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Park Community Church of Shingle Springs, California invited the Mualchin family to present MCGN and a video on Mizoram (God's Chosen Jewel) in their mission-emphasis Sunday service. It was well received with a generous love offering. We were overwhelmed by their response.

Patricia Macy has volunterred to become our Newsletter Editor in the spirit of serving.

Jerry Kaehele has donated a tape duplicating machine for MCGN in Mizoram.

Stuart Spani (MCGN Co-Ordinator for Canada) has completed the Mizo version of "God's Chosen Jewel". The Mizo script was recorded by Liana and Ngeni Mualchin during their visit to Vancouver, Canada.

Galcom International, a Christian organization in Canada, is making a radio station with a transmitter available to MCGN at a minimal cost. MCGN has to obtain a license and provide Galcom with a basic data on the station site and desired range of broadcasting. This has been discussed with the Speaker of Mizoram, and the MCGN leadership in Mizoram has been informed so that appropriate actions can be taken.

Stuart (with Liana) is organizing a tour for 12 Canadians to Mizoram and some parts of India in early Feb. 2000 .

Mizo Missionaries in Nepal have sent encouraging news that there has been no anti-Christians activity lately. Please note the burning of churches in our previous newsletter.

World Vision has informed Stuart about a donated 1-MW Hydro-power plant hardware. Stuart requested them to consider Mizoram as a recipient of the gift through MCGN. Liana Mualchin met with Ray Schutte (World Vision) and the donor, Bob Perry (a retired Christian businessman). MCGN is exploring ways to accept the gift.

Lalchungnunga (Chungtea), an engineer from Mizoram Power Dept. on a study leave in California, has contributed valuable information for this project.

Liana also co-directed a plan for the Fielding Institute Action Research Group proposed trip to Mizoram, tentatively planned to take place in March, 2000.

Rick Maxfield (Overseas Crusades) might possibly form a working partnership with MCGN.

Rev. B.D. Immanuel (Founder of KCN, Bangalore) was met by Mr. & Mrs. Mualchin in Alameda, California. He has all the praises and good things to say about the Mizo goverment officers working in Bangalore.

R. Lalawia (Speaker of Mizoram Legislative Assembly) and his wife, Rozami have visited the Mualchin family. The speaker was met by the Fielding Institute, local business consultants, and members & friends of MCGN. Also, Stuart Spani talked to him by phone from Canada. The Speaker has warmly welcomed those planning to visit Mizoram.

It is encouraging to know that Speaker Lalawia had introduced voluntary prayers before the Mizoram Legislative Assembly meetings. He has a strong conviction of serving the people. He also said that the priority of Mizoram government is marketing of Mizoram agriculture products.

Sawma of LPS, Aizawl, Mizoram for producing the video project.

Jeff Mead to be of more use for the Lord's ministry.

Shing Mang, for a final endorsement from US officials in Yangon. He has been issued a student visa I-20.

Muanpuii Saiawi for financial support and a direction in her ministry. She had been traveling with the Celebrant Singers to different countries.

Don & Kay Fox and party for a visit (Oct. 16-29) to help Siami (Tetei), a Mizo missionary in Chiangmai, Thailand.

Stuart & Liana in their preparation for a tour of 12 Canadians to Mizoram and some parts of India in early Feb., 2000.

Fielding Institute's participatory action research team (about 21 people) planned visit to Mizoram in March 2000 as being prepared by Liana.

Liana for a meeting with Larry & Shirley Keyes (Overseas Crusade). Also, for his presenting MCGN and different cultures of NE India in the San Francisco bay area.

Christians in Myanmar for opening the door for communication.

Oppressed Christians in India, Nepal, and Myanmar (Burma), and around the world for courage and protection. May the power of God be seen in their life so that the world may know!

"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).

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