil, rose oil and
attar. Several types of
flowers are cultivated
here. According to the
2001 census, it had a
population of 21790
peoples.
Arun was the only believer when
he started the ministry there.
And now, the church in
Sikhandartpur is consistent with
more than one hundred baptized
believers. Praise God that the
fragrance of Gospel is spreading
all over the area. He is a Bible
graduate and an ordained pastor
of ECFC ministries.
Arun Kumar was born into a
Hindu family in Baliya of Uttar
Pradesh. The life showed no
mercy on young Arun, and his
desire of obtaining a standard
livelihood
turned
into
a
nightmare when he was evicted
from his own home.
His parents considered him as a feeding monster. He had no one to
express his sad feelings as nobody wished to make friendship with
such a lazy fellow. The public laughed at and openly mocked him.
Arun wandered around along the streets like a zombie. He could
not stop screaming when he recollected looking back over the
years. He could not figure out a single face that cared for him. His
emotions were destroyed; and even his body felt him weird. In
short he barely felt alive. Arun thought it would be such a relief
for him to be dead. He knew the need to kill himself and chose to
end his life consuming poison. He set a right time and location for
suicide. The found the streets as better shelter for the time being.
THE TURNING POINT
A couple of days before the deadline, Arun happened to meet a
God’s servant who shared him the great promise of the Almighty.
Knowing the emergency and need, the Lord’s servant spent
enough time with Arun. He also shared the Eternal Love and the
great sacrifice of the Lord. Gradually, he became aware of the
stupidity behind the suicidal tendency, hatred and annoy were
rubbed out. And he felt relieved.
The people around him were amazed to witness the
transformation Arun had gone through. They experienced a sense
of delight and discipline in his actions. The Gospel made a huge
influence in his life. As days went on, he reserved enough time for
prayer and Gospel reading. After implanting in Christ Jesus, Arun
was baptized on 12th July 1999. A human being who was totally
rejected by his own parents, relatives and the society become so
precious in the sight of God.
THE CALL.
He was very clear what the Lord wanted him to do. The Lord gave
him a vision to go after him and proclaim the Gospel to those who
have never heard of it. In obedience to his call, Arun began to
initiate prayer gatherings, distribution of Bible and Gospel
Literature etc among his neighbors. He joined ELTC (Emmanuel
Leadership Training Centre) for Bible studies and was ordained as
pastor in 2010.
Now, Arun is preaching his
testimony as a living witness of
hope to his fellow brethren.
Induced by his testimony, many
broken souls were saved. His
Gospel Ministries produced
favorable
results
and
recognition. He was the only
Christian when began the
ministry. It was only through him
that more than one hundred
people were baptized and many
got saved. And now, Arun is
joyfully carrying out his ministry
in Sikandharpur (UttarPradesh).
HINDRANCES AND
PRAYER PIONTS
The local church has many
hindrances to triumph over. It
has neither a church building nor
any property. The church choir
still makes use traditional
instruments. Arun Kumar would
be happy to proclaim and spread
the Good News in the unreached
villages near his town. A motor
bike which costs $ 900 is the one
and only remedy, since fewer
transport facilities available in
the remote villages. His ministry
needs extra support to function
resourcefully.
Please pray that the Lord would
raise someone to sponsor his
Mission field. Let us all uphold
Arun and ministries in our
prayers as well.
Emmanuel Fellowship Church, Patna (Urban Church)
Out-reach program among the people of Nepali Orgin.
Village out-reach at Barh, Bihar.
Emmanuel Fellowship Church, Siliguri (Village Church)
Gospel meeting in a village of Dumka, Bihar.
A baptism at Ambiok Mission Station, West Bengal
URGENT PRAYER NEEDS.
1. Blessings of our 30th year Mega Convention in October 2014.
2. More people to know and experience who Jesus is?
3. For the growth of Patna Church as a mega church of at least 1000
believers within next 3 years.
4. 30 motor bikes for 30 missionaries ($ 900 each)
5. For the provision of mass marriage of 30 couples on thanks giving Mega
Convention.
6. For the construction of 3 church buildings each in the state of West
Bengal, Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh ($ 8000 each).
7. Abraham’s Mission Trip to U.S in the month of July & August 2014.
8.
Our Federal Government election is in April - May and the Lord would
raise right person who will not be a hindrance to the ongoing ministry in
this country.
Please be a part of this exciting ministry through prayer and financial contributions. Your Check/D.D
can be drawn in favour of :- Neighbor Hope Ministries International and Sent to :Neighbor Hope Ministries, P.O Box 620637, Littleton, CO 80162-0637.
Please write “Project Abraham” on the memo line.
For more details, please contact Rev. E. A. Abraham, ECFC Ministries, H.# 648/2, Shastripath, Paharpur, Anisabad, Patna – 2,
Bihar, India.
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