Divison-wide LE Congress held in Seva Kendra, Kolkata

Adorned with a banner, Seva Kendra, Kolkata, welcomed delegates from different parts of the South Asia Division to the Literature Evangelist Congress, August 12-15, 2009. More than 120 literature evangelist delegates, publishing leaders, publishing directors, and administrators from seven unions, and various conferences and sections arrived.

Given by Division Publishing Leader Pastor A. J. Tito, the keynote address emphasized the need for Literature Evangelists to be involved in the emancipation of the Indian populace from superstition and sin, and for the enlargement of the kingdom of Jesus Christ. During the weekdays, Elder Howard F. Faigao, the world publishing leader, taught seminars in which he challenged the literature evangelists to be honest soldiers for Jesus Christ. In the afternoons various unions presented their reports. Evening devotions were led by Pastor Sundaram, President of the Southeast India Union Section.

The Chairman of the Publishing Board, Dr. M. C. Hohn, led the daily worship services. Elder Rathinaraj John, President of the Southern Asia Division, attended the meetings and gave a challenging message on “Keeping the Vision Alive”. Dr. M. C. John’s message discussed the problems faced by literature evangelists. Dr. L. C. Colney, President of Northeast India Union, and Edison Samuel, President of the Thanjavur-Karaikal Section, led out in the morning devotions.

On Sabbath, August 15th, Elder Faigao led the divine service. He asked the delegates for a total commitment to the literature ministry in order to save perishing souls. For vespers, Pastor Tito’s message emphasized our need for looking to Jesus for victory. Later in the evening, during a symposium, literature evangelists from different unions shared their experiences.

The toppers in the sales, Mr. J. P. Singh from the Northern India Union, Mr. Vincent from the Southeast Union, D. M. Bhatti from the Northern India Union, and M. S. Jeyakumar received awards for their performances. The congress attendees enjoyed pleasant songs from the Punjabi Group, special numbers from Pastor Jeeva Ponnappa, and from the Northeast Union, the Telugu, Marathi Malayalam, and Knaada groups, which were greatly appreciated.

On Sabbath evening all the literature evangelists participated in a commitment service led by Elder Faigao and then departed to their respective destinations, determined to enhance the kingdom of God. The delegates also enjoyed a sightseeing trip to Kolkata.

Let us pray for the publishing ministry and for the enlargement of the literature evangelists in South Asia.

A. J. Tito, Director
Publishing Ministries Department
Southern Asia Division

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