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Thanksgiving Service in Nanded |
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(10/02/2011) Apostle Suryawanshi visited the congregation of Nanded on October 2nd and conducted a Thanksgiving Service. |
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Thanksgiving Sunday at Kolhapur Church |
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(10/02/2011) On Sunday, October 2nd the Jankinagar church had a Thanksgiving Service where the congregation gathered from Kolhapur. Thanksgiving is celebrated by festively decorating our church altars and our youth spend the evening on Saturday creating a beautiful display of fruits and flowers. |
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Thanksgiving Service in Delhi Lajpat Nagar |
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(10/02/2011) It was a wonderful morning of thanksgiving on Sunday, October 2nd when the congregation of Delhi Lajpat Nagar participated in a Thanksgiving Service conducted by Apostle Sahae. |
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Ordination Service & Seminars in Kolhapur |
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(07/31/2011) Five deacons were ordained as Priests during a divine service conducted by Apostle Gorde in the congregation of Kolhapur. Before the start of the divine service, Bishop Gorde held a seminar for the ministers and wives. The same day also included a District Rector’s seminar as well. (Click title for full report) |
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Ministers and Wives Seminar in Ambad |
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(07/16/2011) A group of 53 ministers and wives came together in Ambad for a teaching seminar on Saturday, July 16th. Through the use of charts, they were given instruction on matters of our faith. (Click title for full report) |
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Divine Service at Kagal |
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A divine service in the Kagal congregation was conducted by Bishop Gorde. He was welcomed in a traditional manner by Shepherd Mane. (Click title for full report) |
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Divine Service in Ashta |
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Apostle Gorde conducted a divine service in the congregation of Ashta-Chavanwadi that also included the ordination of two new Priests. Afterwards the Ashta ministers pose for a group photo following the divine service. (Click title for full report) |
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Walmik Nagar Congregation Report |
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(07/2011) In July, Apostle Shastri visited the Walmik Nagar congregation near Panchwati Nasik. It is surrounded by an established leper colony and amongst them we have about 20 members professing the New Apostolic faith. (Click title for full report) |
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Report from Apostle Amathi |
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(07/2011) During the first half of July, Apostle Amathi visited Jain Codi Gokak, Chikbagewadi, Nayanagar, Yergatti and Kineya. (Click title for full report) |
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Indian Apostles & Bishops Meeting |
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(05/24-27/2011) The first ever all-India Apostles and Bishops meeting was held by District Apostle Helper D. Devaraj in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India from the 24th to the 27th of May 2011. (Click title for full report) |
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Visit of District Apostle Helper D. Devaraj to Bolangier |
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(05/20-22/2011) Over the weekend of May 20th to 22nd, District Apostle Helper D. Devaraj visited Bolangir, where he conducted a ministers and wives meeting, a youth gathering and also a divine service. He was accompanied by Apostle Nanda who assisted in translation. (Click title for full report) |
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Bishop F. Marihal Performs Wedding Blessing |
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(05/06/2011) On 6th May , 2011 Bishop F. Marihal travelled to Patgundi village in Belgaum District to dispense a Wedding blessing to one of our faithful young brothers who got married. (Click title for full report) |
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Mother’s Day celebrated at Kalewadi Pune congregation |
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(05/08/2011) Apostle Shastri conducted a divine service on Sunday, May 8th in Kalewadi Pune congregation that was based on "Hope in God", using a Bible verse from 1 Timothy 4:10. The service also included a special mention on the importance of mothers in celebration of Mother's Day. (Click title for full report) |
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Confirmation Service in Ganeshpur Church |
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(04/17/2011) The District Evangelist with confirmands after a Confirmation Service at the Ganeshpur Church in Raipur District on Sunday, April 17th. (Click title for full report) |
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Report from Bishop F. Marihal of Belgaum District |
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Bishop F. Marihal conducts a seminar on the topic of "original sin" in Naganur Congregation, Belgaum district. The children and youth listen attentively to the teaching. (Click title for full report) |
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Report from Apostle J. Amathi |
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(03/13/2011) Apostle J. Amathi conducted a divine service in Mapuca, Goa on March 13th. Here he is pictured with members and guests after the service. (Click title for full report) |
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Report of Divine Services in June 2011 |
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(06/2011) A picture report was submitted by Apostle Suryawanshi with some highlights of his travels and divine services conducted during the month of June 2011. On June 4th the Apostle visited the Sunday School children of the Karkayal congregation. (Click title for full report) |
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Apostle Suryawanshi Visits Kamalnagar |
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(05/2011) During a recent visit to the Kamalnagar congregation in Udgir District, Apostle Suryawanshi submits the following report. On May 1st Apostle Suryawanshi is pictured with the Sunday School Children and members in Kamalnagar. (Click title for full report) |
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Visit to Rohilagadh of Beed District |
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(04/2011)
The members from Rohilagadh of Beed District are cared for by Evangelist Kalunkhe and were recently visited by the Apostle. They enjoy music and singing, both young and old alike. Here they are pictured singing and playing the harmonium and dholki... (Click title for full report) |
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Youth Service and Seminar |
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(04/10/2011) On Sunday, April 10th a youth service and seminar was held at Kadahatti congregation. The bible verse for the service came from 2 Thessolonians 1:4-5 and the youth were encouraged to perservere in times of trouble. The seminar that followed focused on the importance of divine services. (Click title for full report) |
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Report from Tuljapur |
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(04/10/2011) The congregation of Tuljapur is located about 55 kilometers from Barshi and is cared for by Shepherd R. Arepag and Bishop Gorde. On April 10th the Apostle visited with the members there and shared in a few moments of fellowship. (Click title for full report) |
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3-Day Planning Meeting for Teaching Faculty |
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(04/04/2011) Over the weekend of April 4th to 7th, the Teaching Faculty of India met in Claret Nivas, Bangalore to discuss various strategies for the Teaching Program 2011-2012. District Apostle Helper D. Devaraj opened the meeting with a prayer and then shared a word from Acts 20:35 “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. (Click title for full report) |
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Easter Service with District Apostle Devaraj
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(04/24/2011) On Easter Sunday, April 24th, District Apostle Helper Devaraj conducted an Easter service for the members of Lucknow. The morning also included a Confirmation blessing for two girls. They recited their vow of faithfulness and are now considered adult members in the congregation. (Click title for full report)
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Good Friday Service in Nutan Colony with Apostle Jagtap
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(04/22/2011) On April 22nd Apostle Jagtap conducted a Good Friday service in the congregation of Nutan Colony. It was a special morning as it included a Confirmation blessing as well as a birthday and wedding anniversary celebration. (Click title for full report)
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Palm Sunday & Good Friday Services with Apostle Jagtap
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(04/17/2011) On April 17th Apostle Jagtap held a divine service for Palm Sunday in the Nutan congregation. During the month of April, Apostle Jagtap visited several other congregations. (Click the title to read more) |
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Chief Apostle Leber Visit
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(03/06/2011) The visit of our Chief Apostle Leber to India began in Vijayawada on March 6, 2011 where the first Service for the Departed by a Chief Apostle was conducted in India. District Apostle Helper Devaraj gathered together all the Apostles, active and retired, and Bishops of India to share in this special occasion. (Click title for full report) |
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Good Friday and Easter Services
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On Friday, April 22nd, Apostle Suryawanshi visited the Chandegaon congregation where he conducted the divine service for Good Friday. On Sunday, April 24th the Apostle travelled to the Udgir congregation and conducted a festive Easter Service for the gathered congregation. |
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Apostle Shastri Visits the Walmik Nagar Congregation
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Apostle Shastri travelled to Dang and conducted a teaching seminar for the ministers in that area. The Apostle was delighted to be surrounded by such faithful brothers; many of whom travel on foot into the hills to reach the congregations and serve God’s children. |
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Apostle Shastri cares for the New Apostolic Christians in the jungle regions of Dang area in Nasik district. These members live in the high hills and mountain areas where many animals of the jungle can be seen like tigers, etc. |
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Christmas Service in Hejanpur Congregation
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(12/25/2010) Apostle Gorde held a festive Christmas service for the Hejanpur congregation in Sholapur. The church was filled to capacity with members and believers who came to worship on this special occasion. The divine service included a special bible reading by one of the sisters, describing the Christmas story. (Cliick title for full report)
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Apostle Gorde Visits the Beed Area |
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(03/30/2011) During a visit to the Beed area, Apostle Gorde conducted a training seminar and held divine services in 15 locations. (Click title for full report) |
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Apostle Shastri Visits the Walmik Nagar Congregation
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(03/17/2011) On Thursday, March 17th Apostle Shastri and his wife visited the Walmik Nagar congregation where we have a few members who fight a battle of illness. Although they are afflicted, it has not affected their strong faith. The Apostle gave words of strength and comfort and reminded them of the goal of our faith. (Click title for full report) |
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Minister's Seminar in Rokdabawadi Nasik
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(03/15/2011) On Tuesday, March 15th Apostle Shastri conducted a training seminar in Rokdabawadi Nasik for the ministers. The Apostle gave the brothers an inspirational word from our Chief Apostle that he received during an Apostles and Bishops meeting in Hyderabad on March 7th. The seminar also included teaching of the new liturgy and explained the important changes. (Click title for full report) |
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Prayers for Evangelist Rokde's Departed Mother
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(03/15/2011) Apostle D.L. Suryawanshi and Shepherd K.C. Petare visited the Rewalgaon congregation on March 15th. They visited the grave site of Evangelist Rokde's departed mother on the 40th day of her funeral and prayed for the departed soul. (Click title for full report) |
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Prayers for Japan in the Anandanagar Congregation
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(03/13/2011) On Sunday, March 13th Bishop Kumar conducted a divine service in the Anandanagar congregation. After the service the entire congregation offered a special prayer for the country of Japan and the victims of the great earthquake and tsunami. (Click title for full report) |
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Retirement Blessing For Evangelist Guntagani
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(02//26/2011) During the last week in February 2011, Apostle Gorde visited the Tasgaon congregation in Maharashtra to dispense a Retirement Blessing for Evangelist K. Guntagani. He has faithfully served in ministry and it was with great respect and emotion that the Apostle and the gathered congregation of Tasgaon blessed him and thanked him for his many years of service. (Click title for full report) |
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