HOPE SOUTH ASIA

September | 2021 Volume II, Issue III | A Quarterly Newsletter of Words of Hope, South Asia
for private circulation only

From the Desk

Dear friends,

Past few weeks the violence during worship services and physical
assault of pastors in our country have increased. The Minority
Commission of India and the national organization like Evangelical
Fellowship of India have recorded it. Some have even notified the Law-
and-Order Authorities. Justice is still awaited.

“Dabangis” (law breakers) are given freedom as they are seen as the
protector of the religion. But they are violating the law and justice.
When individuals make their choice to follow Jesus Christ, these groups In this Issue
assert it to be a forced conversion. Unfortunately, they fail to realize
that their hatred, lies, and forgeries are like scattering broken glasses
on the road, or polluting the open air. One may do it for others, but PG. 2
ultimately it will return to harm them as well. While they may have - Second wave Covid-19 Relief
temporal political or religious benefits of these evils, but may cause a - Pioneer Mission Field, Duru
damage that will affect the future of our society and our nation. Khatanga Village.

We must pray that they may learn from our national history as well as
the history of other countries. Those who ignore history are condemned
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to repeat them to their own destruction. Hatred, Injustice, and violence - Communication & Report Writing
are most dangerous seeds that anyone choose to sow. They shall have to Workshop
harvest it for themselves in return. - GBET & GBTA AGM- 2021

Amidst such hopelessness in our region is there any hope? We believe PG.4
there is hope only through the gospel of love and peace in Jesus Christ. - Baptism & Wedding: God’s
Faithfulness
Our staff continues to persevere in all circumstances. I share here
below some news of praise and prayers for you to partner with us. May - Bihar News
the good Lord inspire you to become a blessing as you uphold us in your
prayers.

Rev. Dr. A. K. Lama,

Director South Asia, Words of Hope Ministries

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Second Wave Covid-19 Relief Work

Good Books Educational Trust (GBET)

along with HFC and TLA-ET reached out
to the needy with the practical help by
providing them with the rations.

As many daily wagers have no work and

no means to sustain their families, they
were getting desperate.

Total 1252 families & 4941 persons were

benefitted in Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam
Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and
Delhi.

Pioneer Mission Field, Duru Khatanga

GBET organized a Meeting at Duru,

Khatanga Village on July 9, 2021. This is the
pioneer mission field. The local church Pastor
connected with GBET and shared the
concerns he has been facing in his church,
parents and children relationship. He invited
the GBET team to help counsel. 50 people
comprising parents and youth attended the
meeting. Neelam talked on Parenting and
Vidyut shared the message for youth from
the book of Ecclesiastes 11:9- 12:1, focusing on
“Remember your Creator in the days of your
youth…”.

People appreciated the teaching and said

that they have never heard such practical
teachings. However, this program was for
very short duration. It would be good if we
can have such program for longer duration.
The GBET team planned to follow-up in the
month of October 2021.

Youth were also excited when they heard

about the ministry of GBET. They expressed
their interest in volunteering in the ministry
through Media.

Mr. Pravir James Simes was promoted as the General Manager of Good
Books Educational Trust with effect from September 1, 2021. The Good
Books family congratulates him and prays that God may bless him and
under his leadership the team may reach out the lost souls with new
vigor and motivation.

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Communication and Report Writing Workshop

Good Books Educational Trust organized an Online Workshop on

Communication and Report Writing for the field workers
Community Development Workers (CDWs) working in Bihar and
The Participants Responded:
Guwahati from August 10-12, 2021. The workshop was to equip
the CDWs to have a better understanding of report writings and Ajay Sarki, Guwahati: “I now understand that
the elements of Reporting. Report writing is very important, and it should
be written with seriousness. Language, Photos
and other elements in the report are equally
Each day there was a learning session of 1 hour followed by
important to make an excellent report. Thank
question & answers and feedback session for half an hour.
you for your dedication to equip us to write
better.”
The topics included Report Writing, Language & Grammar, Time
Management, Story Writing/ Testimonials, Photos, Social Media
Surendra Paswan, Bihar: “This workshop was
etiquette and computer language, indenting and formatting.
new for me. First time, I attended such a
workshop, and I am excited. Such workshop
Mr. Pravir (General Manager), Ms. Anshu (Communication Research
should be conducted more often. I learnt how
Officer), and Ms. Neelam (Sr. Producer) took the sessions. Vidyut
important is the knowledge of grammar,
(Sr. Producer) led the devotion on the first day.
communication skills, and the basics of the
time management.
The Technical team of Julson and Jessy took care of the
broadcast.

GBET & GBTA Annual General Body Meeting: 26 August 2021

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Baptism & Wedding: God’s Faithfulness

Binod comes from a non- Christian background. After
knowing Jesus, he decided to serve the Lord and has
been working with Good Books Educational Trust since
long. He always had the burden for his family and
continuously prayed for their salvation.

His younger brother went ashtray in wrong company

leaving Binod worried and heart broken. However, he
never gave up on him and continuously prayed for him.
Whenever, his brother Vijay visited him he would try and
share the Gospel with him and invite him to attend the
family prayer. Slowly Vijay had the interest in listening
to the Word and he began to attend church sometimes.

Finally, he changed his ways and he begin to find joy in

worshiping Jesus. He accepted Jesus as his personal Lord
and Savior. He met a Christian girl after that, and they
agreed to marry. Vijay was baptized on 14 August 2021
followed by his wedding to Amarmani, is bride.

There are still few members in Binod’s family who need

to know Jesus. Kindly continue to pray for him and his
family.
Bihar Yehova Rafa
The CDWs in Bihar has been reaching out to
the unreached places sharing the love of
Jesus through practical help to the needy and
desperate. House churches are running well
and they are experiencing the miracles of
God in the lives of people.

CDW Pankaj Das reported from his mission field, Dariyapur.

Meena Devi’s infant daughter suddenly fell ill, and they took her
to the local village doctor. However, the doctor seeing the
deteriorating condition of the child told them to take her to the
city hospital, but the child did not improve. Her face went black,
and her pulse was dropping rapidly. All hope was gone. But
Roopa, a 10-year-old sister-in-law was praying amidst all this hue
and cry. Roopa use to attend the house church of CDW Pankaj
and the Lord answered her prayer. Meena’s infant regained her
breath and slowly normalized. Meena says, “It was tormenting
for me to see my 10 days old infant die in front of me. Your God
is a true God. All praises to him.”

Pray for Meena and family as they desire to know more about
Jesus and Pankaj disciples them. May God bless them.

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