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		<title>Karnataka Pastors&#8217; Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Pastors’ Training
We also had Pastors’ training simultaneously. It was a five days (May 10-15) training. The purpose f this training was to equip the equippers. Interestingly 52 pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers participated in this training as well. This training will have two sessions. One session is over, and the next session would be in [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>We also had Pastors’ training simultaneously. It was a five days (May 10-15) training. The purpose f this training was to equip the equippers.<span> </span>Interestingly 52 pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers participated in this training as well. This training will have two sessions. One session is over, and the next session would be in October. This training was also in Kannada. We want to reach Karnataka and involve as many as possible in the service of God. </span></span></p>
<p><span><span>We thank you for your participation and prayers for this training. </span></span></p>
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		<title>Pray for Lausanne Gathering 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/194/pray-for-lausanne-gathering-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please remember Lausanne Young Leaders&#8217; gathering at Cape Town, South Africa. In will be in October 2010. Please pray for the participants who will be coming from various parts of the World. Pray for me I am also preparing to attend this historic and prophetic gathering.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please remember Lausanne Young Leaders&#8217; gathering at Cape Town, South Africa. In will be in October 2010. Please pray for the participants who will be coming from various parts of the World. Pray for me I am also preparing to attend this historic and prophetic gathering.</p>
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		<title>Pastors&#8217; Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We had Pastors’ training simultaneously. It was a five days (May 10-15) training. The purpose f this training was to equip the equippers. Interestingly 52 pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers participated in this training as well. This training will have two sessions. One session is over, and the next session would be in October. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>We had Pastors’ training simultaneously. It was a five days (May 10-15) training. The purpose f this training was to equip the equippers.<span> </span>Interestingly 52 pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers participated in this training as well. This training will have two sessions. One session is over, and the next session would be in October. This training was also in Kannada. We want to reach Karnataka and involve as many as possible in the service of God. </span></span></p>
<p><span><span>We thank you for your participation and prayers for this training. </span></span></p>
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		<title>Summer School of Missions</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/192/summer-school-of-missions-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a 5th summer school (May 10-29) for 20 young boys and girls. These young men came from five different districts of Karnataka. This is a 20 days long, intensive mission training. Every year during the summer vacation we run this training for young people, who can participate in fulfilling the great commission in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>We had a 5<sup>th</sup> summer school (May 10-29) for 20 young boys and girls. These young men came from five different districts of Karnataka. This is a 20 days long, intensive mission training. Every year during the summer vacation we run this training for young people, who can participate in fulfilling the great commission in their college and locality. It was conducted at New Life College. We had 12 well-experienced and qualified teachers who taught during this training. In the Daily devotions, we invited pastors, teachers, mission leaders and preachers to speak and encourage these young people. </span></span></p>
<p><span><span>It’s a big project; require much preparation, planning, resources and our fulltime effort. Our desire is to train some young Kannada speaking people so that they can involve in reaching the un-reached in the days to come in the state of Karnataka. Thank you very much for your prayers, encouragement and support. Please continue to pray more people come into the ministry to reach Karnataka. </span></span></p>
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		<title>Passion Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a nice Palm Sunday, Passion Week and Resurrection Sunday celebrated here in Bangalore, Inida. Francis spoke in BBF in the Good Friday service. He also spoke on the same day at  CSI Hudson Memorial Kannada Church, Bangalore. Francis preached at BBF on Post Resurrectional Mission. God is using Francis to touch lives.
After the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>We had a nice Palm Sunday, Passion Week and Resurrection Sunday celebrated here in Bangalore, Inida. Francis spoke in BBF in the Good Friday service. He also spoke on the same day at  CSI Hudson Memorial Kannada Church, Bangalore. Francis preached at BBF on Post Resurrectional Mission.<span> </span>God is using Francis to touch lives.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After the celebrating Easter Sunday, Francis traveled to north Karnataka, a city called Gadag to attend a funeral service.</p>
<p><span><span>Please continue to pray, support and join this caring ministry. </span></span></p>
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		<title>Prayer Requests</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear partners in Pastoral Care Ministries,
I have few prayers requests, and would appreciate your prayer support:
Firstly, during every summer I conduct a Summer School of Missions for Kannada speaking young men and women. We prayerfully select 20 candidates for this school from various churches across the state. It is an intensive mission training. The purpose of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear partners in Pastoral Care Ministries,<br />
I have few prayers requests, and would appreciate your prayer support:<br />
Firstly, during every summer I conduct a Summer School of Missions for Kannada speaking young men and women. We prayerfully select 20 candidates for this school from various churches across the state. It is an intensive mission training. The purpose of this school is to train young people to consider mission Karnataka and also to tell the history of Christianity in the Karnataka. This school will start from May 10 to 30th.<br />
Secondly, we also train pastors and evangelists who are already in the ministry in Karnataka, without having any formal theological training. We are expecting about 50 pastors for this a week long training. This training will start on May 10th and will conclude on 18th May.<br />
Thirdly, On April 18-21st we have 40 pastors’ family seminar in Hydarabad. These pastors are working in Karnataka, but the seminar would be held at Hydarabad. Hence, please pray for these 40 families. Bro. Shankar Babu and myself would be ministering in this seminar.<br />
Fourthly, I am translating a Old Testament commentary in Kannada. I hope to complete this project by end of this month or beginning of next month. There is no Commentary in Kannada thus far. I believe this would be a great help for the pastors and committed believers in Karnataka.<br />
Finally, I covet your prayer support for my Ph.D research. I am in the mid sea now. I need lots of God’s grace and support. I appreciate if you can uphold me in your prayers. There is no one in India who has done Ph.D in area of family directly. I believe this research would surely help Karnataka churches first and the nation at large.<br />
Thank you<br />
Francis Doddamani</p>
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		<title>Pastors&#8217; Family Seminar</title>
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		<comments>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/189/pastors-family-seminar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We have a pastors&#8217; family seminar for 40 pastors and their families. These pastors are from Gulbarga.
They have planned to have the family seminar at Hydarabad.  Seminar is scheduled from 19-21st April. Hence, please pray for this seminar and partner with us in equipping the pastors for counseling their families and congregations.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have a pastors&#8217; family seminar for 40 pastors and their families. These pastors are from Gulbarga.</p>
<p>They have planned to have the family seminar at Hydarabad.  Seminar is scheduled from 19-21st April. Hence, please pray for this seminar and partner with us in equipping the pastors for counseling their families and congregations.</p>
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		<title>Summer School of Missions</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/188/summer-school-of-missions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/188/summer-school-of-missions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please pray for the Summer School of Missions for this year is scheduled from May 10 to 30th.  This school is a yearly event, which is committed to train young men women to think and consider mission in the state of Karnataka. Please pray and be part of this great event.
Secondly, from May 10-16, there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please pray for the Summer School of Missions for this year is scheduled from May 10 to 30th.  This school is a yearly event, which is committed to train young men women to think and consider mission in the state of Karnataka. Please pray and be part of this great event.</p>
<p>Secondly, from May 10-16, there will pastors&#8217; training. This especially planned for the pastors from karnataka who are working in the rural and sub urban places, and do not have any formal theological training. We hope to have about 70 pastors for this training.</p>
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		<title>Family Seminar</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/187/family-seminar-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/187/family-seminar-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Family Seminar was conducted at Chikkamagalur on 28th of February, 2010.  It was conducted for the families who are committed to be a witnesses for God in their family, workplace and society. we had about 12 families attended this seminar. Praise God for these families who are interested in making their families strong and built on the strong [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Family Seminar was conducted at Chikkamagalur on 28th of February, 2010.  It was conducted for the families who are committed to be a witnesses for God in their family, workplace and society. we had about 12 families attended this seminar. Praise God for these families who are interested in making their families strong and built on the strong foundation.</p>
<p>We thank God for UESI for their effort in building families in the state.</p>
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		<title>Urgent Prayer Request</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/181/urgent-prayer-request-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/181/urgent-prayer-request-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please pray for North Karnataka as you many districts have soaked in the water.  Many christian houses are in the water. Tomorrow I will be traveling to Bijapur to minister to the pastors and leaders in that region. I need special grace to listen to their cries. I will be talking to them about the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please pray for North Karnataka as you many districts have soaked in the water.  Many christian houses are in the water. Tomorrow I will be traveling to Bijapur to minister to the pastors and leaders in that region. I need special grace to listen to their cries. I will be talking to them about the importance of Bible training (BTCP). So that churches in that region can grow deep in the word of God.</p>
<p>Please jon us in prayer for the state of Karnataka.</p>
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		<title>Report of September</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/180/report-of-september-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/180/report-of-september-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
 
Teaching at New Life College goes on. I teach about 6 hours a week that is three hours on Monday and another three hours on Tuesday. 
 
Helping Bangalore Bible Fellowship on a regular basis. Please continue to pray for this church as we work for the church to grow. 
 
In September I have visited over 10 different [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Teaching at New Life College goes on. I teach about 6 hours a week that is three hours on Monday and another three hours on Tuesday. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Helping Bangalore Bible Fellowship on a regular basis. Please continue to pray for this church as we work for the church to grow. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">In September I have visited over 10 different ministries and churches to encourage them, network with them with a goal of encouraging people to study the word of God. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> Sep. 8 <strong>Leadership Seminar</strong>: I conducted a Leadership Seminar in the Hope Baptist Church in Bangalore for over 50 pastors and leaders. We had about 30 various denominational church pastors and leaders attending the seminar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A team from New Zealand had come to minister in the Leadership Seminar. Seminar started in the morning at 9.30 am and ended at 6 pm. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> Sep. 13. <strong>Preaching at Bangalore Bible Fellowship</strong> on third Sunday. This is a church for the professionals, English-speaking congregation. Whenever I preach often I make it a point to talk about the ministry of BTCP. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Sep. 16: I conducted Bible study at <strong>Bethany Brethren Assembly, Bangalore. </strong>  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have also taught them from the Old Testament books on September 23<sup>rd</sup>. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Ministry at Hubli</strong>: I was invited to teach and preach at Hubli City Assembly of God Church. Pastor Dr. Daniel Koti who is a trained Scientist turned to be pastor by the encounter of Lord Jesus.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>On 26<sup>th</sup> I visited Dharwad</strong>, met Mr. Wilson Maily and family. We had a meaningful time of prayer and fellowship. God touched this family as we shared the Word and testimony of our Lord. We also visited Mr. Robert and his family. We had a chance to minister to this family and share the fellowship with them. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>On 27<sup>th</sup> Sunday, Smitha and I participated in their two services</strong>. I spoke in two services. God seems to be working great things in the church. Pray for pastor and his family as they serve the Lord through this church in north Karnataka. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Sep. 29-30: <strong> Udupi</strong>: I met Mr. Gladson, Joseph Soans and Mr. Thoeodar who are actively involved in the ministry along with their other responsibilities. I also met Mr. Thedor who is a Principal of a School. I spent over two hours with him and his team of people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>On 30<sup>th</sup> Sunday United Basel Mission Church clebrated Harvest Festival</strong>. I was invited to speak on that service. I spoke on “Giving your best to the Giver.” It was such a blessed time of being with the people there. I visited many families within the limited time I had. Mr. Joseph Soans helped to take me from place to place in his car. Even though it was raining heavily his help and sacrifice of time enabled me to visit quite a few people. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>I also spoke in the “Big J” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>24X7, coastal channel</strong>. I gave two messages in Kannada. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">I may give more messages in the days to come. Hence, please pray for us so that we may do more for the glory of God. </span></p>
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		<title>Report of September</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Report of September 2009
 
 
 
Teaching at New Life College goes on. I teach about 6 hours a week that is three hours on Monday and another three hours on Tuesday. 
 
Helping Bangalore Bible Fellowship on a regular basis. Please continue to pray for this church as we work for the church to grow. 
 
In September I have visited [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Teaching at New Life College goes on. I teach about 6 hours a week that is three hours on Monday and another three hours on Tuesday. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Helping Bangalore Bible Fellowship on a regular basis. Please continue to pray for this church as we work for the church to grow. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">In September I have visited over 10 different ministries and churches to encourage them, network with them with a goal of encouraging people to study the word of God. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Visiting Families, counseling families and family enrichment activities are going on the regular basis as the need arises. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> Sep. 8 <strong>Leadership Seminar</strong>: I conducted a Leadership Seminar in the Hope Baptist Church in Bangalore for over 50 pastors and leaders. We had about 30 various denominational church pastors and leaders attending the seminar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A team from New Zealand had come to minister in the Leadership Seminar. Seminar started in the morning at 9.30 am and ended at 6 pm. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> Sep. 13. <strong>Preaching at Bangalore Bible Fellowship</strong> on third Sunday. This is a church for the professionals, English-speaking congregation. Whenever I preach often I make it a point to talk about the ministry of BTCP. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Sep. 16: I conducted Bible study at <strong>Bethany Brethren Assembly, Bangalore. </strong>  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have also taught them from the Old Testament books on September 23<sup>rd</sup>. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> Ministry at Hubli: I was invited to teach and preach at Hubli City Assembly of God Church. Pastor Dr. Daniel Koti who is a trained Scientist turned to be pastor by the encounter of Lord Jesus.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">On 26<sup>th</sup> I visited Dharwad, met Mr. Wilson Maily and family. We had a meaningful time of prayer and fellowship. God touched this family as we shared the Word and testimony of our Lord. We also visited Mr. Robert and his family. We had a chance to minister to this family and share the fellowship with them. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">On 27<sup>th</sup> Sunday, Smitha and I participated in their two services. I spoke in two services. God seems to be working great things in the church. Pray for pastor and his family as they serve the Lord through this church in north Karnataka. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Sep. 29-30: Udupi: I met Mr. Gladson, Joseph Soans and Mr. Thoeodar who are actively involved in the ministry along with their other responsibilities. I also met Mr. Thedor who is a Principal of a School. I spent over two hours with him and his team of people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">On 30<sup>th</sup> Sunday United Basel Mission Church clebrated Harvest Festival. I was invited to speak on that service. I spoke on “Giving your best to the Giver.” It was such a blessed time of being with the people there. I visited many families within the limited time I had. Mr. Joseph Soans helped to take me from place to place in his car. Even though it was raining heavily his help and sacrifice of time enabled me to visit quite a few people. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">I also spoke in the “Big J” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>24X7, coastal channel. I gave two messages in Kannada. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">I may give more messages in the days to come. Hence, please pray for us so that we may do more for the glory of God. </span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please pray for Smitha and I as we minister  to few familes and the ministry in the AG church on Sunday at Hubli.
Pray for the Harvest Festival at &#8220;United Basel Mission Church&#8221; Udupi on 1st of October.
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<p>Pray for the Harvest Festival at &#8220;United Basel Mission Church&#8221; Udupi on 1st of October.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prayer Request: Fear of H1N1 is prevalent in all over Karnataka; hence please pray for the state. It is a concern here everywhere about this virus. Please pray that the Lord would continue to keep us away from these upcoming threats. 
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		<title>Report of August</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Report of August 09
 
 
August 8: meeting with group 30 pastors in Vishranthinilaya, Bangalore and promoted Bible training. These pastors were from different denominations and churches. In fact they all had gathered to learn about the PErsecution issues.  
 
August 9: I was invited to preach in Bangalore Bible fellowship. I was invited to speak at Bangalore Bible Fellowship, in Bangalore 
 
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>August 8</strong>: meeting with group 30 pastors in <em>Vishranthinilaya, </em>Bangalore<em> </em>and promoted Bible training. These pastors were from different denominations and churches. In fact they all had gathered to learn about the PErsecution issues. </span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>August 9</strong>: I was invited to <strong>preach in </strong><strong>Bangalore</strong><strong> Bible fellowship</strong>. I was invited to speak at Bangalore Bible Fellowship, in Bangalore </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">August 12: I <strong>taught at </strong><strong>Bethany</strong><strong> brethren assembly</strong> in Bangalore for an hour from Manual #1.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>August 15</strong>: We celebrated the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Independence Day at New Life College. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>August 16: Meeting with Feed My Lamb Ministry founder Rev. Sunil Samuel. </strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is interested in training leaders, hence I recommended him to use BTCP manuals in their teaching programs. He has taken manuals and would think about the possibility of using Kannada manuals. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>August 29-30: MInistry in Belgaum:</strong>  Smitha and I traveled to Belgaum to minister during the weekend.  I taught about 8 hours from the Old Testament Survey.  Mr. Kishan leads the Bible study here.</span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">I have also visited Pastor Anand D’soza who is also leading the Bible study in his church. He has got seven students studying in his church. </span></p>
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		<title>Leadership Seminar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leadership seminar was organised for Pastors, leaders and committed Christians in and around Bangalore city. It was planned for about 50 persons only. Topics like Leading like Jesus, Change, Peace Maker and so on. We had over 50 persons participated in ther seminar. Please continue to pray for the particiapnts who have learned something on 8th September would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leadership seminar was organised for Pastors, leaders and committed Christians in and around Bangalore city. It was planned for about 50 persons only. Topics like Leading like Jesus, Change, Peace Maker and so on. We had over 50 persons participated in ther seminar. Please continue to pray for the particiapnts who have learned something on 8th September would benefit in their life and ministry.</p>
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		<title>Youth Leadership Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth for Christ annual convention: I was invited to speak to a group of more than 60 young boys and girls from Karnakata who attended YFC conference. Director of YFC Mr. Sham Mohan invited me to speak on youth culture of 21st century. There was a good appreciation and feedback as well. YFC is involved [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><strong>Youth for Christ annual convention:</strong></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> I was invited to speak to a group of more than 60 young boys and girls from Karnakata who attended YFC conference. Director of YFC Mr. Sham Mohan invited me to speak on youth culture of 21<sup>st</sup> century. There was a good appreciation and feedback as well. YFC is involved in catching young people and making them disciple of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please continue to pray for their ministry in the state of karnataka. </span></p>
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		<title>Summer School of Missions and Evangelism</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear partners in Missions,
God enabled us again to conduct 4th  “Summer School of Missions and Evangelism” from May 11 to 30th 2009. The purpose of this 20 days intensive training is to provide young boys and girls who are studying + 2 and above a missionary training so that one day these young people would consider [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Dear partners in Missions,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">God enabled us again to conduct 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>“Summer School of Missions and Evangelism” from May 11 to 30<sup>th</sup> 2009. The purpose of this 20 days intensive training is to provide young boys and girls who are studying + 2 and above a missionary training so that one day these young people would consider missions in their lives. Few of them might come to full time ministry and most of them may get the feel and heart of missions especially in the state of Karnataka. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">About 18 pastors, teachers and mission agency leaders spoke in the daily devotions challenging the young people to love the Lord and share the responsibility of reaching Karnataka.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We had committed teachers, Bible School principles and pastor both local and overseas teaching in the Summer School. We appreciate the teachers and all those who spoke n the devotion came from different directions with their own expenses.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">We also showed Missionary biographical movies time to time in the nights. Students were also introduced to various Christian organizations. Students learned new songs, games and many interesting activities. We also had to give time personally with needed students.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">Running this Summer School for 20 days is demanding and very expensive. We are thankful to God for His provision.</span></p>
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		<title>Report of March and April 09</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 03:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 3: We lost our Baby on this day. It was such a traumatic experience for the second time.
March 7: Women’s Conference at SAIACS: Women’s conference was organized by Indian Leadership.  Mrs. Guna Akka and Mrs. Antonia worked hard for this conference. It was a successful conference on leadership. We had over 40 participants [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>March 3: We lost our Baby on this day. It was such a traumatic experience for the second time.<br />
March 7: Women’s Conference at SAIACS: Women’s conference was organized by Indian Leadership.  Mrs. Guna Akka and Mrs. Antonia worked hard for this conference. It was a successful conference on leadership. We had over 40 participants in this conference.  </p>
<p>March 9-10: Urban Pastors’ Seminar:  We conducted Urban Pastors’ Seminar for about 100 pastors only at India Campus Crusade, Bangalore. Dr. Chris Gnanaken and Dr. Wendler were the main resource persons for this conference. This seminar was conducted equip pastors to do effective evangelism through your local churches.   </p>
<p>March 11-12: Rural Pastors’ Seminar: I conducted another seminar for rural pastors. For this we invited pastors from different parts of Karnataka. This seminar also went on very well. Dr. Chris Gnanaken and Dr. Wendler were the resource persons in this conference. Purpose of this conference was to encourage rural pastors in the ministry. </p>
<p>April 4: I attended SAIACS graduation service and congratulated the friends who completed their theological studies. It was such a blessed time to meet friends and witness their graduation. I met many of my teachers and organizational leaders as well. </p>
<p>April 6-10: Preaching at CSI Hudson Memorial Church Bangalore during the Passion Week. I mentioned about Harsha anna in one of the sermons. YMCA general secretary came to see me after the service and he spoke about Harsha anna. He said Harsha anna and he were colleagues for 15 years it seems. It was nice meeting with Harsha anna’s friend in the church. </p>
<p>April 13-14: Visit to Chitradurga to teach on the first manual for half a day.  A group of 10 persons where some work in the Govt. offices and others have their own business and so on. They are pretty interested in studying the word of God. </p>
<p>April 13-14: Visit to Shimoga to teach from the manuals.  I spent time with the Pastor John Basko and ten of his church members who are under going Bible training. I did teach one session on the first manual. Many groups find hard to follow the manual number one. When I teach from that book, then they like it and find interesting and follow the book.   </p>
<p>April 15-16: Two days Family Conference for 35 pastors and their wives and 25 unmarried pastors.  Dr. Sukrutraj who is the leader of Gulbarga district pastors who are working with Campus Crusade for Christ. He brought 35 pastors wit their families to Bangalore. I ministered to these pastors and also gave them Indian Leadership Calendars and introduced BTCP training to these pastors of north Karnataka. </p>
<p>April 18-19: Visit to Chennai: I visited Pastor D. Mohan’s church and their Bible School in Chennai. I also met Rev. Sampathkumar who is the academic dean of the Bible school there. He was very happy to speak to me, because he was my contemporary in SAIACS as well. I also stayed with Pastor Renny Samule who is a good friend of us to refresh our fellowship. </p>
<p>April 25-26: Visit to Belgaum to teach and spend time with the new group in Belgaum. This is an interested group having good potential having hunger for the word of God.  They set aside a full day to learn together on 26th. They also contributed and arranged the food for the fellowship lunch and tea. I was happy to spend time with them in teaching this manual for a day, then they continue further in the manuals. </p>
<p>April 27-30 Visit to Bellary: This visit was basically to spend time with my wife Smitha’s parents. We had not been to their home after the delivery; hence we set aside three days at least to spend with them. However, I also had time to visit a one pastor who is having BTCP training in his church. I could not visit another group in the town since I find it difficult go out side due to high temperature may be about 45 degrees.<br />
However, the month of April was very productive for ministry. </p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please pray for the following prayer request: 
Pastoral Care Ministries has taken a copyright from Piquant Agency UK to publish the six important books in Kannada. We are thankful to Ms. Julia Cameron for getting the copyright. 
We need to work on translation, DTP, printing and distributing these books to the people. This would cost [...]]]></description>
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<p style="margin-left: 4pt; margin-right: 4pt;"><span style="color: #000000; mso-bidi-font-size: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Pastoral Care Ministries has taken a copyright from Piquant Agency UK to publish the six important books in Kannada. We are thankful to Ms. Julia Cameron for getting the copyright. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 4pt; margin-right: 4pt;"><span style="color: #000000; mso-bidi-font-size: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">We need to work on translation, DTP, printing and distributing these books to the people. This would cost us a lot. Hence, we request you to support us to publish these books. </span></span></span></p>
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		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/165/new-publicaltions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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Pastoral Care Ministries has taken a copyright from Piquant Agency UK to publish the six important books in Kannada. We are thankful to Ms. Julia Cameron for getting the copyright. 
We need to work on translation, DTP, printing and distributing these books to the people. This would cost us a lot. Hence, we request you [...]]]></description>
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<p style="margin-left: 4pt; margin-right: 4pt;"><span style="color: #000000; mso-bidi-font-size: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Pastoral Care Ministries has taken a copyright from Piquant Agency UK to publish the six important books in Kannada. We are thankful to Ms. Julia Cameron for getting the copyright. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 4pt; margin-right: 4pt;"><span style="color: #000000; mso-bidi-font-size: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">We need to work on translation, DTP, printing and distributing these books to the people. This would cost us a lot. Hence, we request you to support us to publish these books. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 4pt; margin-right: 4pt;"><span style="color: #000000; mso-bidi-font-size: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Following are the titles:</span></span><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">1. The Grace of Giving by John Stott.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">2. More Precious than Gold, the MacCheryne Bible Reading Plan</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">3. An Authentic Servant by Ajit Fernado </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">4. Light, Salt and the World of Business by Fred Catherwood</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">5. The Glory of the Cross by James Philip</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">6. For the Lord We Love, your Guide to the Lausanne Covenant.</span></p>
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		<title>Prayer Requests for the month of April</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/159/prayer-requests-for-the-month-of-april/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Prayer Requests for the month of April:
Passion week: April 6-10 Preaching at Hudson church Bangalore
VBS: April 12-19: CSI English Church, Mysore 
Bible training classes: April 26, at Belgaum
Bible training classes: April 28-30, at Bellary  
Special teaching session classes for Professionals: May 3-7: Bangalore
Visits to few sub-urban places to promote Bible Training.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Passion week: April 6-10 Preaching at Hudson church Bangalore</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">VBS: April 12-19: CSI English Church, Mysore </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Bible training classes: April 26, at Belgaum</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Bible training classes: April 28-30, at Bellary<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Special teaching session classes for Professionals: May 3-7: Bangalore</span></p>
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		<title>February News</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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Thursday Bible Study: Eevery thursday in RT Nagar we meet for EGF Bible study meeting. This will continue every thursday from 8 to 9.30 pm. Various persons fromthe group will be taking Bibele study here. This is such a supportive group of UESI. 
 
February 7-8: : Encouraging the Full Gospel Church to start Bible training [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Thursday Bible Study</strong>: Eevery thursday in RT Nagar we meet for EGF Bible study meeting. This will continue every thursday from 8 to 9.30 pm. Various persons fromthe group will be taking Bibele study here. This is such a supportive group of UESI. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>February 7-8: </strong>: Encouraging the Full Gospel Church to start Bible training at their church. Now about 10 persons have come foraward to undergo Bible training.  </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>February 21-22: Visit to Ranebennurer</strong>: Visited Pastor Elish and his church. I spoke in the first service which is from 7.30 to 9.30 am. Soon after the church service I met the group of seven persons whom pastor had selectively invited for the Bible training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I explained them about the purpose and significance of the BTCP training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>After much discussion, the group has decided to undergo Bible training. In this group we have 2 nurses, 2 self-employees and few young people as well are working for small-scale industry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Now they have already received the books and have started the training. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Family Visits:</strong> I have visited few families in this town and prayed with them, and encouraging families to stand strong in the Lord.  In Dharwad also visited a family to pray and encourage them while the family was in a crises due to sickness. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>February 21- New Life College Graduation:</strong> New College had graduation serivce on 21st evening. We had about 40 students  graduated from various degrees such as M.Div, B.Th, Deploma and CME. Now the college is closed for summer break from March to June. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>February 22: Visit to Dharwad in north Karnataka</strong>: in the afternoon I traveled to Dharwad from ranebennur to meet a leader of one more group from Belgaum. Mr. Kishan he traveled two hours and came to Dharwad to see me, and I traveled to forward from Ranebbur to Dharwad to see him. We discussed about the possibility of starting Bible training to his group of families who regularly meet for Bible study on a weekly basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Now a group of five is ready to start the training. They have received the books and now started the training in Belgaum. I will have to make another visit to Belgaum to give an orientation of the books and time schedule for study. </span></span></p>
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		<title>Some pictures of our Baby</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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 Dear friends,
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Here is second desert journey of ours. On Monday (2nd March, 2009) we went to the hospital for Scanning, which was due. Scan report showed slight swelling in the heart of the baby. Our doctor (Gynecologist) after consulting with pediatrician asked Smitha [...]]]></description>
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<p> <span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #000000;">Dear friends,</span><font color="#000000"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Here is second desert journey of ours. On Monday (2<sup>nd</sup> March, 2009) we went to the hospital for Scanning, which was due. Scan report showed slight swelling in the heart of the baby. Our doctor (Gynecologist) after consulting with pediatrician asked Smitha to get admitted immediately as there is some difficulty for the baby inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>On 3<sup>rd</sup> March 2009 evening doctor opted for C-section as they could treat the baby out side the womb than inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Three times refusing C-section we lastly agreed for it, hoping something good thing will happen this time. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">However, on Tuesday evening at 6 pm Smitha was taken into operation theatre for the C-section. We had been praying for a miracle baby to have a safe delivery right in front of the operation theatre along with others. Baby was taken to the NICU as soon as he came out of the operation theatre. Baby was stable at that point of time; hence the doctors said that baby would make it. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Doctors conducted test on the baby for sugar, breathing rate and other things and found out that baby was producing high amount of acidosis. They tried giving some base medicine hoping acidosis would reduce or stop. For their surprise baby could not stop producing acidosis rather it was increasing badly. Doctor could not really understand from which part of the body the acidosis was producing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>They did not detect whether acidosis is making the heart to pump low or low pumping of the heart is generating the acidosis. Wednesday morning I went in side the NICU began to pray for the baby. While the baby was in the mother’s womb, Smitha was singing a song “Our God is so big so strong and so mighty, there is nothing that God cannot do,” baby would move. I kept on singing the same song in the NICU expecting the baby to move. To my surprise baby did show up few movements. My faith increased and I thought baby would make it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>However, by Wednesday 2 pm baby breathed his last. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Doctors have taken blood samples to study and find out if there is any genetic match in the baby. This report might come in a week or two. This can help in the next pregnancy. Two minor genetic matches can make a major and affect the child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Girl babies can with stand any genetic match it seems. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">However, baby also did not grow between 8<sup>th</sup> to 9<sup>th</sup> months. Till end of 7<sup>Th</sup> month baby’s growth was fine, but at the end of 8<sup>th</sup> month baby weight was 1.75 kilogram instead of being 2 to 2.2 kilogram. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Even before Smitha conceived we spent lots of time in prayer and then we met the doctor for consultation. The reason is we did not want to loose the baby this time. We went to a better hospital compared to previous time, given the better medical care and so on. Many people, friends, pastors, prayer groups were formed to intercede for the baby to survive ever since he was born. God showed a lovely baby and quickly snatched him from our hands. We really do not understand the ways of the Lord for taking us through this<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>tough journey. My wife is scattered, broken and filled with tears. Please pray that we may forget the former days and look for the later days. Smitha and I thank you for your prayers, encouragement, support, phone calls, text messages, Emails and so on. This makes us feel that we have majority of people around us who care and pray for us we are not alone. We believe one day the Lord will turn our mourning into dancing. We are Abraham’s generation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Thank you for your prayers, care and concern towards us. We request you to continue to pray for us that we will come out of these both physical and mental wounds.</span></p>
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		<title>you feel like GOD can&#8217;t use you, just remember&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.pastoralcareministries.org/128/you-feel-like-god-cant-use-you-just-remember/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev: Francis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The next time you feel like GOD can&#8217;t use you, just remember&#8230;
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>The next time you feel like GOD can&#8217;t use you, just remember&#8230;</div>
<p>Noah was a drunk<br />
Abraham was too old<br />
Isaac was a daydreamer<br />
Jacob was a liar<br />
Leah was ugly<br />
Joseph was abused<br />
Moses had a stuttering problem<br />
Gideon was afraid<br />
Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer<br />
Rahab was a prostitute<br />
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young<br />
David had an affair and was a murderer<br />
Elijah was suicidal<br />
Isaiah preached naked<br />
Jonah ran from God<br />
Naomi was a widow<br />
Job went bankrupt<br />
John the Baptist ate bugs<br />
Peter denied Christ and cursed all the time<br />
The Disciples fell asleep while praying<br />
Martha worried about everything<br />
The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once<br />
Zaccheus was too small<br />
Paul was too religious<br />
David was just a little shepherd kid<br />
Paul was genocidal<br />
Timothy had an ulcer&#8230;</p>
<p>AND</p>
<p>Lazarus was dead!</p>
<p>What do you have that&#8217;s worse than that?<br />
So no more excuses!</p>
<p>God can use you to your full potential.<br />
Besides you aren&#8217;t the message,<br />
you are just the messenger.</p>
<p>&#8220;His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince Of Peace&#8221;-Isaiah 9:6</p>
<div>Pastor Prasad</div>
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