The wonderful Home league rallies were conducted in the month of February and March 2018 with support of Commissioner Lalngaihawmi, TPWM. The group was divided into two, first group was lead by Lieut. Colonel Ruth Mahida, TSWM and the second group was lead by Lieut. Colonel Yesumma, TLOMS & Lieut. Colonel Mercy Manjula, THLS. The Rally was celebrated based on theme of the year, 'Mission to Serve'.
Great numbers of women were attended the rally and enjoyed the presence of the Lord. Moreover, women shared their experiences with tears during the time of testimonies they magnified and glorified the name of Lord.
Lieut. Colonel Ruth Mahida, delivered the word of God based on theme of women ministry Mission to Serve from Matthew 25: 34-40 and emphasized about mission of love, mission of sacrifice, mission of courage, mission of commitment and mission of salvation. She beautifully explained with illustrations that made home leaguers to listen the word of God carefully. All were blessed and rededicated themselves at the Mercy Seat.
Inspiring Testimony:
A woman named Maniamma belongs to other faith from Gudivada division witnessed that 16 years back when she attended open air meeting, she had decided hereafter not to worship the idols, but she neglected to attend the Church. Suddenly, one day her son was met an accident, admitted in the hospital and suffered a lot, after discharge from the hospital, she attended cottage meeting with her husband and both received the salvation. Afterwards, satanic power attacked them and again they suffered a lot. Later, after seven days of fasting prayer they were delivered from the terrible situation and they glorified God's name.
A woman named Maniamma belongs to other faith from Gudivada division witnessed that 16 years back when she attended open air meeting, she had decided hereafter not to worship the idols, but she neglected to attend the Church. Suddenly, one day her son was met an accident, admitted in the hospital and suffered a lot, after discharge from the hospital, she attended cottage meeting with her husband and both received the salvation. Afterwards, satanic power attacked them and again they suffered a lot. Later, after seven days of fasting prayer they were delivered from the terrible situation and they glorified God's name.
In each division/district where home leaguers memorized the Bible verses, leaders were recognized their talents and presented Home League shield to the particular Corps.
Different cultural programmes were performed by the corps members was one of the great entertainment for partakers during rally.
Highlights:
The territory received Rs. 13,61,228/- Helping hand during the rally of the year 2018 with increment of Rs. 1,02,462/- than last year. Total 14,588 women attended the rally at 19 centers and 538 women were from other denominations, 49 retired officers and 87 Silver Star Mothers attended the rally; 7982 Seekers came to the Mercy Seat.
The territory received Rs. 13,61,228/- Helping hand during the rally of the year 2018 with increment of Rs. 1,02,462/- than last year. Total 14,588 women attended the rally at 19 centers and 538 women were from other denominations, 49 retired officers and 87 Silver Star Mothers attended the rally; 7982 Seekers came to the Mercy Seat.
During rallies many of the divisions/districts, Evangeline Booth Hospital Corps and area leaders were distributed sarees, blankets etc. to the poor and needy, widows and retired officers also.
Some of the divisions/district distributed gift articles to the active officers, because leaders have recognized their hard effort to uplift the Women's Ministries in their respective divisions.
In several places free food also distributed to all the members.
At last most of the members committed themselves to serve in the mission faithfully and departed with joyful hearts by receiving physical and spiritual blessings from God.
Reported by Lieut. Colonel Mercy Manjula, Territorial Senior Home League Secretary, India Central Territory.
