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October 08, 2008 at 9:12pm

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SATAN'S MEETING: (Read even if you're busy) Satan called a worldwide convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can't keep Christians from going to church." "We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth." "We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their saviour." "Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken." "So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.." "This is what I want you to do," said the devil: "Distract them from gaining hold of their Saviour and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!" "How shall we do this?" his demons shouted. "Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered. "Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow." "Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles." "Keep them from spending time with their children." "As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!" "Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice." "Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive." To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly." "This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ." "Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers." "Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day." "Invade their driving moments with billboards." "Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes.." "Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become dissatisfied with their wives. " "Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night." "Give them headaches too! " "If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere." "That will fragment their families quickly!" "Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas." "Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death." "Even in their recreation, let them be excessive." "Have them return from their recreation exhausted." "Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead." "Keep them busy, busy, busy!" "And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences." "Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus." "Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause." "It will work!" "It will work!" It was quite a plan! The demons went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there. Having little time for their God or their families. Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives. I guess the question is, has the devil been successful in his schemes? You be the judge!!!!! Does "BUSY" mean: B-eing U-nder S-atan's Y-oke?

19 churche attacked in Karnataka, India

September 18, 2008 at 6:40pm

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Sunday, September 14,2008. KARNATAKA: After the black Saturday in Delhi, VHP and the neo fascist groups have unleashed terror against Christians turning Sunday as a black Sunday for Christians in Karnataka. 1.SHIROOR: In one incident at Shiroor, Niragadh, Udupi district, at about 10.15 as the small congregation of believers had assembled for Sunday worship a gang of 50 plus VHP radicals armed with tridents, saffron flags barged into the hall and started praising the Orissa action against Christians. In the meantime a small group rushed to the pastor and unleashed savage attack with machetes on the right hand and right leg .Blood splashed all over and the blood smeared. bibles and hymn books were instantaneously consigned to attacked by the rabid terrorists. Pastor Abraham was admitted in a serious condition to Angeli hospital Before they left they have also set fire to all the vehicles parked outside. The radicals also threatened Pastor Abraham’s wife Binsi with death and said that they will repeat the same kind of attacks what took place in Orissa. Apart form this attack, there are reports of Six major attacks of churches with 7 believers seriously injured. 2. UDUPI: In an another attack in a place called udupi, a two and half year Samuel is said to be in serious condition in Udupi government hospital along with four persons from New life church Udupi. Pastor Gopinath is serving as pastor in New life church Udupi for the last twenty two years. 3. MUDUR: In an other attack on Immanuel church in Mudur, Kundapura, Udupi district. As Pastor Sunil Kumar was conducting the worship service in the church adjacent to his house, it happened at around 10.30 am a group of 20 Hindu radicals arrived on a jeep barged into the church and attacked the attendees. The church consisted of Orphan children and few others. No external injuries were reported. The goons after the attack on the church got into the Pastor Immanuel’s residence and broke furniture, television, Steel Cloth racks, and telephone. 4. BELTHANGADI: During a worship service in a place called kayarphaduka, in Belthangadi taluk, Mangalore district, a group of Hindu radicals face masked arrived on 2 jeeps and barged into the hall with swords and attacked pastor Christudas aged 40 yrs. It was reported from our sources that the radicals had come to hit and cut the neck of the pastor, but during the attack the Hindu radicals using the long sword left deep cuts on his both hands, legs and all over his body. The goons then got into the parsonage and completely destroyed all the furniture and household items. The pastor was rushed to the nearest Belthangadi taluk hospital and as they did not admit him there and was asked to take him immediately to Mangalore Medical College. Pastor Christudas has been serving the Lord in this area since 10 years. 5. BELTHANGADI: At 10.15 am, during a Konkini worship service at a church called New Life Church at Modunpher, Mangalore District, a group of 20 Hindu radicals face masked entered into the church and attacked 5 believers leaving them injured. It was also reported from our sources that some property of the church was also damaged. The injured are admitted to the local hospital. Name of the pastor is not yet known. 6. MOODABIDRI: Hindu radicals entered the house of Pastor Gunasekaran, and attacked his house and as the attack took place Pastor’s wife and his children fearing ran for their lives. The radicals then destroyed all the furniture and household items leaving the house in disorder. Pastor’s daughter noticed the car number and informed the matter to the Police and based on the information Police arrested two people from the group of attackers. During the attack, pastor Gunasekaran who pastors a church called Christ Glorious Ministry had gone to attend an English worship service. Pastor Gunasekaran is doing ministry in this place since 17 years. No reports of any injuries. This place is 36 kms away from Mangalore district. 7.KULOOR: Blessing Assemblies of God church was attacked by a group of Hindu radicals. Pastor Samraj who ministers this church, his wife and 2 believers has been attacked and Injured. They are admitted to Wenlock Government Hospital. Our sources have reported that there are 7-8 Injured during the attack. A gold chain of a lady attendee was snatched by Hindu radicals during the attack. Musical Instruments and other church furniture’s are damaged. 8. KODICAL: A church of South India (CSI) church was attacked and attackers broke all the window panes, PA system and furniture’s of the church. 9.HEMANAGATTA: Hindu radicals attacked a church called Miligrais Church and Major statue of Mother Mary was destroyed and also other statues of the church. Also the radicals broke the window panes and furniture’s of the church. No reports of any injuries. 10. JAYAPURA: A church in Jayapura, in chickmangalur district was attacked by Hindu radicals at 10.30 am. The name of the church is End Time Full gospel Church and Pastor Anthony ministers this church. It happened that, as the worship service was going on a group of 30 members of a radical group barged into the church with wooden clubs, Cycle chains and long swords and attacked the Pastor and the believers of the church. Our sources have reported that 8 ladies were Injured including a pregnant lady. The Pastor, a church believer and an Old man also was reported injured during the attack. They were admitted to the nearest hospital for first aid. The goons even broke window panes, furnitures and other valuable things of the church. 11. KADUR: Pastor Dhanraj who ministers a House church (Name not known) in a place called Shingettikere, Kadoor was attacked by a group of Hindu radicals after the worship service. No major injuries was reported. The radicals have damaged property, furnitures and Musical Instruments of the House church.The following believers were arrested. 1.Kalleshappa(52), Savgithramma(42)Nalini (40)Rajanna (45) Kadoor is 30 kms away from Chickmangalur district. Pastor Dhanraj is serving the Lord in this place since 3 years. 12.PUTTUR: Mount Zion Assemblies of God church was attacked at around 10.30 am. Pastor P.I Joy (42 yrs) ministers this church. It happened that as the worship service got started a group of 100 members from a Hindu radical group arrived to the Premises of the church with wooden clubs and stones. Among the 100 members, 30 members barged into the church and without any conversation with the church members or Pastor the Hindu radicals started to beat the Pastor and Assistant pastor Babu John (30 Yrs). During the attack Pastor P.I Joy’s left hand was broken and one finger cut down. The radicals then destroyed the roof, musical instruments and other church related things. The goons also got into the Pastor’s house and destroyed all his household things. Pastor’s car was destroyed too. Both Pastors have been admitted to Mahaveer Hospital at Puttur for treatment. Pastor P.I Joy had to undergo an operation tomorrow to have steel rod plates to be placed where he had his broken bones. Police arrived to the spot and took details of the incident. Pastor P.I Joy is ministering in this place since 11 years. 13. CHIKKAKADENAHALLI: St. Thomas Peace Church was reportedly damaged by the Hindu fanatics at a place called Chikkakadenahalli, Chikkaballapur Taluk on 14th Sept night. Father Narayanaswamy is ministering this Church since 5 years. This church has a congregation of 110 members. A Complaint has been lodged at Chikballapur Town Police Station. Superintendent of Police Mr. Shivakumar is investigating the case. 14. GORUGUNTAPALYA: Pastor Jonathan Shivdass who ministers Gate of Heaven Church in a place called Goruguntapalya, Bangalore was attacked on September 14. It happened that a group of 20-30 people belonging to RSS/BJP attacked the church and abused the believers alleging of forceful conversion. Then the extremists damaged furniture’s, window panes, and musical instruments and looted some the valuable things. When the pastor went to R.M.C.R. police station to file an FIR, the police refused to take his complaint and file an FIR against the perpetrator. It was reported that there were minor injuries during the attack. Pastor Jonathan Shivdas is serving the Lord since 10 years. Every Sunday about 150 members gather for worship. 15. PUTTUR: Church was attacked by a group of 25 Hindu fanatics while the worship service was going on Sunday, September 14 at 11.30 am in Bannur village, Puttur Taluk, Mangalore district. It happened that the radicals broke furniture’s, fans, a hero honda bike and damaged musical instruments. Pastor Suresh D is ministers this church and he is doing ministry in Bannur village since 8 years and has a congregation of 60 members in his church. Complaint has been lodged at Puttur Police Station. 16.BANDUGORI: Church was attacked on Sunday night at 1.00 clock in a place called B.C. Road, Bandugori, Mangalore. The radicals barged into the church and poured petrol on the church door and set it to fire. Pastor Albert Madhavan ministers this church and has congregation of 70 members and is serving in this place since 5 years. 17.GANJIMATTA: Hindu radicals attacked a church on September 15 at 3.00 pm in a place called Ganjimatta. It was reported from our sources that the perpetrators broke window panes and furniture of the Church. Pastor Jayakumar ministers this Church with a congregation of 50 members since 6 years. A Complaint has been lodged against the radicals at Bachpai Police Station. 18.GOKAK: A pastor and few believers were attacked and beaten up severely in a place called Shankere, Gokak, Belgaum Dist on September 14 at 8 pm. Pastor Laxman Dabuji (50 years) went for a prayer meeting in a believer's house at 8 pm on Sunday. The name of the Believer was Parashuram. A group of 8 people had gathered in Parashuram’s house and as the meeting got over a group of Hindu radicals accused the pastor of forced conversion and informed Ghataprabha police station. A believer named Shivakumar was beaten badly and has a damaged kidney. He was admitted to KHI hospital and later moved to Bangalore for further treatment. Police came and arrested Pr Laxman Dabuji Parasuram (23)/Shivanda (25)/ Savaka (48) and a complaint was registered. The FIR number is No.304/08. The Pastor and believers are put in Gokak sub jail. 19. Catholic church in Kulshekar, about 5 kms from the city was attacked. Damaged statue of Jesus Christ and also damaged the church windows

CATHOLIC NUN BURNT ALIVE TODAY IN ORISSA, INDIA

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August 25, 2008 at 7:15am

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Catholic nun burnt alive in Orissa Hindu mobs attacked churches and vehicles in several parts of Orissa Monday as a statewide shutdown called by the VHP to protest the killing of a leader of the organisation came into effect Bargarh (Orissa): A Catholic nun was burnt alive by agitators in Orissa today. The nun was working in an orphanage and it was also burnt down in the attack. Hindu mobs attacked churches and vehicles in several parts of Orissa Monday as a statewide shutdown called by the VHP to protest the killing of a leader of the organisation came into effect impacting rail and road traffic. Some churches have been attacked in the districts of Bargarh and Jajpur, police said. Tension ran high as two police personnel were injured while trying to prevent agitators from attacking churches after they entered the curfew-bound town instead of by-passing it On Sunday, at least three prayer houses were burnt by a mob in Kandhamal and a police outpost was attacked. Ten houses in Rupagaon village were also set on fire.

WHAT IS YOUR HAND?

August 06, 2008 at 7:36am

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Then the Lord Said to HIm, "What is that in your hand?"(Exodus 4:2)

Do you ever feel inaduquate for what you are called to do? you are not the first one! when we think of Moses, we remember him as the great spiritual giant who led the Isrealities out of captivity. But did you know that moses doubted himself, too? He did not feel equipped. In fact, he was even self- conscious because he had a stuttering problem! God simply said to him, What do you have in your hand? In the next few moment, God showed Moses that it didn't matter what equipment he thought he needed. The God of the universe can take what you have and turn it into whatever it needs to be in order for you to accomplish what you have been called to. So what's in your hand today? I may not seem like much, but God wants to use it. He wants to take you to places you never dreamed. He wants to pour out His blessing and favor so you can live the abundant life He has in store for you!

Praying for the Pastors

June 27, 2008 at 7:40pm