When I am envied over my blessing , do I rejoice over others ' blessings ?
When one is indebted to me , do I feel great about it ?
When I am left to bear my own burden , am I prepared to share others ' burden ?
When I am deprived of legitimate rights , am I prepared to stand for others ' rights ?
“ When He was reviled , did not revile in return ; When He suffered , He did not threaten ;
But committed Himself to Him who judges righteously ”. 1 Pet 2:23
Spreading the Fragrance !
( A brief report of Aroma 2017 held at Davangere , Karnataka on 13 & 14 January )
On January 12 evening , the residents of MCC Block , Davangere , Karnataka were wondering by seeing the trail of autos heading towards Full Gospel Assembly Church . “ What is this rickshaw rally ? Oh … no .. this is but the autos carrying young girls from the bus stand to the venue of “ Aroma 2017 ”. Around 100 were there even for the preparatory meeting itself . The total registered participants were 241 . They were from around 22 different places spread in 11-districts of Karnataka .
On the first day , responding to the altar call given to them following the salvation message , more than 75 % of the crowd repented with tears . The Heavens must have rejoiced . Practical talk gave clarity of thoughts and perspective among the girls . The video clippings were eye-catching and heart-touching ! The contemporary issues were dealt thread bear . During the evening the BYM Karnataka Missionaries and Missionary Kids enacted the skit on the life of Dr . Ida Scudder , Founder of Christian Medical College and Hospital , Vellore which moved the hearts of the young girls and brought tears in their eyes . When the call was given to commit their lives to serve the Lord , 145 came forward with tears rolling on their cheeks . Glory to His Name alone !
On 14th January , when the crowd was encouraged to be filled with the Holy Spirit , more than 150 received the anointing of the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues . Showers of Blessing ! Missionaries Monica Allen , Ruth Manivannan and PremaChezhian were the resource persons for the camp . The local Church singing team led rapturous singing and worship sessions . During the action plan , 48 prayer cells were formed by the participants in different places . Our sincere thanks to all the pastors and parents who enthusiastically sent their children for the programme and the support rendered for us . A special thanks to Pastor Premkumar and his team who not only provided the venue but also gave us all the necessary support . - Mrs . Victoria Albert , Camp Coordinator
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