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From Sweden to Norway via India

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The last week we have had Adam, a fine young man from Sweden, visiting us. He is a Bible school student. The hand of God is upon him and he has a burning desire to serve God and plant house-churches to reach the emerging generation of post-modern heathens in his home country.

Some times ago he visited Victor Choudrie in Madya Pradesh, India. Victor Choudrie, a former heart specialist and surgeon, is used by God powerfully in the great nation of India. He has been instrumental in seeing many thousands house-churches being started. As Adam spent time with him, Victor recommended him to make contact with me as we had met before and Victor knew about the church-planting movement we are part of here.
As a result Adam sent me an email, telling about his desire to come and spend some time with us in Bergen. I was actually in India when I got his letter, and I was very excited about his visit. Since I was away I recommended him to contact Morten Askeland who leads the work in Bergen. Just a few days after he received my email he went to a church planting conference in Sweden where, to his surprise, Morten Askeland was one of the speakers! Contact established!
This morning Adam left after nearly one week in Bergen. He was able to meet a lot of people, participate in the Bible school, and attend many different gatherings. He seemed to be blessed by what he saw and experienced here with us in the church, both in early morning-prayer meetings and in the cell-groups.
He came to Norway from Sweden via India. It is a strange way of the Lord’s leading of a young man he has laid his hand on. My prayer is for him to always be led by the Spirit that he may live in the house of the Lord all the days of his life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections. Then he will be a real blessing to his countrymen and see the church of God built for God’s own glory!

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  1. Rev.Venkateswara Rao Avatar
    Rev.Venkateswara Rao

    To
    The Pastor and Director
    Sub: – Submitting this appeal for the support of Prayer and partner ship for Social and Spiritual Missionary Work.
    Dear Brother in Christ,
    Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior. I my Self-introducing as Pastor. We have a group of believers, committed and dedicated to preach the word of God and have been helping the poor and downtrodden people of this area for the past 18 years. We have been working based on the word of God MATTHEW 6: 33. And 1st CORINTHIANS 13 1:3. We have been working with the help of the God and guidance of the Holy Sprit.
    This ministry aiming at reaching people and villages which are still waiting for their first Gospel witness, especially in South India. Its core mission also comprises of concern for orphaned, Widows, Old age and destitute children. This Ministry was officially formed in 1986; Faith Action for Community transformation (FACT) now reaches 100 of most un-reached villages and people groups in Andhra Pradesh in India.
    The FACT ministry was formed by group of believers with the call and commitment and under the leadership of God and Holly Sprit it was formed in 1986. For the past 18 years it has been at the frontlines of mission fields in preaching the Gospel and helping the poor and needy people of this area.
    I came to know Jesus as my personal Savior in 1980, at the age of 27, while I was working in the secular world as a Village Magistrate in Revenue Department, God given a vision to preach the word of God and help the depressed people. I saw the vision, my people have been running towards Hell and I heard their crying and suffering. Then I saw the cross in the vision and blood. I was confused and wondered what had happened, why I cried and why I could not control it. I thought it was a nightmare. But the vision came before my eyes in the early day and while I was all awake.
    As six years passed by, I would often start crying uncontrollably when I saw nation on map or when I would watch news on the television. I could not understand what it was although I was saved 6 years back. Then in a chain of events. In 1986 I jumped into full time ministry and started this Faith Ministry. There was no looking back.
    We have been preaching the Gospel in this area for the past 23 years, and have been implementing several programs with the help and Guidance of the God and Holy Spirit. And have been providing regular training programs to spiritual promoters, strengthening the Gospel workers, conducting retreats & Seminars, Gospel meetings and Crusades. And also have been helping the abounded children, widow, Aged and downtrodden people.
    At present we have been working Gospel &social Development work in Villages 49 Villages. FACT was based at Machilipatnam Town in Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh INDIA. These working 49 villages& slum areas are comes in 4 Revenue Mandals of Krishna District. The Machilipatanm is the District head quarters of the Krishna District. We need more prayers& partners to support this Ministry. We have been praying for the past several Years and submitting this request. We believe our living God wills defiantly inspirer’s you to become a partner of this ministry. We are looking forward and hearing word from you. PLEASE KINDLY READ THIS ENCLOSED FILE, THIS WILL GIVE YOU FULL INFORMATION REGARDING OUR MINISTRIES WHICH WE HAVE BEEN DOING IN OUR AREA FOR THE PAST 18 YEARS. And If your are interested please come and see the real work and needs of the people of this area.
    Please visit our Web: http://www.fact-india.org
    Thanking You
    In His Service,
    (Rev. Venkateswara Rao)
    Mailing Address: Faith Action For community Transformation (FACT)
    21-338/C, Bhaskarapuram,
    Machilipatnam-521001
    Krishna District. Andhra Pradesh. India
    Phones. (++91) 8672- 221729 , 231404, 231405 .Fax. (++91) 8672- 222672. Mobil-++91 8672 330111
    Mail: fact_ngo@hotmail.com, factindia2003@yhoo.com.

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  2. Epie Julius Avatar
    Epie Julius

    I want to be a member in this movement.

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