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.
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.
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!
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| 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.
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| 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!
