NEWSLETTER:
OCTOBER 2003
[MCGN is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian organization
promoting spiritual renewal and economic development of the people in Mizoram
and the surrounding region by serving them as Jesus did. Matthew 20:28]
“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)
THANKS & PRAISES
1. Ringa Pachuau
from Nepal for opening his house to us in our Jan-Feb. 2004 trip.
1. Dr. Zothansiami
(Tetei) from Thailand for inviting us to visit her in
the above trip.
2. Jeff Hall for loading and
archiving the MCGN Newsletters on our Website.
3. Mizoram Presbyterian Church for
sharing their Synod Newsletters.
4. Frank Dietz from Operation Mobilization for good articles
on “Friendship with the World.”
5. Eugene (Gene) Friedrich, a brother from Jail ministry for writing on “Marriage.”
6. Dr. Jeff Nelson, a dentist, for
offering his professional services to MCGN.
BRIEF REPORTS FROM MCGN GLOBAL POINTS
INDIA: MEGHALAYA: SHILLONG
It is good to be invited by Rev. P.C. Muanthanga to visit their ministry of North East India
Harvest Network. They are interested in networking ministry like MCGN.
INDIA: MIZORAM, AIZAWL
We are glad to receive an email from Bishop Stephen Rotluanga. Keep praying for him as he has a busy schedule
and has to travel to many places. He always encourages people and is willing to
help others. May the Lord continue to use him.
We are invited to formally open
the English Medium School in Southern Mizoram. Since English is one of the
official languages in India and an international language, it is good to
promote English while
involved in training young people. Pray that if this is what the
Lord’s plan for us.
M.C. Awia
published a collection of Liana’s articles, and through reading this Mr. Muana wrote to encourage Liana not to give up in helping
the people of Mizoram. We really appreciate it.
We are glad to know that churches
in Mizoram had a series of meetings to find ways to work together. The last
meeting was hosted by the Mizoram Presbyterian Church (MPC). It would be highly
desireable if more churches can get involved.
Information & Publicity
of the Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod, Aizawl
started sending us Synod News. You can see more information of MPC at their
website: www.mizoramsynod.org.
CHURCH UNION
MOVEMENT IN NORTHEAST INDIA
The January-March 2003 Presbyterian Review has
interesting articles on the history and progress of Church Union Movement in
Northeast India. The church leaders had their last meeting in January 2003 in
Guwahati. They recognized the need to have discussion for unity extended to grassroot level and work out a model of unity suitable for
Northeast India condition.
The lack of direct or indirect references to
the Bible in these thoughtful papers is notable. While churches of different
denominations are already united in Jesus Christ, there are variations in
cultures and traditions among them. It is a challenge to bridge the gaps among
believers caused by culture and tradition. We need godly love among us for
unity to be realized. Jesus said that we will be known as His followers by our
love for one another, and His prayer is that we are one as He is with the
Father. Thanks to Synod for sharing the news.
JAPAN
The Rohrer family is back in Japan where they have
been working as missionaries for years. As we mentioned before, they came to
USA for a short time. We are happy to hear of their safe return. Thank you for
your prayers.
NEPAL
THAILAND
We are happy to get an invitation to visit Dr. Zothansiami (Tetei), a missionary
in Thailand. We thought of visiting her before and hope that this time the Lord
will provide the way. Tetei responded the call to
save girls whose parents used to sell their children for sex. Now, 116 girls
are under her ministry and another 277 children are being supported. Many
graduated from her minitry establishment. Please pray
that the Lord will continue to bless the ministry.
USA: HEADQUARTERS
Since Liana started teaching World Mission in our church, the Lord is bringing
wonderful, able, and mission-minded people to the class. It is exciting and we
hope to have mission group activities regularly. We got together in our house
to get to know one another.
Special request
for Jail/Prison Ministry by Ngeni Mualchin
Dear friends,
I always remember your generosity in helping get 1000 Bibles for the inmates in Mizoram. It was provided sooner than I expected and I am so thankful. I believe that nothing less than the Word of God can change people’s lives.
On Sept 29th, I got a letter from Mizoram, asking me to contribute Bibles for the inmates in Myanmar (Burma). They call these prisons Jebet Jails. A group of Christians are trying to reach the people in these jails. These jails are not like normal jails; the Government of Myanmar puts men in prison and use them as slaves. There is not enough food or clothing and prisoners have no rest. Some died in prison because of bad health. When they died a group of Christians buried them. During that funeral they were allowed to preach and talk about God. Now, the inmates want to have Bibles but they do not have the funds to provide Bibles. Therefore, on behalf of this group and the inmates in Myanmar, I am asking you for help by prayer and financial support. I do not know the price but it should be about the same as a Mizo Bible, about one dollar or more. If you would like to send support you may send your designate gift to:
Mizo Christian Global Network, 3400 Angel Lane, Placerville, CA. 95667, USA.
When I received this letter I felt like someone was calling me for help like the Apostle Paul receiving a vision-call from Macedonia. Also, thinking about today’s world, everywhere people cry for many reasons: for food, for freedom, for justice, for physical healing, for God, etc. The condition in Myanmar seems to be very bad. I cannot write details of the information. Please pray about this situation. Thank you.
WORLD MISSION FACTS
(Presented to our Church Mission Service on Sunday, Sep. 28 morning).
1.GOD’S WORD & PURPOSE
To save fallen mankind from sin through Lord Jesus
Christ, see Genesis to Revelations.
Jesus Christ commissioned Christians, in unity, to witness to all
nations (Gk. ethnos) of the world, until His Second Coming.
2.FACTS & FOCUS REGION
OF WORLD MISSION TODAY
World population 6.2 billion; 1/3 are Christians, and 2/3 are
non-Christians.
WORLD EVANGELIZATION MAJOR
BLOCKS OF UNREACHED PEOPLE
HINDU
2,700
Groups
1,000
Groups
MUSLIM
3,700
Groups
TRIBAL
2,000
Groups
70% (or 4.3 billion) of the world
population live in the 10/40 window (see map).
Least evangelized; only
8% of all missionaries work among them.
This region is where
Bible-Christianity started and the world’s great religions - Hindu, Buddhist,
and Muslim originated. It has many unreached and hidden groups.
90% (or 2.4 billion) of the
world’s poorest of the poor (2.7 billion); most deprived,
most abused children, and most
illiterate live here. Very resistant to the Gospel.
Breaking the strongholds of Satan on this area is a priority and concerted
efforts of
Christian Mission
today. You can participate in this urgent campaign through
various Christian groups.
THE 10/40 WINDOW REGION
PRAYER REQUESTS
1. For persecuted Christians in
different parts of the world.
2. That Christian workers may have
the same vision and be united in His Kingdom building ministry.
3. Dr. Neil and Marylynne
Foster as they write the “Daily Doctrine,” online devotionals.
4. Lily Haokip
and her family. After the recent deaths of her mother and father, now her
younger brother has suddenly passed away.
5. Zac Patnaik
as his Christian bookstore “Evangelical Literature Depot” in Kolkata, India was
burned down. Pray for swift reconstruction so they can continue their work.
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