In Jiri, Dolakha, Nepal.

Jiri lies at an altitude of 1,905 metres (6,250 feet) and is the eastern-most terminus of the highway coming from Kathmandu. Bus service is available from Kathmandu but the 184 km ride takes 6 to 8 hours due to narrow, winding roads and so many checkpoints along the high-way. But today it took us 9 hours to get here.

Bishal and I got here around 4pm this evening. We are here for the Youth Ministry Training Level 2 and we will be kicking it off tomorrow morning for the next 3 days. We are anxious to meet the students and hear their stories on how God worked in and through them what they learned in the level 1 training last year. A lot to share ... meanwhile for more picture of the view on the way to Jiri click here.  

This Micro Bus took us to Jiri. 

Things I enjoy being out of Kathmandu. 

1. Cleanliness: I have heard people say "DUSTMANDU" to Kathmandu, and also if you don't wear mask in Kathmandu it is like smoking 3 packets of cigarette everyday. So I enjoy cleanliness being out of Kathmandu city. Not every places out of Kathmandu is clean but in most places at least the air is clean. Also my cough gets better as I have dust allergic cough. 

2. People: Both in the training and off the training. You meet interesting people and can learn lots from their stories. 

3. Teaching: is because of my passion. 


But thing I miss being out of Kathmandu is my Family - Hard to leave 2 girls with Puja (my wife). Alma, my first daughter who is 5 years old always wants to come with me in the training. In fact when I start packing my things she also start packing her stuff:) and I have to explain her over and over that 'you are not coming with me' :(. 

Meeting with the local leaders, host of the training. 

Appreciate your prayers for our training beginning tomorrow. We are expecting about 20 youth leaders to return for level 2. I think Jiri gets the most rain in Nepal. When we entered Jiri this evening it was raining and it has not stopped yet. The forecast says it will rain for the next 4 days ... wish I had brought some winter clothes but brother Ananda gave a good blankets. Thank you Aananda! We look forward to having a great time with you and your leaders. 

Dhanyabaad! 

My recent trip to the East Nepal

I like traveling but it is not something I enjoy a lot especially when I have to travel in the night bus. But "the purpose" of my travel makes me excited and keeps me going.

I had a very wonderful ministry trip to the east Nepal from March 29 - April 06, 2013 with Bishal Gurung and several other volunteer trainers (brother Tek, Nirpati and sister Daisyna) who joined us in the training. I am so thankful to God for these fine young leaders who got an amazing passion for the training and for the lost world and also proud their commitment to the ministry. PTL! on this trip alone we trained over 130 youth ministry leaders including several senior pastors in total 3 trainings held in 2 different locations back to back. We are so blessed to be a part these youth leaders' walk with the LORD and also their local church youth ministries.

Jomesh with trainers (from the left) Daisyna Rai, Nirpati Rai - both of them are from Letang, East Nepal and Bishal Gurung. Pastor Tek, another volunteer trainer who also involved in Letang Training had to leave early so missed him here. 

When Jesus called Peter second time in John 21:15-19, he asked Peter a same questions 3 times, "Do you love me?" then after Peter's response to him he added his GREAT concern (I believe) " (then) Feed My Sheep." I have heard and preach many sermon from this passage about "are we loving Jesus enough, is Jesus' still your first love?" because that should be our focus otherwise we loose everything else. For it is written in Mark 8:36 "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?"
But then in the other part of the conversation Jesus is sharing his Great Concern (I believe) to Peter asking him to "Feed My Sheep" because he was leaving soon and was worry about his sheep whether they get fed or not. I think this should be our concern as well so that the sheep God has brought into our (my) circle will be fed enough and fed properly.

I believe being in the teaching ministry we are helping youth leaders first to keep their eyes focused on Jesus then to feed their sheep properly into their youth ministries. 

Participants of  Level 1 & 2 trainings in Letang, Morang, East Nepal. It was so encouraging to have several senior pastors in the training. 

We have another training coming up end of this month (from April 28-30) in Bharatpur, Chitwan. I am already excited about Chitwan's training and to work with another group of volunteer trainers to serve the youth leaders in Chitwan. Your prayers are highly appreciated for our upcoming trainings! 

Jesus is Risen from the Dead! Happy Easter!!

After the Sabbath, at down on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and this other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the LORD cam down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lighting and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you were looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, Just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has rein from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

Happy Easter!

Second Day of 10 days trip in the East Nepal

We arrived in Itahari yesterday morning around 8am after 16 plus hour of whole night travel in bus. We attended a local Church right after our arrival where I even got a chance to preach. I was personally so blessed by seeing the congregation and their passion to worship Jesus and also knowing this truth that how God is raising hearts to worship him everywhere as we live in this end of the END times.

Training 
We are ready to kick off our 3 days training here in Itahari. I am so excited for our trainers Bishal, Nirpati and Daisyna and thankful to their availability. Please pray for our training for the next 3 days here in Itahari then to Legang for another 3 days.

Jomesh Preaching at the Local Church in Itahari about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Blessings!
Jomesh Tamang

Good Friday!

It's been a long time since I have posted here. Many things happened in past couple of months and they were all for THE GOOD even though some of them were not really friendly.

Well today is a Good Friday here in Nepal. It is a Good Friday because on this Day in the history Jesus died for our sin and  gave us life that is eternal.  Let this day remind to all of us that Jesus died for us as a person not for our work and even for our ministry. Jesus loves you!

Sadly,  I will be missing a Good Friday service at the Church tonight and more than that a Ester Rally on Sunday because I am traveling to east Nepal this afternoon for the next 10 days. We will be doing 3 Youth Ministry Trainings on this trip; ONE in Itahari, Sunsari and TWO in Letang, Morang.

Our bus leaves Kathmandu at 4pm and get Itahari by around 5am tomorrow morning. We will be traveling whole night and hopefully we get there in less than 15 hours. Some of you who have done a bus journey here in Nepal exactly know what I am talking about.

Appreciate your prayers for our team for the next 10 days we train youth leaders for the greater harvest in Nepal!

Blessings!

Jomesh