"The harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."

(Mt. 9:37-38)

• To Rev. David Hitt for introducing MCGN to Dr. Sidney DeWaal and his wife Janet.
• For answered prayer that Bob Harisson found speakers, Dr.& Mrs. K Neil Foster for joint-meetings of churches in Lawngtlai and Saiha, in April 2003.
• That Lura & Sangtei had a good visit to Mizoram and had returned safely to Pokhara, Nepal.
• To Harold and Polly Kurtz for their constant support and encouragement. Harold has been proposed to lead Presbyterian church district of western United States.
• To Frank Dietz for feeding us with words of encouragment and exciting global mission view.
• To Dr. MaryBeth Haines for her generous gift for MCGN ministry.
• To Church leaders in Saiha and Lawngtlai for accepting to host joint-meetings.
• To Gospel Herald Team of Mizoram for their ministry and desire to work with MCGN.
• To Patricia Macy for writing to Radio Bible Class ministry for copies of "Our Daily Bread" for inmates in Mizoram.

BRIEF REPORTS FROM MCGN GLOBAL POINTS

INDIA: MIZORAM, CHHIMTUIPUI AREA
We received a warm letter from leaders of Saiha Churches about their acceptance to host Dr. & Mrs. K. Neil Foster and Rev. Bob Harison for interdominational church meetings in April 2003. They will take care of the visitors after Lawngtlai programme is over and till their departure from Lengpui airport.

We also received a letter from the Chairman of Lawngtlai Churches Leaders Committee, Rev. Th. Vanlalzauva stating their acceptance to host Dr. & Mrs. K. Neil Foster and Rev. Bob Harisson for interdenominational meetings as stated above. They will be taking care of the visitors from Lengpui airport and till their appointed time at Lawngtlai is done.

We telephoned leaders in Saiha and Lawngtlai to confirm the meetings. We were all encouraged by the moving of the Holy Spirit in bringing us to work together. We expect the power of the Holy Sprit to work upon us in a new way to spread His love. Some of them already sensed and visioned the need for all Christians to work together to be effective, and so this is not a new thing at all. It is in the Lord’s timing that it will happen!

JAPAN
Coordinator, Lalhruaia (Hruaia) and Secretary, Rev. Joseph Raltong informed us some of their activities. They continue to support financially missionaries in Myanmar (Burma) and beyond. They also need our prayers for their spiritual life as the country is not open to Christianity. While materially wealthy, it is not so spiritually in Japan.

NEPAL
A special note of recognition for our MCGN member in Nepal. Most of them are missionaries sent by different denominations and organizations, and so are responsible to the sending agencies. Sometimes it is not possible for them to report some of their activities. We appreciate when they can share with us what the Lord is doing through their ministries so that we can praise the Lord with them. We will expect to hear their needs for prayers and also sharing their joys and praises in months and years to come. We all serve the same Lord and Savior together, and we are on the Lord!

Their annual meeting was held last month (January 26) in Kathmandu. Some 61 members were present and they had a wonderful time.
The current leaders are: President - Jm. Vanlalhriata; Vice President - Rev. V. Kapenga; Secretary - Rev. K. Lalthangmawia; Asst. Secretary - Mr. Vanchuangpuia; Treasurer - Mr. Laltlankima Hnamler; Asst. Treasurer - Mrs Zirthangi; Senior Advisers - Mr. Lalringa Pachuau and Mr. Lallura (Pokhara); Committee Members - Ms.A. Lawmsangzuali, Mr. Lalthantluanga (Dharan), and Rev. SU Lalengmawia (Kakarvitta).

They decided to stop producing Newsletter and start an information center. We think this is a very good idea and it will fill one of our needs for more information. Ministry can be simple and yet effective.

USA: HEADQUARTERS
As stated in "Thanks and Praises", Bob Harisson found speakers for the April 2002 joint-meetings in Saiha and Lawngtlai churches. We prayed hard for appropriate speakers. We thank God for providing our needs. Thanks to Dr. & Mrs. Fosters! We will hear more about these wonderful people who are willing to minister there.

Bob also managed to order books and pamplets for study by church leaders in Saiha and Lawngtlai churches in preparation for the meetings. Liana & Ngeni Mualchin mailed to Dr. P.C.Biaksiama (Siama) who is entrusted to make sure that they were received by Saiha and Lawngtlai leaders. We are glad to report that Siama already received the mail bag a few days ago.

We are very pleased and encouraged to report that Rev. David Hitt of Portland, Oregon has kindly introduced MCGN to Dr. Sidney De Waal and his wife Janet. Sidney used to be the President of Jerusalem University College in the Holy Land for a number of years, and is now with the International Council of Higher Education. We really need leaders like Sidney and Janet, having experience and wisdom, to support us in our ministry. Let us welcome warmly Sidney and Janet to MCGN!

Requests for help and information:
(Liana Mualchin)
From time to time, a number of people have requested for help and information. For example, information for job opportunities, financial support for individuals or worthy organizations, writing articles for worthwhile publications, providing information about Mizoram, etc. While these are wonderful opportunites to serve others, we are extremely limited in our resources to attend to the requests. MCGN is an organization with "zero" budget and by "volunteers". In order to meet the requests, we appeal to the readers to become supporters of MCGN. We specially need volunteers from the worldwide Mizo community. Until we have more volunteers, we will not be able to respond to requests but will do so only to MCGN members and supporters. I will be sending out an email on the details.

Prison/Jail Ministry
(Ngeni Mualchin)
I strongly felt the need of Bible and good reading materials for inmates in Mizoram, especially after my recent visits to the jails in Nov-Dec., 2002. Some good friends began to take actions.

Patricia Macy wrote to Radio Bible Class (RBC) ministry for free copies of "Our Daily Bread" daily devotional booklets. Jean Marlow and her friends will request copies of New Testament (English) to the Gideon Ministry. I also shared the story with Jan Cookson. I was associated with her for a number of years in the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) ministry. She was so touched for the need that she contributed a financial support.

I am thankful for good respones for the Jail Ministry. I hope to buy at least 100 New Testaments (Mizo) for inmates of Central Jail, Aizawl.

• For persecuted Christians in different parts of the world.
• That Christian workers will have same vision and united spirit for the Lord’s Kingdom building.
• That "Peace with God" may flow out around the world. We all may rest in the security in the strong name of the Lord Jesus Christ!
• Good health for Juliet Florio (daughter of Mark & Aleta) in California.
• Healing for Julie Rohrer (daughter of Steve & Jemi) in Japan that she may grow healthy and strong.
• Healing for Sarah (daughter of Sam Joseph, English Fellowship, Aizawl) in South India.
• For church leaders in Saiha and Lawngtlai in southern Mizoram as they are preparing for joint-meetings in April 2003 and for the speakers, Dr. & Mrs. K. Neil Foster and Rev. Bob Harisson in their travel arrangements.
• Continue to pray for the safety and good health for Lisa Mualchin. She is returning to California from Mizoram at the end of this month (February 2003)