It was the most exciting and enthusiastic, “Together On Mission” conference that we attended thus far. From the first hour of the 3 days, God’s presence was amazingly there in Worship, Seminars and during the words that were preached and the praying together that happened. This conference was marked with flow of prophetic words encouraging us to go forth for God’s Mission, It simply was amazing.

Our dear Rambabu put fire in every heart in the fist session and it was there throughout the others’ preaching. Guy Miller, spoke for the fathers heart for the sons, and Peter brooks taught fantastically on the subject of shepherding in 3 sermons he preached. He was fabulous. Inder was as fiery to put take passion further for the mission that we are called for. Everyone is just talking about TOAM Bangalore 2011 today. Here are some encouraging testimonies of our people.

Ajay: God spoke to me to come out of routine. I was weak in prayer. I was encouraged to pray more. God showed me a vision for church in Jharkhand from where I come and I have faith to see it happen. I have taken steps to pray more. Now I am praying for 2 hours daily.

Ravi: God spoke to me break out of routine and now I have new desire to do something, which wasn’t there before. I will read bible with more passion, will pray more fervently, and will prophecy when God gives me the words for others, (I was fearful before)

Kailash: I was touched by Guy millers and Peter Brooks word about church and handling in difficult times, and also received personal prophetic words for which I had prayed. I want to take a firm step to grow in music and play some instrument. I want to work for growth of God’s kingdom.

Abhay: I was touched by praise and worship and am so thrilled to grow in the same. I want to learn once again to play guitar, this time with more zeal, fire and perseverance for the Lord.

Niranjan: This is the third time I received same prophecy from Isaiah 60:1-3, regarding sharing the gospel. i will therefore grow in evangelism and want to remain burning like ‘burning bush’, it is burning but not getting consumed.

Michael:  God spoke to us both Patricia and me the same prophetic words through four people that we will have many more spiritual children and God will use us mightily for spreading of His gospel He also encouraged us for being faithful. I personally received a vision from the Lord which will help me move on more clearer in God. There is a fire which has begun within, which will help us continually keep giving the best for His kingdom.

Psa 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly;
Among throngs of people I will praise you.

Abhinav, his wife Pooja and baby Riya

Mine is a story of belief, of faith and absolute conviction. Since the time I was in

school, I had this desire to know more about Lord Jesus and to live according to the teachings of the Bible. Through different ways like the internet and Christian radio channels I would try and get information on our Lord and sometimes visit the Church with some Christian’s friends.

It was then that through my brother Abhijit, I came in touch with Franco & the Tree of life Church. The first time I came to the church in Santacruz (W) I felt a tremendous presence of the Holy Spirit. Even though there was no picture of Jesus, I could see Him clearly when I closed my eyes. That day I knew my search had brought me to the right place.

Since that time, I have seen the power of prayer every time I have asked Franco to pray for me and I have seen great things happen in my life. I remember 4 years back, I was in a job that had given me immense stress and pain. By God’s moved marvelously and I was able to find a better job with a much better work environment and role.

So many wonderful things have happened in a short span of few years. The latest is the birth of our daughter whom we have named her RIYA. The Lord Jesus has been kind to me and my wife. She was diagnosed with PCOD, a common condition in working women today, but by God’s grace she was healed. Throughout her pregnancy she had high sugar & was on insulin, but God was with us at every step.

With Franco and Sweethin’s prayers and guidance we are able to hold on. I believe that even in the face of difficulties and challenges it was Lord’s presence in my life that could pull me through.

Together on A Mission 2010

Walking into big steps of faith , covering Hebrews, moving with the prophetic utterances, dreams, bringing forth to the table the know it how moving ahead in terms of steps and money spent,  the visions imparted, childrens work, assessing in god the moves, steps which small yet seemingly yet faith for the achievable.  Amidst electrifying praise and worship, fellowship within the brethren of the body of Christ far and near – all summed up in a nut shell that was how toam 2010 was.

Words of encouragement to each and every church, made to feel belonged fellowship, preaching from the pulpit by guy miller and his team not only convincing into righteousness but surely looking forward to history changing in indias church planting – 100 churches looks so near!!.

Toam comes every year, but this years toam has left an impact which will last in the hearts – towards kuch karke dikhana hain, bade kadam vishwas ke prabhu main.

- by Patricia Quadros

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On the 8^th and 9^th of September in Guwahati, the two artists will gather for a 3 hour workshop from 5.30pm to 8pm at Samanway Path, H/No 9, Christian Basti, Guwahati, 781005

We encourage everyone in Guwahati who has an interest for vocals and worship to join these workshops. Alternatively if you have friends in Guwahati please do recommend these to them.

These are the fliers for the same:

About Marianne:

Marianne is a diploma holder in Voice from Trinity College and Royal Schools of London. She has been teaching for over 10 years and was a faculty member at Whistling Woods International Institute of Acting. She has worked extensively As a sessions Vocalist  with Salim Merchant , Vishal Kasbekar, Amit Trivedi and other Bollywood music directors in film scores of Chak De India,  Kurbaan, Kites, Black and is working now on her on CCM album.

About Virendra Patil:

A renowned Christian singer, Virendra has released 5 Hindi albums and more recently a Live Concert DVD. His first album and its title song,‘Prabhu Tera Pyaar’ has won wide acclaim in the Christian community. He has performed in India and internationally and is a sought after worship leader and trainer. Web: http://virendraministries.com

Dwell London – Ed Stetzer Interviews Terry Virgo from Ed Stetzer on Vimeo.

This is a praphrased post originally written by Ed Stetzer http://ow.ly/1P0CC

At the conference

Our time began with Guy Miller envisioning us about the conference, speaking from Rev. of the full purpose and plan for us – to be a worshipper who will see Jesus as He is, more than a conqueror and hence for us to be warring Christians full of the Holy Spirit. Jesus holds the keys of all the cities, there is no city whose keys are not with Jesus.  Tribulations, persecutions even death would be the outcome on moving for the kingdom but we are to be like soldiers in uniform to be on the guard.  Jesus speaks tenderly yet straight to the churches, the word of God is not weak, it is life changing. Passionate for Jesus and the kingdom that’s what we are called for, having a heavenly mindset, not the compromising Christians but ones who will battle against the Jezebel who undermines spiritual authority. We prayed vibrantly for the new church plantings initiatives and those who will be leading it. Each one of us was touched by the Spirit of God.

David Stroud who has planted many churches preached on church planting and his experiences with it. The five qualities a church planter should have are:

1.       He must be a man who has the call of God on his life

2.       He must be a man of vision

3.       He must have a history of taking steps of faith

4.       He can make strong relationships

5.       He can lead himself

6.       He must be good communicator

The Momentum Conference

His preaching about taking responsibility and not to make excuses was so remarkable & challenged us all. He challenged us not to live as hostages but to find a way no matter what situation we are in like Moses, Joshua, etc who took responsibility in extreme situations. Responsibility is nothing but an ability to respond to situations

Malcolm Kayes spoke of Abraham in whom there was no evidence of worship of God. God called him and used him. He assured us that we are not disqualified by our past and like Abraham we are not to look back, but to GO There is a sure destination for us all (the city of God). Abraham also had a promise from God and he believed.  Let us therefore be filled with a new passion, a new vision in God, a new hunger for souls.  A great momentum is building up for us all and the church and it is time to move ahead with a new mantle of responsibilities not making excuses but owning India and being bold and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

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