Missionary M E Cherian

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TTTTTeaching Objectives:eaching Objectives:eaching Objectives:eaching Objectives:eaching Objectives:1. To lead each child to trust God in allcircumstances and to help him live daily forChrist.

2. To develop in children a deep and lifelongdesire for missionary works.

TTTTTeacher preparation:eacher preparation:eacher preparation:eacher preparation:eacher preparation:Pray, Read and Practice the entire storythoroughly before you present it to the class.Practice telling the story with flashcards asit fits into the story.

Always remember, the goal is to resent thisstory to make a change in the life of eachchild.

Effectiveness:Effectiveness:Effectiveness:Effectiveness:Effectiveness:The effectiveness of the presentation will bedetermined largely by your dedication,keenness of missionary interest and prepa-ration.

Memory VMemory VMemory VMemory VMemory Verse:erse:erse:erse:erse:“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be stead-fast, immovable, always abounding in thework of the Lord, knowing that your labor isnot in vain in the Lord.” (1 Cor. 15:58 )

“And that from childhood you have knownthe Holy Scriptures, which are able to makeyou wise for salvation through faith whichis in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15)

Show the child his / her NEED forShow the child his / her NEED forShow the child his / her NEED forShow the child his / her NEED forShow the child his / her NEED forconviction of sin and that sin willconviction of sin and that sin willconviction of sin and that sin willconviction of sin and that sin willconviction of sin and that sin willseparate them from God and itseparate them from God and itseparate them from God and itseparate them from God and itseparate them from God and itmust be punished.must be punished.must be punished.must be punished.must be punished.• You teach the fact of sin through each

lesson• The Holy spirit will impact it on them• Do not try to scare them, or work on

their emotion or persuade him / her butgive them the truth in love

(Rom. 3:23, 10: 5-12, 6:23; Isa. 53:6; Ecc.7:20; Ps. 14:3, 51:5)

Show him the WShow him the WShow him the WShow him the WShow him the WAAAAAY of Salvation.Y of Salvation.Y of Salvation.Y of Salvation.Y of Salvation.• Jesus was perfect God and perfect man• Jesus died in your place and mine• Jesus gave His blood• Jesus rose again and is alive today(1Cor. 15:3-4; 1 Jh. 2:2; 2 Cor. 5:21;Rom.5:6-8; Heb. 9:22,26, 10:12)

Show him / her the Show him / her the Show him / her the Show him / her the Show him / her the ASSURANCEASSURANCEASSURANCEASSURANCEASSURANCEof salvation.of salvation.of salvation.of salvation.of salvation.(Jn. 3:36; Rev. 3:20; Heb. 13:5)

1 Teachings, to saved children shouldbe built upon the fact THAT THEIRSINS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN (Acts13: 38,39)

2 THE CONSEQUENCES OF SINAFTER SALVATION (1 John 1:9,John 14:21)

3 STUBBORN OR PERSISTENT SIN-NING AFTER SALVATION WILLMEAN CHASTISEMENT FROMGOD (Hebrews 12: 9 – 11)

4 TRUE STANDARD OF CONDUCT isthe word of God. (1 Tim. 4:12)

5 THERE ARE SINS OF OMMISSIONAND SINS OF COMMISSION(James. 4:17)

6 VICTORY OVER EVERY SIN ISTHEIRS BY YIELDING THEM-SELVES TO THE LORD (Rom. 6:11 -13; Gal. 5:16)

7 Spiritual growth is occurring throughDAILY MEDITATION OF THEWORD OF GOD AND PRAYER.

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Aim: Aim: Aim: Aim: Aim: To create a desire in the heartof the children for missionary workand also lead unsaved children toJesus Christ.

Memory VMemory VMemory VMemory VMemory Verse:erse:erse:erse:erse: “But as many as re-ceived Him, to them He gave theright to become children of God, tothose who believe in His name”.(John 1: 12)

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Cherian at the schoolyouth festival

Youth festival was being celebratedat the school, it was time for storytelling competition. When theHeadmaster called out “Roll No.146”, a small boy came running tothe stage began to narrate a story.

But he was very nervous and aftersaying two or three sentences, heforgot the reminder of it. Hethought “Oh, no! What will othersthink if I don’t complete my story?”So, he cooked up a story in his own

words. Still he could not continue.Finally, he said loudly, “my dearfriends and teachers, what I saidwas not the actual story. I made itup as I forgot the story. Pleaseforgive me.”

As he was leaving, the Headmasterapproached him, took him out of theroom and said, “Don’t worry, child,the story you said was nice”. Heappreciated the boy’s honesty. Laterthe headmaster gave a beautifulgift to the boy for faithfulness.”

Do you know who this boy was? Hisname was M.E.Cherian. We aregoing to learn about him.


Birth and studies of M.E.C.Cherian was born in 1917 inKuriannor near Kozhencherry,Kerala. His father was KunjachanUpadeshi and mother Aleyamma.

They loved God very much andwere poor. Cherian, who was alsoknown as Podiyan, (“little one”),though he was the fourth child intheir family, none of his elderbrothers were alive. All of them haddied, one after the other, due to acertain illness.

The neighbors began to say that noboy would survive in Aleyamma’shouse. Podiyan’s parents were veryhappy when he was born. Theyloved him much and gave himspecial care and wanted to protectlittle baby from that fatal illness.

One day, little Podiyan also waseffected with the same illness. ButAleyamma had great faith in Godand began praying for him. TheMaramon convention was beingconducted during that time. Hisparents requested the believers topray for him at this convention.The Almighty God answered theprayers of many and healed littlePodian.

His grandfather, Mathai, took himin his hands and dedicated littlePodiyan for the Lord’s Work. Godalso blessed Podiyan’s parents with7 more children.


Little Cherian, a model athomePodiyan grew up as a boy and lovedGod from his very young age. Whilehis father was away from home for

gospel work quiet often, his motherused to conduct family prayer withher 8 children. She taught them topray for all their needs and to thankGod for His provision.

As M.E. Cherian was the eldest childin the family, he was a role model tohis brothers, sisters and othersoutside. His younger siblings obeyedand respected him.

There are many stories that can betold about him that showed how hetried to please the Lord in all he did.

As he grew up One day he wanted tomove a bed from one place toanother. So he asked his brotherMathai for help to assist him byholding the bed. But Mathai was notwilling. M.E. Cherian got upset andshouted at his brother. He said,“Didn’t I tell you to hold the bed?!!”When he shouted at him, Mathaipushed the bed from the oppositeside and it hurt Cherian. Cherian gotangry and slapped Mathai’s cheek.Hurt, by this Mathai ran out andstayed away from home till evening.He returned only during the eveningfamily prayer and sat behind.

Cherian regretted and felt sad aboutthis. He stood up and said, “Thismorning, I slapped Mathai and hurthim. I am very sorry about it. Pleaseforgive.”

Dear children, he had a heart thatDear children, he had a heart thatDear children, he had a heart thatDear children, he had a heart thatDear children, he had a heart thatwas willing to accept hiswas willing to accept hiswas willing to accept hiswas willing to accept hiswas willing to accept hismisbehaviormisbehaviormisbehaviormisbehaviormisbehavior. This was a noble. This was a noble. This was a noble. This was a noble. This was a noblecharacter of Cherian that was seencharacter of Cherian that was seencharacter of Cherian that was seencharacter of Cherian that was seencharacter of Cherian that was seenthroughout his life. God is pleasedthroughout his life. God is pleasedthroughout his life. God is pleasedthroughout his life. God is pleasedthroughout his life. God is pleasedwith all who accept their mistakewith all who accept their mistakewith all who accept their mistakewith all who accept their mistakewith all who accept their mistakeand feel sorry about it.and feel sorry about it.and feel sorry about it.and feel sorry about it.and feel sorry about it.

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Cherian at his school days

Cherian was sent to the onlyprimary school in Kuriannoor. Hewas the best student in his school.His teachers and other studentsloved him very much as he was anobedient and wellmannered boy.

After completion of his fourthstandard, his parents sent him tothe Pullad Middle School. There,he passed his 7th standardMalayalam exam which was thePublic Exam (or board exam) inthose days. Those who passed 7thstandard could attend theTeachers’ Training program afterwhich they could teach primaryclasses.

As they didn’t have much money,his father wanted to send him forthe Teachers’ Training course. Buthis mother wanted to send him forhigher education because he wasvery good in his studies. So he wassent to Tiruvalla for hisMalayalam 9th class. There, hestayed with a Marthomite family.They loved him very much becauseof his good character.

Every Friday, he would walk 15 to20 kilometers to his house inKurianoor to attend the cottagemeeting and Sunday worshipmeeting. On Monday morning, hewould walk back to Tiruvalla. Hewas very eager to spend time withGod and his people.

At the age of fifteen, he passed theMalayalam Higher exam. It waslike doing a degree (B.Sc., BA,B.Com) in those days and was verydifficult too. But he depended on theLord and he passed the exam. Hisfather was very happy and wantedhim to get a job so that he couldsupport the family.

When he applied at the school for ajob as a teacher, the manager washesitant to offer a job at first.Because of his young age and shortstature. However, he finally got ajob as a teacher in the school.

One day, there was an inspectiongoing on in the school. After theinspector completed his rounds, hehad one complaint. He told theHeadmaster that there was noteacher in one of the class rooms.The headmaster was confused.Suddenly he realized the problem!He replied that the shortest boy inthat class was the teacher! Therewas loud laughter and from then on,Cherian was known as ‘kochu sir’(short teacher).

In his free time, Cherian enjoyedreading the newspaper, writingsongs and singing loudly.


Re-birth of Cherian

M.E.Cherian used to go to theBrethren assembly along with hisfamily. He lived a very good andpleasing life.

At the age of nine, he attended aconvention at Kumbanad. Cherianwas a good listener and madenotes of messages delivered there.A special program was arrangedfor the children during theconvention.

A foreign missionary namedStones was taking classes for thechildren. He was speaking fromJohn 1:12 which says, “But asmany as received him, to them hegave the power to become the sonsof God, even to them that believeon his name”.

The missionary was talking about‘Eternal punishment and the Loveof God’. The preacher explainedthat the love of God will take usinto Eternity with God. During theretreat, the Spirit of God was

speaking to Cherian about sin andeternal hell but the blood of JesusChrist can cleanse us from sin.

Upon hearing this, the love of Jesuswas leading him towards God. Thatday he accepted Jesus Christ as hispersonal Savior and Lord.

Dear children, today God wants toDear children, today God wants toDear children, today God wants toDear children, today God wants toDear children, today God wants totalk to you too – however good ortalk to you too – however good ortalk to you too – however good ortalk to you too – however good ortalk to you too – however good orbad you are. God wants to changebad you are. God wants to changebad you are. God wants to changebad you are. God wants to changebad you are. God wants to changeyour life.your life.your life.your life.your life.

Cherian was totally changed. Hebecame a new person. Later on, oneof his roommates said that Cheriannever complained about any thing.Instead, he sat and sang songs orprayed for his needs. He wasalways happy.

He liked to travel with his father,sharing the gospel and talkingabout Jesus Christ. He also used toencourage his fellow teachers tojoin him in presenting the gospel.

One day, a group of three brethrenarranged an open-air meeting infront of a shop in Kozhencherry.Evg. T. K. Thomas asked V.P. Jacobto preach the gospel in English.They wondered who wouldtranslate the message intoMalayalam. M.E. Cherian silentlyprayed and came forward totranslate the message. This was hisfirst experience as a translator.

Cherian was willing to do anythingfor God.

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Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim: Encourage children to trustin the Lord and do more things forthe Lord.

Memory VMemory VMemory VMemory VMemory Verse:erse:erse:erse:erse: “To You, O Lord, Ilift up my soul, O my God, I trustin You.” (Psalm 25:1)


Marriage

M.E.Cherian began his career as ateacher at the young age of fifteen.He was a role model and adedicated teacher in his school. Aswe heard earlier, Cherian spentmany happy days as a teacher,affectionately known as ‘kochu sir’.

Since he had a job, several peoplebrought marriage proposals forhim. But it was not easy for him tofind a suitable girl due to his lowincome and short stature.

Finally, there was a proposal for agirl named Mariamma. She was

studying for the Malayalam highereducation. When Cherian went tosee her, she was hiding behind thedoor.

As soon as they met, they liked eachother. Cherian asked her, “Are youwilling to marry me just because Iam a teacher? I may not continuethis. When I get a call from God, Iwill resign and become anEvangelist. Are you willing tobecome the wife of an Evangelist?”Immediately she replied; “I amwilling and want to be a partner inthe Gospel work”.

Within a few days they got marriedand started living a victoriousChristian life.

Dear child, look at the provision ofDear child, look at the provision ofDear child, look at the provision ofDear child, look at the provision ofDear child, look at the provision ofGod, whether you are short or tall,God, whether you are short or tall,God, whether you are short or tall,God, whether you are short or tall,God, whether you are short or tall,smart or dull, black or white,smart or dull, black or white,smart or dull, black or white,smart or dull, black or white,smart or dull, black or white,whatever you are, God may have awhatever you are, God may have awhatever you are, God may have awhatever you are, God may have awhatever you are, God may have aspecial plan in your life. Just learnspecial plan in your life. Just learnspecial plan in your life. Just learnspecial plan in your life. Just learnspecial plan in your life. Just learnto wait for God’to wait for God’to wait for God’to wait for God’to wait for God’s Plan.s Plan.s Plan.s Plan.s Plan.


Founder of Y M E F

Cherian liked his job very much andwas a dedicated teacher. At the same

time his desire was to do somethingfor his Master. He loved to sing:

“I will serve the Lord till my lastbreath” -

“anthyashwasam pomvare thanvelacheyyum njaan, thruppadaseva cheyyum njaan.”.

In those days there was a Christianfellowship named Y.M.C.A (YoungMen’s Christian Association) whichconsisted of elderly people from allthe churches.

Cherian joined their group as amember. They used to arrangegospel trips, house visits, open airmeetings, tract distribution, etc.but that was conducted only oncein a year. They were moreinterested in social work. Cherianwas the only young man amongthem.

One day, a thought came toCherian’s mind: “why don’t we starta men’s fellowship for the spiritualedification of the youth?” The onlyproblem was how to gather theyoung men together. He spent manyhours placing this matter before theLord in prayer.

There was a coconut farm near hisschool where he spent a lot of timeplacing this matter before the Lord.There were many questions in hismind. How to conduct a youngmen’s fellowship? What allactivities could include in it? Whatwould be the consequences?

After days and nights of prayer, he

decided to discuss the matter withhis close friends. Almost all of themwere his fellow teachers. Althoughmany thought it was a good idea,some of them did not agree. Finally,they decided to have a meeting witholder spiritual men to discuss aboutit.

The meeting was on 14th June 1941at 8 pm at Kuriannoor BrethrenAssembly. About 10 believersattended and spent lot of time inprayer. During the meeting,Cherian shared the need of a YoungMen’s fellowship. In his message hementioned that there were a lot ofvillages waiting to hear the gospel.In those days the gospel work wascarried out mainly by foreignmissionaries.

All those assembled there agreedwith his proposal and decided tostart a fellowship for the youth.They named it ‘Y.M.E.F.’ (YoungMen’s Evangelical Fellowship). Thiswas started to encourage the Youthand spread the Gospel throughoutIndia and all over the world.

Since then, many youth camps,gospel rallies and open air meetingshave been organized under thebanner of Y.M.E.F. M.E. Cherianwrote more than a hundred songsfor the growth and edification of theyouth. Today, Y.M.E.F has spread toall the states of India, the Gulf andmany other countries. God used‘Kochu sir’ for the establishment ofY.M.E.F all through the world.

Dear children, today God wantsDear children, today God wantsDear children, today God wantsDear children, today God wantsDear children, today God wantsto use you too!to use you too!to use you too!to use you too!to use you too!


A desire for Gospel work

As a boy, Cherian used to go toSunday school. As soon as helearned to read, he completedreading the Bible with in a fewmonths. He was very eager toknow the truths of the Bible. Aswe mentioned earlier, at the ageof nine, he accepted Jesus Christas his personal Savior. He alsoorganized a prayer group at school.He used to travel with his fatherfor gospel work and often sharedhis testimony and thoughts fromthe Bible. He started teaching theSunday school children. But hehad a desire to go for full-timeministry.

Even while teaching, he oftenthought of leaving his job andgoing for full-time ministry.

One Thursday, he decided to leaveschool and go back home. Heplanned to send his resignationletter after reaching home. Hepacked all his belongings in atrunk and walked around 30 kmto his home. As he began hisjourney, he was excited about whathe was going to do.

However, while walking, he wasdisturbed by various thoughtsconcerning his future. The mainquestions that bothered him werewhere and how to start the gospelwork.

By the time he reached home, hewas very tired, both mentally andphysically. His father was surprisedto see him early. Normally, he usedto reach home on Friday evening orSaturday.

His father asked, “Why did youcome early this week?” M.E.Creplied, “I just wanted to see youboth.” Since he was not fullyprepared to make a commitment, hewent back to school the next day.Then he took a decision not to gofor Gospel work unless God clearlycalled him.

He continued teaching for sevenmore years.


Call for Gospel workOne Sunday afternoon at theKumbanadu Brethren Convention,the great poet and preacher K.V.

Simon was speaking about theneed of Gospel work among theyouth. Kochu Sir (or MEC) wassitting in the front row and waslistening to the message.

The preacher pointed at MEC andsaid that if this Kochu Sir waswilling to come out for God’s work,God would surely look after himand use him.” At that moment, allthe doubts that MEC had werecleared. He was sure without adoubt that God has called him forHis work. He decided to obey God’scall and submitted his resignationthe next day.

His manager asked him to rethinkhis decision. But MEC stood firm.It was in October 1943. He decidedto go to Madurai which is knowneven today as the temple city ofTamil Nadu.

The Second World War was at itspeak. There was scarcity of foodeverywhere. M.E.C resigned hisjob when getting a job was verydifficult.

Being the eldest earning memberof the family, it was a shock whenhis family heard the news of hisresignation. His mother wasworried about his future. Hisfather who was an evangelistcomforted her saying, ‘Our God isgreat and He will look after him.’

Dear children, our God really isDear children, our God really isDear children, our God really isDear children, our God really isDear children, our God really isgreat and faithful. He held thegreat and faithful. He held thegreat and faithful. He held thegreat and faithful. He held thegreat and faithful. He held thehands of MEC and workedhands of MEC and workedhands of MEC and workedhands of MEC and workedhands of MEC and workedthrough him for more than fiftythrough him for more than fiftythrough him for more than fiftythrough him for more than fiftythrough him for more than fiftyyears through various situations.years through various situations.years through various situations.years through various situations.years through various situations.Surely this God wants to be greatSurely this God wants to be greatSurely this God wants to be greatSurely this God wants to be greatSurely this God wants to be greatand faithful in your life as well.and faithful in your life as well.and faithful in your life as well.and faithful in your life as well.and faithful in your life as well.

LESSON 03LESSON 03LESSON 03LESSON 03LESSON 03JOURNEY TO THE TEMPLEJOURNEY TO THE TEMPLEJOURNEY TO THE TEMPLEJOURNEY TO THE TEMPLEJOURNEY TO THE TEMPLECITYCITYCITYCITYCITY

Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim: Teach the children that God isable to keep us in all situations.

Memory VMemory VMemory VMemory VMemory Verse: erse: erse: erse: erse: “In God I have putmy trust; I will not fear.” (Psalm56:4)


Troubles but …

After resigning his job, MEC spenttwo weeks in his home town. Eventhough many people said he did afoolish thing by resigning his job, hiswife, parents and a few of his spiri-tual brethren were a great encour-agement.

He planned a gospel tour with threefellow brethren to Tamil Nadu. A fewpeople gathered in the assembly hallfor the send-off meeting.

His father prayed for journey mer-cies and his mother gave a smallpacket of coins which amounted toless than a rupee.

STORY BOARDHe comforted his wife with a prom-ise that he would return as soon aspossible and take her with him af-ter finding a house in Tamil Nadu.

After kissing them goodbye, hestarted his journey from Kurianoorto Tamil Nadu. He walked up toKozhencherry and boarded a busto Punalur.

Two other brethren also joined him.They traveled from Punalur bytrain to Chenkottai.

They visited several houses inChenkottai till Madurai and dis-tributed tracts and had open airmeeting and shared the Gospel.

On October 13, 1943, they reachedMadurai. In those days MEC couldspeak only Malayalam.Kochumathai translated MEC’smessages to Tamil. Soon two moreevangelists from Kerala joinedthem.

As they didn’t have enough money,they found it difficult to rent ahouse for their stay in Madurai.

At last they got a place in YMCA.But the next day itself God enablethem to shift to Mankkamaal Inn.From there they traveled fromstreet to street to share the Gospelof God.


About MaduraiMadurai is the second-largest cityin Tamil Nadu after Madras. It’salso known as Temple city. TheMeenakshi Temple andTirumalanaaykkal palace are themain attractions to the tourists.Naaykkar and Naadaar were thetwo main tribes in Madurai. All ofthem were idol worshippers. Therewere many textile mills. Theliteracy rate was high as there weremany educational institutes inMadurai. The temples, climate,food, lifestyle and languages werea new experience for the men whohad come from Kerala to share theWord of God.

They shared the gospel throughopen-air meetings and tractdistribution. Within two weeks,they were able to go to all thestreets, sharing the gospel. Theyrented a house for MEC. Thebrethren went back to Kerala andwithin a short period, MEC wasable to bring his wife to Maduraias promised.

Dear children, if we are willing,Dear children, if we are willing,Dear children, if we are willing,Dear children, if we are willing,Dear children, if we are willing,God will help us to keep ourGod will help us to keep ourGod will help us to keep ourGod will help us to keep ourGod will help us to keep ourpromises toward God, our parents,promises toward God, our parents,promises toward God, our parents,promises toward God, our parents,promises toward God, our parents,and our friends.and our friends.and our friends.and our friends.and our friends.


Living for His master

MEC was the first Malayaleemissionary to work out of Kerala.Unfortunately he didn’t get anysupport from any of his brethren. Helooked to God alone for his dailyneeds.

MEC wrote a song which said

“I put my trust in Jesus, so I amlucky.”

“Asrayam Yesuvil ennathinaal,bhaagyavaan njaan.. bhaagyavaannjaan....”

He decided not to tell anybodyexcept the Lord of his needs, even ifhe and his family had to starve forthe sake of the Gospel. This was hisprayer

“Lord, every morning I come to Thythrone for grace for help. What Ibrought yesterday has finished andI have nothing for my family today.Father, You know better than mewhat my needs are, so provide forme in your will.”

Children, can you believe that,Children, can you believe that,Children, can you believe that,Children, can you believe that,Children, can you believe that,every day he and his family wereevery day he and his family wereevery day he and his family wereevery day he and his family wereevery day he and his family wereable to experience the provisions ofable to experience the provisions ofable to experience the provisions ofable to experience the provisions ofable to experience the provisions ofGod!God!God!God!God!

MEC didn’t know Tamil. So the teamarranged a brother named Mathaito stay with him and teach himTamil. Mr. Mathai brought his wifeand three children along with himtoMadurai. They stayed with MECin a small house.

They decided to sell the booklet“Way of Salvation” (rakshippinvazhi) in the streets for 2 paisa (2cash) for their living.

Within six months, MEC was ableto speak and give messages in Tamil.After a few days, Mr. Mathai and hisfamily went back to Kerala.


Temptation in a new way

One day a missionary came to visitMEC and stayed for a few days. Henoticed the difficulties they weregoing through. A few days later,MEC got a letter saying :

STORY BOARD“Dear brother Cherian, I saw thatyou are having a lot of trouble inconnection with your stay andministry. As I am planning to leaveIndia, I would like to put you incharge of my orphanage and school.You are welcome to stay in mybungalow”.

At first he thought that the Lordhad opened a new way. But later ashe prayed about the matter herealized that he had a great callonly for Madurai. So he did notaccept the offer.

In these days of trials andtemptation, he did not want tochange his mind. Instead, hesubmitted everything to the handsof Almighty God.

He began distributing tracts topeople in public places such asrailway stations, hospitals, marketsand especially at MaduraiMeenakshi temple when thefestival seasons occurred.

One day when MEC wasdistributing tracts at theMeenakshi temple he met a brothernamed Kiridas. He wanted to joinMEC to learn more from the Bible.He stayed with MEC for six monthsand learned as much as he couldfrom the Bible. Later on, he becamea great help to MEC.

Dear children, MEC was willing toDear children, MEC was willing toDear children, MEC was willing toDear children, MEC was willing toDear children, MEC was willing toshare the gospel at any cost. If youshare the gospel at any cost. If youshare the gospel at any cost. If youshare the gospel at any cost. If youshare the gospel at any cost. If youare a child of God, and if you areare a child of God, and if you areare a child of God, and if you areare a child of God, and if you areare a child of God, and if you arewilling, God will enable you, too,willing, God will enable you, too,willing, God will enable you, too,willing, God will enable you, too,willing, God will enable you, too,to share His Gospel with yourto share His Gospel with yourto share His Gospel with yourto share His Gospel with yourto share His Gospel with yourfriends and relatives.friends and relatives.friends and relatives.friends and relatives.friends and relatives.

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Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim: Teach the children how im-portant it is to follow God’s lead-ing.

Memory VMemory VMemory VMemory VMemory Verse:erse:erse:erse:erse:“Train up a child inthe way he should go and when heis old he will not depart from it.”(Proverbs 22:6)


Establishment of work

MEC stayed in rented houses indifferent locations of Madurai withhis family. Finally they have renteda house in a street called ‘172 WestMasi Street’ for the sake of gospel.Many souls came to the Lord.

MEC knew that it is essential tohave their own land and buildingfor the establishment of assemblyworks there. He started prayingthis matter with the saints overthere.

Soon he received a registered letterand the sender was unknown. Butit was clearly mentioned in the let-ter that the amount should be usedonly for buying a land for the churchbuilding. That was a clear guidancefrom God and they could experiencethe magnificent provisions of God forHis children. Praise the Lord!

Thus a building was constructedwith two rooms attached to stay.New souls came to the Lord and theyattended the assembly meeting joy-fully.


Madurai Bible school

MEC’s greatest desire was thatevery corner of Tamil Nadu shouldbe reached with God’s Word. He alsowanted to establish new assemblies.In 1956, he started a Bible School inMadurai. The aim of the school wasto teach youth from the Word of Godand equip those who had a concernfor perishing souls.

He wanted to send them to differentparts of Tamil Nadu to share theGospel. So, he rented a house in

West Masi Street. It had two smallrooms and a small hall. MEC, hiswife, four sons and three daughtersstayed in one room and theremaining house was used as the‘Madurai Bible School’. Thestudents used the hall as theirdormitory. MEC’s wife Mariyammacooked for her family as well as theBible school students.

As the students increased day byday, it became difficult toaccommodate all of them together.So He prayed for God to provide abigger place for them. God answeredtheir prayer and enabled them tobuy a plot of land. There, theyconstructed a building and namedit ‘Bible Bhavan’‘Bible Bhavan’‘Bible Bhavan’‘Bible Bhavan’‘Bible Bhavan’. This is still theretoday in Madurai. If you go there,you can see “Bible Bhavan’ standingas a testimony to God’s faithfulness.


Starting of SuvisheshakanBala Sangam

Earlier, we had said that MECenjoyed reading the newspaper.MEC used to read the MalayalamManorama from the time he wassmall. But he was not able to read

STORY BOARDthe Malayalam news at Madurai.So he made arrangements with thepostal department to send him theMalayalam Manorama daily.

Whenever he received the paper, hewould first look at the children’ssection. He noticed that, while therewere many opportunities forchildren to develop themselves inthe secular world, there wasnothing in the spiritual world.

He remembered Mathew 19:14 inwhich Jesus said, “…Let the littlechildren come to me, do not hinderthem for the kingdom of God belongto such as these”.

As a teacher, MEC liked childrenvery much and wanted to dosomething useful for them.However, he didn’t want to committo this because he knew that hiscalling was to be an evangelist. Butat the same time, he wanted tospread the Gospel of Jesus Christamong the children and also givethem opportunities at an early ageto develop their natural talents inthe spiritual realm. So he prayedand planned to start a magazinenamed ‘PITHAL’.

In those days, one had to getapproval from the Government ifthey wanted to start a magazine.Due to the Second World War, therewas a scarcity of paper, and thegovernment did not give permissionto start the Magazine “PITHAL”.But he continued to pray that Godwould make a way.

In 1953, with the help of Br. P.K.Mathews and Br. C.V. Samuel, hestarted a Magazine named‘Suvesheshakan’ ‘Suvesheshakan’ ‘Suvesheshakan’ ‘Suvesheshakan’ ‘Suvesheshakan’ (The Evangelist).In this publication, there werealways a few pages with activitiesand articles for children.

In the first edition, he wrote abouthis desire for children. He stated: “Ifwe light a candle in one room it willgive a little light. But if we light ten,it will give enough light. In the sameway, we want to start aSuvisheshakan BalasangamSuvisheshakan BalasangamSuvisheshakan BalasangamSuvisheshakan BalasangamSuvisheshakan Balasangam(SBS)with the help of your talents”. Thatwas the beginning of theSuvisheshakan Balasangam.

Students began registering for itfrom different parts of Kerala. As thenumbers increased, the childrenbegan coming together to havefellowship with many kinds ofprograms. MEC’s brother T.E.Easow was a great help in all thesematters.

One day, a man named T.K. Yohananbrought his sick son John Kurien fortreatment at Madurai.Unfortunately, John died atMadurai. He had been an activemember in the SuviseshakanBalasangam and accepted JesusChrist through it. He had the greathope that he would be with the Lordforever. So his parents decided tosupport SuvisheshakanBalasangam. They gave 100 rupeeswhich was a big amount in thosedays.

It helped them to start a generalcamp. In 1959, the first camp ofSuvisheshakan Balasangam startedat Kallisery. It played a great rolein molding the young ones to excelin the spiritual field.

Today, it is well established in Indiaand throughout the world. There arethousands of youngsters all over theworld giving out the light of JesusChrist just because of the light theyreceived from SBS and VBS. That’swhy today you are here!

Dear children, when this little manDear children, when this little manDear children, when this little manDear children, when this little manDear children, when this little mangave himself for the Lord, the Lordgave himself for the Lord, the Lordgave himself for the Lord, the Lordgave himself for the Lord, the Lordgave himself for the Lord, the Lordused him tremendouslyused him tremendouslyused him tremendouslyused him tremendouslyused him tremendously. If you are. If you are. If you are. If you are. If you arenot a child of God, accept Jesusnot a child of God, accept Jesusnot a child of God, accept Jesusnot a child of God, accept Jesusnot a child of God, accept JesusChrist as your personal Savior andChrist as your personal Savior andChrist as your personal Savior andChrist as your personal Savior andChrist as your personal Savior andgive yourself for the Lord. He cangive yourself for the Lord. He cangive yourself for the Lord. He cangive yourself for the Lord. He cangive yourself for the Lord. He cantake and use you mightilytake and use you mightilytake and use you mightilytake and use you mightilytake and use you mightily.....


Father shows heavenlyFather to his children

MEC had eight children – five boysand three girls. He brought them allup in the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 22: 6 says, “Train up a child

in the way he should go and whenhe is old he will not depart from it.”This was one verse that he practiced.

He loved and cared for his childrenbut also disciplined them whennecessary. Later, one of his sonsshared an incident in his testimony.MEC had kept some money in hisshaving kit. Later on, when he wentto look for that money, it was notthere. He called his youngest son,Thomas, and kindly asked him,“Son, where is that money?” Thomasreplied, “I don’t know” When MECstarted spanking him, Thomasconfessed that he had taken themoney. One of his guests waswatching them. Later on, he askedMEC why he had beaten his child.MEC replied that if he had notpunished him at that time, Thomaswould repeat it again and make hisfather ashamed. This is why hecorrected his son immediately.

They had daily family prayer in themorning and evening. Even thoughMEC was often away from home, hiswife, Mariamma, would make surethat they continued to have prayerat home.

His desire was that all his childrenwould continue serving the Lord.From the time they were small.MEC talked to them about the Lordand made His presence real in theirlives. Today, all of them are servingthe Lord in different ways.

STORY BOARDMEC had a printing press so thatChristian magazines could beprinted without any hindrances. Itwas called SUVISESHAKAN press.Today, his eldest son James Cherianis its publisher. Many magazines indifferent languages are printedthere.His second son is involved with theassembly and the Bible School inMadurai.

MEC knew that people enjoylistening to songs and that theywould be helpful in his ministry too.God had given his children theability to sing. He wanted to use thisfor the glory of God. This desire grewin his heart, and in 1979 he starteda group called ‘Happy Melody‘Happy Melody‘Happy Melody‘Happy Melody‘Happy Melody.’.’.’.’.’ Histhird son, Titus Cherian, isresponsible for Happy Melody today.

His forth and fifth son ThomasCherian (Tomy) and Jose along withtheir family are doing His work inrespective places.

His daughters and their husbandsare also doing the Lord’s work invarious parts of India. MEC couldtruly say “As for me and my family,we will serve the Lord.”

Dear children, when your parentsDear children, when your parentsDear children, when your parentsDear children, when your parentsDear children, when your parentspunish you, remember that it is forpunish you, remember that it is forpunish you, remember that it is forpunish you, remember that it is forpunish you, remember that it is foryour own good and it will help youyour own good and it will help youyour own good and it will help youyour own good and it will help youyour own good and it will help youlead a good life later on.lead a good life later on.lead a good life later on.lead a good life later on.lead a good life later on.

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Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim:Aim: Teach the children to provetheir faith in the Lord in life situa-tions.

Memory VMemory VMemory VMemory VMemory Verse:erse:erse:erse:erse: “Therefore, my be-loved brethren, be ye steadfast, un-movable, always abounding in thework of the Lord, forasmuch as yeknow that your labor in the Lord isnot in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:58)


Death of his beloved wife.

Behind the success of every man isa woman. This was true in MEC’slife. His wife Mariamma Cherianwas a praying woman who sup-ported him as a godly wife.

There are many incidents in whichshe exercised her faith in God. Oneof their sons had small pox when hewas about 1 ½ years old. In thosedays it was a dangerous and oftenfatal disease.

The Health inspector heard aboutit and came to take the baby to thehospital. MEC was not at home andhis wife didn’t have enough moneywith her. She also knew that if thebaby was taken to the hospital, hemight not come back safely. So shekept her baby on her lap and prayedto the Lord. The All-powerful Godhealed him, and today he is doingthe Lord’s ministry.

As MEC was away from home mostof the time doing the Lord’s work,his wife had the great responsibil-ity to look after their eight children,taking care of their health, studies,and spiritual matters.

There were days when she didn’thave enough money to buy provi-sions for the family. Without mur-muring, she would kneel down andask for help from above. She was thebest helpmeet and partner for MEC.

In every circumstance she wouldsay “Don’t worry; be courageous;God will provide for us.” It com-forted MEC a lot.

She also was a good sister andfriend to those who came to her forhelp. She served the Lord and Hischildren whole heartedly.She was agreat mother to their children.

There is a story said about fourbrothers talking about which En-glish translation of the bible theyliked best.

The first one said that he liked the“authorized translation.”

The second one said that he likedthe “Simplified translation.”

The third one who also wanted tosay something said he liked the“American Standard Translation.”

Very calmly, with a sweet voice, thefourth one said, “I love my“Mother’s translation.”

The other three wondered, “What!You love the mother’s translation?What does that mean?”

He replied, “My mother is practic-ing God’s word in her day-to-daylife. This is what I like the most andthat’s the real translation.”

The other three understood what hemeant. This literally happened inthe life of Mariamma Cherian.

After living for 42 years together,she was called back to her eternalhome.

Dear children, it doesn’Dear children, it doesn’Dear children, it doesn’Dear children, it doesn’Dear children, it doesn’t mattert mattert mattert mattert matterwhat kind of Bibles we have on ourwhat kind of Bibles we have on ourwhat kind of Bibles we have on ourwhat kind of Bibles we have on ourwhat kind of Bibles we have on ourshelves, unless you meditate onshelves, unless you meditate onshelves, unless you meditate onshelves, unless you meditate onshelves, unless you meditate onGod’God’God’God’God’s Ws Ws Ws Ws Word and practice it in yourord and practice it in yourord and practice it in yourord and practice it in yourord and practice it in yourday to day life. Then you can seeday to day life. Then you can seeday to day life. Then you can seeday to day life. Then you can seeday to day life. Then you can seethe blessing in your life.the blessing in your life.the blessing in your life.the blessing in your life.the blessing in your life.


His contributionBecause MEC devoted his life toGod, the Lord used him in manyways. He was also a man of prayer.He enjoyed spending time with theLord and His Word, in personalBible study and Evangelism.

One of the verses that thrilled hissoul was 1 Cor. 15:58 in which Paulsays, “Therefore, my beloved breth-ren, be ye steadfast, unmovable,always abounding in the work of theLord, forasmuch as ye know thatyour labor in the Lord is not invain.”

This was his greatest desire: thathe work more and more for the Lordand not spend his time in vain.

He was a gifted public speaker andGod sent him to various parts of theworld with the Gospel and Bibletruths. His contributions to theworld were many. Some of them arementioned here.

As a poetHe was a poet. From his childhoodhe used to write poems. Once whilewatching his lazy younger brothershe recited:

“kappakku chikkedo, pullu

pariyedo ellaarum inganeninnitaathe”

This is how it began. His creativemind, vocabulary and godlinesshelped him to write more poems.These were later published as threevolumes named "V"V"V"V"Vaanoli" "Paadatheaanoli" "Paadatheaanoli" "Paadatheaanoli" "Paadatheaanoli" "PaadathePraavu" Praavu" Praavu" Praavu" Praavu" and "Makane V"Makane V"Makane V"Makane V"Makane Varu"aru"aru"aru"aru".Through his poetry, both the spiri-tual and secular world had access tomany spiritual truths.

Songs out of life ExperienceSongs play an important role ineverybody’s life. They give peace,comfort, and happiness. MECstarted writing songs at the age of20.He wrote more than 300 songs bothin Malayalam and Tamil which havegiven comfort, courage and strengthto different people in diverse circum-stances like marriage, sorrow,troublesome days, sickness, and evenat the time of death bed.

He was able to see the hand of Godin all situations and was able to com-municate this through song. Almostall his songs are famous and are stillsung today.

Contribution to the prose worldHe presented 11 literatures to thespiritual world. His writing wassimple in order that everyone couldread and understand it. His articleswere focused, showed his knowledgeof the truth, and his vision. He oftenused his own life experiences in hisarticles as well. It usually speaks tothe mind.

His first article was “Church andchurches” It was not about the de-nominational churches like Breth-ren, Pentecost, Marthoma Catholic

or CSI. Today, we see lots of churchesaround us with different names. Butthis Church means “called out ones”or group of saved ones.

Dear children are you saved? HaveDear children are you saved? HaveDear children are you saved? HaveDear children are you saved? HaveDear children are you saved? Haveyou received salvation from God foryou received salvation from God foryou received salvation from God foryou received salvation from God foryou received salvation from God forthe penalty of sin? Rom 3:23 says:the penalty of sin? Rom 3:23 says:the penalty of sin? Rom 3:23 says:the penalty of sin? Rom 3:23 says:the penalty of sin? Rom 3:23 says:“For all have sinned and come short“For all have sinned and come short“For all have sinned and come short“For all have sinned and come short“For all have sinned and come shortof the glory of God.”of the glory of God.”of the glory of God.”of the glory of God.”of the glory of God.” Sin is some- Sin is some- Sin is some- Sin is some- Sin is some-thing which you think, do or saything which you think, do or saything which you think, do or saything which you think, do or saything which you think, do or sayagainst God’against God’against God’against God’against God’s laws laws laws laws law. W. W. W. W. We all are sin-e all are sin-e all are sin-e all are sin-e all are sin-ners in front of God. So you cannotners in front of God. So you cannotners in front of God. So you cannotners in front of God. So you cannotners in front of God. So you cannottruly belong to the church.truly belong to the church.truly belong to the church.truly belong to the church.truly belong to the church.

But John 3:16 says, But John 3:16 says, But John 3:16 says, But John 3:16 says, But John 3:16 says, “For God so“For God so“For God so“For God so“For God soloved the world, that He gave Hisloved the world, that He gave Hisloved the world, that He gave Hisloved the world, that He gave Hisloved the world, that He gave Hisonly begotten Son, that whoever be-only begotten Son, that whoever be-only begotten Son, that whoever be-only begotten Son, that whoever be-only begotten Son, that whoever be-lieves in Him should not perish, butlieves in Him should not perish, butlieves in Him should not perish, butlieves in Him should not perish, butlieves in Him should not perish, buthave everlasting life.”have everlasting life.”have everlasting life.”have everlasting life.”have everlasting life.” Jesus died for Jesus died for Jesus died for Jesus died for Jesus died foryou on the cross of Calvary to giveyou on the cross of Calvary to giveyou on the cross of Calvary to giveyou on the cross of Calvary to giveyou on the cross of Calvary to giveyou eternal life.you eternal life.you eternal life.you eternal life.you eternal life.

If you want to be part of the churchIf you want to be part of the churchIf you want to be part of the churchIf you want to be part of the churchIf you want to be part of the churchof Christ, you should accept that youof Christ, you should accept that youof Christ, you should accept that youof Christ, you should accept that youof Christ, you should accept that youare a sinner and believe that Heare a sinner and believe that Heare a sinner and believe that Heare a sinner and believe that Heare a sinner and believe that Hedied for your sins. died for your sins. died for your sins. died for your sins. died for your sins. YYYYYou need toou need toou need toou need toou need tochoose Him as your savior and Lord.choose Him as your savior and Lord.choose Him as your savior and Lord.choose Him as your savior and Lord.choose Him as your savior and Lord.

As an evangalistHe was an evangelist and an elderof the local assembly. As an evange-list he travelled to many places. Hevisited almost all states of India anda few places outside India too.

He had many interesting experi-ences. Once, while on a missionarytour to Dallas from New York, one ofhis suitcases with his passport, re-turn ticket, Bible and all other trav-elling documents were exchangedwith a similar bag. There were only15 minutes left for his flight to leaveNew York. When he explained hisproblem to the police officers, theytold him that somebody on a flightto Athens may have taken his bag.There were more than 300 travelers

in that flight. The officers took himthere and told him to find his bag.There were only ten minutes for hisflight to leave.

Without any hesitation he held upthe bag he had and announced “Dearfriends, please help me, this bag isnot mine. One of you have taken mybag. Please give it back to me as Ihave a flight to Dallas in five min-utes. Please help me”. The police of-ficer told him “Sir, all these peopleare Greek. They probably do notknow English. They will not followwhat you say.”

Do you know what he did? He criedout to God, “God, please help me. Idon’t know Greek. Don’t forget me.Please help me”.

Suddenly one old lady came near tohim with his bag and apologized. Hewas filled with joy so he said, “Praisethe Lord; Halleluiah” a couple oftimes with a loud voice. Suddenlyfour travelers surrounded him andsaid, “Halleluiah” and asked him“crishyan? crishyan?” (“Christian?Christian?”) MEC replied “Yes,Christian.” They kissed him andshook his hand. Everybody ap-plauded. MEC also said “Halleluiah”in a loud voice and rushed to catchhis flight.

Dear children, what a joy to beDear children, what a joy to beDear children, what a joy to beDear children, what a joy to beDear children, what a joy to beknown as a Christian. There are lotsknown as a Christian. There are lotsknown as a Christian. There are lotsknown as a Christian. There are lotsknown as a Christian. There are lotsof people from different colors,of people from different colors,of people from different colors,of people from different colors,of people from different colors,tribes, cultures, and ways of livingtribes, cultures, and ways of livingtribes, cultures, and ways of livingtribes, cultures, and ways of livingtribes, cultures, and ways of livingbut together they are known asbut together they are known asbut together they are known asbut together they are known asbut together they are known as‘Christians.’ By name you cannot be‘Christians.’ By name you cannot be‘Christians.’ By name you cannot be‘Christians.’ By name you cannot be‘Christians.’ By name you cannot becalled as Christian.called as Christian.called as Christian.called as Christian.called as Christian.

A Christian means ‘Christ in yourA Christian means ‘Christ in yourA Christian means ‘Christ in yourA Christian means ‘Christ in yourA Christian means ‘Christ in yourlife’. If Christ is in your life, youlife’. If Christ is in your life, youlife’. If Christ is in your life, youlife’. If Christ is in your life, youlife’. If Christ is in your life, youshould show it before your friendsshould show it before your friendsshould show it before your friendsshould show it before your friendsshould show it before your friendsand familyand familyand familyand familyand family. May the Good Lord en-. May the Good Lord en-. May the Good Lord en-. May the Good Lord en-. May the Good Lord en-able you to do that like MEC.able you to do that like MEC.able you to do that like MEC.able you to do that like MEC.able you to do that like MEC.


The end and beginning ofa little man“My days are numbered” was theusual phrase of MEC in the year1993. Just as the candle burnsbrighter before it burns out, MECwanted his life to give more lightthose days, before it ended. Thiswas his desire.

He also did not want to be bedrid-den but be active doing the Lord’swork till the last minute of his life.

On August 18 he came back fromhis trip to the USA. More than 100fellow believers and family mem-bers were waiting to receive him atthe airport. He came back and thenwent to see his eldest daughter inlaw – Susi (James cherian’s wife)who was admitted due to the forthstage of cancer. At her death bed heprayed to God that “God please takemy life and give a life to my daugh-ter.” God healed her and she couldlive for more than 10 years.

Those days whoever met him wouldremark that he was growingyounger. In fact, he was more ener-getic and excited to do the Lord’swork.

At this time he wrote a song saying

Enikkundoru puthan paattu paadaanEnikkundoru mithram koottukoodaanEnikkundoru nalla naadu pokaanEnikkundoru nalla veedupaarkkaan

He was eagerly waiting for his eter-nal home. September 20-26 was oneof the happiest weeks in MEC’s life.The Tamilnadu Gospel workers’conference was going on. All whowere gathered were filled with joy.They had a big rally to share thegospel of God in the city. MECwalked halfway and then traveledby jeep. He was going to finish hisfiftieth year of Gospel work atMadurai.

He had started a worship meetingwith three men, and it had grownto a great multitude. So everybody,especially MEC, wanted to arrangea thanksgiving service, and hewanted all his children and grand-children, relatives, and believersfrom Tamil Nadu and Kerala to bethere and participate in that meet-ing.

He wanted to start an English wor-ship meeting and on September26th it started at Madurai BibleSchool. The light in him glowedbrighter these days.

October 2nd is an important day ofIndian history. Mahatma Gandhi,the father of our nation was bornon that day. MEC woke up at 5O’clock and began his routine ofprayer, meditation and writing. At6, he came for family prayer in thefront room.

After breakfast he went to the Bibleschool and took classes there. Hecame back home for lunch afterwhich he went to Muthukulathur

Bible class. It was 100 kilometersfrom Madurai. On the way he feltuneasy but continued on andreached there at 5.

He wore his white shirt and munduthat he usually wore only on Sun-days. Everybody came for the meet-ing. He was reading the Bible por-tion as the last preparation of study.Suddenly he had a chest pain andfell backwards on his cot. There hisearthly life ended and his spiritwent to the Lord his Master. Bothof his desires were satisfied.

Dear children, MEC gave his lifeDear children, MEC gave his lifeDear children, MEC gave his lifeDear children, MEC gave his lifeDear children, MEC gave his lifefor the Lord, the Lord took andfor the Lord, the Lord took andfor the Lord, the Lord took andfor the Lord, the Lord took andfor the Lord, the Lord took andused him in many ways for the es-used him in many ways for the es-used him in many ways for the es-used him in many ways for the es-used him in many ways for the es-tablishment of the Gospel and nowtablishment of the Gospel and nowtablishment of the Gospel and nowtablishment of the Gospel and nowtablishment of the Gospel and nowhe is with his beloved master andhe is with his beloved master andhe is with his beloved master andhe is with his beloved master andhe is with his beloved master andsinging praises to him. One day Isinging praises to him. One day Isinging praises to him. One day Isinging praises to him. One day Isinging praises to him. One day Iand you all have to leave thisand you all have to leave thisand you all have to leave thisand you all have to leave thisand you all have to leave thisworld. Think of where you are go-world. Think of where you are go-world. Think of where you are go-world. Think of where you are go-world. Think of where you are go-ing to spend eternitying to spend eternitying to spend eternitying to spend eternitying to spend eternity. The Bible. The Bible. The Bible. The Bible. The Biblesays, “He that believeth on the Sonsays, “He that believeth on the Sonsays, “He that believeth on the Sonsays, “He that believeth on the Sonsays, “He that believeth on the Sonhath everlasting life.”hath everlasting life.”hath everlasting life.”hath everlasting life.”hath everlasting life.”

If you are not a child of God believeIf you are not a child of God believeIf you are not a child of God believeIf you are not a child of God believeIf you are not a child of God believein the Lord Jesus Christ and choosein the Lord Jesus Christ and choosein the Lord Jesus Christ and choosein the Lord Jesus Christ and choosein the Lord Jesus Christ and choosehim as your personal saviorhim as your personal saviorhim as your personal saviorhim as your personal saviorhim as your personal savior, your, your, your, your, yourlife will be blessed and God willlife will be blessed and God willlife will be blessed and God willlife will be blessed and God willlife will be blessed and God willtake and use you in many ways.take and use you in many ways.take and use you in many ways.take and use you in many ways.take and use you in many ways.

Thousands and thousands of peopleall throughout the world gatheredto give MEC a final farewell. Eventoday, his life is speaking and en-couraging us through various min-istries in which he was involved.His songs, writings, and messagesand even this children’s ministrystill encourage us in our Christianlife.

If you are a child of God, God has aIf you are a child of God, God has aIf you are a child of God, God has aIf you are a child of God, God has aIf you are a child of God, God has aspecial plan for your life. Find outspecial plan for your life. Find outspecial plan for your life. Find outspecial plan for your life. Find outspecial plan for your life. Find outwhat it is and live your life for Hiswhat it is and live your life for Hiswhat it is and live your life for Hiswhat it is and live your life for Hiswhat it is and live your life for Hisglorygloryglorygloryglory. May his name be glorified.. May his name be glorified.. May his name be glorified.. May his name be glorified.. May his name be glorified.

Missionary M E Cherian

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