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1 (Annual Subscription Rs. 25/- only) December 2007 Volume : 8 Issue : 5 Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus Editor: J. Selvakumar

2 n the sweet name of Jesus, on behalf of our Jesus IRedeems family, we convey our loving Christmas greetings to you! You upheld our ministry the whole year through with your prayers and contributions. Some of you have been sending your offerings every month without fail! I thank you all on behalf of the Jesus Redeems Team. It is only because you have been supporting our ministry with your prayers and offerings, we are able to sustain our ministerial duties. All of you who give and pray are partners in this ministry. You have a share in all blessings of this ministry. You shall reap the benefits in this earth and in heaven as well. This year s promise for the ministry was: I shall give you multitudes of souls. Keeping up His promise, wherever we conducted Deliverance Festival, there was a huge turn out of people overflowing on the grounds, especially, on the last day of the meetings. We could see people in multitudes, repenting with tears and surrendering. Not only in Tamil Nadu, but also in Ranchi, in the State of Jharkand, and in Delhi, the final day meetings were well attended. In Singapore and in Sri Lanka too the venue was teeming with people. During this year, the Lord gave us the grace to guide lakhs of people towards the Lord. Jesus did signs and wonders in the meetings, in an unprecedented manner. Praise and glorify the Lord! Our Gospel team visited hundreds of villages to preach the word of God; we have used lakhs of Gospel tracts for this ministry. Through our Television programmes we were able to carry the message of God to countless number of families. God helped us to construct a few churches in North India and three churches in Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu. Our New Life Society has extended a helping hand to thousands of poor people, thus helping them to experience the Love of God. The Tabernacle of God is getting constructed without any hitch this year, by the grace of God. The reason behind all these successes is your prayer and support. May the Lord bless you a thousand times and help you thrive. Please pray that the Jesus Redeems ministry shall continue to preach the word of God with renewed energy during the coming year. Please pray that in every district a Gethsemane Prayer Centre should be started. From January 2008, we are planning innovations in our television programmes. We are planning to produce new types of programmes. Please pray for that! Please continue to support the ministry during the coming year, the way you have supported this year, urged by God, with your prayers and offerings. We, the Jesus Redeems Prayer Team keep praying for you and your family. The next issue will carry the New Year promise and the message. Please write to me about all the good things that you have received from the Lord through this ministry. I expect your letter. May Grace be with you! Your Brother,

3 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Ecc. 3:12. Doing good! That is something unique to mankind. Do good to others without counting the good things that you may or may not have received. God has kept us on earth for this purpose. Only for this purpose that He laid down His life on the cross for us and shed His own blood to save us. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:38. When Jesus Christ lived in this world He went about doing good to people. People received goodness wherever He went. We too should have a good heart like Him, to do good. A devout man -Cornelius-, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. Acts 10:2. There was a centurion called Cornelius. He was a God-fearing man. The Bible says about him: He spent his time in payer; He was a generous man and was engaged in regular acts of charity. Though the Bible says this about him, he didn t know who Jesus was. Do you wonder what is so special about it? Cornelius was praying to God, even when he didn t know who God was! So, God wished to reveal Himself to him and sent His angel. The angel of God appeared in front of Him and exclaimed: Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. (Verse 4). When you do acts of charity, and do good to others, that goodness appears in front of God in His kingdom. This is clearly indicated in the Bible. In that case, just think how careful we should be in doing good to others. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. 13:16. Doing good and sharing what you have generously are pleasing to God. God specially blesses such people. That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves I Tim : 6:18,19. Jesus Redeems 1 December 2007

4 It is God s command that we should do good. Believers should develop the habit of doing good. He that doeth good is of God... III John: 11. All those who have received salvation, anointment by the spirit, and all creations of God, should do good. Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. James 4:17. Dear children of God, we should be alert about doing good and being charitable. WHY SHOULD WE DO GOOD? For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. Deut. 15:11. God gives us this command. The reason is that God is sympathetic towards the poor and the needy. W h o s o m o c k e t h t h e p o o r reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Prov. 17:5. We shouldn t think slight about the poor and the needy, because God has compassion on them. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Ps. 68:5. When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. Ps. 102:16. he relieveth the fatherless and widow: Ps. 146:9. We too should be concerned about the poor, the orphans, and widows and should take care to help them. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Prov. 19:17. Usually we lend money to each other, among ourselves. But God has given us the opportunity to be a lender to God. You shouldn t forget that when you are sympathetic and generous to the poor, you lend to God himself. Many consider only the tithe, offerings and contributions to ministry, as giving to God. But, it is not so. The tithe is God s and it is obligatory that we offer it to the church. In my personal life and also in my ministry, we are following this practice. When you send your offering to the Jesus Redeems ministry, we set aside the tithe and send it to the various ministries, as directed by God. God asked me to set aside another share for the poor, the way I set aside for the ministries. Obeying God, we give one share to ministries and another to the poor. As you keep doing good to others, you shall continue to receive good things from the Lord. This is because, it is His debt! He doesn t return just what we give. The same way people calculate interest for the money lent, He too returns the amount with interest. But the interest is thousand times. It is not enough if believers just pray and offer their support to ministries. They should be like Jesus in doing good to others. The Jesus Redeems ministry conducts free medical camp on every Friday. From the Jesus Redeems 2 December 2007

5 neighbouring villages about 200 poor, sick people benefit by the camp. We give them free treatment and medicines. We are running Dorcas Sewing School. When women complete their training, we get them sewing machines so that they can support themselves in future. From the contribution that you send for the Jesus Redeems ministry, I never take a single paisa for my own expenditure. It is because Jesus has instructed me: You should make use of the money people send for my ministry only for my ministry. You should never take anything from that. As any servant is entitled to a salary, if you remain truthful to me, I shall award you the remuneration. Till today, God has been truthful to His promise and is leading me in my life without any lack. In my personal life, from what God gives me, I keep aside 20% and give a share of this to churches and other ministries, and give a portion of it to the poor. Every Christian, whatever circumstances he or she may be living in, should learn to give to others, as God greatly desires this. When we give to the Lord, He keeps it in His account and pays it back to us. TO WHOM SHOULD WE DO GOOD? Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Prov. 3:27. The Bible says that we should do good to whom it is due. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Gala. 6:10. Without any discrimination of caste, creed and community, we should help anyone who is in a Jesus Redeems 3 December 2007 helpless state if it is within our power to do so. Show love to every one. All kinds of people came to Jesus. He never turned them down saying, I can t help you because you are gentiles. I have nothing to do with you; please don t approach me for anything. He did good to all those who approached Him; we too shall do the same. especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Gala. 6:10. Somebody might have accepted Christ as saviour and newly joined the church! In case they have a problem in their family, make sure that you help them. In case your neighbour is ill, or if they encounter a serious problem, or they suffer in poverty, as a believer, if you turn a blind eye to their problems, it is a sin! When you have it in your powers to help some one who is in need, if you fail to help, it is a sin. Years ago, in the initial stage of my ministry, I visited a village for ministry. In those days, the offerings given to me were limited to 5 to 10 rupees. As I was about to leave after my ministerial work in the village, a brother requested me to visit a home for prayer. I tried to decline as I was in a hurry to go. The brother insisted that I visit the family and pray, as it was a very poor family. So, I agreed. When I went there, I saw a young woman shedding tears. She was with her parents and her father was blind. The mother shared with me their grief. Their daughter was jobless even many years after completing her teachers training. The father, the only earning member had lost his eye sight and from then on they had no income and not a grain of rice to feed them. They had no means to continue their life and were totally dejected.

6 Many of their neighbours were their relatives; and they were Christians too; yet they wouldn t even talk to them. When I enquired whether there was any quarrel between them, she explained that they refused to talk because they feared that they would approach them for help. The mother felt that they should put an end to their lives as they had no means to live. I was deeply pained by their plight. I consoled them that the Lord shall help them to live; he who fed the Israelites in the wilderness, shall definitely help them live. With these kind words, I consoled them and prayed for them. As I was leaving their house, God spoke to me: You have told them that the Lord shall feed them; you are a hypocrite; through whom shall I do it? You are the one I sent to help them. Without giving them what you have, if you just leave the place, your prayer is futile. When God thus spoke to me, I went back and gave them, all that I had in my pocket. I again told them that God shall continue to support them the way he had done that day. After a few months they came to attend the Thirappin Vaasal Prayer. That was in 1980, when Thrappin Vaasal prayer had just been started. After the prayer, the mother and her daughter met me and happily told me that the daughter had got a job. What a great happiness it was! This is the life of a Christian. The Lord has commanded us to do good and to be charitable. Do good to every one without any discrimination; especially for families of faith. Some people get shunned by society and cast out from the family, because they stand as witness to the Lord. Even their relatives sever all ties with them. Our Jesus Redeems ministry has been supporting such families. How many families are there in your neighborhood who suffer financially, and in such Jesus Redeems 4 December 2007 difficult situations that they are even unable to educate their children? In case you are cold hearted to them, though you may live affluently, it is a sin. Do whatever you can. You may not be able to help one entire town or village; we are not running a government. However, every believer should support at least one family. him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Gala. 6:6. We should help the saints and evangelists. The Bible says that we should do good to them. I don t mean to say that you should help me. In the village or the city where you live, there may be some not-so-well- known evangelists who serve the Lord with sacrifice, walking around to distribute tracts. You can invite them and give them meals, get them clothes; or get a cycle for them to encourage them in their ministry! The pastors of your church share with you the words of the Lord, pray for you and guide you spiritually. Please help those pastors and do good to them. Many Christians are unaware of this truth and hence lose their blessings. You try this out and see that the Lord blesses you! Do good to the families of faith. They may not approach you for help. You have to go forward to enquire about them and help them. When you help the poor, you should not publicise but do it secretly. During the festival season, when we raise funds to help the poor, you support us with your contributions and on your behalf we help them. Hence we inform you about all that we do. On the other hand, personally when we help the poor we don t reveal this to any one, as this matter is between us and the Lord. So, joyfully but secretly do good to others. The Lord shall notice this and bless you.

7 DO GOOD IF IT IS IN YOUR POWER! Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Prov. 3:27. If it is in your power to do so, do good to those to whom it is due. Some people may borrow and help others. The Lord has never asked us to help the poor by borrowing. Give others only from what you have and help them. We needn t help every one. The Bible says that we should do good only to those who deserve help. One day a man came to meet me; both his hands were missing. It was such a pathetic sight that any body would pity such a man. He told me, Brother, I have come to meet you as I have heard about you. I have fixed my daughter s marriage but have no finance. I can t do any job. I need to serve food to my guests on the wedding day. Kindly help me. When he thus spoke to me, the Holy Spirit didn t give me the urge to help him; hence, I understood that there was something wrong with him. I just took his address, assured him that I shall send the money that he needed, and sent him away. I gave the money to a brother of our ministry, asked him to check in the neighborhood about the truth of the wedding and only then to hand over the money. I asked him to bring the money back if it was not true. When the brother enquired in the neighborhood, they told him that all his children were already married and there was no more wedding in the family. Jesus Redeems 5 December 2007 Look, how this man had come to cheat me and hence the Holy Spirit hardened my heart. This is the reason why God asks us to help only the deserving ones. We shall never help those who try to deceive us, and waste our money. We shall never help those who cheat. Once, an elderly woman came to me and wept: Brother, I am a widow; my only daughter couldn t get education. I live in a small hut, which leaks profusely during rainy season. If you give me some money, I can lay the roof for my house. I suggested to that lady that I could get the roof done for her house, and asked her for the address. But she insisted that I give as much as I could and she could lay the roof. I again held on to my suggestion that I shall do it and sent her away. That s all. She never came back again. There are a few like this, waiting to cheat. They shed tears too to deceive us. We, the children of God, should pray first and help only those who deserve, as directed by God. Every year we go to the leprosy hospital in Peikulam in Thoothukudi district, for ministry. We help them in many ways, to the poor, the widows and to the poor children in their education. In case it is not possible for you to meet such people and do such philanthropic work, you can join with us in this ministry. Salvation is not the only wish of our Lord; He also expects us to be zealous of good works (Titus 2:14). He wishes that we are always ready to do good work (Titus 3:1). The Bible tells us to be careful to maintain good works (Titus 3:8). The people of faith should learn to do good works (Titus 3:14).

8 HOW TO DO GOOD? And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Gala. 6:9,10. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Prov. 11:25. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Prov. 3:27. the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. II Corin. 9:5,13. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. II Corin. 9:7. We shall do good without feeling weary. At times, the same persons who received good from us may do us harm. At such times we feel dejected and decide not to help any one any more. for God loveth a cheerful giver. II Corin. 9:7. Some apply this verse only to giving offerings. But it is not limited to that. During the time of the apostles there occurred a severe famine and Paul, the apostle, raised funds to help the suffering believers. In that context he said, God loves a cheerful giver. We read in the Bible about Dorcas of Joppa. She was doing a lot of good and charitable acts. So, when she died, the believers were not willing to bury her. They were recounting all her good deeds and thinking, how much more she would do if she were alive. So they brought Peter to her place and narrated all good things that she did and wept. When Peter heard about her, he knelt down and prayed. God, out of compassion, brought her back to life (Acts 9: 36-42). How did this miracle happen? It was because she was doing good and was charitable besides being a good disciple, that God brought her back to life. First, we should be His disciples, that is, we shall be saved. If you do good without being saved, whatever good you may do, you shall receive the reward but can never enter into heaven. We shall first receive salvation, be a disciple and then do good. This is the most important message that the Bible conveys to us. If you do good, God shall do miracles for you too. Our father of goodness! I thank you for all good things that you have done for me! I thank you because you wish me to do good and be charitable. In the name of Jesus, I dedicate myself to do good! Please use me to do good to the needy and the helpless! Please use me to help the families of faith and the servants of the Lord! Please help me to do good in the name of Jesus! Give me the grace to manifest your love by my good deeds! Today, now, make use of me to do good! In the name of Jesus! Amen! Amen! Jesus Redeems 6 December 2007

9 NEW LIFE SOCIETY! (A unit of Jesus Redeems Social Service) The New Life society, which has been functioning as the social service wing of the Jesus Redeems ministry began its service on 8 January 1995, caring for the poor, the backward and the downtrodden, and giving a new life to the victims of natural calamity. On behalf of this New Life Society, there is a sewing school for women, The Dorcas Sewing School, and a free hospital, The Bethesda Free Hospital. Help to Beggers' children Besides that, help has been extended to the beggars for their rehabilitation. The beggars children have been given all aids and sent to school. In December during the Christmas season, the inmates of the Leprosy Hospital in Peikulam, Thoothukudi Dt. have been given food and new clothes. Helping Fishermen by giving Boat To a select few, financial assistance has been extended for education. To the victims of natural calamity in the seashore villages of Kanyakumari dt., new houses have been constructed; and motorized boats have been donated to the fisher men. To the physically challenged, tricycles, crutches and hearing aids have been donated. We need your fervent prayers for this New life Society, which has been involved in numerous services like this. We also welcome those who are willing to donate selflessly to this social cause. Those who are urged by the Lord, may send their Cheques or DDs drawn in favour of New Life Society. The liberal donation, by way of offering, is exempted from Income Tax (80G). Our Address: NEW LIFE SOCIETY NALUMAVADI , THOOTHUKUDI DIST., INDIA. FOR THE KIND ATTENTION OF THE BENEFACTORS! "Anywhere Account" is available with following banks to send your offerings to JESUS REDEEMS MINISTRY. BANK NAME A/C. NO Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd., Jesus Redeems Axis Bank-Thoothukudi Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus If you have 'Internet Banking Facility', it is easy for you to send the offering safely and speedily round the clock directly to either of our Bank Accounts. For more payment options, please visit our Web Page : " You can also use all kinds of "Credit / Debit Cards" [VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINNERS CLUB, CITI BANK E-CARDS & JCB CARDS] for sending your offerings online. Apart from these facilities, you can also utilize the services of, "Western Union Money Transfer" as well as, "Money Gram" and inform us the Control Number along with your Full Address for the purpose. If you choose to send your offerings through, "Cheque" or "Demand Draft", send them by the specific name of, "Mohan C. Lazarus" payable at the State Bank of India, Tirunelveli Main Branch (Branch Code : 0932) to our address. More Details: Mobile : , accounts@jesusredeems.com Website : http// Jesus Redeems 7 December 2007

10 News from North India:- THERE WAS GREAT JOY IN RANCHI AND DELHI! few years ago, the Jesus Redeems Prayer Group Awas waiting at God s feet, praying for the blessing of the nation. Then God said, there would be revival in North Eastern States. Since then, we have been earnestly praying for those States. It is God s Grace that He led us to conduct Deliverance camp in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand on 12,13,14 October Bro. Watchman Nee Job, founder of the "Literature India", had made splendid arrangements for the meetings with the coordination of the pastors of all churches. With a little apprehension, we stepped into the city for the first time, with anxiety about the response of the public to such meetings. But thousands had gathered on the inaugural day itself. On the final day, the ground overflowed with crowd, most of them, non-christians. Rt. Rev. O.K. Tirkey, the C.N.I. Bishop of Chota Nagpur Diocese graced the meeting with his presence on the first day and prayed for the blessings of the Camp. Honb le Stephen Marandi (Deputy Chief Minister, Jharkhand), Honb le Bann Pratab Sahi (Minister for Hygiene) and Honb le Bandhu Tirkey (Minister for Human Resource) attended the meeting on the three days respectively and delivered special address and glorified God. The Holy Spirit hovered powerfully over those who came thirsting after it. God used Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus mightier than ever before. God s power of deliverance, with the revelation of the troubles of many, was manifested both in the beginning and the end of every meeting. A large number rushed to line up to witness, exceeding the Jesus Redeems 8 December 2007 limit we had prescribed, to glorify God. Indeed, a great light shone upon the people in darkness. We proceeded to New Delhi to minister there, scheduled on 19,20,21 October 2007, with praises, still on our lips, for His glory, revealed in Ranchi Meeting. God emerged victorious with His Glory, in spite of the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms, that had arrayed against the ministry in Delhi. Meetings, on behalf of Tamil Christian Fellowship, had grandly been arranged. Children of God such as Rev. Dr. Y. D. Jeyaseelan, Praying for Jharkhand, fasting Rev. Victor, Dr. Jeya Kumar Daniel and Bro. Rustin Raj had made these arrangements with their tireless efforts. God had gathered on the three days a great multitude, 80% of them, Hindi-speaking. Each meeting was attended by the pastors of various denominations. The final one was attended by Honb le Oscar Fernandes, Union Minister, to add more significance. God s Word was mightily manifested on all three days. People were delivered from sin, curse and disease. God s Name was glorified. - Co-ordinator.

11 RANJI - DELIVERANCE FESTIVAL! Honb le Stephen Marandi (Deputy Chief Minister, Jharkhand) With his wife Reception on the model of their cultural tradition Rt. Rev. O. K. Tirkey, (C.N.I. Bishop) Choir Honb le Bann Pratab Sahi, Minister for Hygiene Bro. Watchman Nee Job The whole gathering received Jesus, with their hands up in air People crying with tears Honb le Bandhu Tirkey, Minister for Human Resource Pastor Ravi, the interpreter of the Message by the Brother 9

12 DEFUNCT KIDNEYS SET RIGHT! With both the Kidneys, defunct for 5 years, my suffering knew no bounds. Neither the money I had spent, nor the pilgrimages my wife had undertaken, brought me deliverance from the trouble. But I attended the meeting at Ranchi with my family, wondering whether this Jesus would heal me. See! During prayer, the Brother called me by name, pointing out that my kidneys were being healed. A power descended on me then. I received perfect healing. It is awesome indeed! VISION CLEARED! I had been born with defective eyes-cent percent short sight and partial long sight. The doctors had affirmed that the genetic defects were incurable. I happened to attend the meeting unexpectedly. During prayer a power came upon me. On opening the eyes after prayer, I found that both the eyes had become normal. It is indeed a miracle! JESUS TOUCHED ME! A FEW OF THE MIRACLES JESUS DID IN RANCHI - Shaju Prasath Yathav, Ranchi. - Sikka Shalini Minch, Logarthaga. We both are from the same family. Both of us had been praying with the expectation, that if at all Jesus loved us, he should talk to us and touch us. At the time of prayer, Jesus touched us! He freed us from the sins we had committed and gave us joy. Our grief went away. A power like an electric shock descended on us when He touched us. Millions of thanks to God who touched and gave us new life! - Sushma Grick, Samitha Grick. GREAT INFIRMITY CHANGED! It was too hard for me to walk, being affected with general debility for over 10 years. I had grown highly anaemic; as a result, frequent 10 breathlessness. I attended the meeting with the help of others, carried in a rickshaw. After prayer, the great infirmity and breathlessness had gone. I could walk freely. Thank God. CANCER HEALED! - Premthesi Munch, Kumla. My husband was laid up in bed, plagued by spine cancer, besides deserted by doctors. I attended the meeting and prayed with a heavy heart for my husband in bed. At that time the Brother said, One sister here is praying for her sick husband at home. Jesus is touching him. After prayer I went home, happy to see my husband walking, risen from bed, health recovered. Glory to Jesus who healed him! - Kavitha Mehra, Harmu. EVIL SPIRIT of 15 YEARS GONE! Overpowered by the witchcraft, over 15 years, we had been encountering perennial diseases, a lot of failures, big losses all leading us to shame. Being possessed by the evil spirit at times, I was put to limitless disgrace. During prayer, God s power came upon me, only to see the demon flee away. It has been an end to the 15 year control of witchcraft over me. Thank God! - Preethi Durga, Ranchi. In Meignanapuram (Thoothukudi Dt.,) Jesus Redeems' DELIVERANCE FESTIVAL-2008 St. Paul Church Ground 2008 January 23, 24 Evening 6:00 Messages: Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, Bro. A. Appadurai

13 DELHI - DELIVERANCE FESTIVAL! Rev. Victor Rt. Rev. Jeyapaul David (Bishop, Tirunelveli C.S.I. Diocese) Rev. Dr. Y. D. Jeyaseelan Dr. Jeyakumar Daniel Honb le Oscar Fernandes with Bishops Rev. Christopher Raj Choir The whole gathering received Jesus, with their hands up in air People crying with tears Kiddy s cultural Dance Pastor C.T. Robin, the interpreter of the Message by the Brother 11

14 20 YEARS OLD INFIRMITY GONE! Affected by many diseases over 20 years, I was disabled to walk with the legs. There was a great pain down in my abdomen. At the time of prayer, when the Brother pointed out that Jesus was touching me, I could see Jesus with my own eyes. Instantly, the 20 years old infirmity went away. I could walk normally now, with no pain in the abdomen even. All glory to God! - Sheela, North Delhi. ASTHMA OF 15 YEARS HEALED! I had been afflicted with asthma for more than 15 years, with untold suffering in winter. Life was very bitter to me, totally dependent on medicines. During prayer, the Brother said, God is touching the sister who has been living for ever with drugs in her hands. Sister, throw away the pills. Instantly I was healed. Praise be to God! CALLED ME BY NAME! A FEW OF THE MIRACLE JESUS DID IN NEW DELHI! - Jessie Peter, Thuvarga. I used to faint often on account of blood pressure, I have had for over 30 years. As a result, swelling of limbs was a regular feature. In the prayer time, the Brother, moved by the Holy Spirit, spotted me, called me by name and said that the long time weaknesses were leaving me. In no time, the 30 year long weakness was gone and I received new strength! I am experiencing perfect deliverance now. Thank God. - Ruby, New Delhi. 16 YEARS OF SPIRIT OF FEAR GONE! A spirit of fear had taken hold of my life for 16 years. There was a lingering fear haunting me, whatever I did. Besides, painful swelling in the joints had been troubling me. At the time of prayer, the power of God came upon me. The spirit of fear fled away. Joint pain was healed. I walk comfortably well. Praise be to God who did the miracle! - Joshuva Augustin, R.K.Puram. EARS OPENED! I am a Sikh. While walking on the road side of the venue of the meeting, I entered suddenly the ground to see what was going on. The Brother was speaking about the miracles Jesus did on his days. Then he prayed for the sick. For 18 years, I was slowly losing my sense of hearing. I was left only with 10% of hearing ability. The doctors had forsaken me saying that in due course, I would become stone-deaf. See! I joined the Brother in prayer, putting my fingers on the ears. What a miracle! Both my ears regained total hearing ability. Only after testing the regained hearing for the past 2 days, I bear testimony to this marvelous reality. It is His amazing grace! - Debas Singh, Hariyana. TUBERCULOSIS OF 20 YEARS HEALED! I became skin and bone, plagued by tuberculosis for more than 20 years. Amidst different kinds of affliction all over the body, I spent a large amount of money, only to be given up by doctors. In the prayer time, I prayed tearfully for healing. A mighty power descended and healed me of all diseases. I am hale and hearty now. Thank God! DID A MIRACLE! - Kamala, Thakshinpur. Afflicted with bronchitis and terrible cough for 10 years, I could neither eat nor drink. In winter, I used to behave like a dumb, unable to speak because of acute infection. I attended the meeting and was praying when the Brother, moved by the Holy Spirit, called me by name, revealed the troubles hitting me, and finally said that the disease was leaving me. At the very moment, 10 years old weakness went away. I received good health. God s love is wonderful! - Manjula, Munirka. 12

15 TABERNACLE OF GOD LET U S ST A R T REBU I LDING! y God s grace, about 40,000 children of God gather at the Thirappin Vaasal Prayer every Bmonth. As you know, the Prayer Meeting is held in a large shed of thatches. As we have to contend with many discomforts in the current arrangement, it is God s pleasure, that He willed to build the Tabernacle of God. He himself gave us a free site for it, in order to carry on the ministry. God s Tabernacle is being built with an area of 2 lakhs sq. ft., so as to seat 50,000 people comfortably for prayer. The job of construction, started in the year 2000, is going on unhindered, by His grace. God has been guiding us till the present moment, totally debt-free. Praise God! The reason is that God raised people to pray and offer for it. The initial stage of construction, that is the concrete-work, is over by God s grace. The next stage is roofing. Following it, flooring and then the relevant finishing is to be done. Model Roofing is, by way of sheet-covering, supported by iron truss-work. God has graciously supplied us the funds to buy the truss-work. Therefore, sheetcovering is the next job. Please pray for this. It is estimated that we need 14,000 sheets, each costing Rs. 1,000/- If 14,000 persons come forward, each to contribute Rs. 1,000/-, this work will soon be completed. Pray that God moves people. In case you are also moved to support, you could take up any of the following, on behalf of your family one or two or five or ten sheets. It is time you had your part in raising the Tabernacle of God. If you feel the inspiration of God in you to support the project, you may send a Cheque or DD in the name of Tabernacle of God, payable at any Bank-Branch at Tirunelveli to the following address. Address: Tabernacle of God, Jesus Redeems, Nalumavadi , Thoothukudi Dt., India. REMEMBER THE POOR ALSO DURING THE FESTIVAL TIME! During Christmas every year we visit the Leprosorium which functions at Peikulam in Tuticorin district and give to the sickly poor new dresses to make them happy in Christ. This year also we have planned to visit them, preach the gospel, pray for them and make them happy by presenting new dresses. If you also wish to join with us to make the poor happy and if God speaks in your heart please send your share to us. On your behalf new dresses will be given to them. When you send money please mention To purchase dress for the poor and send to the following address. You may send your offering by way of DD or CHEQUE in the name of MOHAN C. LAZARUS to any of the Branch in TIRUNELVELI to the following address. Address: Tabernacle of God, Jesus Redeems, Nalumavadi , Tamil Nadu, India. Jesus Redeems 13 December Mohan C. Lazarus.

16 ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE! Jesus knows what you need. Nevertheless, he expects that you ask for it. You will receive when you ask with trust. God has appointed the Thirappin Vaasal Prayer only for such purpose. We are going to ask with faith, for your sake, in the Thirappin Vaasal. You should join us earnestly in prayer. God answers it willingly. Just see a few of those who received miracles in the near past, after praying to LORD Jesus. INFIRMITY HEALED! Being highly anaemic, I used to faint often, exhausted. I attended the Thirappin Vaasal and prayed. God heard the prayer and healed me completely. I am sound in health now. Thank God! - Helan, Tisayanvilai. THE TOP-RANK IN INDIA! I was praying every month in the Thirappin Vaasal for my son, a First Class Engineering Graduate, who had been writing competitive exams, for 3 years, seeking a Govt. job. It is God s absolute grace, that he got the first class in the Recruitment Exam. for Asst. Commandments, ranked first in India. - Angeline, Thoothukudi. HEART PAIN GONE! I was suffering, for 2 years, from a strange, persistent heartpain, unidentified by doctors. Yet, God healed me absolutely, hearing the joint prayer with my wife in the Thirappin Vaasal. - Nallathurai, Chennai. FREED FROM FALSE CASES! Despised and tormented with a couple of false cases against me, by a jealous few, I had been subjected to unspeakable insults and scorns. I prayed in the Thirappin Vaasal for winning the case against untrue contemptible accusations. Thank God. He freed me totally from them. - Jacob Pandian, Parappadi. EVIL SPIRIT LEFT! An Air Force personnel that I am, I had been overpowered by an evil spirit, resulting in an unwillingness to continue in my job, and an impulse to commit suicide many a time. My sister had asked for a prayer in the Thirappin Vaasal. The Brother prayed fervently, rebuking the evil forces working against families. The same week, the evil spirits left me. I resumed my job, rid of the suicidal impulse. Praise God. - Joseph, Aavadi. BESTOWED HEALTH-A MIRACLE! My second daughter, 15 years old, was suffering a great deal from blurred vision and constant fits, undetected by doctors, and unhealed by any pagan Gods we worshipped. In this Jesus Redeems 14 December 2007

17 critical situation, we heard about Thirappin Vaasal through a neighbour. We attended a prayer meeting. When the Brother finally prayed for the deliverance, God gave her new health, all through a miracle. She now has clear vision and is free from convulsions! Millions of thanks to God! - Esakkithai, Udankudi. HEARD THE PRAYER! My eldest daughter didn t have the blessing of a child, even after 7 years of marriage. God blessed her in the same month itself, in answer to our prayer in the Thirappin Vasal Meeting. My 10 month-old grand child (through my second daughter) was diagnosed with brain fever and the doctors gave up hope. God gave her perfect healing, hearing my prayer in the Thirappin Vasal Meeting. All praise to God, the Almighty, for the two miracles in our family! - Kanni Mariyal, Kappiyarai. BLEEDING STOPPED! I developed a pain in abdomen due to a fall following a stumble at the 7th month of my pregnancy. The doctors had attested, that I would have only a pre-mature delivery owing to placental bleeding. Therefore, we requested for a prayer in the Thirappin Vaasal. God blessed me with normal delivery of a boy, changing the troublesome situation, in response to our prayer. Our God is wonderful! - Shanthi Robert, Chennai. MADE ME WALK! Unable to walk, because of the dislocation of the hip-bone, following a fall, my father had been confined to bed for 3 months. We jointly prayed for his healing in the Thirappin Vaasal. God enabled him to walk in a short while, restoring his strength. All glory to God! - Punitha, Pettaikulam. HEALED OF 15 YEAR- OLD ALLERGY! Suffering for 15 years from allergy, all over my body, and living with a husband given to alcohol for years, I requested for a prayer in the Thirappin Vaasal for deliverance from the twin troubles hitting me hard. God heard the prayer and made me allergy free and my husband, alcohol free. We praise God for his amazing grace. - Indra Linsli, Nagercoil. YOUR MIRACLE DAY: 2007 DECEMBER 29 Jesus Christ, who did miracles to them, will do so to you. Whatever your trouble be, write to us with the clear address and the pin code. You pray faithfully, fasting on the same day. God will do miracles to you. We will be praying from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. on the Day of Thirappin Vaasal. You too could join us in prayer, wherever you might be. We will communicate God s answer to the prayer. Contact Address: Thirappin Vaasal Jebam, Nalumavadi Thoothukudi Dt., Jesus Redeems 15 December 2007

18 JESUS REDEEMS' NORTH INDIAN MINISTRY! Bro. Devadoss Sis. Vakitha Devadoss primitive tribe, 'Bhil' by name, about one crore in population, is living on the borders Aadjoining Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Shalom Missionary Movement has been accomplishing the ministry of God in this region, with a vision for the salvation of this particular tribe. As many as 1,25,000 people have been The Pastor from Chandigarh taking the lead in a Worship with songs of praise. led to the Light through the ministry. Over 600 native missionaries, from among the 'Bhil', have risen, and they are carrying out the ministry to their own people. Jesus Redeems Ministry has been supporting 42 missionaries to give momentum to the ministry going on there. We have built for Jesus Redeems 16 December 2007 them more than 90 churches, and given gadgets and vehicles necessary for the ministry to encourage them. We visit the mission sites now and then to motivate the workers. A Special Power Camp was arranged in the city, 'Ananth' in Gujarat, on 2,3,4 November, this year according to God s plan. The anointed messages delivered by Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus in the camp on the subject, I found David after my own heart, stirred up a revival in the lives of missionaries. Every missionary was filled with a keen desire to do the ministry in a way dear to God. They were baptised overwhelmingly by the Holy Spirit. Scores received new gifts and visions. Several were regenerated. The message by Bro. Sam Jebaraj on God s promise to them infused in them fresh courage. Special gifts were given away on our behalf to the workers. The arrangements for the camp had been excellently done by the Shalom Missionary Movement under the stewardship of Bro. Devadoss. May God bless manifold those who prayed and offered for the ministry.

19 The testimonies of the missionaries with new visions If you would like to uphold, jointly with us, the North Indian Ministry, with your prayer and offering, please contact us at. Jesus Redeems Missionary Wing, Nalumavadi Thoothukudi Dt., India. COMING SOON! Parikaram! (In Tamil only) A great blow to the Social injustice under caption "Caste" Details will be more in next issue. Contact: Co-ordinator. In ARUMANAI (Kanyakumari Dist.,) DELIVERANCE FESTIVAL-2008 Management Hr. Sec., School Ground, Arumanai February Evening 6:00 Messages: Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, Bro. A. Appadurai, Bro. Jeyakumar. (Jesus Redeems) Contact:- Arumanai Region Christian Mission (Ph : , ) Jesus Redeems 2008 NEW YEAR PROMISE MEETING! Place : HOUSE OF GOD, NALUMAVADI. Date : 2008 JANUARY 1 (Tuesday) Time : Afternoon 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Promise Message: Bro. MOHAN C. LAZARUS Songs : Jesus Redeems Group We invite the Prayer Friends of our Jesus Redeems Ministry, Prayer Cells and every one of you to participate in this meeting along with your family members. God has in his store very special promises for the New Year. Come and experience it on the very first day of the year. All the participants will be awarded with a gift. Way to the House of God's: 1. Those who come from Tirunelveli, get into Tiruchendur bus and alight at Kurumbur. From there bus facilities are available to Nalumavadi (1K.m). 2. Those who come from Thoothukudi, if they board the bus to Nazareth via Nalumavadi, they could alight in front of House of God itself. 3. If you come by train which originiates from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur you could get down at Kurumbur station and walk the distance. SPECIAL BUSES are operated from TIRUNELVELI, THOOTHUKUDI, MARTHANDAM, NAGERCOIL Bus stands Loving invitation from : JESUS REDEEMS MINISTRY FAMILY, NALUMAVADI Jesus Redeems 17 December 2007

20 News from Nalumavadi-House of God:- he 29th Annual Children TFestival of Jesus Redeems Ministry, titled, I am the disciple of Jesus, was held, by God s abundant grace, on 2, Oct. 2007, in the House of God, Nalumavadi. The children had started gathering, since 8:00 a.m. With festoons all over, the Singing session Jesus Redeems family set the mood for the festival, by handing out badges, song books, and colorful caps to the kids. It was a spectacular scene, imposing to the eyes, to watch Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, welcome the children with pleasantries. God had gathered more than 5,000 children to the festival. Bro. Devadoss, in charge of Group the Children s Ministry, conducted the Singing Time for the children, along with the choir, accompanying him, from Madurai. The Brother addressed all, with a welcome, followed by the inaugural prayer. The children from the Jesus Redeems family, glorified God, dancing. The participating children gave away Christmas gifts to the kids, belonging CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL! JESUS WHO MADE EVEN CHILDREN, HIS DISCIPLES! to the Bhil tribes. Then they displayed the lifehistory of Dr. Ida Scudder, through skits, to the attraction of every soul. Bro. Devadoss spoke on the subjects, The duties of a disciple! and Decision!, narrating a real story, which inspired scores to surrender to God. Later, the children, divided into 180 groups, were taught who a true disciple was and what his responsibilities were. With quiz following, the contests of Instrumental Music and Fancy Dress, both introduced this year, kept everyone enthralled. Prizes were distributed to the winners. The troupe from Madurai Issue of Prize delighted all, through choreography, following the song session, after lunch. The children, again regrouped, were led to the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Many glorified God through their testimonies. Lastly, the Brother prayed for the children, blessing them. The children, who were transformed into God s disciples, returned gleefully homewards, chewing the sweets distributed. Truly, God s Name was glorified. Continue to pray for the Jesus Redeems Children s Ministry and the participants in the festival. - Coordinator. Jesus Redeems 18 December 2007

21 PRAY AND GO ON PRAYING! JESUS REDEEMS MAIL MINISTRY! he Mail Ministry is a unit of the Jesus Redeems Ministry, fully Tengaged in the soul harvest. Approximately 750 to 1,000 letters of request for prayer, from the world over, are being received everyday. On the Thirappin Vaasal day, 12,000 to 15,000 special requests for prayer are being made. Besides, prayer requests through , fax, telephone and through Branch Offices are also received. About 30,000 to 50,000 letters arrive in our office every month this way. At first, the prayer cell and I pray fervently over all such requests and then send the reply individually, and at times, with counsels. A vast number of people, have received miracles through this ministry. They have ever been sharing with us their testimonies of the blessings they received. We present to you a few of such testimonies. Read them and glorify God. THE WHOLE VILLAGE TAKEN BY SURPRISE! A trouble started, 3 years ago, in my brother s kidney. We sold all our household possessions, including the goats and the cow to meet the medical expenses. Yet he was terminally ill. We struggled in a pool of tears. My brother had no faith in God. But I had known God through Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, from my childhood. So I had requested the Brother to pray for my brother s healing, to which he replied that he was praying with the prayer cell, fasting, and God would miraculously heal him. The Brother had never seen us. Yet his reply that they were fasting and praying for my brother made me think of their love and concern for my ailing brother. It moved me to tears. It is a miracle, God heard the prayer and healed him completely. Now he is hale and hearty, free from any trouble, much to the awe of the entire village. - Selvi, Kodankipatti. TUMOUR DISAPPEARED! Jesus Redeems 19 December 2007 Detected with tumour in the uterus, I was advised for its immediate surgical removal. With much heartache, we had requested the Thirappin Vaasal Prayer group, through mail, to pray for me. They sent us a reply after praying over it, that God had healed me. I believed and accepted it. I was tested again, only to see the tumours gone, without a trace. Millions of thanks to God who did a miracle! Mrs. Arul Doss, Vellalore, (Covai.) The same God who did miracles to these people, is willing to bless you with His miracles. Full time prayer ministers, about 24 in number, are united with me in the Mail Ministry. Pray for this and the co workers. For prayer requests, contact us at the following address. We will pray for you and send the reply God gives, by His Grace. - Mohan C. Lazarus. Contact Address : Jesus Redeems, Nalumavadi Thoothukudi Dist., India. Ph : (04639) , Fax : (04639) info@jesusredeems.com

22 India has been achieving laurels in sports. India has won the world cup in the 20/20 cricket match. In chess Vishwanathan Anand has become the Grand Master, holding the first position in the world. In the Nehru Football World Cup match in Chennai, India has won the trophy. In Hockey too India has won the world cup. In Billiards too an Indian is the world hero. In Rugby, though India has not been familiar with this game, the Indian team from Orissa has won the world cup. Julan Goswami, an Indian woman is the best woman cricket player of the world. 3.3 million Indian children have not gone to school. There are 12,447 bonded labourers in 13 states in all. Of all suffering children 53.22% have been subjected to sexual abuse. A man who has married 100 wives, a woam who has lived with 8 men such stories abound in India. The Police Dept. of Punjab has the highest number of AIDS victims. Illegal sale of kidneys is rampant in India. ('Arai Kooval', Nov ) Statistics from India s National Crime Records Bureau indicate that in a year about 25,455 crimes were committed against Dalits. Every hour two Dalits were assaulted; every day three Dalit women raped, two Dalits murdered, and two Dalit homes torched. (suite 101.com) INDIAN ACHIEVEMENTS: THE OTHER SIDE OF INDIA INDIA-US NUCLEAR DEAL AT RISK Indian PM Manmohan Singh has told US President George W Bush he is having NEWS! Jesus Redeems 20 December 2007 difficulty implementing a controversial nuclear deal with the United States. Mr Singh had briefed Mr Bush by phone on Monday, a government statement said. Differences between the Congress-led government and its allies over the deal has led to talk of early elections. It is the first clear sign India may shelve the deal, which could end its international isolation on the nuclear issue and provide a key energy source. (BBC NEWS Tuesday, 16 October 2007) The annual report, called Open Doors, shows that Indians now constitute 13 percent of the total 586,323 international students who came to study in the US. This does not include USborn Indian-American students who are counted as American. The number of students coming to the US from India has shown a steady increase over the past decade, more than doubling from the year when some 35,000 came in to make up 7 percent of the international student population. (The Times of India) OUR ADDRESS JESUS REDEEMS, Nalumavadi Thoothukudi Dt., Tamilnadu, INDIA. Ph : (04639) , Fax : (04639) For 24 hrs Prayer Help Dial: info@jesusredeems.com Visit:

23 rd Place: Date: House of God, Nalumavadi. Messages: 2008 January (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, Bro. A. Appadurai, Bro. Vincent Selvakumar, ( 'Voice of Jesus Ministries', Ramnad) Bro. Sam Jebaraj Special Features of the Camp (In Pongal Holidays) Spirit filled Worship, Reviving Messages, Intercessory prayer for demolishing of evil spirit & Blessings of Nation, Personal Prayer Times, Group Prayers, More and more events to come. (3 days Fasting Prayer) Camp will start at 7:00 p.m. with a preparatory prayer on 13th. Participants should stay in House of God Campus on all the three days. Residing places for Gents and Ladies separately. Children below the age of 12 are not allowed. Do not bring sick people or Demon possessed people for the Camp. The only reason for this camp is praying for our Nation. Registration fee Rs. 50/- Badge, Song sheet, Tea, Coffee, Cool drinks will be provided. The Camp will end with the Lunch on Wednesday. Contact: Thirappin Vaasal Prayer Camp, Jesus Redeems, Nalumavadi Thoothukudi Dt., (Ph: )

24 Jesus Redeems' R.N.P. No. TNENG / 2000 / Postal Regn. No. SSPOs / TTN / Post W.P.P. No. TN / WPP - 36 / SR / (Within India). Overseas Regn.No. SSPOs / TTN / In THENKASI (Tirunelveli Dist.,) Esakki Mahal Campus, Near Canal Bridge, Thenkasi January Messages: Evening 6:00 Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus, Bro. A. Appadurai. (Messages will be given in Tamil only) Contact:- Bro. Paul Raj Ph: Cell: Suffering from Sickness? Struggle with Sin? Tormented by satan? To get Deliverance, Jesus Christ Stretch out His hand and calls you! A dmissi o n Free! Pray! Participate! And also Bring others! YOUR SORROW WILL TURNED INTO JOY!