Ministry of the Word to Kiphire, Meluri, Phek and Pfutsero

In Kiphire we were hosted at one of our brothers' homes where we were given warm hospitality. In this town, the entire Christian population is fully dominated by Baptists. Therefore, the Baptist Association was quite cautious about any new "ministry" visiting the town. I was informed of the strictness the Baptist leaders had on the town and was verbally told that new groups are literally not welcomed, though not directly, but indicated indirectly.

Nevertheless, we went to meet the President o the association though he did not give us a prior appointment. As we met him, he first informed us frankly of their stand of not receiving any other minsitry so as to keep their Baptist flock intact. But when he finished whatever he had to say, I introduced the ministry and the spiritual benefit it can bring to the Christian in general and the Pastors and leaders in particular, he changed his mind. He became more and more open to us as we kept ministering the word through the ministry books. Finally, he accepted the literature that we distributed for free and he also promised to bring these books to the committee members for their consideration. Still, we could sow the seed of the ministry to this town with the hope that one day someone will be blessed by the ministry and the Lord will gain His testimony in Kiphire.

Meluri

On our onward journey, we stopped by Meluri for dinner. But the day being the Lord's day, all the hotels were shut. But we saw one shop that sold some eatables. As we enquired about food, the owner showed us undue favor, invited us into her home, and served us tea and snacks. Later, we also met her husband and daughter and had a good time of fellowship with the entire family. Even in a place where we had zero contact initially, the Lord led us to a family which we believed was not merely to meet our need for food but to meet His need for gaining pillars for His testimony in the town. Having had a sweet fellowship and prayer together, we left for the next destination.

Phek

In this town, we were given hospitality at the best location, the guest house of the town Baptist church. There, we met the Youth Director and the Assistant Pastor to whom we introduced the minsitry literature. They both got the books and will introduce them further to their congregation. We also met a seeking brother who is a manager of an Indian Oil station. We ministered the word to him and in return, he offered to pay up half the amount of our petrol fee which we filled at his station. We also met the Chaplain of Nagaland Armed Police who warmly received us and paid heed to the ministry. In fact, he also voluntarily took the responsibility to distribute the free literature to all the battalions all over Nagaland.

Pfutsero

Our final destination in this ministry journey was Pfutsero where we went to meet the Principal of the Bible college there and introduced the ministry literature. She invited us to visit the college again for the ministry book distribution in the near future. Besides, we also met the Assistant Pastor of the town baptist church who initially was suspicious but after hearing us out became open to us and even purchased some books.

With all these towns, the ministry literature journey came to a conclusion. This time in a short span of just one week, the Lord enabled us to cover ten major towns and two cities. After we came back, I wrote the following notes to the saints we prayed for this ministry journey.

Dear Saints,

Thank you for your prayers!

In answer to the Body's prayers the Lord has richly blessed the ministry of the word literature journey again this time to Nagaland.

In twelve localities where the Lord’s testimony has not yet be raised up, we met the key Christian leaders and introduced the ministry literature. Principal of Bible colleges, owner/manager of Christian bookstores, Pastors, Christian Association Presidents and Youth leaders were met and the ministry literature introduced. Many have purchased the ministry books and the Holy Bible Recovery Version, and received the free ministry books by Rhema. Besides, the Lord has manifested some potential seekers for further follow-up shepherding.

In the entire trip we enjoyed the Spirit's leading and the Lord’s sovereignty in leading us to the right people and place, and at the right time.

“This is good and acceptable in the sight of our Savior God, Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth.” 

(1 Timothy 2:3-4, RecVer)

May *the Lord's hand continue to follow His speaking* through the  hearing and reading of the ministry of the word and lead them unto the full knowledge of the truth.

Please continue to pray that the Lord’s hand may follow all these ones who received the ministry literature, enlighten them as they read the books, and gain them for His testimony in all these localities one day.

May the Lord gain Nagaland for Himself and for His church! Nagaland for Chrsit and the Church!