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Raju Mathai

Press manUS Treasury

I handle millions of dollars on a daily basis.Does that make me a

millionaire? NO! But when I see themillions of dollars pass before myeyes, I usually place my hands on thedollars and pray that it may be used for

Around Us

US sees increase in secular studentgroups Atheist and religious skeptic groups areon the rise in high school and collegecampuses across the US. The Secular

Student Alliance added its 160thaffiliate campus group last week andreports that demand for their groupstarting packets are high. More Americans are claiming no religion andmany have taken on more outspokenand public campaigns. According to the2008 American Religious IdentificationSurvey, 15 % of Americans are part of the non-religious population, or "nones", up from 8.2 % in 1990.

Christians “vital” for Middle EastpeaceThe head of the Palestinian BibleSociety believes Christians are ―vital‖ tobringing peace to Israel and Palestine. A recent report from the UN SecurityCouncil said that war crimes had beencommitted by both sides and called onIsrael and Palestine to launchinvestigations into their actions. NashatFilmon said in a visit to Bible Society inthe UK that Israel and Palestine were

both to blame for the recent war inGaza. Christians, he said, could helpfoster peace by acting as a bridgebetween Palestinians and Israelis.

Indonesia's new stoning law alarmsChristiansChristians have expressed deep con-cern over the passing of new law in aprovince of Indonesia that would allow

women who are caught in adultery bestoned. The law - which also allowspunishments of up to 400 lashes for child rape, 100 lashes for homosexualacts, and 60 lashes for gambling - waspassed unanimously by lawmakers,according to Agence-France Presse.The US-based International ChristianConcern has requested Christians topray for the believers in Aceh province."The law is a part of a trend in theregion of stricter and stricter applicationof Islamic law - an effect that alwaysresults in increased hostility againstChristians and non-Muslims," aspokesperson for the group said.Indonesia is an overwhelmingly Islamiccountry. According to the 2000 census,Muslims make up 86.1 % of thepopulation, and Christians account for 8.6 %

Orissa: Six more sentenced for at-tacks on Christians

A court in the Indian state of Orissa hassentenced another 6 people to 4 yearsimprisonment for their involvement inviolence against Christians a year ago. Additional Sessions Judge inKandhamal district passed the

sentences to 6 men found guilty of setting houses on fire and engaging inunlawful assembly by defying thecurfew, according to the Press Trust of India. So far, 12 people have been

convicted in the Kandhamal riots case,which spread to several other states aswell last year after the murder of aHindu leader. Although Maoists claimedresponsibility for the killing, Hinduradicals took revenge by going onrampage in Christian communities.

Open Doors launches ministry for traumatized Iraqi childrenOpen Doors has launched a newministry in Iraq focusing on helping train

teachers, church workers, and otherswho interact with traumatized childrenwho face the continued violence thathas become part of their daily lives.Open Doors, a non-denominationalChristian mission that supportpersecuted Christian believers in morethan 45 countries, said it has received apositive feedback from thebeneficiaries. Open Doors supports andstrengthens believers in the world'smost difficult areas through Bible and

Christian literature distribution,leadership training and assistance,Christian community development,prayer and presence ministry andadvocacy on behalf of sufferingbelievers.

Member Spotlight the right purposes and for the glory of

God.My favorite book is ―Captured by Grace"by David Jeremiah.

My philosophy in life is based on Proverbs3:27: "Do not withhold good from those towhom it's due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so." Do good to peoplewhenever you can with whatever youhave and as long as you can.

Finny Benjamin

Respiratory Therapist Medical City Dallas

He enjoys cooking bothIndian and American

cuisines. His favorite books are TheIliad by Homer and The Prince byNiccolò Machiavelli.

His motto is ―God loves to help him whostrives to help himself.‖



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It’s Your Choice by Bro. Abe Samuel (Continued from page 1)

allowed his senses to dictate his choice.For a while all seemed to run well, untilone bad choice leads to another. He gotso calloused to everything around himthat he was estrangement from God andbecame a subject of God‘s judgment. Hesurvived only because Abraham pleadedwith God.

Yes, we are living in a different day andage where we have to make a lot of choices, and it is not easy.

The decision to study hard today will putyou on the right track for a bright future.The choice to seek advice from parentsand godly role models can turn into ablessing in your life. On the other hand,the choice to ignore advice andcorrections from your parents and

counselors can lead to heartache andbitter results. At a time in your lifewhen you are ready to conquer theworld, heeding to advise is not the―cool‖ thing to do. It‘s easy to beblinded by your desires and fall into aditch.

Lot had opportunities, but it was noteasy to leave everything because of thepull those had on his life. Can youimagine the thoughts going throughLot‘s mind as he was running for hislife? Are you at a point where you re-gret yesterday‘s decision?

Hebrews 4:15-16 reminds us of a highpriest who understands us and cansympathize with us. Approach histhrone and ask for grace to overcome

so that you can move on in your life.

Friend, are you standing on the brink of making a choice that will determineyour future course? Pause and takesome time to prayerfully think about the journey you are about to embark on.Five years from now, if you lookedback, would you regret the decision youare about to make? While there aresome roads that allow detours withminimal troubles, there are otherswhere a big price has to be paid. I praythat as you tune your heart to the onewho understands you best, His Spiritwill guide you to make the right choice.Remember, choices haveconsequences! The ball is in your court.It‘s your choice!

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Build a Character Oriented Life by Rev. K.P. Mathew (Continued from page 1) adversity. But Anne Sullivan was theindividual who made that story possible.

Loving others without any selfishmotives, respecting and honoring elderlyin the community, mutual submission in

the church, sincerity and honesty in alldealings should be adorned in one‘s life.It is always important to know what isright and what is wrong. Billy Grahamwrites, ―When I have a problem decidingwhat is right and what is wrong, alwaysgive it three tests. First, I give it thecommon sense test and ask if it isreasonable. Then I give it the prayer test. I ask God if it is good and edifying.

Then I give it the scripture test. I see if the Bible has anything to say for or against it. Then I may add a fourth, theconscience test.‖ But the most importantthing is to follow Jesus‘ suggestion as

found in John 7:17, ―If any man will dohis will he shall know of the doctrine,where it be of God, or whether I speakof myself.‖

A success oriented life is a goal for many, but for a Christian, a character oriented life is more meaningful andrelevant to be an effective witness inthe society. It leads to permanentsuccess.

Helen threw food at her and screamed.Ms. Sullivan simply looked at her andsaid, ― Little girl, you can act like youwant to. You can be as mean as youchoose to be, but I don‘t see you in the

same way you see yourself. I believethat you were put here for a purpose. Ibelieve that there is enormous potentialinside of you. I am going to love you somuch and treat you in such a way, thatthe potential inside you is going tocome out.‖ Helen Keller went on toinfluence millions through her booksand life story. She toured the worldtelling her story of overcoming

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Prayer Requestswill be glorified.

Continue to pray for our brothers andsisters who have lost their jobs, that Godmay open new ways for them.

Please keep our sick members in your prayers that they may recover and have

Please pray for the Vadakara region thatthe work may be fruitful and God’s name

fellowship with us soon.

Please pray for the members who arein schools and colleges.

Please pray for the families inPhilippines and Indonesia effected bythe flood and the earthquake.

Please email or call us with any prayer requests or praise reports for the next publication of TZone. You may also contact us for any contributions to the newsletter. To get the newsletter in e-format, please email Betsy your address.

Our One True Source of Happiness by Sis. Betty Varughese

pills a day. I knew she was getting tiredof taking all these medicines.

One day she told me she was going toa one week ministry seminar to getdeliverance. She came back and toldme of the healing she had. She wasdown to taking 3 pills, and after another week she had told me she was down tono pills at all. And she never felt better in her life. To make a long story short,

in the midst of her circumstances shefound happiness and healing in God.Dear friend, whom does your truesource of happiness come from?Whatever your circumstance, praiseGod and believe that he will bring youthru it.Psalms 20:7 Some trust in chariots andsome in horses, but we trust in thename of the LORD our God.Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge

in the LORD than to trust in man.Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD withall your heart and lean not on your ownunderstanding.

How Great Thou Art Contributed by

Dr. Junita Benjamin

I asked for strength and God gave meDifficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom and God gave meProblems to solve.

I asked for prosperity and God gave meBrain and Brawn to work.

I asked for courage and God gave meDangers to overcome.

I asked for love and God gave meTroubled people to help.

I asked for favors and God gave meOpportunities.

I received nothing I wanted,I received everything I needed.

Just for a Laugh A Sunday school teacher asked her class as they were on their way to the church service, ―And why is necessary to be

quiet in the church?‖ One bright girl replied, ―Because people are sleeping.‖

Sinsu Thankachan is engaged to be married on November 7th. Congratulations.Congratulations Daine Chennankara and Blessy Samuel were united in Holy

matrimony on October 3rd, 2009

Announcements

Praise Report

Where does your true source of happiness come from? Your friends,your spouse, your children, your wealth?I want to tell you about a friend I met afew years ago. As I got to know her, Irealized she had several problems inher life. Lots of health issues came upover the years, her marriage on therocks, etc. But through it all she seemedso calm; she had her ups and downs,

but for the most part she was calm. Shewas so optimistic. I know if I was in her shoes, I would be all in pieces. I didn‘tknow how she kept so calm amongst allthe heartache and pain she was goingthrough in her life, until the day I askedher to pray for me. The words that cameout from her prayers were such powerfulwords; they brought healing to my heart.In the midst of all her circumstances,she praised God and believed he would

bring her through it.My friend had started taking medicinefor her many ailments, as many as 16

Our newest member — Alina Sarah Litty was born on 09-09-09 to Litty and Anitha.Congratulations, parents, for your bundle of joy.Congratulations, Joel Chacko, for graduating a year early from high school.

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