As the monsoon begins, our city has cooled down. The weatherman forecasts heavy rains which will be greatly welcomed by the drier parts of the state. The thought of possible scarcity of ground water due to the dry summer has been a real threat to many. This reminds us of our total dependence upon the Lord, the Provider of our daily needs.
Family News:
With the completion of one year in our own (mortgaged) house, we are grateful to the Lord for His provision in its construction, however simple the house may be.
To escape the summer heat and with the intention of meeting loved ones, Ruby, Tim and Anne visited Mizoram and Manipur during the holidays. The children got to meet some of their cousins in Mizoram for the very first time. The three of them took part in the centenary celebration of the first revival in the state of Mizoram, a state that has sent out many missionaries.
Soon after their return, Paothang left for Maui, Hawaii, to attend the Haggai Institute of Advanced Leadership Training seminar. A whole month was spent for his training and travel. He thoroughly enjoyed the seminar and the place.
Tim has taken up B.A. in Mass Communication at Loyola Academy Degree and PG College, while Anne is in her 12th year. She topped her previous class with a good ranking in the state. Both of them are working on their music to use it in the ministry. At the moment, Anne plays the rhythm guitar for our church.
Family News:
With the completion of one year in our own (mortgaged) house, we are grateful to the Lord for His provision in its construction, however simple the house may be.
To escape the summer heat and with the intention of meeting loved ones, Ruby, Tim and Anne visited Mizoram and Manipur during the holidays. The children got to meet some of their cousins in Mizoram for the very first time. The three of them took part in the centenary celebration of the first revival in the state of Mizoram, a state that has sent out many missionaries.
Soon after their return, Paothang left for Maui, Hawaii, to attend the Haggai Institute of Advanced Leadership Training seminar. A whole month was spent for his training and travel. He thoroughly enjoyed the seminar and the place.
Tim has taken up B.A. in Mass Communication at Loyola Academy Degree and PG College, while Anne is in her 12th year. She topped her previous class with a good ranking in the state. Both of them are working on their music to use it in the ministry. At the moment, Anne plays the rhythm guitar for our church.
Ministry:
I. Good Shepherd Community Church (Local/National)
The Good Shepherd Community Church, Local Church (English Congregation) is held at Logos Bhavan, OM Campus, Jeedimetla village. In the month of February this year the church completed two years. We had a wonderful celebration of God’s faithfulness. Starting two and half years back with a dozen families we have now grown to more than 60 families. On our second anniversary we were able to bring in more people into the Leadership Team that comprises 5 Elders and 5 more people who are responsible for the various ministries of the Church, viz, Women, Youth, Children, Music, Finance and Hospitality.
We have six homes hosting Bible study/prayer groups known as ‘LIFE Group’ (Learning, Interacting, Fellowshipping and Experiencing). Two of these are being led by the Women’s Fellowship. The youth of the Church meet once every month under the name ‘Youth Afire’. The purpose statement of the Good Shepherd Community Church, Jeedimetla is to “Worship God, Teach and Live the Scriptures, Care for one another and Proclaim the Gospel”.
Besides being the pastor of the local congregation, Paothang is one of the General Secretaries (GS) of the National Church Leadership Team. Presently, there are three General Secretaries, each of them looking after one region (North, South and the Centre). As GS of the Central Region, Paothang also directly oversees work in the states of Maharastra and Rajasthan.
II. North East Christian Fellowships, Hyderabad.
There are a good number of Christians from the north east of India in the city of Hyderabad/Secunderabad for various purposes. They are here for their jobs (Govt., Public and Private sectors), education or business. We are actively involved with two such Fellowships, i.e., the Kuki Christian Fellowship and Mizo Christian Fellowship. Paothang holds the overall leadership in the Kuki fellowship and an advisory level in the Mizo fellowship. Ruby leads the Kuki women’s group, whose ministry includes a regular visit to over a dozen families in their times of joy and sorrow. They meet every second Saturday for a special time of fellowship, Bible study, sharing and prayer.
Prayer Requests:
Õ for the various ministries of our church, particularly our witnessing among the student community of the nearby colleges, hostels and families in Jeedimetla.
Õ for Paothang’s Ph.D (in Christianity) research work with the University of Mysore, south India.
Õ for good health and guidance in each and every moment, particularly for Tim and Anne in their academic pursuits.
Õ for the 2nd conference of All India Kuki Christian Fellowship’s youth to be held in the month of October at Guwahati, Assam, North East India.
Õ for reconciliation among the various rival militant factions and peace in the state of Manipur.
Once again we want to thank you for your partnership with us in reaching the people of India with the Gospel of hope and salvation.
In His Grace,
Paothang, Ruby, Tim and Anne.
I. Good Shepherd Community Church (Local/National)
The Good Shepherd Community Church, Local Church (English Congregation) is held at Logos Bhavan, OM Campus, Jeedimetla village. In the month of February this year the church completed two years. We had a wonderful celebration of God’s faithfulness. Starting two and half years back with a dozen families we have now grown to more than 60 families. On our second anniversary we were able to bring in more people into the Leadership Team that comprises 5 Elders and 5 more people who are responsible for the various ministries of the Church, viz, Women, Youth, Children, Music, Finance and Hospitality.
We have six homes hosting Bible study/prayer groups known as ‘LIFE Group’ (Learning, Interacting, Fellowshipping and Experiencing). Two of these are being led by the Women’s Fellowship. The youth of the Church meet once every month under the name ‘Youth Afire’. The purpose statement of the Good Shepherd Community Church, Jeedimetla is to “Worship God, Teach and Live the Scriptures, Care for one another and Proclaim the Gospel”.
Besides being the pastor of the local congregation, Paothang is one of the General Secretaries (GS) of the National Church Leadership Team. Presently, there are three General Secretaries, each of them looking after one region (North, South and the Centre). As GS of the Central Region, Paothang also directly oversees work in the states of Maharastra and Rajasthan.
II. North East Christian Fellowships, Hyderabad.
There are a good number of Christians from the north east of India in the city of Hyderabad/Secunderabad for various purposes. They are here for their jobs (Govt., Public and Private sectors), education or business. We are actively involved with two such Fellowships, i.e., the Kuki Christian Fellowship and Mizo Christian Fellowship. Paothang holds the overall leadership in the Kuki fellowship and an advisory level in the Mizo fellowship. Ruby leads the Kuki women’s group, whose ministry includes a regular visit to over a dozen families in their times of joy and sorrow. They meet every second Saturday for a special time of fellowship, Bible study, sharing and prayer.
Prayer Requests:
Õ for the various ministries of our church, particularly our witnessing among the student community of the nearby colleges, hostels and families in Jeedimetla.
Õ for Paothang’s Ph.D (in Christianity) research work with the University of Mysore, south India.
Õ for good health and guidance in each and every moment, particularly for Tim and Anne in their academic pursuits.
Õ for the 2nd conference of All India Kuki Christian Fellowship’s youth to be held in the month of October at Guwahati, Assam, North East India.
Õ for reconciliation among the various rival militant factions and peace in the state of Manipur.
Once again we want to thank you for your partnership with us in reaching the people of India with the Gospel of hope and salvation.
In His Grace,
Paothang, Ruby, Tim and Anne.
