Ministry of Sports, Bible College, Film Ministry and Tibet Prayer Walk and others

My Dear Friend

It is always a joy for me to come with ministry report. 2011 is almost over. The days are going so quick and we are becoming older and older. But there are lots of things to do for the gospel. I was trying to make this report on time but I couldn't, because of the involvement in sports ministry, Bible college preparation and film show ministry, I had to always postponed this. But here I come with the reports. Thank you for your prayer and financial support  for the work of ministry in Nepal. We are glad to work together, without your prayer and support we could not have done all this. So let us glorify God together. Let us not forget that it is God who strengthened us to do all these. This report is going to be long but I want you to go through the bottom. It takes not more than ten minute to go to the bottom of it. There are so many things here. They are more than gold. This is not only the words, this is something that really happened in Nepal and you made this possible.

God saved us

Traveling in rain is always difficult. Santa and I were going to east Nepal for football tournament because Church Boys was participating in prestigious game in Jahada in east Nepal. In the middle of our way in the jungle, we got accident. We were running fast and suddenly we hit the hole in the road and we were out of the motor bike. It was danger accident, motorbike was destroyed but nothing happen to our body. This was miracle. For some time I could not think what had happen. But God protected us. We went to nearby town and repair our motorbike, Rita sent us money from Kathmandu because we did not had money in our pocket, we paid the service bill and we went off again. All my body was paining the next day but I was still riding the bike for 8 hours again. God gave us strength in all situations. I can do every things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me. Thank be to God. I am happy to be alive. Your prayer really worked.

Bible Distribution in Sports Events

There were two biggest soccer games in summer. One was in Jahada and another was in Surunga. In both games, we distributed nearly ten thousand gospel tracts and many copies of Holy Bibles. We play football and share God's love around Nepal. Sports have helped us carry the gospel than any other programs in Nepal. We continue to need gospel tracts and Bibles. Thanks to all who donated bibles and tracts.

Bible College in October November

Thanks to all who prayed for Bible School. There were 12 students and they learn about evangelism, church planting, discipleship, history of church in Nepal and most importantly they also learned how to write emails and make blog. I get emails from my students that they say that we are the only leaders in Nepal that teach others on how to write emails. They say they learn so many things and they were lucky to be chosen in the Bible College. Our leaders who are trained in Bible College are spread all over Nepal and doing awesome work for God. Sick are healed, demons possessed are freed, and people are hearing the gospel and asking Jesus to be their Lord and Savior.

Students Ministry in Nepal

We added one more ministry in 2011. Students ministry in Nepal. We were praying for some time and God show us that this is the time. We believe that school is the strategic place to spread the gospel in Nepal. If we just use school students to carry out the gospel there is going to be a huge possibility of reaching the families for Jesus. Do you believe this? Shanti Lama is the in charge of the students ministry in Nepal. With this ministry we will equip Christian students

1. to reach their friends for Jesus,  
2. organize students conference.
3. record the data of students,
4. find out needy students who need support. In near future we will be organizing Students Conference and we need prayer for this.

Film Ministry in Nepal Tibet border

After long prayer and preparation for film ministry in Nepal Tibet Border Mountain, we really did headed to film showing site. We took two reserved Jeep with equipment. We were all glad to do ministry for Jesus. We purchased most of the food items from Kathmandu.

Film Show in Nagpuge, It was small school volleyball ground with some steps up. People really enjoyed film. There were some people who were drinking alcohol in nearby small groceries shop and they were not interested at all. But as we began to show film they left their drink and came to watch what Jesus had to say in the film. That was good. People walked about one hour to get to the film. Our local disciples gave away gospel tracts to the people as they went back home. It was near the river and cool air blowing at night. But people watched until the end. Praise God. People are hearing the gospel because of your support.

Film Show in Phaltuk, One morning after breakfast, we hiked to Phaltuk. As we walked through the mountain and jungle, we saw beautiful scenery of the Himalaya and the surrounding mountains and villages. We took a break, prayed, and enjoyed God's creation. We are happy that God is taking us to new places for spreading the gospel. One that same day, we asked permission with a house there and set up film show in threshing floor which kept space for everyone. It was shivering chilly cold night up in that mountain but everyone watched Good News and the Passion of the Christ in Nepali with patience, including small children. It was almost eleven pm when we finish dinner. Nepali people in the mountain go to bed early as 7PM in the night. But on that day they made it. We stayed at Tamang's house. He was the only Christian in that village and he said that he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal lord and savior just 5 month ago. He said his house has become a haunting house and usually sense spirit and ghost moving in his house. He even showed us scratches of nail in the wall which was very new to me. I had never seen such thing in my life. But I can't ignore because Bible clearly says that Jesus cast out demons. We together prayed for his house and cleanse it in the name of the Lord. I used all the deliverance versus from the Bible and walked around the house and prayed for it. Since then peace has been reigning in his house. Many people who come to Jesus in Nepal is the result of healing from sickness and deliverance from demon possession.

Film show in Dhan Kumar House, Some time you have to make a special request for people to come and listen to your gospel message. This is 100% true. In Dhan Kumar house, we were invited to show evangelistic film and many people in that village just came without announcement. We presented Nepali evangelistic films and gave away gospel tracts. The seed of the gospel message has been spreading to all the places. Let us pray that these seeds will bring more fruits. Thank you for making this outreach possible. This all happen because of your prayer and support. Your support has made us go around Nepal and share the gospel of Jesus Christ who have never heard the gospel.

Bible Distribution, where ever we went with the film, we always want to bless disciples with the Holy Bibles. They ask nothing but the Bibles. They say do you have Bibles? Can you give us a copy of Bible because she/he do not one. Bible is the weapon for the disciple who do not have any leader to tell them what to do next when someone become sick. Do you believe this? People do not have any one to tell them about Jesus. No gospel tract, no Bible, no TVs, no radios, still people seek Jesus. They want him. They walk miles away to find a Church or a believer. People are seeking Jesus when no one is telling them. They just hear that if they pray to Jesus people will get heal. That had caused many to accept Jesus.

Prayer walk in Tibet, It was our long time wish and plan to stay in Tibet. We did that this time. We walked throughout the Tibet land and street and prayed for each house we crossed by. During the night time every one of us prayed for Tibet and for disciples serving God in that land. Disciples in Tibet really need your prayer.

Christ's disciples in Tibet are going through so many type of test. It is really challenging to keep their faith alive. They can't get together in large number. They are not allowed to keep Bibles in their local language. Authorities come and stay in your prayer group, and ask questions, like when will you be gathering and in whose house? When they attend your service you can't proceed as you plan. This way it is very hard to guide a new disciple to mature faith in teaching him the basic teaching of Christ. We went to small house gathering and they said that we are the first group to visit them in two years. That means no body has gone to this small group for two years to give fellowship to them and to pray for each other. So we really need to pray for disciples in Tibet and pray that they will not lose their faith and zeal for the lord. If you can't water the plant, it will dry out soon. Caring for each other and praying for each other is the heart of Christian growth. Church of America should never say we have no need of Church in Tibet or Nepal. We need each other and we should serve one another.

New Souls

Here are some new souls reports from our leaders.

• Pratap from Ramechap reports that 4 new persons accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and savior.
• Purna Kumar told 4 new people accepted Jesus Christ in Dasami.
• Khamba Sing led Ramesh, Lalit, Ramshari and her daughter in-law Sukmaya, (4 souls) to Jesus.
• Pratap from Makwanpur emailed me saying that two accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and savior.
• Sukraman from Makwanpur told two people gave their life to Jesus. 

These are the reports for this hours so far. You might want to consider what we are praying for and our need. We work together as a partner and lift each other as a team. I am just worried about the text here. My English is not so good. And I fear that if my photos in this email is coming through. Some time there is huge space between text and photos.

Orphanage work in Urlabari

We are resuming orphanage work from 26 December. I will be updating news and photos from the construction site. I want to emphasis that any one who is willing can join with us to help make this dream come true.  Our orphans are waiting for the night to sleep in their bed in their room. FYI, these are the needs of the orphanage,

1. Brick,
2. Sand,
3. Iron rod,
4. Stone, 
5. Labor charge,
6. Other materials. We have 8 orphans and they are scattered. Once house is complete we will bring them all in.

School in Dungdunge

I believe that every responsible Christian should serve God, work for family, help church and volunteer in nation's development. We felt that we as a responsible citizen, we have responsibility towards our community who are poor and needs our help. Here I want to point out on School. We would like to build school as soon as possible so that children of 6 years and above need not to cross river and walk two hour to get to the school. But there is one biggest hindrance. People in this village are poor and they themselves can't build school, neither a bridge in the river. They are looking for generous people and communities who can partner with the school to build and run it. Any one is widely welcomed.  We are voluntarily working in School and you can join with us, even right now. Let us stand together for social change and bring light of education in the dark heart of the disadvantaged, with God's love. For more please go to School in Dungdunge. Let us build this School in Dungdunge for the benefit of little children. 

Thank you so much for your prayer. Our source of encouragement comes from your email, no matter how short is that email, it still uplifts me. We wish you the MERRY CHRISTMAS if you do celebrate. May Joy and Peace fill your house.

Reuben  

This is ministry report of Pastor Reuben Rai and 40 other Church leaders across Nepal.

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I am no body who tells every body about some body who can save any body.
From "a rented house" in Kathmandu
Phone: +977-97510-02328/ -9851012105

Alternative email : tankrai@wlink.com.np

Skype: reubenrai
Mailing address for Bibles : GPO 8975 EPC 2030, Kathmandu, Nepal
Monthly reports : HERE
Blog: Church in Nepal blog 
Website : Church in Nepal

July/August Ministry Report 2011 from Nepal

Dear Friends
I am honored and thankful to everyone who prayed for me and for my ministry. In July and August, I stayed in Kathmandu with my wife and children. I spent my time my time reading books, Thompson chain reference Bible. I taught my wife and Children how to write email. I took them to the supermarket and they were so glad because children chose what they like.
I spend time praying for you and giving thanks to God for you. I visited my disciples, prayed for them, cast out demons and healed the sick. A man was miraculously delivered from a demon attack. His wife and children were terrified and afraid to stay with him. Now they are happy he is quite normal and going for a job.
I played with the children of the Church in Sunday school and the children loved me. I bought them sweets and the donuts and they were happy. I made phone calls to my leaders in the village and encouraged them in their service to the Lord. Every one desired to have a teaching conference in their place for their disciples. I really enjoyed being in home with my family in this summer. Resting is really fun.
10000 tracts were printed; we printed ten thousand tracts. But these 10,000 tracts are booked. My pastors and local evangelist have asked me for these tracts. Now gospel is being preached in every corner of Nepal. We can't go to all the places but these tracts will help us to show God's love to them. With just your 200 US dollar we can print 10000 gospel tracts. We do not have money for printing. We would like to print more gospel tracts but we just don't have money.
Sports ministry tour, we are going to make a sports ministry tour beginning from 22 September. We would be out of Kathmandu for nearly three weeks for friendly games and participating in sport events. During our play, our team and our volunteers will distribute tracts. We need 20,000 thousand gospel tracts (400 US $) immediately. We want to see many people come to know the Lord. We would like to do evangelism but we need the resources. God will give this land to us if we really go out and preach.
New converts, 16 people accepted Jesus in our ministry in July and August in Nepal. We could not do much more, but we give thanks to the Lord for these precious new souls.
Bad News, One student of class 9 died in River; there is also sad news with this report. One brother who was studying in Class 9 was drawn in River while attempting to Cross the river. His body was found nearly 5 miles away from the drown spot. If we do not build school soon and run it, it can happen any time. I have some more news about  how children are going to School below.
Orphanage Building, we went to build the orphanage but there was continues rain which disturbed us working on the field. We put dirt and flatten the ground for digging foundation but no avail. We tried to dig the hole for water pomp but it did not work. There was continues rain so we had to abandoned the work. But I want to thank you all for your sincere prayer. We shall resume the work from October. Please pray for this project since we need to trust God for every single Rupee. There is some project which demand team work and this orphanage project is one of them. We have 7 orphans that we should care for. Some need finances to continually go to School. We want to build this orphanage home as soon as possible so that we can bring these orphans in. Please remember this special project in your prayer and ask others to pray for this topic.
School in Dung Dunge.
There is no school in Dung Dunge, so children need to cross river and walk two hours to get to the school. When they come back home they are hungry, exhausted and tired. It is very difficult for little child of 6 years of age to walk two hours and cross the river. We are building school so that they don't have to suffer like this. Our children need education. They are poor and they can't afford to go to some expensive private school in the city. Dung Dunge is my native place and I want to see Children go to School in that village. Let us make this dream possible. I don't want their life to be dark. Every night children study under the kerosene lamp. There is no electricity, no market, no transport. They live under daily basic need. There are more than fifty children that need school. I met children and asked them what you would like to become, one said 'I want to become a doctor' other said 'I want to become an engineer'. Every child has a dream. But they don't know what A B C D is? We together can start the school and change the destiny of these children. Click on this child photo and it shall lead you to the group of Children who need School.
Let us see how children go to School in Dung Dunge.
# Scene One, First of all, all students gather at the bank of the river. Wait until senior student has come. Remove your shirts and pants. Put them into a plastic bag. Make sure that water does not leak inside. Collect all of your books into one plastic bag and tie it safe.
# Scene Two, Filled up air in Wheel's Tube. There is no electric air filler. So you have to use your mouth to bubble it. Every one should try because one person air (breath) is not enough.
# Scene Three, Collect all your shoes into one rope. You can't attempt to cross overwhelming river with your shoes on in your feet. You must take them off. Sew it like you make a garland.
# Scene Four, Put the little ones in the middle of the Tube for safety and others, just hold around on to the rope that is connected with the Tube.
# Scene Five, Now the experienced student goes first with the bag that have books and clothes. Now have to look very carefully as he makes the water trek. Now Tube team, follow the same route in order to avoid deep and powerful current.
# Scene Six, Now in the deep, be very careful, because with just one Tube 12 students have to cross it, and one's little mistake can lead every one's life in danger. All those with the tube should be balanced when they are in the center of the river.
Thank you for reading the Nepal report. God bless you. I wait to hear from you.
Please remember me and my family and my Pastors and leaders in your prayer. God is doing many wonderful things around us.
Once again, thank you for your prayer.
May your trouble be less, and blessing be more.
May nothing but happiness come through your door
Your brother in Christ

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Reuben and Rita with Rosanna and Reuel
From 'a rented house' in Kathmandu
Mail for Bibles: GPO 8975 EPC 2030 Kathmandu Nepal
Skype: reubenrai
Alternative Email: tankrai@wlink.com.np
Blog : www.nepalchurch.wordpress.com

 Orphanage Photos below

June Ministry Report

Dear Friend

I bring you the ministry report from June 2011 about an orphan girl in Makwapur, and about the report regarding starting a School for the poor children in Ilam, and about the orphanage that we are going to build in Urlabari, as well as some of the information for your kind prayer, for our various future programs.

I want to thank you for your precious prayer and financial support for the Lord's work in Nepal. You have played vital role by encouraging and supporting us. Without your support, we would not have been coming to this far. God promised us that 'Give and it shall be given unto you, for with the same measure that ye mete with it shall be measured to you again'. You have given and we believe God will give you more and that the law of the spiritual harvest mention in 2 Corinthian 9 would manifest in your life, in front of your very eye.

Visits to Disciples in Makwanpur, It is always good to visit disciples in their own homes and in their place. We have 5 Churches in Makwanpur which is in the central mountain region. I had a chance to visit all of them this time. Hiking in the mountain with no wind and water in hot summer was very hard. But we had to climb anyhow to reach village. The disciples in village in Makwanpur were so happy to see us again. Every one asked prayer for their life, family and field. Corn they grow in their field is higher than 8 feet. I found that generally no girl crossed the age of 17. They were married before they reached 17. A sign of lack of education.

During same ministry visit, I found one little girl with shabby cloth and unkempt appearance. She was an orphan. This is her photograph. I am going to keep her in orphanage home when house is complete for inhabit where she would be cared for and brought up in education. She will go to school, eat good food, wear good cloth, sleep in bed with mattresses and play with other kids and live happily.

But, during my visit in Makwanpur, I could not sleep very well. My body was bitten by mosquitoes, bed bug and other insects. People there live without their basic needs met. They eat only two items. Rice and Curry with no additives. But they serve God happily.

We stopped by Brother Sujan's Church. The Church was located in strategic place and it is not complete but the Rat has begun to make hole in the wall. He is praying for fund to finish the Church by plastering the floor and wall. Just below the Church in the gorge was a river where we had good time swimming and playing. Yes, when you are sweating and tired, if you find a river you would definitely swimm. We did.

From Sujan Church to Chitra Church the track in the mountain was very dangerous, in the cliff. If you miss your foot step, your body will not be found. This is the everyday life of the disciple in the mountain. Thanks for the Bible School in 2005 in which they attend. They came to Bible School, they evangelized, and they started the Church, now they are pastor and lead many disciples.

In June, we had a meeting in Hindi Church near Tibet border in Tatopani. Prayer was done to many who came, sick were healed and people were overjoyed. Many people came from far. There were number of people then the organizer had expected. But the Church was cracked and leaked water to the church room. You can see photos below in the link.

Some of my friend says I work too much and I travel too much. Yes that's true. I travel too much. But what can I do? I see one thing. Their need is greater than mine. They want to see me come to them. My apartment in Kathmandu is paradise for me. My bed my computer my children my food. My everything is there. But God is first thing in my life. I got to go. I have to do something for God before I die. That's why I travel. I know you want to visit Nepal and share the gospel. You still can do that by sending me. What's I am doing is you doing. Together we can bring a change. Together we can do a great work for our God.

Baptism in Inaruwa, Six new converts were baptized in water in Inaruwa. Pastor Pratap is serving the Lord in Indo-Nepal border. He is leading many new converts to the Lord. He has a need of a bicycle for his ministry. One bicycle cost is only 90 US dollar. He can make a good use of the bicycle in visiting the house churches and going to evangelistic works.

School for disadvantaged children, you know what? I wanted to build a school for poor children in Dung Dunge in Ilam in east Nepal. I was praying and I was thinking for years about this. Now we have begun to start working on School. We are collecting stones and sand from river, cleaning the bush for pitch, digging the line for wall and for foundation, purchasing the roof and cement for plastering and flooring. We as a true disciple of Jesus Christ can share our love by helping others socially. We can trualy become Samaritan to their suffering by helping them and becoming a friend with them.

I want to share little more detail about this village. Dung Dunge is surrounded by river in north and east and by vast Jungle at south and west. They can't grow rice there because there is no water for the rice field, only they grow is the corn. There is no market where they can sale their product. There is no electricity, no roads, no police post and no internet cafe. There is no school in Dung Dunge. So, children go to school by crossing River and walking two hours to get to the nearest school, with no school bags. Some time they use vehicle's wheel tube to cross other side of the river. It is very hard for kids of 6 ages. Their poor parent can't provide lunch box to their children. When they return they are crying because of hunger and thirst, tired by walking two hour and exhausted. We want to build school so that they don't have to suffer like this. If our little effort will enable them to have good education then we are willing to contribute. If you or someone would like to invest for the lives of these precious ones, please write to me for more information. Let us share our love in action and not just in words.

Help us build orphanage home, there is still a very needy project worthy of your consideration. You know that we have been praying for years for an orphanage. Most of the orpahange in Nepal is run by Hindu person. So the owner of the orphanage force rule to children to abide every one under the rule. That way a children can't pray and attend a Chruch or worship service. Instead they are forced to worship idols. This is not good for Christian children. Let us not fold our hand or put our hand in the pocket. Let us raise our hand to help them.

And, now, we are planning to build an orphanage home starting from July 14. We still need to pay 3300 dollar to clear the land due. Please give special consideration to this project. Without your help we will not complete this. We want to keep orphans, poor children who has not privilege of going to School and widows who are abandoned by their family, in this home. Your small donation would enable us to build a home for poor, orphans and widows who would feel your care and your love in this home. We will not be building many houses, we will just be building one house. So, this is one time request to all my friends.

Please share this to other people that might be interested and thank you for doing so. God bless.

Bible School in September, We are going to start Bible School in September. This is something to remember in your prayer. This year, we will focus on school of internet, evangelism and discipleship. We will teach Pastors and Leaders how to use internet, write email and make blog and others as well as we will teach them on how to evangelize Nepal for Jesus? We will also discuss about starting of short discipleship programs like Basic Training and School for Christian Leaders in their place. We now have above 40 Church Leaders. We together can develop still more leaders for the kingdom of God and we together can do a great work for our God. Amen.

I know that you have been helping us to reach Nepal for Jesus. Your smallest donation and prayer have played the vital part not only in spreading the gospel in Nepal but also to develop many leaders for the harvest. And I want to thank you for this from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. Without your prayer and support we will not be able to continue spreading the gospel from top of the world to all the way around.

Let me tell you one more thing before I close, almost all country in the world, have heard the gospel, but Nepal is still waiting to hear the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach good news to all creation." NIV.

From Reuben Rai

God's unworthy servant.

Cell Phone : 9779751002328,

Mailings : GPO 8975 EPC 2030, Kathmandu Nepal

Skype : reubenrai

Click here to see photos related with this ministry report.

June 2011

Click here to see under construction school photos

Phase 1 Dung Dunge School Photos