November, 2005 ChangePoints (News from the Source of Light International Fields) ASIA REGION          India (Amar Jyoti India): Praise God that Pramod Das and his wife, Asha, and daughter, Priya have arrived safely in the U.S. They have shared the AJI work in several churches already, and been very well received. Ask God for wisdom in setting up many more meetings in the U.S. for Pramod.        SLM- Calcutta: Director Karunakar Jena requests prayer for 1) a Seekers Conference on Nov 26-27, as well as Discipleship Training for 4 days after that (35 are expected at the former, and 20 at the latter): that many will be saved and become disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ 3) for a new school for their daughter, Karisma 4) for Sambhu suffering from acute cancer in his neck, groin and stomach; please pray for the children and for financial needs. SLM – Delhi: Give thanks with Sanjeeb Sahu for 1) the dedication of the Rohru church on Oct 28; pray for completion of the building 2) healing of their daughter, Rhea, from a sickness that lasted almost 3 weeks. Sanjeeb requests prayer for 1) the salvation of the Bible correspondence students 2) God to work in the hearts of 200 contacts who listen to a radio program; they will soon receive the courses. Testimonies: “My name is Sakina. I was very sick to the extent that I had some mental problem. I took lots of medicines and went to the hospital several times. I also worshiped many idols, but it was no use. Ever since I came to know the Lord, I am very much better. I am very grateful to the Lord.” “My name is Tek Bahadur and I live in Chayal. Previously, I didn’t have any peace in my home. I used to drink a lot. Because I used to drink, many people used to be troubled. But ever since I came to know the Lord, there is peace in my home. I have stopped drinking. Pray for me that I may become a good believer. I am grateful to the Lord.”        SLM-Bangalore: Director Hemanth Peter writes, “The Lord has been doing wonders in India and the sheer population of 1.2 billion challenges us to reach as many as possible before it is too late.”He asks prayer for: 1) $1200 for a motorbike 3) $120/month for 5 new evangelists for the South Zone.          Philippines: Rejoice with Director Dr. Luz Nacionales and co-workers for PhilSOL’s 4th Anniversary in Muntinulpa men’s prison in Manila held on Oct 29. The prison has offered PhilSOL a lot for a building to house PhilSOL’s ministry in the prison (because of appreciation for their fine work). Pray for finances for this building ($7,500), and for God to make a way to bypass the corrupt prison officials who are asking for bribes before they will sign the documents for the building. Also, please pray for funding for Christmas gifts for over 8,000 Christian inmates throughout the Philippines who are involved with PhilSOL. Pastor and Virgie Espinas that many mountainous areas of Mindinao have been reached. Please pray for a new truck for the Espinas family as their old one is broken down. Testimonies from the Espinases: “I am happy that we have the lessons to reach and teach our students with the pureness of the Word of God. Lessons are simply demonstrated and understood.” – Malaybalay City “I have grown in my deeper faith in Jesus Christ as I study the lessons and teach it to my students. Some of my students are attending church.” – Valencia City “I am happy to have the lessons because it helped me understand the Word of God as I teach the intermediate grades and high school. It helped me in my closeness with the Lord.” – Valencia City Please pray for Lucy Nacionales who came to the U.S. to attend a funeral in California on Nov 5. She is trying to schedule meetings to share the PhilSOL work in California from November – February, 2006.        Japan: Director Takuji Yamazaki is rejoicing in the 5th Anniversary Celebration on August 21, followed by a Discipleship Training class for the Bible college students Aug 22-27. Praise God with Takuji for a very recent answer to prayer: God just provided a new SLM DTC office for the work! A member of Takuji’s Toyohashi Grace Baptist Church donated a 5-room “apartment/house” which is right next door to the Yamazakis’ residence. Please ask God now for office equipment ($5,000) and monthly funds of $300 for maintenance and utilities.        Singapore: Director Florence Lim appreciates your prayers for SLM’s upcoming 5th anniversary celebration on Dec 16. The celebration will involve an awareness program to share the SLM work with many others. Let’s ask God for a good attendance and a good response.        Korea: Please uphold Paul and Sue Bahn and the SLM-Korea Board as they seek to re-establish the SLM work in Korea. Pray for needed funds and materials.        Bangladesh: Bless God for the completion of the first Muslim Bengali course, New Life 1, translated in Bangladesh and the CD mailed to Cuttack, India where it will be printed by SLM personnel. Let’s pray many Muslims in India and in Bangladesh will be won to Christ and strengthened through the course.        China: Bless the Lord for the Christian foundation that donated $100,000 for the “China Printing Project!” Please pray now for 1) God’s wisdom and direction on what courses to print with the additional funds 2) and His wisdom for distribution of the courses        Cambodia: Earnestly pray as work resumes at the end of August on the English/Khmer NL-1 course. Ask God for the soon completion, and distribution of this course where the Gospel is rapidly advancing in Cambodia.