NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN (NEHC) NEWS

BOX 3358, KATHMANDU, NEPAL, Tel: 536838 Fax: 977-1-226820

APRIL 30, 1997

Greetings in Christ's name!

I'm able to send this newsletter after a four month's interval. Thank you friends for your prayer concern. We're living in exciting times.

THANKS FESTIVAL 1997

To commemorate the coverage of the country's every home with the Gospel, NEHC's plan to organise THANKS FEST'97 from Nov3-7, 1997 in the premises of Gyaneswor church, Kathmandu is getting momentum. 500 delegates from within and outside the country are expected to join this historic celebration. Rev Dick Eastman, International President: EHCI will be with us as our main speaker. As a friend and supporter of NEHC, you could help us by mobilising prayer and raising financial support to actualise it for God's glory. (To date no funding has been guaranteed from any source but we trust the Lord to help us raise US$16,000). We're inviting at least 5 to 6 converts from each least evangelized areas. Friends, would you like to join this celebration, please write to NEHC's office. Thanks.

NEPAL CHINA BORDER REPORT

Beginning February 1997, one of NEHC's team is concentrating their follow up ministry mainly in the snowy mountainous regions between Nepal and China border villages. Trekking 9 days from the nearest motorable road, NEHC's staff Amos Lama and a volunteer named Temba Lhomi had very challenging but fruitful ministry encountering with the Tibetan Buddhists in villages like Chuchay, Chuulay, Neelay, Chhekampar, Lho, Leh, Sama at the height of 5000 mtr. They could share the Gospel through audio cassettes in the Tibetan language. Printed Gospel materials has to be okayed by the head lama before it goes to the public. Pray for the Tibetan Gospel booklets and cassettes which are secretly received by villagers. Amos reports that they are in utter spiritual slavery and bondages. Their day to day lives style is dictated by the monks of the monasteries of Rajen, Mugumba, Sayren, Perry, Kanchi Shilling. Pray against the power that has kept the Tibetans in spiritual darkness. ( A detailed report in English is available upon request).

MUSLIM BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE (BCC) STUDENTS TRAINING CONFERENCE

Out of Nepal's 21 million population, 5% are estimated to be Muslims. Majority of them live in the plain areas bordering India and some live in the hills. NEHC has planned a conference in September for sharing Christ to keen students. We've never done a conference exclusively for Muslim students earlier. Pray for God's mighty protection in all our undertakings. It is indeed a great spiritual warfare.

NEHC's field staff in the plain (terai) areas working among Maithalis, Tharus, Rajbansis, Bhojpuris, Muslim people groups need your prayer support. It is our findings that the terai people groups are more prone to satanic practices.

BUILDING PROJECT

Praise and thanks to our God Jehovah Jireh for the completion of our building. We've moved to this place from the end of April. Of course, some final finishing works has yet to be completed. I personally thank some of you my Christian friends both in Nepal and outside for your financial assistance to help us built this precious building. About US$12,000 still needs to be paid back as down payment.

## GULMI DISTRICT

Chandra Shrestha, a native of Gulmi itself is also NEHC's staff worker. He and his team finished coverage over there in February 1996. This is a district in the Far West Nepal without a church. Now in the initiative of Chandra, a church is built in a piece of land donated by Chandra's dad: Bin Prasad Shrestha. It is 24' long and 20' width having stone slate roof. According to Chandra, this is the first church building in the entire district. It is inaugurated officially on 11th April. EHC's effort is to see a church in places where there are no such churches to be run by local leadership. There are now eight active fellowships and three more newer fellowships are functioning under Chandra's supervision. Also from April 9-11, 32 men and women contacts had a training conference belonging to the district of Gulmi alone. Chandra says, 'both events turned historic for Gulmi district.'

## YOU ARE CALLED CHRISTIANS

After his return from a day's work, Brinda Magar finds a booklet called 'You Must Meet Him' at his door's post. In fact it was left during the day by NEHC's two field evangelists Mr Nir Bah Rai and Tikaram B.K.. Brinda finds the content of the booklet very unique, new and satisfying. It is God the Holy Spirit who spoke to him that night to trek a day's journey the next day to mail the response card. To his surprise, he meets an elderly man of his village in front of the post office. As they greeted, Brinda finds that the man of his village too had come over there to mail the response card to EHC's office in Kathmandu. Joy knew no bounds between them. Unfortunately they could not do the mailing job that day itself because it was already late to do anything in the post office. The next day, they could do the mailing.

Later in the village, Brinda found another 15 men old and young who had received EHC's tracts and had EHC's BCC. All had new enthusiasm in acknowledging Jesus but no one was there to provide very basic guidance about Christian life. They did meet regularly, prayed in their own traditional way but in Jesus' name without saying Amen. The Lord honored their new found faith. Healing began. Brinda himself had a very weak knee. As a result of a simple prayer, his knee was straightened and strengthened. Villagers are drawn to this group. Many others got healing. One day a man from another village came. He reminded Brinda that they should address themselves as Christians. From that time onwards, they are introduced to others as Christians. Isn't New Testament days evident in Nepal ? This is a story happened in Dummana village of the Bhojpur district in the East Nepal.

## MISSION TRIP AND PRAYER WALK '97

Solon could join a team of 11 Christian professionals from February 23 to March 10 to visit the North West India's Dehradun, Manali, Dharamsala-Vaksu, where millions of Nepalese and many hundred thousand Tibetans live almost without the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. NEHC has additional responsibility since October 1995 to share the Good News in the adjoining Himalayan regions too. These Nepalese and Tibetans need your prayers.

## FINALLY

NEHC's audited budget is available to our dear donors upon request. Mr Dennis Barber, a professional chartered accountant audited the same. Also, pray for our Board which will meet on 19th May to finalise many issues pertaining to NEHC's future activities and plans.

Once again, I thank you for your continuous prayer and love support to our ongoing Gospel works.

TO HIM BE GLORY IN THE CHURCH AND IN CHRIST JESUS THROUGHOUT ALL GENERATIONS.
-Eph.3:21

In His bond

SOLON KARTHAK

[You can also reach to us c/o UMN or c/o INF, Kathmandu]

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN NEWSLETTER

P.O.BOX 3358, KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
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JULY 30, 1997

'GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE'

At the outset, I thank God and each of you for your faithful prayer and financial support to our on going ministry. In fact, it is your partnership that enabled us to place the Gospel in the country's every home.

Now, our follow up teams are visiting Tibeteto Buddhist villages in the northern parts of the country bordering Tibet and the plain regions where Indian ethnic people groups live.

Travel

In June, Grace (SCC) church in Singapore invited me to participate in its 24th mission convention. There I had the privilege to meet a number of NEHC prayer supporters and friends. I also had the opportunity to lead a seminar on 'The Challenge of Literature Evangelism'. Thereafter, I flew down to Pretoria, South Africa to attend GCOWE'97. Some 4000 key Christian leaders from 135 nations participated and took the challenge towards the fulfillment of the goal of ' A CHURCH FOR EVERY PEOPLE AND THE GOSPEL FOR EVERY PERSON BY THE YEAR 2000'. It is heartening to know that the continent of Africa is fast becoming a mission force rather that a mission field.'Alleluia !'

MUSLIM BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE (BCC) STUDENTS MEETING

The meeting will begin from September 1-4, in Rajhar town; one of the western districts of Nepal; called Nawalparasi. It being the first of its kind of meeting in Nepal, please take time to pray for God's mighty protection and manifold blessings upon each participant. Out of 21 million population of Nepal, 5 % are Muslims. There is no knowledge of a Muslim Christian fellowship or a church for them in Nepal.

THANKS FEST'97

As prayed and planned, the Thanks Fest'97 will be held in Kathmandu's Prasansa Niwas, Gyaneswor Church compound between November 3-7. Rev Adon Rongong(Director NCCC) and Rev. Balkrishna Sharma(Principal ICI) are our main speakers. There will be 10 other seminars to suit the issues pertaining to new believers including cultural events. You've participated, prayed, financed, supported our common endeavor to reach every home with the Gospel, now it is time for all of us to commemorate it by offering THANKS and PRAISE to our great God together. Why don't you be a participant! I very much like to hear your response.

BHUTAN

Only God can open the close door of Bhutan. Bhutanese Christians living in India and Nepal see no hope of returning back to their country through political negotiation. Only sovereign God can change 'the king's heart ...like a watercourse'. Proverbs 21:1

OUR BUILDING

Neighbors call it a 'Church'. Amen. Here we're much freer, safer and happy. It is spacious, open and scenic. The road is not paved and very slippery during monsoon seasons. Above all, we do not need to move from this place as it used to happen before. Only one thing is a cause of immediate concern, i.e; how to pay back my contractor's pending bills. Awaiting a miracle.

VEHICLE

The Board felt the need of a vehicle to expedite our travels and follow up ministry. Therefore, a toyota land cruiser, 1990 model jeep is finally bought at $22000. Over half the money is paid to our dealer. The other half needs to be paid soon. How ? We do not have answer except exercising our little faith.

We'll make use of the vehicle in other ways too like renting it out when we're not using it in order to raise our driver's allowances and maintenance cost.

HIM.COE. '98

Himalaya AD2000 Central Committee has planned to hold Himalaya Congress of Evangelism (HIM. COE) '98 in Darjeeling from April 20-24. About 1200 Himalayan Christian leaders including diaspora's Nepali Christian representatives and foreign missionaries who have made a significant contribution to the work of the Gospel in Himalayan region will be invited. Dr Thomos Wang has agreed to be the main speaker of the Congress. The theme of the Congress is - Passing the Torch.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Varied challenges and needs of NEHC staff - total 38.

2. Millions who've heard the Gospel find some Christians nearby to help them grow in Christian faith.

3. Our contacts who live in isolated places see vision and dream dreams to strengthen their faith.

4. Rebecca and I be able to priortise our responsibilities.

5. Rebecca shall be joining other Aglow women from Nepal to attend Aglow Women International's 30th anniversary Conference in New Orleans, USA in the latter part of November.

6. For God's annointing and good health to each NEHC staff and family members

FINALLY

NEHC assures you that our prayers are with you.

'RISE UP; THIS MATTER IS IN YOUR HANDS. WE WILL SUPPORT YOU, SO TAKE COURAGE AND DO IT...'

In His bond

SOLON KARTHAK

Nepal Every Home Concern's (NEHC) Tibetoto Ministry:

NEHC in partnership with the church in Nepal finished its first house to
house coverage of the country with the Gospel in November 1996. To
commemorate it, NEHC is organizing a THANKS FEST.'97 in Kathmandu
from November 3 to 7.

BACKGROUND:

Finding out almost no Christian impact among unreached Tibetan people
groups living in the Nepal Tibet borders, NEHC had began praying for
sometime for God's direction. In His good time, in mid 1996, an EHC
evangelist Amos Lama during his field trip in the district of Jumla met a
Tibetan Lama in a cave. He shared the good news of Jesus to him for 3
hours. Without a Tibetan evangelist, this lama had never heard the
Gospel. This encountering made NEHC to initiate something more for
Tibetans in the mountainous regions. Thereafter, in the third week of
December 1996, Amos Lama and another EHC evangelist James Lhomi
had gone to Siliguri to distribute Tibetan Language Gospel booklets and
audio cassettes where six hundred thousand Tibetans gathered together
from Nepal, Bhutan, India and elsewhere to hear the Dalai Lama. In fact,
this mass gathering of Tibetan Buddhists without the truth challenged
and dirturbed Amos and James in the spirit. Similarly, in early March,
Solon and a group of 11 men from the Believers Professionals Fellowship
could visit Dehradun and Dharamsala in the North India. The former is
the place where Tibetan language radio program is produced and one of
the centers of Tibetan Ministry in India. The latter is the abode of the
Dalai Lama and his followers. This group had an opportunity to see the
Dalai Lama face to face enabling them to pray directly against his power
over his followers. This team had the privilege of praying round the
monasteries and the entire compound area of this palatial place of
spiritual stronghold.

In February, Amos and Temba had gone the very northern region of
Gorkha district where only Tibetans could go. They visited the villages
like Chuchay, Chaulay, Neelay, Chhekampar, Loh, Leh and Sama at the
height of 5000mtr. They could share the Gospel through audio cassettes
in the Tibetan language. Printed Gospel materials has to be okayed by
the head lama before it goes to the public. Pray for the Tibetan Gospel
booklets and cassettes which are secretly received by villagers. Amos
reports that they are in utter spiritual slavery and bondages. Their day
to day lives style is dictated by the monks of the monasteries of Rajen,
Mugumba, Syren, Perry, Kanchi Shilling. Pray against the power that has
kept the Tibetans in spiritual darkness.

On 25th April, Amos and Temba had gone to the northern regions of Taplejung and Sankhuwasabha's Tibetan villages carrying Tibetan Gospel literature. They have not come back until this date from over there.

NEHC has plans to send our Tibetan teams in 20 bordering districts villages within June 1998.

NEEDS:

1. More Tibetan Buddhist Christian evangelists and workers.

2. Tibetan language Gospel booklets and audio cassettes.

3. Extra funding for traveling and food.

4. Coordination or Net working among Tibetan Buddhist Ministry.

CHALLENGES:

1. Poverty, Health, education and above all spiritual bondages.

FINALLY

Mobilization of prayer, awareness of the need and existence of the
Tibetan Ministry within the churches in Nepal seem urgent. Together it
can be done.

Prepare and Presented by,

SOLON KARTHAK

on June 1, 1997 for UMN's Workers Conf. in Kathmandu.

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

NEWS
&
GREETING

**Mailing Address:**

P.O. Box 3358
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ph. 977-1-536838
Fax 977-1-522178, 226820
Email - solon@ehc.mos.com.np

December 1997

## THANKS FEST.'97

NEHC's long awaited Thanks Fest.'97 from November 3rd through 7th to commemorate the coverage of the country's every home with the Gospel is celebrated offering praise and glory to God. 305 registered delegates from 13 zones and 56 districts including many friends of NEHC participated joyfully to learn what matters most in their lives and places. Each delegate returned to his or her villages with a determined vision to help establish His bride even in the most remote places of the country. Even the Tibetans, the Muslims, the Maithalis, the Rajbansis, the Tharus made a pledge to plant house churches among their people. Finally, it turned out to become a Mission Fest. challenging delegates to be empowered by the Holy Spirit and go out all over the Nepali world both in an out Nepal.

## 80 HOURS PRAYER CHAIN

Was organised from 4 pm, November 3rd., till 12:00 night of November 6th in the festival venue itself. Hundreds of prayer warriors from Kathmandu valley churches prayed all day and night.

Celebration uplifted by unbroken prayer chain has brought down God's miracle in all aspects of the festival time.

## FESTIVAL FOLLOW-UP

1. Personal follow up letters are being sent to festival participant encouraging them to remain and enjoy God's closest fellowship in all circumstances, places and times.

2. NEHC's men have begun visiting them in their respective villages for their spiritual growth.

## 1998 INITIATIVES

1. The strategy to do the second coverage will be through the local church only

A ministry involved in door to door evangelism, follow-up through the Bible correspondence course, Christian literature, Personal visitation and Training the newer Christians on basic life and witness.

2. Our efforts to share the Gospel to the least unevangelized groups living in the Nepal China and Nepal India borders will be extended.

3. A training conference for the potential leaders from the 43 least evangelized people groups of Nepal is planned for 1998.

4. Similarly, a training seminar for the church leaders of Bhutan both from within and living in exile will be organised in March.

## ADDITION NEWS

1. NEHC's staff will be meeting for prayer, evaluation and strategy plan retreat for 1998 in Bharatpur between December 28 and 31, 1997.

2. NEHC has sent 50,000 copies of the 'Way to God' a pictorial Gospel booklet to Sikkim in October where these precious gospel tracts will be placed in Sikkim's every home beginning January 9th, 1998. It is coordinated by the Sikkim AD 2000 office.

## FAMILY

We're grateful to you for your love, prayer and support. In our overall ministry Rebecca and I had a challenging but joyous year. Charisma's school days are just over. She is contemplating and praying (Rebecca and Solon too) where to do her higher studies next year. She really needs your prayer support in this matter. Romong is becoming a responsible teen. He is accompanying me in my trip to Sikkim and Shillong in the month of January 1998. Each of us need God's anointing and your prayers as we press on to glorify the name of Jesus in our lives and in the lives of the people living in and around us.

Wish you a happy Christmas and a joyous New Year !

SOLON KARTHAK

How great is the goodness, which God has laid up for them that fear him. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

P.O Box 3358
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ph. 977-1-536838
Fax 977-1-522178, 226820
Email - solon@ehc.mos.com.np

NEWS AND GREETING
MID MARCH 1998

THANKS

At the outset, thanks be to God for His countless and unbelievable surprises, which NEHC had experienced throughout 1997. Secondly, thanks to you, our dear praying friends and praying groups. Your prayers have made us victorious in our ongoing Gospel works and enable victory over many seen and unseen attacks of the enemy. Last but not the least, thanks to each individual, Christian groups and churches for blessing NEHC with your financial gifts. May our God grant you good health and bless your finances by hundred folds.

SIKKIM REPORT

From January 9th through February 8th 1998, the state of Sikkim's every home is visited by 111 young men and women except the snowy northern parts. As a result, a total of 98,252 heard the Gospel, 63,375 tracts were given, 450 prayed to receive Christ, and 146 received prayer for healing. NEHC with partnership to Sikkim AD 2000 office provided literature, training and a part of financial assistance to Sikkim AD 2000 to actualise it.

FAMILY RETREAT AND TRAININGS

To appraise and involve the entire EHC staff family a long awaited Family Retreat is almost ready to begin in Kathmandu from March 19-22. Similarly, to enthuse and train 150 BCC graduates of Lamjung, Tanahu, Manang districts of the West Nepal, a training conference is taking place in Besisahar, the district headquarter of Lamjung. NEHC had three active house churches in and around Sundarbajar on the way to Besisahar. These three groups are providing fellowship to nine other newer groups in the district. Prayers and plans are underway to hold a leadership training for Bhutanese Christian leaders and representatives of the least unevangelized groups within this year.

NEPAL TIBET BORDER MISSION

Amos Lama, in charge of NEHC's Nepal Tibet border mission says, 'to win the Tibetans in Tibet for Christ, we've to win the Tibetans living in the northern border.' During his 1996 and 1997 trip and sojourns over there in northern border villages, Amos has distributed hundreds of Tibetans Gopsel tracts, books and the New Testaments. He has led a couple of Lamas into the Kingdom of God.

He and a colleague of him, Lendup, will begin their mission journey from March 25 onwards in the northern Humla, Jumla and Mugu for six weeks carrying Tibetan tracts, audio cassettes, flip charts etc. By early November 1998, they will cover Manag, Mustang, Dolpa, Taplejung and Sankhuwasabha's Tibetan speaking regions. Pray earnestly as we confront the territorial spirits that do control these regions and people groups.

## REGIONAL DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

From April 16 through 20th, EHC directors from South Asia and the EHCI International President Rev Dick Eastman will be in Kathmandu to pray, plan and strategies EHC's ongoing and future ministry in South Asia. This conference is going to be significant and historic in the background of NEHC's specific plans to widen its responsibility across the Himalayan region.

After this conference, some of the directors will participate in the Himalaya Congress of Evangelism 1998 (HIM COE '98) in Darjeeling. Solon is serving as the Program Coordinator of HIM COE '98.

## A MILLION GOSPEL TRACT PROJECT

### Why this Project ?

Firstly, to flood the country with the good news of Salvation in Jesus Christ.

Secondly, to supply all the needed Gospel tracts to every church in Nepal and adjoining Himalayan regions. Therefore, please become PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL to NEHC in buying and publishing Gospel tracts in thousands and millions.

## CONCLUSION

In this greater opportune time of harvest in Nepal, God has challenged us to do greater exploits. We acknowledge, this is possible; *not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty?* We appreciate your response and active participation in all our ongoing ministry. Praise the God !

Solon Karthak
For NEHC

HOW BEAUTIFUL ON THE MOUNTAINS ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS.

NEPAL...

is officially declared a Hindu kingdom. The
people worship some three hundred and
thirty million gods and goddesses. A
sovereign nation of 21 million souls which
is landlocked between China to the north
and India to the south.

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN (NEHC) AND
HER ACTIVITIES

It is a ministry dedicated to reach Every
Home in Nepal with the message of Jesus
Christ in printed or audio form.

BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE
COURSE (BBC)

It runs a school of BCC for those who do
like to learn more about the person of
Jesus Christ.

To date, over 200,000 students have
enrolled in this course. The graduates of
this course come from more than 5,000
villages in the country.

TRAINING

Also, basic training on Christian life and
witnessing is a part of this ministry for
those BCC students who are willing to form
house churches in and around their
neighbourhood. Training are held in their
own districts or zones. So far 3,000 students
have attended our training courses across
the country.

CHILDREN'S SPONSORSHIP
PROGRAMME

NEHC sponsors 65 children of Christian parents who otherwise would not have been able to attend school.

NEHC BEYOND 1998

1. The second coverage of the country is in progress and is done through the participation of the Local Churches.

2. NEHC has already begun Tibeto Buddhist Ministry to bring the Good News of Salvation in the eight northern districts of Nepal, bordering China (former Tibet). EHC is focusing its activities in and around the adjoining Himalayan regions.

Trickles of good responses are
coming in. We are awaiting refreshing
rains !

3. Similarly, NEHC is actively reaching out to the unreached Indian ethnic people groups living in the terai (plain) areas in the south of Nepal bordering India. We have had many positive responses from people from the

Over the past fifteen years NEHC has visited every home in Nepal.

NEHC Bringing Good News to Nepal !

following tribal groups: Maintenance of Rajbansis, Bhojpuris, Tharus and importantly Muslims as we September 1997 a training we specifically for Muslim studies.

4. A Million Gospel Tract Distribution Project is being set up in Kathmandu to flood the country with the Word of God.

WHY THIS BROCHURE

Firstly - to give a brief introduction of NEHC and its activities.

Secondly - to encourage every Christian to make an effort to pray and give to God's work in Nepal.

Your US $ 100 could help us reach six thousand homes with the Gospel. Your contribution of US $ 50 enables an evangelist's expenses for one month. Also, US $ 15 could provide five days of training to a new BCC graduate.

We are being governed by a Board of Directors consisting of members from established churches and missions agencies.

NEHC is being proven to be one of the most effective ministries in Nepal.

All your queries, suggestions and assistance can be sent to:

Mr. Solon Karthak, Director: NEHC

P.O. Box 3358, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tel: 977-1-536838 (H/O), 414489 (Chruch)

Fax: 977-1-226820

E-mail: solon@ehc.mos.com.np

Published: April, 1998

Printed at: Deeptara Offset Printing Press

Ph: 425460, Nayabazar. Kathmandu, Nepal.

Let us together participate to make a difference in the lives of Nepalese living in the Himalayan region.

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

Dear friends,

Christian greetings from the Karthaks and the Nepal Every Home Concern family members. This letter is meant for very special friends like you rather than our regular newsletter receipients. May be it focuses some urgencies to respond on your part.

## MINISTRY NEWS:

Despite the prevailing political, physical, economical challenges, Nepal is experiencing a great harvesting time. NEHC's role is important and has the blessings of God in its every endeavour. Unlike, many other EHC countries, NEHC's monthly subsidy too is cut by 30% from the month of May. It certainly affects our ongoing evangelism, follow up- training activities as well as the support of our staff and children's scholarship programme. I do not know how are you going to respond?

## PRAISE POINTS:

1. Our Lord imparted a new dedication, renewed vision to all the staff and their family members during NEHC's Family retreat. (March 16-20)

2. A training conference for BCC students was held in Besisahar (Lamjung). 60 brand new Christians both men and women from adjoining areas attended it. (April 1-5)

3. Nepal EHC had the privilege to host South Asia Regional Conference between April 14 and 18. Dr & Mrs. Eastman(President EHCI), Rev. Wes Wilson(Exe. Vice President EHCI) and other directors from South Asia attended it.

4. The Himalaya Congress Of Evangelism 1998 (Him COE '98) was held in Darjeeling from April 20-24. 1200 church leaders from across the Nepali world and overseas heard EHC's global report and challenges.

5. In association with the United Janakpur Gospel Team- NEHC distributed 18,000 Gospel tracts from April27 to May13 in Janakpur's Sarlahi, Sindhuli districts.

6. NEHC-sponsored Bhutanese Christian Leaders Seminar brought 64 Bhutanese leaders. The purpose of the seminar was to encourage, share their burden and the mobilisation of Prayer for Bhutan. It was held from May 12-16 in Siliguri

## FAMILY NEWS:

By God's favour and in answer to your faithful prayers- our children Charisma and Romong are accepted at the Woodstock School, Mussoorie India. This is one of the best Christian Institutions in this part of the world

having all the facilities to develop one's fullfledged personality. We're very much thankful to our prayer answering living God. Charisma and Romong will be in grade XI and IX respectively. This is heartening to report that Charisma and Romong are awarded the Woodstock School Grant(full tuition) intended especially for Christian students, yet a substantial amount of money(about $2000) plus travelling etc needs to be met. They will begin their fall semester from July 26th. I'm going to reach them to the school.

### NEWER ADJUSMENT:

After our children's departure for the school, away from home I and Rebecca will begin another chapter of our married and ministry life. Certainly, we'll overcome it by God's help. One of the strongest point will be the opportunity to travel together for ministry assignments.

### SOLON'S TRAVEL:

On my way back from Mussoorie in July, I'll be in Delhi for a couple of days. Thereafter on the 2nd August, I'll be leaving for Norway till September the 1st. I'll be speaking in Norwegian Himal Asia Mission's(NHAM) annual conference held in Bergen and visit other places for similar meetings. NHAM supports NEHC's ministry in Nepal for last many years. Similarly, Every Home For Christ International has invited me to participate at the World Strategic Conference on Prayer Evangelism at Colorado Springs, USA from September 27 to October 4th. Before taking these three important overseas trips, I'm travelling to Phuntosholing, Bhutan; Darjeeling and the three districts within the country namely; Kaski, Dhading and Dolkha in the months of June and July.

Finally, sometimes some friends ask me how to send a gift. There are ample chances of going the mails astray in our part of the world. If it is so, now onwards, please send the same in this address: Dr. Delron Shirley, 4707 Fellows Street, South Bend, IN 46614. Ph 219-291-5105. And write **atten**: Solon Karthak and designate the gift as you are led by the Lord. Now let us, "GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE"

SOLON KARTHAK

01.06.98

Date sent: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 21:52:51
Subject: Himalaya!
From: solon@ehc.mos.com.np (mercantile)

NEHC's HIMALAYAN NEWS

June 1998

Evangelist - Amos Lama and Tulbir Dharala
Total villages visited- 12
Names - Kakot, Pimri, Gherang, Tehran, Serii, Mukot, Dhar, Pakang, Charka, Gumbagoun, Dho, Taksi
Altitude - between 4000 metres and 5721 metres
Distribution - 40 Testimonial Tibetan cassettees, 500 booklet called 'Freedom from Sin', 500 booklet : 'Help From Above'.

Most villages are barren. The running streams and rivers are freezing. The height makes you on the verge of losing your last breath.

On the 10th, 50 Tibetans in Kakot village listened the Word of God. Mr Chedhar Lama and Lakpa Lama have put their faith in Jesus. On the 12th in Dhar, a Lama(priest) named Karma Ghachay of Relling monastery put faith in the Lord. On the 13th, our evangelists arrived in Charkha. A year ago, a lot of persecution was rendered to us but this time we could live there for 2 days in that place sharing the Gospel. Out of four monasteries situated there- the Yelling is the biggest monastery. Amos invited by the head lama named Tashi to enter inside it. Amos entered in, he found the Tibetan Gospel books left by him a year ago which was read by Tashi Lama. He's put faith in the Word of God. He allowed Amos to lay his hands on many idols, drums, containers to pray against its powers. On the 15th June, Amos and Tulbir walked non stop from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm at the height of 5721 metre which was barren, isolated snowy peaks where no living plants and animals dare to live and move. This walk necessitated because they had targeted to reach village called Gumba Gaon. Arriving their in dead cold situation, hungry, tired, they could find a shed to sleep on. Early next day, a man named Dhawang Lama put faith in Jesus. He called others also to listen what Amos and Tulbir had to share before them. About 70 men and women listened the Word of God. As a result, Dawa, Pema, Lendup and put faith in Christ.

Some Observations:

We(Tibetans) have faith in the Lord Jesus but the villagers persecute and excommunicate us. If we live in village, we must go to the monastery. We must obey and abide by its rules. If we decide to leave the village, where shall we go and live? Can you provide us a shelter?

There is no school, health post. Upon seeing us, they begged us for medicine. They live in a state of mess-extreme poverty and filthiness. As a result, majority of them have sicknesses in their stomach. Occasional medical teams visit would be very useful. SOme go to monastries to become the Lamas. After 20, they like to for trading or bartering foods. Women does weaving.

A team is visiting the Eastern Nepal's border villages in August.

## CHALLENGES

Who could go to these Tibetan inhabitant areas. There areas undergo famine, hideouts of political rebels.

## 2.

During our recent visit to Jumla's Tibeto Buddhist wrea- we arrived in a village called Dojaam. In this village, we have a Chrisitan family converted through EHC's outreach two years ago. The father, Mr Bishnu Palden Lama and his wife named Suneetay and their two sons have a wonderul testimony in and around that remote village where Tibetan prayer flags outnumber people. Mr Bishnu Palden had attended out Thanks Fest. in November 1997. It is he who could not fly back to his remote village for two months from a nearby air strip in Nepalgunj. He was again and again offloaded on the ground that the tourists should be given priority in boarding the aeroplane(to earn dollars). His two months stay at Nepalgunj caused a lot of difficulties to him as well as to his family in Dojaam. He got into debts too but reaching home- he did some business in Tibet to pay his debts.

His elder son's name is Ang Lama. Now he is a Christian. A son is born into his family. This time, he did not like to call the Lamas to name his newborn son. Upon our team's arriva, he was overjoyed. Above everything, he wanted to give a Christian name to his newly born son. Amos(our Tibetan evangelist) volunteered to name his son- Levi Lama. Everybody was happy.

A small house fellowship is established there.

## 3.

We arrived in Manang's Nawal village carrying the message of Christ. There we met an elderly woman of 55 years old named Tshering Doma. She had a swollen right hand and undergoing severe pain. We realized, a little wound had become that big causing her to have immense pain and no way of recovery. In fact, the local Lamas had invoke to their spirits to heal her. She was undergoing a very painful and hopeless condition for last 13 days.

We prayed for her healing. We cleansed her suffereing hand. We told her to renounce the Lamas performance. We encouraged her to go to a nearby health post(2days walk). This opened the door to share the Gospel to this woman and in and around neighbour.

Submitted by: Solon Karthak

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Dear didi Betty,

Greetings in Christ's name from Nepal!

## FAMILY NEWS

Within a couple of weeks time, I'll be in Norway. I'm invited by Nepal Asia Himal Mission to be their 60th Mission Conference speaker. It will begin from the very first week of the month of August i.e 3rd. Thereafter, I'll be visiting churches, house groups as per their plans until the 31st August.

From the 29th July, my two kids will begin their new phase of academic life in Mussoorie, India. Therefore, it necessitated much prayer for all of us.

## MINISTRY NEWS

Nepal Bible Society has agreed to print 600000 Gospel tracts for Nepal EHC at a 50% discount rate. (NEHC's payment portion is $4615.00). As mentioned earlier, Nepal EHC likes to flood the country with the Good News of salvation. We like the churches in Nepal not lacking in giving out the Gospel tracts. In the meantime, a fresh request has come from Independent Christian Chitwan Unity to make them available 100000 Gospel booklets for their district wide home to home outreach in the month of February 1998.

## TRAINING NEWS

NEHC is organising a training camp for 100 brand new Christians in the district of Ilam from the 19th to the 22nd November 1998. Our aim is to train and equip the potential ones in order to make them overseers of many home churches established through NEHC ministry.

## FIELD NEWS

Our field teams are involved in teaching and training our BCC contacts across the country. As a result of our Lamjung training camp-two young men named Sushil Bhujel and Bishnu Bhandari took water baptism. As a consequence, the former is excommunicated from his home. He is staying with our two evangelists. Our evangelists, Amos Lama and Tulbir could revisit the Dolpa's Northern Tibetan villages. In one of the monasteries

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

23.07.98

Dear friends,

Greetings in Christ's name from Nepal.

## FAMILY NEWS:

Within a couple of weeks time, I'll be in Norway. I'm invited by Nepal Asia Himal Mission to be their 60th Mission Conference speaker. It will begin from the very first week of the month of August i.e. 3rd. Thereafter, I'll be visiting churches, house groups as per their plans until the 31st August.

From the 29th July, my two kids will begin their new phase of academic life in Mussoorie, India. Therefore, it necessitates much prayer for all of us.

## MINISTRY NEWS:

Nepal Bible Society has agreed to print 600000 Gospel tracts for Nepal EHC at a 50% discount rate. (NEHC's payment portion is $4615.00) As mentioned earlier, Nepal EHC likes to flood the country with the good news of salvation. We like the churches in Nepal not lacking in giving out the Gospel tracts. In the meantime, a fresh request has come from Independent Christian Chitwan Unity to make them available 100000 Gospel booklets for their district wide home to home outreach in the month of February 1998.

## TRAINING NEWS:

## FIELD NEWS:

Our field teams are involved in teaching and training our BCC contacts across the country. As a result of our Lamjung training camp- two young men named Sushil Bhujel & Bishnu Bhandari took water baptism. As a consequence, the former is excommunicated from his home. He is staying with our two evangelists. Our evangelists, Amos Lama and Tulbir could revisit the Dolpa's Northern Tibetan villages. In one of the monasteries called Yelling Gumba (Chhakaa), Amos could enter inside it and did pray laying hands upon each idol against its power.

## Mailing Address:

A ministry involved in door to door evangelism, follow-up through the Bible correspondence course, Christian literature, Personal visitation and Training of the newer Christians on basic life and witness.

NEHC'S FINANCIAL ISSUE

Nepal Every Home Concern's (EHC's) fiscal year begins from the month of July to June. As we pray and plan for our next 12 month's overall ministry activities, we very much depend upon your prayers and gifts. As you are aware, with effect from May 1998, many EHC nation's International subsidy is reduced including Nepal's subsidy. Right now, NEHC has 33 full time paid staff. In our context, it is not that easy to retrench a coworker in a short notice.

In addition to it, NEHC provides educational scholarship to 50 Christian children. Similarly, our door to door evangelism, follow up through mails, visits and training's are bringing positive results. Our esteemed goal to reach the Tibetao Buddhist and Indian ethnic Hindus and Muslim is picking up in an unprecedented pace. We are in Nepal experiencing a great harvest season.

Now let me break down our tentative monthly Income and Expenditure

INCOME

From all sources $1500

EXPENDITURE

1. 33 staff salary average @$50.00 = $ 1650.00

2. Administration = 403.20

3. Field Cost = 483.80

4. Communication, mails, BCC = 322.50

5. 50 children's scholarship @$7.00 = 350.00

6. Bhutan, Tibet ministry = 500.00

Total = $ 3709.50

The above breakdown will give you an idea that to run our usual activities, we must look upon the Lord and required to raise another $ 2209.50 every month. As a matter of fact, prior to our plans and activities we must meet the need of our monthly operational expenses.

Therefore, please join NEHC leadership not to curtail its ongoing activities but mobilize much prayer support for the Gospel works.

"Yes, the effectual prayer of a righteous man avails much. The prayer of the upright is God's delight."

In His bond

Solon Karthak

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Dear Betty didi,

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN'S NOVEMBER 1998 NEWS

At the outset, I thank God for His faithfulness in bringing at the close of this year. Soon, we'll be celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Lord.

ONE MILLION GOSPEL TRACT PRODUCTION TARGET IS FULFILLED

One of the exciting news about us is the fulfillment of producing one million Gospel tract in 1998.

Our desire is to produce one million Gospel tract every year to flood the country with the Word of God. The challenge to produce it and give freely to the churches for distribution is not that easy. more

The Church in Nepal desperately needs the Gospel tract ever than before in the background of growing opposition against Christian activities as well as the interest, and receptivity of the Gospel is overwhelming now in this part of the world. To produce one million Gospel tracts, it cost us $15000. Other than Nepali, we're planning to print one hundred seventy thousand Gospel tracts in the following languages : Dzonkha, Maithali, Santhali, Tibetan, Lepcha.

TRAINING

Between the 19th Nov'98 and Nov 23rd 2000, NEHC is praying and planning to hold 12 training conferences in 12 different locations to train 2000 potential Bible Correspondence Course graduates. Our training calendar schedule is presented here for your prayers and remembrance: llam- Nov 19-23'98, Sarlahi-Jan 10-14'99, Gangtok- Feb 16-19'99, Solukhumbu- April 18-22'99, Manang- June 20-24'99, Kathmandu - August 15-19'99, Dang - Oct 17-21'99, Kapilvastu- Dec 5-9'99, 2000 Centennial Festival- April 24-28, 2000, Gorkha- Jan 16-20, 2000, Bhojpur- June 19-23, 2000, Dhangadi- Nov 18-23, 2000.

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MINISTRY

In the last two years time- we've visited 8 districts covering
several villages inhabited by the Tibetans in the northern parts of

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Dear didi,

This is a brief report on llam BCC Students training Conference.
Thankyou very much for your prayer.

A SHORT REPORT ON
ILAM BCC STUDENTS TRAINING CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 19-23,1998

As prayed, planned and expecte, the year 1998's last
training schedule for our BCC students took place in llam's
Phikal.It was held at the spacious house of the village headman.
Altogether 55 got registered for the same. At the end of the
conference, no one returned home without accepting Jesus as the
Lord and dedicating their lives for the work of the Gospel.

It was a joyous time to thank God and meet NEHC's
contacts. I met an active man named Krishna Rai in the conference
who later told me that he was a student of NEHC's BCC. He further
informed me that he currently in charge of Suntaly,Dhoray and
Malim house Churches. He has started these three small house
churches through the help of NEHC's BCC students. I personally
visited Malim village where a Lepcha tribe family of five had
recently baptized.

A 26 year old women participant named Sabitri Rai,'this
training seemed very important. The participants had just a
fraction of the knowledge of God earlier.We did not get
opportunity to ask many issues of Christian life through mails but
the training enabled us to learn many parctical aspects of
Christian life too.'

A high school student named Bhaktaman Limbu wrote this
short note,'I've begun doing correspondence course three years
ago. Some months ago, I got invitation to attend this Phikal
conference. I became very happy to receive this invitation. Here I
learned many things about Christ. Upon my return to village, I'll
share Christ to my brothers and sisters, student friends. I hope
the Lord will lead them to A WAY TO HAPPY LIFE.'

On the 19th,20th and 21st evenings,we've shown Jesus and
Gunjan Nepali films for the participants and villagers of that
locality. We taught them from the book of Ephesians and gave many

Margaret Acton

Wed, 2 Dec 1998 11:05:44

parctical lessons on Christian life and witness. The participants
learnt three chourses by heart in order to sing back in their
villages. Here,I on behalf of NEHC.thank each of you for your
prayers and financial support to organise this training for God's
kingdom extension sake in Nepal.

Please note the following such training conferences in the
year 1999: January 10-14; Sarlahi, Feb. 16-19; Gangtok, April
18-22; Solokhumbu, June 20-24; Manang, August 15-19; Kathmandu,
October 17-21; Dang, December 5-9; Kapilvastu.

Similarly, from January 18-22, Solon and Rebecca will be in
the western part of Bhutan, named Gyalaypu to share and teach the
word of God.

Once again, thank you for your partnership in prayers and
finances.

Prepared by
Solon Karthak (30.11.98)

Margaret Acton

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Wed, 2 Dec 1998 11:05:44

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN (NEHC)
STAFF RETREAT REPORT

FEBRUARY 16-20,1999

PLACE : GANGTOK, SIKKIM

THEME: COMMITMENT AND GOD'S SERVICE

As prayed and planned, NEHC's staff and a couple of Borad members (total 32) spent four days together with the Lord and between one another in Gangtok, the capital of the state of Sikkim. God granted us very beautiful weather, a good provision to stay and hold our meetings.

Elder Mahesh Thanju spoke powerfully on the theme of retreat: Commitment and God's Service. Mrs Rebecca Karthak led the Praise and Worship time every day. Mr Solon Karthak spoke on the varied practical matters and led prayer, interaction, planning time. One of our Board members expressed her happiness over our frank and open discussions and concerning one another's relationship as well as in regards to the ministry. As a family, NEHC staff, Board representatives have made a commitment to be willling and available to serve God wherever, at any cost but in the power and anointing of the Holy spirit.

SOME OBSERVATIONS AND YOUR PRAYER PARTICIPATION

1. As a consequence of our follow up, 11 baptism of our contacts have taken place in Kapilvastu and Lamjung districts in the last three months. A good number of contacts are taking baptism classes in the above mentioned districts as well as in Sarlahi,Saptari, Terathum districts.

2. With the growth of new believers we're needing spacious rooms for worship services in almost all villages where BCC graduates are living.

3. In Kopua village in Kapilvastu, 40% people are NEHC's BCC students.

4. NEHC's base in each district is experiencing tremendous growth of new believers. At the same time, branch centers have sprung up in districts like Gulmi, Syangja, Sarlahi, Bara, Parsa, Gorkha, Sunsari, Saptari.

5. Maoists activities have interrupted our follow up ministry in the districts like Gorkha, Bhojpur, Parbat, Dhading. Hindu militants groups are organising a lot of anti Christian propaganda through press and meetings.

6. A team of four, namely; Bhim, Lalit, David and Tikaram are visiting home to home with the Gospel in the district of Siraha ( low lands). They are planning to cover the district's homes by May.

7. General Election will be held on the 3rd May in the country. It affects our on going field ministry specially prior to election

8. It is becoming difficult for brother Lama to visit Jyangar and other Tibet's villages due to tight surveillance from the authorities. He is finding extremely difficult to carry out the Gospel booklets and Gospel cassettes for distribution. But we're in faith and anticipation looking forward to see at least ten house churches in this year's visit both within and outside Nepal's Tibetan habitant villages.

9. NEHC staff members have expressed and shared their varied needs to be met specially in the areas of their kids education, income generating training to their wives, additional financial assistances but above everything else, we made priority to seek God's Kingdom and His Righteousness.

10. Solphist Tamang, a field staff after hearing the Word of God and in reference to the harvest opportunities and challenges said, 'I feel my responsibility to do ministry in the district is just handful. ' He committed himself to share the Gospel not only in his district but throughout Nepal and other Himalayan areas.

Finally, on behalf of NEHC family, I thank each of you for regularly praying for NEHC's Gospel Work. We certainly value your prayers. I do thank friends who do give sacrificially for NEHC's on going Gospel activities. I urge you to mobilise and challenge many others to support God's Gospel works financially too. We appreciate and need your partnership. It is indeed harvesting time in Nepal.

for NEHC family

Solon Karthak

25.02.99

Please mobilise Prayer and Financial support for NEHC sponsored
2000 Centennial Celebration

[April 24-28, 2000]

(a gathering of 700 BCC graduates and house group leaders)

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NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN (NEHC) NEWS. APRIL 1, 1999

As we celebrate the Century's last Good Friday and the Easter, we
thank God again for sending His Son Jesus Christ. THE BLOOD OF
JESUS CHRIST HIS SON CLEANSES US FROM ALL SIN

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN (NEHC) TODAY

NEHC is turned seventeen.NEHC's esteemed goal to reach every home
with the Gospel in the country is completed in 1996. About 7
million Gospel literature has been sown. As a result two hundred (225,000)
and quarter thousand men and women wrote back to our office asking
Bible Correspondence Course (BCC). In 6165 villages in Nepal, you
will find NEHC BCC graduates; some are having fellowships but some
are in complete isolation of Christian fellowships. In the
background of it, at present NEHC is largely involved in the
discipling of our contacts and continuing home to home visitation
through our partnership with local churches and other para
churches or missions.

OTHER HIMALAYAN REGION

At the same, NECH in association with Himalayan AD 2000 movement
has spread its wings beyond Nepal's border, particularly in the
Eastern Himalayan regions, where large quantities of Gospel
literature are in the process of distribution. A large store house
is urgently needed in Siliguri (it is a gateway city in the
Eastern Himalayan region for Sikkim, North East India, Bangladesh,
Bhutan and Nepal). NEHC is closely watching the developments in
the closed country of Bhutan. 'Are You Happy' and 'The Way to God'
in Dzonkha language (official language of Bhutan) will be
published by the mid June. It is because of political
uncertainties NEHC sponsored Bhutanese Christian leadership
Conference planned in late January had to be postponed.

Similarly, 'The Way to God' Gospel tract in the Lepcha language
will be ready in the month of July. Solon is working in association
with Sikkim AD-2000 for effective distribution of the Gospel and
the follow up works.

NEHC's Tibetan Buddhist Ministry within and outside the northern borders of the country is yielding a tremendous response. Our Tibetan evangelists have treaded all the Tibetan inhabited areas in these remote and tough snow clad regions and have trekked almost all the Tibetan inhabited areas twice beginning 1997 in the remote highlands of the country. As a result, there emerged at least 10 to 12 potential villages, where, the Lord willing, we'll have house churches in 1999. A large quantity of Christian literature and audio cassettes have gone to Tibet. We're badly needing at least an additional Tibetan evangelist. A team is leaving for the northern Manang on the 6th of April.

PRESENT NEPAL

Nepal will go for general election on the 3rd and the 17th of May. Let us pray for the emergence of a clean and stable government. Maoist insurgency is felt across the country which is alarming to the body of Christ. Similarly, Hindu fundamentalists which is growing by leaps and bounds have a number of destructive agenda against Christians. The above factors are hindering our aggressive ways of evangelism and follow up ministry specially in the fields. Despite the increase of attacks on Christians and the Church, Nepalese are continuing to accept the Gospel and the Saviour Jesus Christ into their lives. We need to put a lot of efforts in the discipling and teaching of the Word of God to our new born believers.

IN THE FIELD

Gorkha - Every Saturday, our man Tej Tamang is giving up follow-up lessons in the village of Taplay. From there, he is visiting BCC contacts in Tandrang and Deurali villages. It being a Maoist affected district, physical protection is an important factor. It is not advisable to walk in two and three's group after evening.

Dhading- In the villages like Patlay, and Ghusunay, EHC contacts are meeting regularly. Being remote villages, it is not easy to visit regularly to them. May God reveal Himself to them for the strengthening of their new faith and commitment to Christ.

Parbat- It has come to our knowledge that there is not a single church in the whole district of Parbat(West Nepal). As a challenge and feeling the need of a base, our man Dhan Bahadur Tamang is living in Kusma (district's headquarter) from January. He is praying and aiming to see a vibrant church in 1999. In the two other villages, namely Karkineta and Arthur- small house groups are emerging through Dhan Bahadur's follow-up works.

Parsa- In the village Jhulaytar - six people are meeting for fellowship. Another seven are attending for follow up in Rangapur Tadi. A meeting place is required to accommodate everyone. At the same time, casteism is separating some from learning the truth. The Indian ethnic people groups who do live in the lowlands of the country are hard in their heart to accept Jesus.

Siraha- Our second coverage has begun in Siraha district. Most of the inhabitants are Maithalis, Muslims, Tharus. Our four men are struggling to overcome language difficulties in a number of villages. It is planned to finish coverage by the end of May.

Nawalparasi- Chandra Magar is involved in reaching and doing follow up among the Magar tribe of Nawalparasi hills and Palpa district. About 65% people living in these villages are Magars. Being simple tribal people, many believe that they will die if they opt for a new faith called Christianity. He is doing follow up in the village like Kirtipur, Kumusut, Harbalita, Neta, Barakot. He sees and thinks the power of goddess Daragaon.

## NEHC IN NEW MILLENNIUM

Nepal's northern mountains are covered with snows. NEHC is praying and stimulating the Church in Nepal to flood the country with the Word of God. In fact, the Church in the entire Himalayan belt lacks the production and supply of the printed Gospel literature. Millions of inhabitants of these region are spiritually hungry but no heavenly bread to feed them. It was painful to deprive them of the message of salvation. In this background, the Lord burdened and challenged NEHC to produce one million Gospel tract in 1998 to be distributed freely. The Lord God honored our little faith and commitment to do the same. Praise God. NEHC will continue to produce one million Gospel tract every year or more in this new millennium to flood the region with God's Word.

Secondly, prayer and plans are on to station 75 NEHC men in all the 75 districts of the country by the year 2007. It is easier to pronounce than to do the job. Therefore, we're believing it to happen by God's Sovereign intervention.

Thirdly, it is begun from November 1998 until November 2000, to train 2000 BCC graduates in phase basis in different parts of the country to be strong witnesses of Gospel. The Lord willing, 2000 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IS PLANNED TO TRAIN 700 BCC STUDENTS AT A TIME IN APRIL 24-28 IN KATHMANDU

Fourthly, NEHC's on going ministry in the low lands (Terai areas) of country, where millions of the strong Indian ethnic groups and Muslims live, is bringing many lost souls to the Lord. We like to speed up this important ministry day by day and even in the years to come. In the month of January 1999, one hundred and thirteen

brand new Terai Christian got training on Basic Christian Life and Witness. A senior Terai Christian worker said, 'I thank NEHC for organising this kind of training for Terai people in this remote region where the orthodox Hindus have dominance in every field.' NEHC foresees a rapid growth of Christian among ethnic Indians which could become a good example and encouragement to their counterparts on the other side of Indian border.

Similarly, we'll continue to do our Gospel ministry among the
Tibetan Buddhists groups in Nepal as well as in Bhutan, Tibet and
adjoining Himalayan belts. We are for the establishment of lively
and strong churches in these neglected areas.

Lastly, NEHC's plan to spread its wings over the entire Himalayan
region will continue despite the strongholds of spiritual powers.

## FAMILY NEWS

Charisma, our daughter is recovered well. We thank God for it and each of you for uplifting her before God's throne when she was convalesing. She and her brother Romong are doing very good in their studies as well as in other activities at Woodstock School. Continue to uphold them in your prayers for their studies, health and over all development of God's character in them. Rebecca and I are thankful to God for being a partner with you all to proclaim the good news of salvation in Nepal and beyond.

## CONCLUSION

On this occasion, I do like to thank you for your prayer and
financial support to NEHC's ongoing effort to share God's Gospel in
Nepal and adjoining regions. We do not know how long the
availability of this ongoing opportunities will continue for
us. But we know, He reigns. Finally, HIS ABUNDANT MERCY HAS BE
GOTTEN US AGAIN TO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF
JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD. Awaiting your response

In His bonds,
Solon Karthak

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

P.O Box 3358
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ph. 977-1-536838
Fax 977-1-.... 226820
Email - solon@ehc.mos.com.np

'S NEWS, APRIL 1, 1999

As we celebrate the Century's last Good Friday and the Easter, we thank God
again for sending His Son Jesus Christ. THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST HIS SON
CLEANSES US FROM ALL SIN.

NEHC is turned seventeen. NEHC's esteemed goal to reach every home with the Gospel in the country is completed in 1996 About 7 million Gospel literature has been sown. As a result, two hundred and quarter thousand men and women wrote back to our office asking Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) In 6165 villages in Nepal , you will find NEHC BCC graduates; some are having fellowships but some are in complete isolation of Christian fellowships. In the background of it, at present; NEHC is largely involved in the discipling of our contacts and continuing home to home visitation through our partnership with local churches and other para churches or missions.

OTHER HIMALAYAN REGION

At the same time, NEHC in association with Himalayan AD 2000 movement has
spread its wings beyond Nepal's border, particularly in the Eastern Himalayan
regions, where a large quantities of Gospel literature are in the process of
distribution. A large store house is urgently needed in Siliguri, ( it is a gateway
city in the Eastern Himalayan region for Sikkim, North East India, Bangladesh,
Bhutan and Nepal). NEHC is closely watching the developments in the closed
country of Bhutan. 'Are You Happy' and 'The Way to God' in Dzonkha language
(official language of Bhutan) will be published by the mid June. It is because of
political uncertainties, NEHC sponsored Bhutanese Christian leadership Conference
planned in late January had to be postponed.

NEHC's Tibetan Buddhist Ministry within and outside the northern borders of the
country is yielding a tremendous response. Our Tibetan evangelists have treaded
all the Tibetan inhabited areas in these remote and tough snow clad regions and
have trekked almost all the Tibetan inhabited areas twice beginning 1997 in the
remote highlands of the country. As a result, there emerged at least 10 to 12
potential villages, where; the Lord willing we'll have house churches in 1999. A
large quantity of Christian literature and audio cassettes have gone to Tibet.
We're badly needing at least an additional Tibetan evangelist. A team is leaving
for the northern Manang on the 6th of April.

PRESENT NEPAL

Nepal will go for general election on the 3rd and the 17th May. Let us pray for the emergence of a clean and stable government. Maoist insurgency is felt across the country which is alarming to the body of Christ. Similarly, Hindu fundamentalists which is growing by leaps and bounds have a number of destructive agenda against Christians. The above factors are hindering our aggressive ways of evangelism and follow up ministry specially in the fields. Despite the increase of attacks on Christians and the Church, Nepalese are continuing to accept the Gospel and the Saviour Jesus Christ into their lives. We need to put a lot of efforts in the discipling and teaching of the Word of God to our new born believers.

IN THE FIELD

Gorkha- Every Saturday, our man Tej Tamang is giving up follow-up lessons in the village of Taplay. From there, he is visiting BCC contacts in Tandrang and Deurali villages. It being a Maoist affected district, physical protection is an important factor. It is not advisable to walk in two and three's group after evening.

Parbat- It has come to our knowledge that there is not a single church in the whole district of Parbat( West Nepal). As a challenge, and feeling the need of a base, our man Dhan Bahadur Tamang is living in Kusma(district's headquarter) from January. He is praying and aiming to see a vibrant church in 1999. In the two other villages, namely; Karkineta and Arthur-small house groups are emerging through Dhan Bahadur's follow-up works.

Parsa- In the village Jhulaytar-six people are meeting for fellowship. Another seven are attending for follow up in Rangapur Tadi. A meeting place is required to accommodate everyone. At the sametime, casteism is separating some from learning the truth. The Indian ethnic people groups who do live in the lowlands of the country are hard in their heart to accept Jesus.

Siraha- Our second coverage have begun in Siraha district. Most of the inhabitants are Maithalis, Muslims, Tharus. Our four men are struggling to overcome language difficulties in a number of villages. It is planned to finish coveage by the end of May.

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

P.O Box 3358
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ph. 977-1-536838
Fax 977-1-226820
Email - solon@ehc.mos.com.np

NEHC IN NEW MILLENNIUM

Nepal's northern mountains are covered with snows. NEHC is praying and stimulating the Church in Nepal to flood the country with the Word of God. Infact, the Church in the entire Himalayan belt lacks the production and supply of the printed Gospel literature. Millions inhabitants of these region are spiritually hungry but no heavenly bread to feed them. It was painful to deprive them the message of salvation. In this background, the Lord burdened and challenged NEHC to produce one million Gospel tract in 1998 to be distributed freely. The Lord God honored our little faith and commitment to do the same. Praise God. NEHC WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE ONE MILLION GOSPEL TRACT EVERY YEAR OR MORE IN THIS NEW MILLENNIUM TO FLOOD THE REGION WITH GOD'S WORD.

Thirdly, it is begun from November 1998 until November 2000, to train 2000 BCC graduates in phase basis in different parts of the country to be strong witnesses of the Gospel. The Lord willing 2000 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IS PLANNED TO TRAIN 700 BCC STUDENTS FROM APRIL 24th to 28th IN KATHMANDU.

Fourthly, NEHC's on going ministry in the low lands( Terai areas) of the country where millions of the strong Indian ethnic groups and Muslims live is bringing many lost souls to the Lord. We like to speed up this important ministry day by day and even in the years to come. In the month of January 1999, one hundred and thirteen brand new Terai Christian got training on Basic Christian Life and Witness. A senior Terai Christian worker said,' I thank NEHC for organising this kind of training for Terai people in this remote region where the orthodox Hindus have dominance in every field.' NEHC foresees a rapid growth of Christian among ethnic Indians which could become a good example and encouragement to their counterparts on the other side of Indian borders.

## FAMILY NEWS

## CONCLUSION

On this occasion, I do like to thank you for your prayer and financial support to NEHC's ongoing effort to share God's Gospel in Nepal and adjoining regions. We do not know how long the availability of this ongoing opportunities will continue for us. But we know, He reigns. Finally, HIS ABUNDANT MERCY HAS BEGOTTEN US AGAIN TO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD. Awaiting your response.

In His bonds,

Solon Karthak

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN'S (NEHC'S)
MANANG TRAINING CONFERENCE
AND OTHER NEWS

11 June 1999

June 15, 1999.Po.Box 3358, Kathmandu, Nepal

MANANG TRAINING CONFERENCE
(MAY 26,27,28,29;1999)

PLACE: TAL, MANANG

As we prayed and planned, NEHC sponsored Bible and Christian witnessing training conference for 60 Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) graduates held at Tal Village Development Area of Manang district which borders Tibet. Over 45 participants did come only from Manang, and the rest came from neighboring districts like Lamjung, Tanahu, Baglung. Mr Nirmal Thapa and Mr Chetra Bahadur Baramu, NEHC staff coordinated the conference. Mr Pasang David Sherpa (Gyaneswor Church, Kathmandu) was the main resource personnel; Mr Padam Maharjan, a staff of Nepal Campus Crusade for Christ accompanied the team to show JESUS and other Nepali films.

Mr Nirmal Thapa says, from Besisahar (the nearest motorable place), it took them three days to trek and arrive at Tal. They spent the nights at Ngadi, Jagar and Bahundara. In all these three places, Jesus and other Christian films are shown. Upon seeing the Jesus film, the Nagadi hotel owner Meena Managay Gurung wept. She confessed that Jesus is the Lord of the universe. One of the porters, named Shyam Magar did not like to go back home after arriving in the conference place. He accepted Jesus into his life.

Some had indicated earlier that they had receive Jesus into their lives. In three days time-twelve new men and women accepted Jesus into their lives. For both the old and new Christians, groups we taught them assurance of salvation, who is God? What do we believe? How and why to pray and praise, How to encounter false teaching. They did learn the meaning of number of Christian words like Hallelujah,Amen etc. All the participants learnt four meaningful Christian songs to be sung back in their villages. The most importantly, they learned how to organise cell or house churches.

Nirmal observes, the people of this district need our prayers for them to grow in the faith. Therefore, follow up is a must. He further observed, this kind and size of Christian gathering is the first of its kind in the district of Manang. It made news across the district.

## STUDENTS' OBSERVATIONS

I came to know that there is only one true God. I learnt how to pray and praise God. How we could make God happy through our singing and dancing. Back in my village, I'll speak about the only one living God. Nanda Bahadur Gurung.

My life is changed, as I put my faith in the name of Jesus Christ. I received salvation, power from God. Now I've salvation, eternal life, peace. Kalpana Gurung.

My faith in Christ has freed me from alcoholism, addiction to cigarettes, quarreling. Often, I used to become sick and Satan had overran my life. In Christ, my life is different today. Raju Tamang

Friends, keep praying for Manang Christians. Also, NEHC in association with other like minded ministries and friends, will continue to do evangelism and follow up in Manang. Mr Chetra Bahadur Baramu, is there to coordinate the Manang ministry.

Similarly, please note the following training schedules

| Place | Date | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Dang (Ghorai)(West Nepal) | Oct 17-21,1999 | 150 |
| 2.Kapilvastu (West Nepal) | Dec 5-9,1999 | 130 |
| 3.Centenary Celebration(Kathmandu) | April 24-28,2000 | 700 |

(YOU CAN SPONSOR OR PARTICIPANT BY CONTRIBUTING $12.00 OR NRS 800/-)

## MOBILISATION OF THE CHURCH IN EVANGELISM

NEHC'S vision to avail the Gospel tract for the church in Nepal and other Himalayan regions is yielding positive response. From January to June 7, 1999, one hundred seven churches, para-churches, mission groups and individuals have come to our office requesting the Gospel tracts. Many had sent letters of appreciation to us for enabling tracts to them distribution in their surrounding homes and villages. We've transported 3,00000 Are You Happy and You Must Meet Him tracts to Jhapa, East Nepal to our store house to be used in that region. We request you to pray for the safe arrival of another 3,00000 Help from the Above booklet from the World Missionary Press, USA to Siliguri (India). (Over 10 million Nepalese speaking world lives in India, including Bhutan). Upon receiving it, we'll be very close to fulfill our goal of procuring one million Gospel tract for the year 1999.

## CHURCHES WRITE

Immaus Church, Makwanpur writes to NEHC.

Thanks to God for providing the Word of God. We shared the Gospel in the 8000 homes covering Sisnary, Chakhel, Bajrabarahi, Daman and Palung villages.

Jyoti Church, is one of the biggest church in the East Nepal. The secretary of the Church Mr Thulung writes:

We do like to thank NEHC for providing six thousand Gospel tracts which are distributed in Chulachuli, Bukuwa, Peltimadi, Lakhanpur in the district of Ilam.

By our prayer and deed, we do like to flood the entire Himalayan region with the living word of God.

## FIELD NEWS

Moti Darai and Rabin Gurung are visiting NEHC graduates living in the far western district of Darchula, Bhajang, Dandeldhura, Kanchanpur, Baitadi, Accham and Palpa from the 6th June for a month. They are there to teach, pray, and to share and encourage new believers. They are assigned to meet our potential new believers to strengthen them in their Christian faith and growth. It is also aimed to encourage and help them meet other Christians and a church fellowship (if any) in the district.

In the district of Bara, three house churches in the following villages, namely; Sabiyadadi, Julaytar and Rangapur need your prayers for further growth. Mr. Tularam, NEHC staff is stationing in Kalaiya to coordinate the entire work in this district.

Similary, our house to house distribution in Siraha district where Bhim, Tikaram, David and Lalit are involved, seem not that easy to encounter the Indian ethnic people groups' opposition but the work is on. This district has Yadavs, Choudhurys, Sudis, Dalits and Muslims where we are encountering language problem. The Muslims do not like us to enter their villages. Mr Ganga Rajbansi, a field staff stationed in Jhapa's Charpanay reports that they have four Ranbansi language fellowships where the growth is rapid.

## OUTSIDE NEPAL

Solon is in touch with the probable coordinator for EHC's work in Bhutan. A strategic meeting between Solon and Bhutanese contact will take place on the 27th or 28th June. Now the Kingdom of Bhutan is opened to TV and Internate, let us also pray continuously for the opening of the Gospel to this closed country. Yes, forget not to pray for Dorjee Lama, who is carrying the Gospel in the Tibetao Buddhist regions bordering Nepal and China.

## BLESSINGS

We could buy six bicycles for our field staff stationed in the East. A Mita photocopier machine is purchased. Three new staff are added in the team. In association with Gospel Recordings Nepal, an audio tape entitled Answers You're Seeking, where 25 relevant questions and answers about Christianity in context to Nepal are recorded. The Way to God in Lepcha language and another 300000 of Are You Happy and You Must Meet Him Gospel tracts in Nepali language are printed. Dzonkha translation of the Way to God is almost finished. Yes, His blessings are abound !

## THANKS OR DHANYABAD

I would like to thank God and each of you for your continuous prayer and financial support to NEHC. We believe, your prayer and financial support are invested in the extension of God's Kingdom in Nepal and adjoining regions. We're on the move where your prayer and giving are highly appreciated.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard
no mind has conceived what God
has prepared for those who love him."

1 Cor.2:9

Your coworker

Solon Karthak

From: "Cindy - Anne" <cindy@dte.vsnl.net.in>
To: <l.leitch@ed.ac.uk>
Subject: Cindy
Date sent: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 09:50:27 +0530

-----Original Message-----

From: mercantile <solon@ehc.mos.com.np>
To: Cindy@dte.vsnl.net.in <Cindy@dte.vsnl.net.in>
Date: Friday, June 11, 1999 10:58 PM

>Dear Cindy,

>

>

>NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN'S (NEHC'S)

>MANANG TRAINING CONFERENCE

>AND OTHER NEWS

>

>June 15, 1999.Po.Box 3358, Kathmandu, Nepal

>

>MANANG TRAINING CONFERENCE

> (MAY 26,27,28,29;1999)

> PLACE: TAL, MANANG

>

>

> As we prayed and planned, NEHC sponsored Bible and

>Christian witnessing training conference for 60 Bible

>Correspondence Course (BCC) graduates held at Tal Village

>Development Area of Manang district which borders Tibet. Over 45

>participants did come only from Manang, and the rest came from

>neighboring districts like Lamjung, Tanahu, Baglung. Mr Nirmal Thapa

>and Mr Chetra Bahadur Baramu, NEHC staff coordinated the conference.

>Mr Pasang David Sherpa (Gyaneswor Church, Kathmandu) was the main

>resource personnel; Mr Padam Maharjan, a staff of Nepal Campus

>Crusade for Christ accompanied the team to show JESUS and other

>Nepali films.

> Mr Nirmal Thapa says, from Besisahar (the nearest

>motorable place), it took them three days to trek and arrive at

>Tal. They spent the nights at Ngadi, Jagar and Bahundara. In all these

>three places, Jesus and other Christian films are shown. Upon seeing

>the Jesus film, the Nagadi hotel owner Meena Managay Gurung wept. She

>confessed that Jesus is the Lord of the universe. One of the porters,

>named Shyam Magar did not like to go back home after arriving in the

>conference place. He accepted Jesus into his life.

MRS ELIZABETH LEITCH

-- 1 --

Wed, 30 Jun 1999 13:43:28

> Some had indicated earlier that they had receive Jesus
>into their lives. In three days time-twelve new men and women
>accepted Jesus into their lives. For both the old and new Christians,
>groups we taught them assurance of salvation, who is God? What do we
>believe? How and why to pray and praise, How to encounter false
>teaching. They did learn the meaning of number of Christian words
>like Hallelujah, Amen etc. All the participants learnt four meaningful
>Christian songs to be sung back in their villages. The most
>importantly, they learned how to organise cell or house churches.

> Nirmal observes, the people of this district need our
>prayers for them to grow in the faith. Therefore, follow up is a
>must. He further observed, this kind and size of Christian gathering
>is the first of its kind in the district of Manang. It made news
>across the district.

> STUDENTS' OBSERVATIONS

> I came to know that there is only one true God..
>I learnt how to pray and praise God. How we could make God happy
>through our singing and dancing. Back in my village, I'll speak about
>the only one living God. Nanda Bahadur Gurung.

> 
> My life is changed, as I put my faith in the name of Jesus Christ. I
> received salvation, power from God. Now I've salvation, eternal life,
> peace. Kalpana Gurung.

> 
> My faith in Christ has freed me from alcoholism,
> addiction to cigarettes, quarreling. Often, I used to become sick and
> Satan had overran my life. In Christ, my life is different today. Raju
> Tamang

> 
> Friends, keep praying for Manang Christians. Also, NEHC in
> association with other like minded ministries and friends, will
> continue to do evangelism and follow up in Manang. Mr Chetra
> Bahadur Baramu, is there to coordinate the Manang ministry.

> Similarly, please note the following training schedules

> 
> Place      Date      Participants
> 1. Dang (Ghorai)(West Nepal)  Oct 17-21,1999  150
> 2. Kapilvastu (West Nepal)   Dec 5-9,1999     130
> 3. Centenary Celebration(Kathmandu) April 24-28,2000  700
>

MRS ELIZABETH LEITCH

-- 2 --

Wed, 30 Jun 1999 13:43:28

> (YOU CAN SPONSOR OR PARTICIPANT BY CONTRIBUTING $12.00 OR NRS 800/-

>
>

>MOBILISATION OF THE CHURCH IN EVANGELISM

>


>NEHC'S vision to avail the Gospel tract for the church

>in Nepal and other Himalayan regions is yielding positive response.

>From January to June 7, 1999, one hundred seven churches,

>para-churches,mission groups and individuals have come to our

>office requesting the Gospel tracts. Many had sent letters of

>appreciation to us for enabling tracts to them distribution in

>their surrounding homes and villages. We've transported 3,00000 Are

>You Happy and You Must Meet Him tracts to Jhapa, East Nepal to our

>store house to be used in that region. We request you to pray for the

>safe arrival of another 3,00000 Help from the Above booklet from the

>World Missionary Press, USA to Siliguri (India).(Over 10 million

>Nepalese speaking world lives in India,including Bhutan). Upon

>receiving it, we'll be very close to fulfill our goal of procuring

>one million Gospel tract for the year 1999.

>


>CHURCHES WRITE

>


>Immaus Church, Makwanpur writes to NEHC.

> Thanks to God for providing the Word of God. We shared the

>Gospel in the 8000 homes covering Sisnary, Chakhel,Bajrabarahi,Daman

>and Palung villages.

>


>Jyoti Church, is one of the biggest church in the East Nepal. The

>secretary of the Church Mr Thulung writes:

> We do like to thank NEHC for providing six thousand Gospel

>tracts which are distributed in Chulachuli, Bukuwa, Peltimadi,

>Lakhanpur in the district of Ilam.

>


>By our prayer and deed, we do like to flood the entire Himalayan

>region with the living word of God.

>


>FIELD NEWS

>


>Moti Darai and Rabin Gurung are visiting NEHC graduates living in the

>far western district of Darchula, Bhajang, Dandeldhura, Kanchanpur,

>Baitadi, Accham and Palpa from the 6th June for a month. They are

>there to teach, pray,and to share and encourage new believers. They

>are assigned to meet our potential new believers

>to strengthen them in their Christian faith and growth. It is also

>aimed to encourage and help them meet other Christians and a church

MRS ELIZABETH LEITCH

-- 3 --

Wed, 30 Jun 1999 13:43:28

> fellowship (if any) in the district.

> In the district of Bara, three house churches in the
>following villages, namely; Sabiyadadi, Julaytar and Rangapur need
>your prayers for further growth. Mr. Tularam, NEHC staff is stationing
>in Kalaiya to coordinate the entire work in this district.

> Similarly, our house to house distribution in Siraha
>district where Bhim, Tikaram, David and Lalit are involved, seem not
>that easy to encounter the Indian ethnic people groups' opposition
>but the work is on. This district has Yadavs, Choudhurys, Sudis, Dalits
>and Muslims where we are encountering language problem. The Muslims
>do not like us to enter their villages. Mr Ganga Rajbansi, a field
>staff stationed in Jhapa's Charpanay reports that they have four
>Ranbansi language fellowships where the growth is rapid.

>OUTSIDE NEPAL

> Solon is in touch with the probable coordinator for EHC's work in
>Bhutan. A strategic meeting between Solon and Bhutanese contact will
>take place on the 27th or 28th June. Now the Kingdom of Bhutan is
>opened to TV and Internate, let us also pray continuously for the
>opening of the Gospel to this closed country. Yes, forget not to
>pray for Dorjee Lama, who is carrying the Gospel in the Tibet
>Buddhist regions bordering Nepal and China.

>BLESSINGS

> We could buy six bicycles for our field staff stationed in the
>East. A Mita photocopier machine is purchased. Three new staff are
>added in the team. In association with Gospel Recordings Nepal, an
>audio tape entitled Answers You're Seeking, where 25 relevant
>questions and answers about Christianity in context to Nepal are
>recorded. The Way to God in Lepcha language and another 300000 of Are
>You Happy and You Must Meet Him Gospel tracts in Nepali language are
>printed. Dzonkha translation of the Way to God is almost finished.
>Yes, His blessings are abound !

>THANKS OR DHANYABAD

> I would like to thank God and each of you for your continuous
>prayer and financial support to NEHC. We believe, your prayer and
>financial support are invested in the extension of God's Kingdom in
>Nepal and adjoining regions. We're on the move where your prayer and
>giving are highly appreciated.

MRS ELIZABETH LEITCH

-- 4 --

Wed, 30 Jun 1999 13:43:29

Send reply to: solon@ehc.mos.com.np (mercantile)
To: ACTONM@div.ed.ac.uk
Date sent: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:11:37
Subject: Atten:Betty Youngs
From: solon@ehc.mos.com.np (mercantile)

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN'S (NEHC) NEWS

October 15, 1999

FIELD NEWS

Siraha team member Mr. Lalit says that they could not do home to home distribution in some of the villages due to the opposition of the local Muslims. Similarly, Maharaji from Kapilvastu request prayer for the hard core Muslims and other Indian ethnic groups who are hindering their entry into their locality.

Tularam Thapa based in Kalaiya request us to pray for the following:

1. God's power to do the follow up ministry.

2. To know better the local Urdu language for better communication.

3. For authorities who are not that favourable to our coworkers.

Some weeks before, a number of Churches in Dhading and Janakpur are destroyed by the Hindu militants. They have plans to destroy Churches across the country according to the reports appearing in the press.

In Parbat's Kushma, our co-worker Dhan Bahadur is holding weekly Christian Service for twelve men and women. Also, he is able to meet our Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) graduates in Mundikuwa, Durlung, Karkineta on the week days. Similarly, Tej Tamang from Baglung reports that every Saturday, they do fellowship in Ramrekha for worship service where 25 men and women attened the service. He is conducting House Fellowships in two places on Sundays and Wednesday.

Solon and Rebecca had the ministry in the village called Pakribas, in the district of Dhankuta. About 150 participants are challenged to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to finish the unfinished task commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ. The meeting was from September 10 to 12, 1999. Thereafter, Solon with a team of four visited at least two villages in the village development named Malim in Ilam where by and large, the Lepcha community received 'The Way to God' Gospel tract in the Lepcha language.

At the time of receiving this news letter, Rebecca will be travelling in Myanmar where she and a friend of her from our Gyaneswor Church will be teaching the Nepalese women (October 18 -23). Thereafter, she will be participating in the 3rd World Mission Congress, in Kyoto, Japan and Women's Aglow International Conference in Orlando, USA respectively. She'll be back in Kathmandu only on the 10th November'99.

Dorjee, our Tibetan ministry co-worker could not carry the booklets and audio tapes for fear of the arrest in his recent travel to Tibet. He is now in Tibet's Lungdek, Nadang Changa Rew, Lura and Guman to share and encourage his contacts. Dorjee needs a Tibetan assistant to carry on his Tibetan ministry as he does encounter the most aggressive spiritual battlefield in this remote regions of the Himalayas. In the later part of October, he'll be in Pawakhola. Pray for his safety and health.

NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

P.O Box 3358
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ph. 977-1-536838
Fax 977-1-536838, 226820
Email - solon@ehc.mos.com.np

December 1, 1999.

Dear beloved friends,

We, the Karthaks do like to thank God and each of you for being with us throughout this year 1999. Your prayers and all round support has meant so much for us this year.

Right in the beginning of the year, satan wanted to divert us from our ongoing ministry. He brought sicknesses in the family, threats to our ongoing lives and ministry causing physical, mental and spiritual turmoils. But it did not last for a longtime. God protected and honored us in all fronts.

He has blessed and blessings our two children to do well in their studies and helping them to develope their all round personality. They are hearty and healthy all through the year. Yes, Charisma needs special prayers as she is praying and planning to get admission in a right college in August 2000.

This year, Rebecca and Solon had more ministry opportunities both in and out of Nepal. We're praying to go and live in villages at least 3 to 4 times to help village fellowships and Christians.

Other than our regular ministry responsibilities, we've written a book each which are to be released in January 2000.

Nepal Every Home Concern's (NEHC) target to print and distribute one million Gospel tract has helped over hundred churches in Nepal this year in fulfillings the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.

At the same time, NEHC conducted six trainings conferences where 410 men and women got trainings on Basic Christian Life and Witness in their six respective districts. Similarly , our follow-up teams are visitings and had visited, ministered in the Tibeto Buddhist people in the high mountainous regions and the Indian ethnic people groups in the low lands of the country. We are indebted to you for your partnership in actualising our esteemed goal to make known the name of Christ in Nepal higher than every other name.

Rebecca and I have some other important ministry assignments too for which we do need your prayers. 'To enjoy our work, and to accept your lot in life- that is indeed a gift from God ' Eccl. 5:19 (L.B.).

Again, we thank each of you,
Mary Christmas and a Blessed New Millennium.

In His Bonds,
The Karthaks

Prayer items, because you're a part of it :

Distribution: Four coworker, namely; Lalit, David, Bhim and Tikaram have done home to home Gospel distribution throughout the year in the district of Siraha, South east of Kathmandu. Most of the people in this district belongs to the Indian ethnic groups including the Muslims. But the important feature of the year 1999 in the area of distribution is demonstrated by over one hundred churches including parachurches who visited our office and taken over hundred of thousands tracts and distributed across the country. NEHC is dedicated in providing the Word of God in Nepal and other Nepali speaking areas of India, Bhutan, Myanmar too in and through your support. We've established two literature depots, one in Jhapa and another one in Siliguri. Another center in the west will be established in Nepalgunj.

Literature: We targeted to produce a million Gospel tracts in 1999 also. Till this date, we're short of 150000 pieces. Thank you friends who contributed in printing and special thanks to World Missionary Press for this project. We've Gospel tracts available in 8 languages.

We printed 70,000 Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) Booklets in association with Bible Society of Nepal in the month of October. We also produced preevangelistic audio cassettees and our bimonthly magazine 'Milestone' is blessing thousands of BCC graduates in their new Christian life. We are working with the Gideons, International Bible Society in getting the New Testaments for our new believers.

TRAINING: NEHC is also committed to train its BCC graduated across the country. This year, we've trained 410 men and women in the following six districts: Sarlahi, Gangtok, Kathmandu, Manang, Dang and Gorkha. At least two such training conferences are done in association with Nepal Campus Crusade for Christ and Nepal Youth for Christ.

Please remember our Centenary Celebration in April 24-28,2000 in Kathmandu. An estimated 700 men and women will be attending it. The Lord willing, we're also contemplating to have our own training centre in future in some centre place than running training here and there in the districts.

FIELD COST: Nepal Tibet border villages where the Tibeto Buddhist people group do live are visited by our coworkers headed by Dorjee

Lama. Despite a very low response, we're continuing our efforts to share the Gospel among these people groups. We've visited Manang twice which enable us to add over sixty new believers and a young man of God who'll eventually be a coworker with us. Pray against the forces of high places.

BOARD AND STAFF: Appreciates your regular prayers. We need a new treasurer from Januaray 2000. In addition to our men in 28 districts including 2 volunteers, we like to place 12 more field coworkers in 12 different districts by 2001. It will cost us another $ 12,631.00 per year. Our desire is to see a coworker in each 75 districts by the end of year 2007.

As begun in 1998, we'll continue to provide one million Gospel tract each year to the churches in Nepal and outside Nepal. We'll continue to send the Gospel tracts inside Bhutan and Tibet and carry on our occasional training for Bhutanese pastors and leaders. We'll continue to work with Sikkim AD 2000 movement to salurate the state of Sikkim with the Word of God.

FINANCES: NEHC being a part of International EHC do get financial subsidy. But having international obligation of IEHC worldwide, it is failing to provide us support mainly in the area of literature production, training, field and some personal expenses. With effect from October '99 a subtancial amount, i.e. $750.00 is deducted which surely will affect some of our on going works. It necessities us to rely much upon God and our close friends like you. We've dream, vision but we like to obey what is God's direction and will for us at this juncture. Our financial year ends in December. When the statement of accounts will be ready, I can send one if you like to receive the same.

Our prayers and best wishes are with you.

Prepared and sent by
Solon Karthak

BURIED TO LIVE

In the monsoon, waters of an otherwise peaceful river swirl
angrily. They clutch and drag down all that get caught in
its torrents. This world be a better fate than to live on
in fear of the even angries and cruel tricks of an offended
god, reasoned Bishnu. And so one night he and his wife and
two young children cast themselves into the rapids, hoping
that in death there would be deliverance. What drove Bishnu
and his family to such a state?

Going back in years we see Bishnu as a typical Nepali
village boy. Fortunate he was, for he was able to go to
school for a couple of years, long enough to learn a bit of
reading and writing. Then at age eleven he had to help more
with the work, his job being to tend goats all day. During
this time Bishnu began to read Hindu scriptures, often
rhythmically-chanting them for many hours a day. Every
morning after bathing for purification, he also repeated
special prayers 108 times according to prescribed ritual.

Later Bishnu hired out to work the fields of neighbours
and marriage came when he was nineteen. A good thing, or so
he thought at first. But soon after getting married life
turned for the worse. Climbing a tree one day to cut animal
fodder, he fell. this was attributed to an evil spirit
which brought pain, dizziness, loss of appetite, and
insominia. When Bishnu was able to sleep frightful dreams
of scorpions, tiger attacks and being gorged by water
buffalo haunted him.

Bishnu's parents blamed his young wife for the trouble,
saying she had brought with her some terrible god which must
be appeased with sacrifices, specifically that a black ram
must be killed at the pillar of the house. This being done,
no relief came so Bishnu was driven out of the family home
to live in the cowshed. No one visited him for fear of the
strange god.

When his wife gave birth to a second child, a daughter,
his troubles only increased for now he must somehow feed yet
one more. In desperation the jhankari (witchdoctor) was
called. The jhankri said a goat must be killed. The meat
being kept by the jhankri in payment. It was promised that
five days later all would be well. It wasn't. So other
jhankries were called, fourteen in all over a course of
time. Things continued to get worse until finally he went
into a semi conscious state lasting nineteen days. When he
came back to full consciousness, Bishnu discovered that even
the little he had owned was gone from his living place.

It was at this point Bishnu and his family tried to end
their lives. They didn't succeed. Two hundred yards down
the river they were washed up onto the shore. Neighbours
scolded. But some had pity and suggested he visit a clinic
or hospital.

Going to the capital city, Kathmandu, he sought help
but one month later returned, unhealed. With reservation he
finally tried a small mission hospital in the village of Amp
Pipal, about a day's walk from his home. There Dr. Helen
spoke surprising words, "Don't sacrifice to the idols any
more. That won't wash away your sin." She told him of

Jesus Christ and invited him to accept a wonderful gift of
forgiveness and new life. She also gave him medicine. The
medicine he took but the advice was only partially taken.
Sacrifices stopped but Jesus Christ was still a stranger at
least for a time.

Bishnu was delivered from the grip of what had so
nearly taken his life. For ten years things went on not
necessarily happily but more normally. Then one day some
EHC workers passing through his village offered a tract
called "Are You Happy?" and later, having read the tract
Bishnu requested more materials so EHC sent the
correspondence course, "Way to a Happy Life" Memories came
back of Dr. Helen's words and of a Book. We asked for this
also. Seeing such hunger, the EHC worker gave his own Bible
to Bishnu. Bishnu read, did the lessons and then followed
through on the invitation which ten years earlier was given
but was now repeated anew. Christ became his Saviour and
Lord.

Commitment was real and change came in his life. EHC
workers recognized this and made it possible for Bishnu to
attend an EHC sponsored training conference.

Bishnu's testimony echoes the words of Jonah. "The
engulfing waters threatened me ... I sank down ... But you
brought my life up from the pit. O Lord my God ... those
who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be
theirs. But I with a song of thanksgiving will sacrifice to
you ... Salvation comes from the LORD" (Jonah 2:5,6,8,9).

Three months ago Bishnu and his wife were baptized in
the very river in which they had tried to end their lives.
Thus, though the glory of the Father, they too live new
lives (Romans 6:8).

As we celebrate the Century's last Good Friday and the Easter, we
thank God again for sending His Son Jesus Christ. THE BLOOD OF
JESUS CHRIST HIS SON CLEANS US FROM ALL SIN

NEHC is turned seventeen.NEHC's esteemed goal to reach every home
with the Gospel in the country is completed in 1996. About 7
million Gospel literature has been sown. As a result two hundred (225,000)
and quarter thousand men and women wrote back to our office asking
Bible Correspondence Course (BCC). In 6165 villages in Nepal, you
will find NEHC BCC graduates; some are having fellowships but some
are in complete isolation of Christian fellowships. In the
background of it, at present. NEHC is largely involved in the
discipling of our contacts and continuing home to home visitation
through our partnership with local churches and other para
churches or missions.

OTHER HIMALAYAN REGION

At the same, NECH in association with Himalayan AD 2000 movement
has spread its wings beyond Nepal's border, particularly in the
Eastern Himalayan regions, where large quantities of Gospel
literature are in the process of distribution. A large store house
is urgently needed in Siliguri (it is a gateway city in the
Eastern Himalayan region for Sikkim, North East India, Bangladesh,
Bhutan and Nepal). NEHC is closely watching the developments in
the closed country of Bhutan. 'Are You Happy' and 'The Way to God'
in Dzonkha language (official language of Bhutan) will be
published by the mid June. It is because of political
uncertainties. NEHC sponsored Bhutanese Christian leadership
Conference planned in late January had to be postponed.

PRESENT NEPAL

IN THE FIELD

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A brief report on YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION
(NEHC's Training Conference for BCC graduates)
Dated- April 24-28, 2000
Place- Kathmandu, Nepal

Mr Kumai, a young man of aged 23 from Mugu, a district in the far
western region of the country walked eight days to arrive in
Surkhet, the nearest bus station. Exhausted but in great
expectation he made it possible to come over to Kathmandu on the
24th morning. He left for his home district on the 28th evening
having Jesus and His message in his life.

Upon encountering, an middle aged lady in front of the
registration desk, I tried to find out whether she is infact a
genuine student or not. In reply she said,'I did all the course
with the help of my daughter because I cannot read and write. My
daughter read the content of the booklet and later questions; and
accordingly, I answered the questions found in the booklet.'

A student walked three days to nearby village telephone booth to
apologise for failing to attend the conference just two days prior
to the conference due to his ensuing school leaving certificate
final examination.

A student just sent Rs 2/- as a token of gift in an envelope by
mail and thus a number of students sent small amounts towards the
expenses of the conference.

Others brought potatoes, onions, tea-leaf, rice as they arrived in
Kathmandu. Just on the eve of conference, a parcel came by
courier-mail from Birgunj. Upon opening the same, we found over
100 leaf-plates with the following note:" I could not make it to
attend. I do not have anything to contribute but as a friend, I'm
sending leaf-plates."

A dear friend of NEHC provided the total quantity of rice required
for the conference to our food and catering department. Our

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printer provided 700 conference files and other friends helped to
provide local transportation and open their homes for some delegates
to stay during the conference and most importantly, IBS provided
the NTs and an illustrated book entitled"Jesus and His Life."

From the day of the Training Conference, a ninety hour continuous
prayer was organised in which the local Christians came and prayed
for the conference day and night.

Delegates from all the zones of the country representing 63 districts attended. Over 525 got registered. Other delegates came from Bhutan, Sikkim, Nagaland, Darjeeling and from the adjoining remote regions within and outside Nepal. They came by helicopters, small planes, trains, and every means of transportation. The Muslims and other Indian ethnic people groups from the low lands and the Tibetans from the north got training on basic Christian Life and Witnessing. Altogether seventeen men and women of God shared the Word of God and taught, encouraged the participants. The Board member of NEHC attended and even could sit for a special meeting of the 26th April.

In answer to your prayers, nothing untoward thing happened
throughout the Training conference period. The weather was very
good. There was no shortages of supply both spiritual and
physical. As our men volunteers did wash dishes, other male and
female participants quipped- how come the men folk could do
women's job! Many practical lessons are exhibited to our
participants through actions.

Containing only Gospel songs, a new audio cassette entitled' Voice
of Year 2000' produced by NEHC for the occasion was released. We
did show 'Jesus' film on the 2nd day of the conference. A new
Christian video film entitled " Heroes of Faith" produced by
Probodh Group of Pokhra was shown to delegates and guests on the
closing day.

The delegates reaffirmed their faith in spreading EHC's vision to
flood their village, district and region with the Word of God and
establish house churches or fellowships in their respective
places. Please continue to uplift NEHC and its activities as never
than before. We're in the midst of great harvest season. I thank
each of you for your every support to NEHC.

Dated: 09.05.00

[In early June, three teams to be led by NEHC staff will be
visiting the participants living in the far western region and the
mountainous hilly region of East Nepal as part of strengthening
the new fellowships run by the conference participants.]

A letter to NEHC's Financial Supporters

Dear Betty Youngs,

Many a time, I failed to communicate with you directly to express my words of appreciation for your regular or occasional financial assistance. It pains me. It is not necessarily that I'm irresponsible to you as our partner, but; it is because many a time, my hands are full of one or another thing. Forgive me for that.

In fact, the EHC ministry around the world is supported by the Body of Christ and not by an organisation named EHCI. In this background, Nepal is not an exception. Nepal EHC is mainly supported by the churches, mission groups, individuals rather than by EHC, as an organisation. But at the same time, we must and should be accountable to EHCI. We must and regularly send our monthly ministerial and financial report to EHCI.

As you know, by God's grace NEHC has completed the country's coverage. We made our attempt to visit every accessible home and place seven million pieces of literature. Over two hundred and twenty five thousand people had the access to our B.C.C. Until 1999, NEHC's graduates live in 5800 villages across the country. We've given Basic Training on Christian Life and Witness to over 3500 men and women till date. Close to a hundred Christian children are getting scholarships from dear Christian sponsors including Australia EHC. I must thank the Evangelical Missionary Society of Italy and Dr. Glenn Kleinsasser from USA who do support our sponsors programme. I believe in educating our Christian children. Presently, our attempts are continuing to bring Christian impact in the Tibeto Buddhist world particularly in the North and similar kind of impact among the Indian ethnic community in the South. The training conference held from April 24-28,2000 reaffirmed and honoured our faith by bringing Tibetans as well as other Tibetan Buddhist students from the North and the Muslims, Yadavs, Tharus and many others from the South. Majority of the participants came from the far west Nepal.

One million Gospel tracts a year project started by NEHC from 1998 is so far being implemented. Earlier NEHC, produced Gospel literature was distributed mainly by NEHC but today, more than 200 active churches and mission groups have partnered with NEHC to speed up the distribution system in and around the country as well as in the other Himalayan region. It is all because you've provided financial support. We have produced two excellent Gospel cassettes meant for non-Christians. Another worship cassette will be released in the month of June 2000.

At the same time, your support has encouraged, sustained our ongoing Gospel activities. Many of you're supporting our EHC coworkers both in the office and in the fields. Most of my coworkers have their family which means that they need extra support. I must say that we could not recruit more than ten personnel in the past year but my prayer and plans to place a man of God in each 75 districts of the country by year 2007 will certainly support by you, your friends and your church. It is an awesome job for us but it must come into reality. Your $ .70.00 monthly support is required for a personnel. Thus, it will pave the way for EHC Nepal to function in each district by local man . As it is functioning independently today in the national level.

As before, Nepal EHC is spreading its wings all over to the Himalayan
reigion. There are varied physical needs, like; sleeping bags, back packs, boots,
jackets, water containers, umbrellas, bicycles for our field activities. Printing
Gospel tracts and Training are our ongoing programme, which involve a lot of
resources. The needs are of course many but opportunities are abound.

We in Kathmandu, Nepal, pray for you individually as well as in corporate way for your good health and blessings in your daily works and businesses. We like to hear regularly from you friends and from your Church. Do continue to mobilise much prayer support for God's protection, power, providence and perseverance. I'm sure that the coming months and year will yield great dividends as we together partner in advancing God's kingdom on the earth.

I thank you for taking time to go through this newsletter. Again, thanking and appreciating your partnership in our ongoing Gospel works.

In Christ,

solon kantak

Solon Karthak

Dated June 1,2000

Prepared and sent by Solon Karthak, Director NEHC. Box 3358, Kathmandu, Nepal. E-mail -Solon@ehc.mos.com.np

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Dated : August 29, 2000

Margaret Acton

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PRELUDE - Year 2001 is soon arriving. Opportunities are abound to share the Gospel. Million are still waiting to listen the Truth of the Word of God. We must work while it is day.

## GOSPEL LITERATURE

Currently the church in Nepal is singing a new song as a prayer and challenge both to the singers and the audiences. The central theme of the song is to Flood the Land with the Word of God. And of course, it is exactly we the NEHC dream for our land and determine to actualise this dream with God's presence and provision, as well as in partnership with each one of you.

Praise God ! 50,000 copies of Dzonkha ( official language of the kingdom of Bhutan) 'The Way to God' is just published with the financial assistance provided by World Missionary Press (WMP). Bhutan which is still a closed land must be reached by the Word of God. The publication of the Way to God Gospel tract could be a small step in this direction.

Similarly, in association with Nepal Bible Society, NEHC's two major Gospel tracts entitled 'Are You Happy ' and 'You Must Meet Him ' are soon going to be ready. The total production copies is 500,000.Another 200,000 Nepali Gospel tracts in three different titles, namely; 'The Book of Life', ' Is There A God!' and 'Sacrifice' will be ready by the end of this year. Another 50,000 copies of the Gospel tract called 'Who Is God', is just published in partnership with Nepal Campus Cursade for Christ. NEHC is looking many other partners to bring and distribute millions of Gospel tracts for the entire land as well as for other Himalayan regions. NEHC has provided 300,000 Gospel tracts to over 140 churches, organisations and individuals from January to August.

My wife Rebecca's new book entitled 'Joy Abound in Submission', a collection of twenty four essays on women and family is published in July.We're receiving encouraging responses from the readers.

## FOLLOW UP

NEHC's Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) students number is ever increasing. It is heading towards two hundred fifty thousand figure. Once we aimed to reach every home with the Gospel and our Lord Jesus honored our prayers enabling us to accomplish this goal in the year 1996. Lately, God has impressed upon us to pray and plan to reach at least a person in every home to study BCC. With men this is

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impossible, but for God nothing shall be impossible.

NEHC conducted a training conference in Kapilbastu (birth place of Gautam Buddha) in the month of June particularly for those BCC students who do come from Indian ethnic people groups and Muslim background. Thirty men and women got training on Basic Christian Life and Witness. We'll be conducting three such small training conferences in October, November and December.

## YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION'S RESPONSE

As a result of the Year 2000 Celebration in April, a participant has started an underground fellowship in Denthang (Tibet). A participant name Harish Bhatta and other 21 in a signed letter received by us said that they had begun a 'Jesus Fellowship Home' in far west Baitadi. Another development took place in Chitwan (Central Nepal) where 30 young people under leadership of Achyut Dhamala have formed a fellowship which is called Jagriti (Revival) Group. They are without a baptised personnel but they meet every Tuesday and Friday in the evening and study our BCC lessons, New Testaments sent by NEHC office. As a follow up, our office staff Moti and Jumik visited them in July. During this visit, another 12 young men and women received Jesus in their lives. NEHC office has sent many Nepali Christian books on different topics in their library. Like many others, a participant student named Tilak Bista from Kalikot (far west Nepal) who received Jesus in his life in the celebration wrote back to us that he began sharing about his new found faith and began declaring Jesus is the Savior and the Lord throughout his village.

Similarly, in the village development named Tau-3 in the district of Palpa (far west Nepal), 60 young men and women have begun a fellowship in their own initiative. In Makwanpur's Tinggan village BCC students have begun another fellowship where 36 young men and women are meeting regularly. Many encouraging reports are pouring in NEHC office from all across the Country.

## SOME PRAYER POINTS

1. NEHC's annual staff retreat will be held from December 17-21,00 in Pokhra. This is a time to thank God for what he has done to NEHC ministry and to chalk out plans for the Year 2001.

2. Newer Staff have been stationed in Mahendranagar (Far west) Rautahat (South east). May God continue to use them faithfully. Pray also for

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all NEHC staff and their needs.

3. About 100 childeren are getting about US $ 10 as their monthly scholarships. They live with their parents and NEHC channels their educational support. A number of them had finished their School Leaving Certificate this year. It is proven to be right investment.

4. Our ' Milestone' bimonthly magazine which focuses to help grow our BCC graduates spiritual life is indeed helping the readers even to know Jesus personally. It is a link magazine between BCC graduates and NEHC.

5. The annual big Hindu Festivals will begin from the 28th Septemer to the 29th October. Please exalt the Lamb of God who has shed HIS blood for every nation. Let the new believers stand firm in their faith in this festival season.

## FAMILY

Our son Romong who is studying in grade XI at Woodstock School is selected to began play guitar in the Chapel. He is playing soccer for his school too. He needs your continuous prayer for his all round development. In answer to your prayers, our daughter Charisma has joined a Christian College in States to do journalism. As a matter of fact, it appears that Charisma is the only Nepali Christian girl so far wanting to venture in this challenging field. I would appreciate your regular prayers and all kinds of support for her studies. Her address is:Charisma K. Lepcha, Messiah College, Grantham Pennsylvania 17027, USA. Her email is Chareezma@email.com Ph .717-796-4644. I and Rebecca would be greatly appreciate if you kindly call or send a note of encouragement to her. Here, Rebecca and I are on the move in presenting Christ to our people. She and I will be together preaching and teaching for a week in a place named Sarlahi's Haripur from the November 10th - 18th,00. We've another three days meeting in Hetouda, on our way back from Sarlahi.Prayer requested.

"I WILL LIFT UP MY EYES TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMES MY HELP." PSAL 121:1

PREPARED AND SENT BY SOLON KARTHAK (DIRECTOR: NEHC) DATED : AUGUS
2000

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NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN'S (NEHC)

PRAYER AND PRAISE POINTS

TIBETO BUDDHIST MINISTRY REPORT

On the 30th June, I went to share the Gospel in remote region named
Thudam. No individual has trekked that path before. It kept raining
almost the whole day inviting leeches. Nothing, even salt could
prevent leeches from attacking my whole day.

As I arrived in Khimbuchet, I shared the Gospel to Keruk Dorjee. They
are no more performing prayers to their god and goddesses.

In order to arrive Thudam, I'd to cross a snowy mountain, and needed
to cross number of running swollen streams. No one was trekking in
that isolated region. In the late evening, I arrived in Thudam but no
one was there except empty houses. People had gone to cow and
sheepsheds. To my joy, I met Pemba Lama whom I'd led to the Lord four
years ago. Both of us became very happy. I shared the Word of God to
Pemba for long hours.

There is a primary school but only a handful of students attend it.
Most of the children prefer to look after their animals. Accompanying
Pemba, I went in and around Thudam but people there did not listen my
words. They observed that Buddhism is the best religion. We could not
do much but together we prayed for God's mighty works in this village
and bade good bye. Much prayer is needed for our Tibeto Buddhist
ministry.

reported by Dorjee Lama (NEHC Staff)

Margaret Acton

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PRAYER CONCERNS.

1. A participant of Celebration 2000 named Sunil Bantawa from Panchthar is undergoing persecution from his own people. He led eight other young people in the Lord. They are regularly meeting for prayers.

Other BCC students who are undergoing persecution from family are
Urmila, Subash, Sushma, Suzan, Nawin, Heera, etc. in different
villages.

2. There are approximately 20 people who do like to believe in Jesus in the district called Baitadi's Basantapur.

3. NEHC's two BCC students, namely; Gopal Gurung and Purna Bahadur Thapa of Makwanpur are paralyzed. Please pray for their complete healing.

4. Janak and Dil Praja of Chirang village in the district of Makwanpur are teaching 55 men and women in different homes. A church must be established in this village.

5. For follow up works which are focussed for low land peoples (Indian ethnic background people) and Muslims in Nepal- India Borders. Lot of prayers are needed for the same.

6. Dorjee Lama needs special prayer as he treks in the Tibeto Buddhist regions of the country. Let the Tibeto Buddhist people open their hearts to the Gospel.

7. NEHC staff Ganga Bastola from Mahendra Nagar, Kanchanpur requests us to pray for eradication of racial differences between low and high caste people. It does hinder the progress of the Gospel.

The western region is greatly affected by Maoists movement. Do pray for peace in Mao's affected areas of the country. Similarly, many southern towns and cities are affected by encephalitis and has taken many lives already.

8. Solon's ministry trip in East Nepal, Darjelling, Sikkim from September 13- 24. Prayer for travelling mercy, meeting right people in right time.

9. BCC students Training Conference which will be held in Damaoli, Tanahu, West Nepal from November 7-11'00. Do pray for Nirmal Thapa, as

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he is involved in planning.

10. God's wisdom and protection in carrying NEHC's Gospel objective in the country and other Himalayan regions.

PRAISE POINTS

1. The first shipment of two Gospel tracts, namely; Help from Above and How Can We know God sent by World Missionary Press has arrived in Siliguri via Madras. It is 300000 pieces of literature. It'll greatly meet the needs of the churches particularly in the Himalayan regions. PTL.

2. NEHC in association with WMP has printed 50,000 The Way to God Gospel tract in Dzonkha language. The same tract is entering in the Kingdom of Bhutan.

3. A land cruiser four wheel drive vehicle which was a long due in NEHC office is bought with the help of Dr. Delron Shirley's financial gift recently. It began enabling us to travel across the country any where and any time. PTL.

Prepared and sent by SOLON KARTHAK, 12.09.00

Margaret Acton

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From: "Solon Karthak Lepcha" <achuley@enet.com.np>
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient@mailrelay.ed.ac.uk;>
Date sent: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 12:21:58 +0530

FIELD NEWS IN AND AROUND NEPALESE WORLD-Nepal Every Home Concern

On October 1st, a young girl, aged 18 came nearby my house asking whereabouts of me. She was possessed by a witch craft's spirit right from the age of 7.

In order to be freed from that spirit, she had taken to all known religious places and treated by many witch doctors found in and around that district. She had heard that the prayers of Christians does heal sicknesses which prompted her to trek in search of Christians. She narrated that she gets power from satanic forces enabling her to attack men and women.

I opened the Bible and

shared to her the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I told her to acknowledge all her past sins and unrighteousness. I led her to accept Jesus as her personal savior and Lord. She is completely healed. Please pray for her. Her name is Champa Thapa Magar.

a.. as reported by Nir Rai. ( NEHC missionary) from Bhojpur(East Nepal).

Birosh Mahara, a Nepali missionary stationed in Lucknow India request NEHC office, Kathmandu to send him Gospel literature to be distributed to Nepalese. Do pray for one and half million Nepalese who do live in India.

Margaret Acton

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received a copy of the New Testament, NEHC's bimonthly Gospel
magazine 'Milekhutti' and other allied helpful booklets.

Mr. Dorjee Lama, who is responsible for the Tibetan-Buddhist ministry arrived at the height of 4500meters where the snow was right to his knee in the North Eastern district of Taplejung. He wrote to us that he enjoyed the beauty of the place but was very afraid about his own life in this no man's land. Had anything happened there, none was there to report anything about him. He shared the Gospel message to an elderly Tibetan lady as well as to a young women over there through an audio machine. There he met a Tibetan Buddhist man too but a follower of a witch doctor. Upon Dorjee's query, it is learnt that he too could heal some of his clients. But he was not sure about salvation. As Dorjee's shared the power of the Gospel, he threw all his religious tools. He asked Dorjee to pray for him. He needs God's revelation in this remote place into order to grow in Jesus' footsteps.

As reported by Solon Karthak, Nepal

Margaret Acton

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NEPAL
EVERY
HOME
CONCERN

Mailing Address:

226820
Email - achuley@enet.com.np

December 1,00

Dear family and Ministry friends,

Just to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for praying and helping us throughout the year 2000. Your prayer and helped enabled us to arrive thus far. WE PRAISE GOD !

In the past months, I've tried my best to appraise each of you particularly on the matters of our ongoing Gospel ministry in and through NEHC. Indeed, 'GREAT AND MARVELOUS ARE HIS WORKS.'

In the midst of a busy year's leisure hours, I could finish my third literary book on travelog which is published in November. Presently, I'm working on the biography of late Padre Ganga Prasad Pradhan, the man who helped translate the Bible into Nepali language. He was a pioneer in writing Nepali school text books and other helpful books in the Himalayan regions. I need to finish the book in July 2001, on the occasion of his 150 birth anniversary.

Rebecca's book 'Joy Abound in Submission' a collection of twenty four essays on the issues of women and family, published in April 2000 did receive a warm and wide reception from readers. Other than her regular write up in different magazines, she is praying and planning to write another book on children.

Charisma is happy and well adjusted in her college. She is joining other friends from her college to attend Urbana 2000 in Chicago from 27th December. She needs your special prayers, help in all aspects of her studies and day today life. If you like to encourage her, you can write to her in this address: Charisma Karthak Lepcha, Messiah College, Grantham, PN 17027, USA (I have given her email and phone number in the photograph).

Romong too is doing well in his studies at Woodstock school and have become more responsible. He'll be arriving home on the 7th December. We're looking forward to have a blessed Christmas Season. He'll go back to his school on the February 5th 2001.

Never than before, now our family prayer is -BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.

The Lord is very faithful. He'd opened many doors for us to proclaim His name within and outside the church, both within and outside the country throughout the past months. Opportunities are abound to serve Him all around. We're excited! Thank you again for being a part of us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR

In His bonds,
The Karthaks

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From: "Solon Karthak lepcha" <achuley@enet.com.np>
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Date sent: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:21:31 +0545

NEPAL EVERY HOME CONCERN

Po Box 3358, Kathmandu, Nepal

Ph. 536838, Fax. 226820, Email-achuley@enet.com.np

10.01.01

Dear NEHC friends,

At the outset, let me thank you for two main things: Firstly, for your
regular prayers. Secondly, for supporting us financially and by other
means. Praise God !

I'm sharing today a dream and related challenges to you for your
participation and prayers for year 2001.

Fistly, as in the past, we'll continue to endeavor printing or
procuring one million Gospel tract for wider and systematic
distribution in Nepal and in the neighbouring countries. Estimated
cost is US $ 14,285.00

Secondly, we are praying and aiming to enroll one hundred thousand
more new students to do our BCC. As a result, we shall have total
three hundred fifty thousand students. It requires one hundred
thousand additional New Testaments, helpful books and additional
thousands rupees to buy postages and stationeries.

Thirdly, it is planned, prayed and decided in each district where our
personnel are stationed to do both evangelism and follow up on equal
proportion to yield better results.

Fourthly, seeing the challenge to reach the Indian ethic background
peoples including the Muslims, specially in Nepal India border towns,

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NEHC is mobilising more and more teams often than before.

(One of our field staff stationed in Mahottari district (a border town), named Shyam Yadav told NEHC office that the total 50 Indian ethnic people have accepted Jesus and out of it, 10 are strong Christians)

Fifthly, the need to produce more Timothys is again felt in NEHC family. Therefore, three training conferences are planned in the following districts : Panchthar, Jhapa and Makwanpur. We'll at least train 250 personnel which will eventually become follow-up assets in many needy villages. The estimated cost is US $3500.00

Other Prayer Concerns :

1.. It is in ten villages, we urgently need bigger rooms to conduct our growing Christ Group fellowships. (Many house owners do not allow us to hold Christian fellowships)

2.. Newer smaller independent believers groups have emerged or emerging in many remote villages as a result of our massive Gospel distribution and follow-up works. It is beyond our reach to help them or provide continuos fellowships despite all our efforts. How much we need your prayers.

3.. Chetra, an EHC staff working in Lamjung (West Nepal) felt very much let down by one of his contacts with whom he had spent a considerable time when he found him wearing tikka ( forehead mark as worn by Hindus). Many a times, despite all our attempts to meet our contacts at their homes and villages, it does not materialise. It causes us a lot of frustration and a sense of failure.

Similarly, the country is undergoing a sea- change in the background of infighting in the ruling party and government. Rule of law is

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deteriorating. The Maoist movement is spreading across the country
causing insecurities. Economic down trend is evident in all sectors of
the country. Life seem frustrating and quite uncertain. The following
brothers, namely; Timothy Rai, Prem Rai, David Bhattarai and Berg (
the latter is a Norwegian national) are in jail for the sake of Gospel
from the month of October. But, the body of Christ in Nepal is
undergoing and experiencing very exciting times. Last month, a secular
newspaper reported that there are now twenty one hundred thousand
Christians in the country. Very prophetic.

Finally, along with my many ministerial responsibilities, I'm trying
to complete a research book on Rev. G.P. Pradhan, (1851-1932) the man
who gave the Bible to the Nepali people. He pioneered in writing
school books, bringing out a journal, and printing God's Word etc in
the early years of 1900. If any one of you have his books, photos or
any thing related to him, please let me know. Thanks.

Our son Romong will go to his school on the 4th of February. Our
daughter Charisma attended Urbana 2001 right after Christmas. She is
back in her college. Both of them including Rebecca and me, need your
regular prayer support. We rely upon God for His provision,
providence, power and protection.

Joyfully in our Master's service,

Solon Karthak

Margaret Acton

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