- a watchman's voice
Shophar Ministries,
15-17/4, Rajanagar Colony,
Mirjalguda, Malkajgiri,
Hyderabad,, Andhra Pradesh, 500-047,
India
ph: + (91) 934 72 180 33
alt: + (040) 32 94 94 42
shophari
OUR VISION :
Shophar Ministries (SM) is engaged primarily in the proclamation of the Gospel through every God given method and means in spreading the message of the Gospel in word. North India, Telangana and urban/rural/tribal areas of India are our primary focus.
MISSION STATEMENT :
Going where the Word had not gone, Proclaiming where His Voice has not been heard.
Ministry Projection and Vision for 2014 and Beyond :
To plant 50 Churches in India by 2020.
Rehabilitation programs for the mentally and physically challenged)
Child welfare programs (orphanages, and home for the street kids)
Community development
Ministry update 2013
1) We raised finances in order to purchase a piece of land in Rishikesh with the help of City Harvest Church, Vijayawada, South India. Purchasing land is a difficult task in Rishikesh as it is a very important Hindu pilgrimage center. It is a sensitive to have any Christian activity in Rishkesh as all Christian operations are carefully monitored. This is a miraculous move in the forward operation of building God’s kingdom in North India.
2) Visited six new outreach locations for mission work in North India where we plan to reach out and plant churches.
3) Conducted Basic Bible teaching and training program for 25 young leaders in the city of Hyderabad and for 37 key leaders in Bihar.
4) In all 37 new believers were baptised through our regional churches in South India. It is a sensitive issue to baptise in North India as it requires local government permission. We are awaiting clearance for baptism which could be in 2014.
5)Ordained two pastors for ministry in two new locations in South India.
6)Through Dr. Martin Luther Church we started Wall Builders a Youth Fellowship in Hyderabad. We run seven youth zone meetings including one married couples fellowship.The vision of the Wall Builders is, “to know God and to make Him known"...Standing in the gap….
7)We bought bunker beds, mattresses, kitchen and dining utensils, books, clothes, refrigerator for our Bethel Children’s home 8. Purchased medical equipment for Rapha Medical centre.9. Presently we have 19 Churches.
North India - BIHAR
As the Lord burdened us for Bihar one of the poorly evangelised states in India, we began to pray and look to the Lord for His guidance. As the Lord led us, we made a survey trip three years ago in 2005 and began to conduct pray walks and visiting the places. We got connected to a few persons and were able to slowly start a Cell Group. In the following years, we could conduct two mini Crusades. The response was great. It was heartbreaking to see so many thirsty for the Living waters.Last year we conducted a 3 Day Crusade in a small village in Bihar and the harvest was even greater. On account of this crusade, a Cell Group was started. On 23rd November, 2008, Shophar Ministries crossed the long desired and loan awaited milestone when a Sunday Worship had begun in that village. This Church caters to nearly 10 villages. Slowly the Cell Groups also have increased to 3 in number. Baptisms so far in this area are 35. Rejoice with us- this is the harvest of the Lord in the past three years.
Rural Ministry - TELANGANA
Ministry in Telengana area began in 2005 in Siri Konda and Annarigudem. In Siri Konda the Shophar Ministries purchased a small piece of land and constructed a Church. Nearly 20 people are attending the Siri Konda Church which has a active youth and children ministry. Pray for Siri Konda and Annarigudem churches . Alcoholism and prostitution are the devil’s strong holds. We pray that people would be delivered from these powers and know the real God in their lives.
Tribal Churches in Kothapalem & Gingerthi
Solomon and his wife had been praying for a church in their remote tribal village of Kothapalem in Vishaka District since a long time. On the invitation of a Christian brother we were visiting Kothapalem in 2005 where we met Solomon and his wife. The Lord immediately knit our hearts together. Through Solomon we met Deborah a widow who is living in the same village with her son. Deborah opened her home for a Cell Group. After an year, the same Cell Group had been converted into a Sunday Worship Service where nearly 15 people attend now every Sunday.
By the grace of God we bought a small piece of land where we intend to build a Church this year. Please pray for the work and that Shophar Ministries would be the Lord’s instrument in bringing the Lord’s kingdom in the hearts of these tribal people. We could also conduct a mini-crusades in Kothapalem and in Gingerthi another tribal village. A Cell Group that was running here since one year had turned into a Sunday Worship Service. Nearly 10-15 believers attend the Church. This place needs a Church too and we are praying for the same.
Bethel Children's Home
Shophar Ministries has taken to foster 10
orphan kids who are housed in believer’s residence in the tribal area and are taken care of in all their well-being. John Vivek is a boy who was born to an unwedded mother and both the father and the mother have disowned him. Kumar is another orphan whose parents died. His older brother earns on a daily labour and was supporting him. Each child is a story to talk about. Today these kids go to a school regularly and are promised a bed to sleep and a home to live and a family to own them. Three square meals were a dream in their lives. All these things food, bed school and a family were missing in their lives earlier. The Foster Home also gives private education to more than 50 school students along with these orphan kids every day after the school hours. A paid teacher tutors all these students for a few hours after the school every day. The idea is to build and shape the kids right from their childhood. Pray for the spiritual nourishment of these children.
Rapha Medical Centre
Shophar Ministries has started a Medical Center to cater to the village that has no medical help. Patients have to travel or carry patients to long distances for treatment. Shophar Medical Center now to caters to some of the emergencies cases and regularly treats patients.. Nearly 6-8 villages are being catered to. A fulltime doctor and nurse are appointed to look after the Medical Ministry. Pray that those treated would find true healing of their souls in Jesus Christ
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Shophar Ministries,
15-17/4, Rajanagar Colony,
Mirjalguda, Malkajgiri,
Hyderabad,, Andhra Pradesh, 500-047,
India
ph: + (91) 934 72 180 33
alt: + (040) 32 94 94 42
shophari