Newsletter #60(Nov-Dec.2015)

Raising voice for the LIFE

We faced different kinds of crisis like political

instability, fuel shortage (blockade) and natural

calamity (massive earthquake) in 2015… but even

in those situations God remained faithful to us.

God walked with us side by side being as a

protector, provider and promise keeper through-

out the year. We never stopped doing good...we

took all those tragic situation as an opportunity to

love our God with all our heart, mind and strength

and to love our neighbours as ourselves. Our

schedule and annual plan were massed due to the situation but God created the environment to

work very differently and creatively. We as a family enjoyed and experienced God’s direct GRACE in

our Life, family and ministry. As a whole, the Year 2015 was very fruitful and meaningful to us and

VOF Nepal. So, we would like to thank God for His faithfulness and all the prayer partner and

supporters for their regular prayer and support! (Soman, Esther, Aquila, Yosef and VOF Nepal)

Therefore Choose Life-TCL training in different parts of Chitwan and Nawalparasi.

Therefore Choose Life-TCL training in Kawasoti Nawalparasi

On last 17th

November 2015 VOF team went to Kawa-

soti Nawalparasi and conducted one day TCL training

among 53 pastor and leaders from 23 different

churches in Nawalparasi. The training was happened

in the Hikodef Community Hall of Kawasoti with the

active coordination of Pastor Council in Nawalparasi.

One reputed Pastor initiated the training with prayer

and said, “When I read the invitation letter of this

training same time I said big ‘YES’ for my participa-

tion”. Indeed, the participants were come there with

great anticipation, so the training started with great

thrill. In the first session of training, Soman Rai made clear about the sanctity of human life to participants by presenting first part of the DVD

wonderfully and uniquely created...then in second session he presented about the abortion procedures and its complications and after the

lunch, he taught about the Life-saving alternatives of abortion, restoration and church response to abortion. All the sessions were really

powerful and productive too...All the pastor and leaders in training understood and realized the urgency of addressing the abortion issue in

their church and community. A Pastor admitted that he has no any record in his entire life and ministry spoken about the sanctity of human

life in the context of abortion. So he committed himself to speak for Life in his family, church and community. Some Pastor and leaders also

became conscious of the wrong decision and counselling to others for abortion and repented same time… Many of the pastor and leaders

came and requested for electronic copy of the presentation but they were informed that they are going to get their own personal copy of

DVD, leaders guide and some brochures which can be installed in their laptop and pen-drive. They were also noticed about the quick time

files and printing materials within the DVD. The event news was also covered by the local TV channel called Devchulli TV at 7 PM and 10 PM

news. As a whole, the training was really fruitful. Let’s hope and pray that it will establish the culture of life in Church and communities of

Nawalparasi. Thank you so much Gabriel International-GI for your valuable support! Reported by: Soman Rai (Elisha)

The TCL training in Bharatpur Chitwan

On last 20th

November, 2015 the VOF trainer team reached to Bharat-

pur Baptist Church in Bharatpur Chitwan and did Therefore Choose

Life-TCL training of one day amongst 24 key senior pastor and lead-

ers. The training was occurred despites of different crisis of fuel

shortage and others bad effects of blockades in borders. The training

was begun with warm welcome, thanksgiving and appreciation for

the valuable availability of both trainer and trainees in the midst of

different obstacles though it was started one hour late than the

appointed time. When the training started God changed the environ-

ment of training and made all the participants very serious and calm.

They were receiving the teaching and information with great serious-

ness, like they are listening something new for the first time in their life. Some senior Pastors responded the presentation with great humble

and they wanted to do it in a big mass. So they promised to invite VOF team in their churches very soon in future. A Pastor admitted that he

was trying to make many excuses for not coming to the training but he thanked God and host for the arrangement by which he was blessed

greatly. Finally, they were given Life Bags contained of DVD, book and brochures produced by Gabriel International-GI.

The TCL training in Tadi, Chitwan

On 23rd

November, 2015 TCL training happened in Tadi among 55

Pastor and leaders from different churches of Eastern part of Chit-

wan. Due to the transportation issue the training had to be divided or

conducted in two different locations. The training was started with

spirit-filled worship by Arpan Thapa of One People International

team, and then the time was given to Soman Rai for presentation.

The presentation was able to draw the attention of all the partici-

pants in training. In whole sessions, the participants were asked to

find out that “what should be the clear and common perspective

regarding the sanctity of human life and abortion of churches in

Nepal?” All the participants responded the teaching with great

enthusiasm and actively involved in every discussion. Finally, they came to a conclusion to stand and speak for Life in every situation and

made a clear and common perspective regarding the sanctity of human life and abortion. A Pastor stated that he was not so serious regard-

ing an unborn and abortion but the training opened his eyes to see and understand the importance and value of an unborn and the harsh

truth of abortion. A youth lady leader shared her feelings that she felt the need of the training among the youth of her age in churches and

outside of churches. She also said that she wants to invite VOF team for the presentation once she discuss with her team. Finally, all the

participants were prayed for inner-healing, restoration and new commitment and resolution to be an active Life-giver in their church and

communities. The Life-bags with DVD, therefore choose life-leaders guide and brochures were also distributed to them. So, thank you so

much Gabriel International-GI. Reported by: Soman Rai.

The TCL training in Ghorahi, Dang

7th December, 2015 Wednesday: With the active coordination of Ezra Himalayan Bible Institute and Balidan AG Church the TCL training was

happened in Ghorahi Dang. More than 130 Pastor, leaders and members were participated in the training. Many participants received the

teaching with tears and some people admitted that the training changed their perspective and viewpoint to see unborn and abortion. In-

deed, the training was an eye opener to them and I believe that the training will open the door for others training in coming days.

The TCL training in Lamahi, Dang

8th December 2015 Thursday: VOF Nepal facilitated the TCL training in Lamahi Dang. The training was arranged by the Ezra Himalayan Insti-

tute in Kathmandu and Ps. Lil Bahadur. More than 200 Pastor, leaders and church members were directly informed about the sacredness of

human life, abortion, its complication, alternatives and church response. The training was very productive and fruitful.

Voice for the Voiceless( VFV) training in Kawasoti Nawalparasi

On last 18th

November. 2015 the VOF team travelled to Kawasoti Nawalparasi for the ‘Voice for the voiceless’ training. The training was held

in the Hall of Milan guest house in Kawasoti. According to our registration book 38 key Hindu, Buddhist and Christian women were

participated in the training. Mrs Asha Mahotto assisted Soman Rai to instruct\facilitate the training. The training was possible with the active

coordination of Tharu Society. Many key women of the society attended the training. So, the training was started with a formal program. All

the information was presented in interactive and effective manner. Participants’ involvement was remarkable. Mrs. Parbati Gurung the

chairman of Buddhist ‘Tamu’ women society admitted that she had thought the topic in training must be an known topic for her but later she

knew and found it totally a new topic for her…it was an unexpected topic for her. She had never considered the issue of abortion like that

before. She told, “Abortion is really horrific and painful to baby”…she even admitted that she took many women to Marie Stopes Center for

abortion…she told publicly, “I regretted today when I saw the baby in womb and aborted babies photos…I cried…my heart is broken” She

also added, “I want to repent for past sinful deed by passing this important information to my Gurung and Buddhist community from today”

Another key woman leader of Town Unit Women Association and OM Jyoti Trust named Bindu K C shared her feelings in training. She said, “I

must say good to good things…I liked the training because it is all about a woman like me which really addresses the issue of women.” She

also added, “I am happy to know that the Bible also speaks about the importance of women and unborn baby.” The event news was covered

by the local TV channel called DEVCHULLI TV and MUKANDA SEN TV and local FM also in 7 PM and 9 PM news.

Voice for the Voiceless( VFV) training in Amaltar Madhyavarti Nawalparasi

On last 19th

November. 2015 the VOF team travelled to another village called Amaltar Madhyabarti Kawasoti Nawalparasi for the ‘Voice for

the voiceless’ training. The training was held in the Community Hall of Tharu Home stay Madhyabarti, Kawasoti. According to our registration

book 90 women were participated as a participant and 50 men as an audience in the training Altogether, 150 people were there in the train-

ing. Mrs Asha Mahotto assisted Soman Rai to instruct\facilitate the training.The training was held with the contact of Tharu Home Stay Com-

mittee in Amaltar Madyabarti. Actually, the committee had invited to females participant only but males also came to see the training. So,

we made them an audience sitting in the back. It was really great challenge to present teaching in huge crowd. So, we used mike as loud

speaker and used chair for standing to demonstrate apron and flip chart. Likewise, the training went very well and productive. They really

enjoyed knowing about the value of a woman or daughter. It could be heard and seen through the noise of hurray and clapping during the

exercise of saying, “A daughter is born”. Mrs. Meena Tharu shared about her bitter experience of being born as a daughter. Her mother gave

birth to seven daughters in the expectation of a son. When her father saw no any progress, he decided to bring a son giving wife and he did.

She also said about a neighbor also, “there was a family in her community and the wife was pregnant …one day she was working in the field

near by the house of the family. All of sudden, she heard a noise of crying from the house like someone’s death has occurred…so she ran

towards the house and inquired…later she found out that they were crying for the birth of a daughter. She expressed her strong desire to

bring change and the training really inspired her for that work. The chairman of the Tharu Home Stay Committee said that the training really

impacted their women very directly and it will really work to change their attitude. She appreciated VOF team and said that the VOF is the

first organization in bringing such kind of important program in their community. We also talked about the herbal and domestic methods of

abortion which is the common practice in the community though it was not mentioned in the VFV curriculum

On last 21st

November. 2015

the VOF team travelled to Bhim-

nagar Chitwan for the ‘Voice for

the voiceless’ training. The train-

ing was happened in the Hall of

BCMS in Bhimnagar. According

to our registration book 35

Christian women were partici-

pated in the training. Sita

Mahotto assisted Soman Rai to

instruct\facilitate the training.

With the active coordination of Rev. Purna Lama of Believers Church in Bhimnagar the VFV training was possible. The women of Tharu and

Tamang group were participated in the training. The presentation started with the opening prayer of Rev. Purna Lama and the remaining

times were given to the instructor of training. The instructor presented the story of creation in interesting manner. The participants re-

sponded the teaching with great enthusiasm. They wanted to learn about the uniqueness of woman’s uterus, other reproductive organ and

system without any hesitation. The openness of participants was the highlight of the training that made the instructor to be more comfort-

able for teaching. Mrs. Nabina Tamang shared about her feelings that she had never heard and learned so thoroughly about her own body

and baby development. She told that she felt so sorry knowing about the annual global rate of abortion i.e. 42 million every year. Tirtha Ku-

mari Lama admitted that she became conscious of her past wrong decision …she regretted and repented a lot when she knew and faced the

truth of Bible regarding an unborn…she cried a lot. Mrs. Shree Dorgee shared that she used to work as a Community health worker in her

village…that time she performed many abortion…but after knowing all about the realities of baby and abortion she felt to cry and repent.

One notable outcome of the training: One of the participants contacted VOF office after a week and shared about a young girl of 21 years old

who is in crisis pregnancy. So, she is in Compassion House of VOF Nepal and waiting to give birth to her baby…

On last 22st

November. 2015 the VOF team headed to Saurah Chitwan for the ‘Voice for the voiceless’ training. The training was happened in

the Hall of BC Saurah, Chitwan. According to our registration book 40 Christian women and young ladies were participated in the training.

Puspa Chaudari assisted Soman Rai to instruct\facilitate the training. Saurah is a tourism place of Chitwan where is the provision of Home

Stay in typical Tharu culture…many national and international guests come here to visit and enjoy Tharu food and cultural dance. There was

a festival in the date of training…so there was huge crowd …people were busy and the instructor had gone there by taking a motorcycle of

one of his friends. It was very hard to pass the festival place but he did. And the participants also attended the training with great excitement.

Fr. Onesimus Lama opened the training with prayer and the instructor led the class in interactive manner. The Instructor informed about the

value of a daughter, reproductive blessing (menstruation cycle, XX and XY chromosomes, etc.) fetal development, abortion procedures, its

complications, Life-saving alternatives (parenting & adoption) and recovery from Post-abortive syndromes (PAS) with interesting way. Many

young ladies were there who really enjoyed learning about the realities of their body. A teenager girl said, "I strongly recommend this train-

ing for teenagers and youth in our community" She was seemed really serious during the teaching sessions. Mrs. Sita Dhahal shared that she

used to think abortion as a normal procedure but the training opened her eyes and could see its abnormality. She is a Christian for 6-7 years

but never heard about such training. Kush Maya Gurung repented a lot when she saw the body parts of aborted babies and cried a lot. She

said that she is going to love her others children more.

Voice for the Voiceless( VFV) training in Bhimnagar, Chitwan

Voice for the Voiceless( VFV) training in Saurah, Chitwan

Voice for the Voiceless( VFV) training in Tadi, Chitwan

On last 24st

November. 2015 the VOF team went to Parsa, Chitwan for the ‘Voice for the voiceless’ training. The training was happened in

the Hall of New Creation Church in Parsa. According to our registration book 45 Christian and Non-Christian women were participated in the

training. Sabita Pun Magar assisted Soman Rai to instruct\facilitate the training. Parsa is a small town of Chitwan situated in the highway to

Kathmandu. So, in the last day of trip to Chitwan and Nawalparai VOF team wanted to do VFV training in Parsa. Ps. John Pun and his wife

coordinated the training. And with his prayer the training was initiated. Soman Rai the instructor of training presented the VFV curriculum

very sweetly…Participants were also very happy to know about the beauty and sanctity of every human life, especially about female. But in

the session of abortion, all the women started to weep and put down their faces. Very soon, the instructor talked about the hope through

Jesus Christ for restoration and forgiveness, all ladies prayed, repented and became happy again. Kabita Pun Magar who is the member and

facilitator of Empower Women Organization wanted to share her feelings. According to her, she has to teach to women in her community

about the positive side of abortion or safe abortion services provided by Government but the training changed her mentally totally. Now, she

is not going to teach about the abortion but about the life. She said, “Today I knew very opposite information than I teach…I am really satis-

fied with the information.” A non-Christian lady was so attracted by the training…she really enjoyed coming inside the church hall and learn

such a beautiful things. She even took extra time with instructor to learn about the yellow card…

Voice for the Voiceless( VFV) training in Lubhu Lalitpur

On last 18th

December. 2015 the VOF team con-

ducted ‘Voice for the voiceless’ training in Phulbari

Lubhu Lalitpur among the 30 local women members

of Local women group. The training was facilitated

by Soman Rai. Currently, Kathmandu the capital city

of Nepal is suffering from extreme cold. The tem-

perature of Kathmandu is minus degree Celsius. An-

other side, people are not able to use light and

heater in their room because of lengthy load-

shedding of 11 hours. When there is electricity all

people use electric machines like pressure cooker,

induction stoves and heaters simultaneously in spite of cooking gas, because there is the shortage of cooking gas in Nepal. So, it was very

hard to find a meeting hall with electricity in that location because the transformer was blew up. So, the training was happened in the open

stair of building of a local family enjoying both solar heat and light. It was an awesome experience doing training like this in open space with

natural heat and light. Despite of those entire situations, the training went well… we found total cooperation and coordination from local

women and youth. The presentation caught the attention of participated women…they enjoyed a lot to learn about their importance and

same time they expressed their unhappiness when they learned about the harsh truth of abortion… Mrs. Ruku Khadka shared about her

bitter experience of her past life. She said, “I am really convinced that abortion kills a baby and hurts a mothers..” and finally she told about

her that she has been suffering from physical and emotional complication caused by the abortion done before long time. Now, she is very

inspired to aware people about the harsh truth of abortion. Sarala Bishunkhe strongly opposed the law of abortion after knowing the reality

of fetal development and the abortion…according to her, she had never thought like that before…Now she is very hurry to be voice for the

voiceless unborn babies.

What a joy to see the Lives (babies) saved from death (abortion)!

The Lalitpur District Children Welfare Commit-

tee recommended to provide an instant nour-

ishment to a newly born baby given birth by a

street girl... to VOF Nepal for one month… So,

the baby was well nourished by VOF Nepal and

submitted to Kosis Nepal again through DCWC…

Now, the baby is with her mother in Kosis

Nepal ...because the mother is getting treat-

ment there …as she is mentally retarded and

glue addicted. (All the related organizations are

appreciated for their involvement)

A young unwed lady of 21 years old came to our contact...she was in crisis pregnancy. She

attempted to abort her baby several times but failed...Ultimately, her parents came to the

knowledge of her pregnancy and looked for help from VOF Nepal. So, VOF Nepal decided to

provide shelter for her...she received tender care and counselling in the safe home of VOF

Nepal. Finally, she gave birth to a cute baby girl on the Christmas Eve- 24th December 2015…

The lady chose to raise her baby by herself despite of her parent’s pressure for giving away

the baby. Now, her parents are supporting her decision...but she is not allowed to come her

home or village with the baby. However, VOF Nepal is standing with her and baby in their

hard time.

In fact, the lady was helped by VOF Nepal during her pregnancy two times keeping her in the safe

home but she ran away twice, Anyway, she is fine with her baby today.

FUNDING

First of all, VOF believes in vision, then in provision. We are always commit-

ted to fulfil the vision from God, but it won’t be possible unless someone

wish to support the vision from God with their cheerful heart and hand. So,

please open your heart and hand to support this LIFE- GIVING work. VOF

receives any kind of grant you wish to send: prayer, financial, commodity,

volunteers, technical, etc. Thank you.

For further information:

Voice of Fetus, Nepal GPO 8975

EPC: 2194, Katmandu, Nepal.

Email: voiceofetus.np@gmail.com

Contact: +977-9841651569

Website: www.vofnepal.org

Special thanksgiving and prayer points:

∗ Lets thank God for His unfailing love and faithful-

ness throughout the year 2015

∗ Lets thank God for His safety in the trip to Nawal-

parasi and Chitwan and please pray for all the

participants in our last trainings and seminars to

apply the teaching in their life and ministries.

∗ Lets thank God for the safe delivery of the baby

and normality in mother’s life

∗ Now please pray for the good future of the

mother and baby and others single mothers and

babies in Compassion house.

∗ Please pray for the mother and baby safe home

Building Project , its needs and needed assis-

tances.

∗ Please pray for the new lady in crisis pregnancy

living in Compassion house

∗ Please pray for the up-coming CLTs and SIT

trainings

∗ Please pray for God’s guidance and His provision

throughout the year 2016

Christmas Celebration and Gift Distribution Program– 2015

Banking Details:

Account No.: 00602676670017 Account holder: Voice of Fetus, Nepal.

Bank name and add: Himalayan Bank Ltd. Patan Branch, Lalitpur, Ne-

pal. Swift code: HIMANPKA

On 23rd December 2015 VOF Nepal celebrated Christmas with the single mothers, babies and kids in Compassion House and

Hope House. VOF Nepal had organised ‘Love Feast’ on the occasion of Christmas for the mother and kids. Same day, VOF

Nepal distributed warm clothes to the mothers, babies and kids as a Christmas gift...the gifts were sponsored by the Akron

Bhutanese Assembly Church in USA. On the behalf of all the mother and kids we would like to thank all the leadership and

members of ABAC for their valuable support and love.