Sunday, August 30, 2009

Our daughter church at Vizag

Vizag Church Disciples

Not the best picture we have seen of the Vizag church but you could see most of the disciples.

Visiting Orphanage Kids!! అనాదులకి ఆప్యాయత!!






The sisters of the church had a great opportunity to visit local kids at an orphanage in Tarnaka and it was a great time of learning and impact to the sisters of the church. The orphanage kids had great fun as well!! అనాదులకి ఆప్యాయత!!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Members Of Hyderabad Church


Hyderabad Church Family- Stanley Girls High School, Nampally

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Emmanuel and Arun'a Baptisms

Aug 23 '09 we welcomed Emmanuel and Aruna into our family in Christ. We are excited to bear witness as they grow in their relationships with God. Congratulations to you both and God Bless.

Emmanuel getting baptized!!



Destined To Be Saved : Emmanuel's Conversion Story
Emmanuel's conversion story begins way back in 2003. He did all the bible studies but left without getting baptized in the church. But God's plans are amazing, HE used Johney(me) to bring him back to church. He became my friend when I was working in US. As soon as I came back to India this Feb'09, I invited him to church. At church, he found the fellowship very encouraging this time. He began to study the Bible all over again. He began to realize his past mistakes, his uncertain walk of life, he became broken-hearted. in front of the Cross He fought against his weaknesses, family opposition (as he comes from a different denomination all these years which did not help him much) and took the ultimate decision to accept Jesus as HIS savior. Understanding HIS grace, sacrifice and love, Emmanuel got baptized finally on August 23rd '09. He was overwhelmingly joyful that day.

Aruna being congratulated on her baptism


Aruna was a colleague of Uday (who was helping manage a college in Rajahmundry) and came to Hyderabad to prepare for her CAT exam (to get into IIMs God willing) but God had another agenda for her as she was here and helped her to study the Bible and change her life and get baptized. Coming from a very religious background, she had to unlearn some of her thinking ways in order to be a true disciple of Jesus. But those who seek him do find him and God did not leave her hand through this whole process. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Marrieds n Kids fun time 16th August













All the marrieds of the church had a married lesson and had fun with games along with the children. They all had a blast and were asking for a repeat of these fun times.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Staff Retreat, Trivandrum









The staff of Karnataka and Hyderabad had a great retreat - a time to search our hearts, learn new messages, play games at the beach and have loads of fellowship not forgetting prayer with prayer partners.

South Indian Singles Retreat, Bangalore




























The first ever singles conference held in India at bangalore on 14th,15th & 16th of August was a great success. It was a fellowship of 500+ disciples for 3days & 2nights. Through these pictures, I hope to encourage disciples to keep their zealousness... and enthusiasm continuing in christ. & to keep the memories alive.

3 Days - 2 Nights - 500+ disciples - 4 Different language speaking disciples fellowshipping together - how does that sound !