THE BLESSINGS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED IN SHALOM MINISTRY THROUGH ‘JESUS CALLS’.

 A ministry that consoles the broken hearted.    UP

 In the last week of January 1992 I and my wife came to Chennai, broken hearted, having lost our loving daughter Sharon. As we had no one to comfort us, we thought of visiting Jesus calls Prayer Tower. We went there and introduced ourselves as missionaries from Gujarat. Dr.Paul Dhinakaran was praying for each one of the visitors. When we told him our broken hearted condition, he was in tears. He prayed for us with so much of compassion as if I were his own brother. When he uttered these words, “Lord I am unworthy to pray for thy servant” my heart was shaken. Our Lord strengthened us through his compassionate and humble prayer. When we came back to Gujarat after four days we had a pleasant surprise. Bro.Dhinakaran had sent us a gift cheque for Rs.500/- along with 10 V.C.D cassettes. This is the beginning of our associating with Jesus calls ministry. 

 Participation in power ministry Training program

In June 1992 we applied for the above training program, conducted by Jesus calls. In the application form, we had to reply ‘No’ for many questions asked regarding Jesus calls Magazine, Young Partners scheme, Karunya and T.V. Ministry because we had not taken part in any of these ministries. We thought our application would be turned down. But to our great surprise we were selected to undergo the power ministry program. It is all because of the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We gained deep understanding about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Not only that, we learnt how to minister with the spirit of compassion and the love of Jesus and with the mighty power of the Holy Spirit. Above all the experience we had in the program, God anointed us with the Holy Spirit. From that time onwards we experienced a break through in our ministry among the Bhils. Thousands of souls come to the living knowledge of Christ, through signs and wonders. 

In October 1998, ‘Jesus Calls’ conducted their 23^rd power ministry program in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Among thousands of people who had applied, forty of our Native evangelists were selected to undergo the training program, even though their qualifications were much, much less than other applicants. This only shows how much ‘Jesus Calls’ is concerned about the ministry among Bhil Adivasis. These forty evangelists have brought about a great revival among the Bhils within a few years. God is using them mightily, manifesting His name with signs and wonders. All praise and glory be to His mighty name. 

FROM RENTED COTTAGE TO OWN BUNGALOW   TOP^

 In Jhalod we started our ministry in a small rented house. After two years we moved to a Bungalow which belonged to a Sindh merchant paying a rent of Rs.2500/- per month. The merchant was willing to give this house for us, because there was always a fear of theft. After three years the Sindh merchant came forward to sell that house to us for Rupees 6 lakhs. With much difficulty we raised Rs.4 lakhs and gave it as advance. But we could not pay the balance of Rs.2 lakhs in the stipulated time. So the man came and asked us to vacate the house. I was in tears and prayed over the situation. The telephone bell rang and when I picked up the receiver I could hear dear ayah on the other side. He asked “Thambi Devadoss, have you purchased the house which you proposed to buy”? I explained to him the situation. Immediately he told he would send the balance of Rs.2 lakhs. He also asked “What you will do for registration expenses?”. When I told him ‘I will mange’, he simply laughed and said “you poor boy, how will you manage in that jungle; I will send what is required for the registration.” My joy knew no bounds; I praised God with all my heart, mind and soul. We received the draft for Rs.2,50,000/- the very next day. When I gave the money to the Sind merchant he confessed, “The God you worship is the true God! He has bid me to build that beautiful house and give it to you for a small price”. All praises to God the father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit for ‘Jesus calls’ ministry.

 Recently we have moved to Dahod, the district headquarters for administrative and other reasons. The house at Jhalod is being used to accommodate an orphanage and a few departments in our ministry. It is nothing but miracle that God enabled us to buy one big house in Dahod to accommodate our field office and our family quarters. We would like to share our joy with the readers that more than 50% of the cost of the building was met by Jesus calls and its founders.

 We find no suitable word to express our deep gratitude to Dhinakaran Iyah and Dr. Paul Dhinakaran except to say God bless Jesus calls ministry and its founders for ever and ever.

We are happy to tell you that Jesus calls has given us the status of ‘Ambassadors’ in North India where we minister among the Bhils.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ”. Galatians 6:2

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A LOVING SPIRITUAL FATHER TO SHALOM MISSIONARIES

For the last 14 years Bro.D.G.S.Dhinakaran has given us the privilege to meet him personally at least once or twice in a year. He spends some time with us enquiring about the wellbeing of every member of the family.

 When ‘Sharon’ our daughter died we thought it is God’s will for us to have only two sons. But when we met Bro.D.G.S. Dhinakaran for the first time he prayed with tears that God should compensate for the loss of that child. The tears fell on us. God heard his prayers and gave us Shekinah in another 10 Months. Whenever we meet him, he showers his love on us. His words of love, comfort and encouragement have strengthened us greatly in our ministry.

 In August 1999 we went through one of the most difficult financial situation. I could only cry to our Lord, “Why, all this Lord? Have I not served you faithfully?” The very next day comfort came through Jesus calls ministry. They had sent us Rupees one lakh. Like this they have helped us many times whenever we desperately needed financial help.

 HELP IN BUILDING GOD’S KINGDOM.                           TOP^

In our ministry in North India we often face stiff opposition from those who are opposed to the gospel of Christ. We always wanted to have s spokesman who would stand with us in times of trouble. Bro.D.G.S.Dhinakaran introduced us to one Rev. Anil Martin in Bhopal. He is a highly respected person even among high ranking officials and political leaders. When we faced much trouble in Jabuva, our local leaders were able to meet the DGP and then the Chief Minister thanks to the help of Rev.Anil Martin. Not only that, our Shalom Mission has been registered as an associate member of M.P State Christian Association through his help.