ORDER OF SERVICE
Praise and worship : Worship Team
Offertory prayer : Upa Thianzakham
Missionary Day Greetings : Hausuanthang Guite, Chairman TBMC
Message : Evan M Thangbiaksuan, Dhemaji Mission Field
Presentation : Upa L Ngulminthang, Chairman TBSUC
Special Numbers : Missions Committee Members
Benediction : Upa T Tuanmuanthang
Topic: The Desire of God (1Timothy 2:4)
Brief report on Dhemaji Mission Field:
Location : Dhemaji District, Assam.
Focus : Mising Tribe
Population : 1,250,000 (approx.)
Occupation: Agriculture and Fishing
Culture and tradition: Dony Polo- Sun and Moon worship
Inauguration of mission field: 27th September 2012
Church: 7; Fellowship: 6; No. of believers: 354
Obstacles: 1) Hokam- animal sacrifice and blood rituals.
2) The legacy of their ancestors- not to accept any other religion.
3) Excessive indulgence in alcohol.
4) Fear of being outcast from the society.
But the field is believed to be open to the Word of God.
Summary of the message:
Text : 1Timothy 2:4, Ezekiel 33:11, Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 24:11, Ezekiel 33:6-8
How does a sinful, finite human being come to know about what a holy, infinite God desires?
He expressed heartfelt gratitude for the letters of encouragement, prayer support and gifts on behalf of the front-line mission workers. The sermon focused on the importance of Christian mission.
God does not desire in the ruin of sinners. We were once in darkness but brought to Light through the Gospel. God desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. Through the ‘Great Commission’ as in the scripture, we are instructed to spread His teaching to all the nations of the world. God wants us to give our assistance toward the rescue of innocent persons or those drawn towards death by doing anything in our power for their deliverance. As a believer in Christ we are likened to Ezekiel as Israel’s watchman. Have we sounded the trumpet? Have we warned the people of the danger that lies ahead?
It’s our responsibility to use the authority that Christ has given us.
What can we do to help build the Kingdom of God?
