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Volume – 8 Issues – 2
(A News letter for Shining Stars, India) October-09



Quote of the Month: “Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children.” - Billy Graham

From the Director

The Word of God says that God is near to those who seek Him, I say even more He is
Near to those who seek Him in time when you feel God at a distance. Recently God comforted me through the following lines written by a sister Cindi who experienced a close call in her 18 month old daughter’s life which looked to her like standing on the Edge but God helped her through to “Count it all joy ….James 1:2-3. and to……………………………………..Finding "Comfort" in the Crisis ...

The Bible says "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28)." The following verse lists the reason we can confidently say that all things -- including trials and frustrations -- work together for our good: "For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son...." (Romans 8:28-29).

Those whom God "foreknew" are the believers who have put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. And those believers, the verse says, were chosen before the foundation of the world to become like Jesus in every way.

That is how all things work together for good in our lives. That is the silver lining in our sufferings -- the fact that God is using our pain and frustrations to conform us to the likeness of His Son, Jesus.

Jesus experienced many trials. The prophet Isaiah called him "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief" (Isaiah 53:3). He experienced poverty (2 Cor. 8:9), homelessness (Matt. 8:20), criticism (Mark 2:16), rejection (Matt. 11:20), betrayal by a friend (John 18:15), temptation (Matt. 4:1), and a need to be alone (Luke 6:12; John 6:15). He was also grieved (Matt. 26:38), falsely accused (Mark 3:22), conspired against (Mark 3:6), and beaten and humiliated (Matt. 26:67). Yet with all the frustration He encountered, He never sinned. He never doubted His Father's love. He never threw up His hands and called it quits.

In facing difficulties and frustrations, we can better relate to Jesus by learning how to respond to our situations as He would have. That is conforming to His image. And that conforming, that transformation of our character is the treasure that lies buried within our turmoil.

Isaiah 45:3 says "And I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden wealth of secret places, in order that you may know that it is I, the Lord... who calls you by your name."
Be comforted knowing there are "treasures of darkness" and "hidden wealth" in the secret places of your pain … and be encouraged that it's all so we will really know God and become more like His Son.

Cindi McMenamin (Author, When Women Walk Alone)

Humor Column One day I taught a friend's little girl the song, "When we all back the preacher, back the preacher." I thought she had it down really good until several days later when her mother asked me how the song went. I sung her the first few sentences, but stopped when she began laughing. Through wails of laughter she said her daughter was singing the verses as such: "When we all bite the preacher, bite the preacher." She said she insisted to her daughter that wasn't the way the song went, to which the daughter replied,
"Yep, that's the way it goes. My teacher taught it to me."

The Bible Says:
“For all the riches which God hath taken from our father that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.” Gen. 31:16

Picture of the month

This picture is taken at our Discipleship camp held in Sept’09, where about 50 children attended and been taught the whole Armor of God as per the theme WWW.eps6@4Teen to 9 Teen (based on Ephesians 6:14-19). The abbreviation of WWW is War With World.

Star of the Stars
I am John from Babanagar Centre, Studying 10th Class. I attended the Discipleship camp in September’09. I am very happy to say that this camp brought a great change in my life. I learned how to live in faith, pray and to share the gospel to my friends. I learned to manage my time; my friends and family member are surprised of the change in my behavior. I thank Jesus for giving me the opportunity to attend this camp.

Prayer Requests

Please Pray for:
- The children who attended the discipleship camp in September’09- The ministry team to be used for His glory (for the plans in October’09.)- God’s wisdom for enhancement of Shining Star Ministry and the Mission- Pray that God’s people are committed to build God’s Kingdom-His people
- Pray that as we are planning to concentrate more on training/equipping leaders, we will be able to do so with the anointing of the Holy Spirit
- God show us like minded churches/individuals who are committed to disciple children.
- Rebecca and Jayasheela to get sponsors to study in Word and Deed (who got an opportunity to study in Word and Deed School, Hyderabad but they will join in the school from next June if they get a sponsor)

Praise God for:
• Successful Discipleship camp
• His lead and provision up to now and future• For successful completion of two seminars to our Staff—1. CEEFI training and 2. Haggai Area Seminar
Please Let us Know

- If you are Interested in receiving this letter.
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- Kindly let us know your e-mail ID
- Are you willing to receive this by post or by e-mail?
- We would appreciate if you can help us with your friends and dear ones contact details who would like to support this ministry.
Þ We are facing loss of data due to un expected power cuts, hence in need of UPS's for computers (4 @ Rs. 3200)
Þ For a new Laptop
Þ Vacuum CleanerÞ Two (5’ x 6’) Sleep well Mattresses for Pre-School childrenÞ Stand alone LCD Projector Screen & a Trolley suit case for protection of LCD Projector while traveling
Þ A good sofa set
Þ Plumbing work at Pre-school (Rs. 7000 - 10000)
Þ Sponsors for poor children to study (two of them got an opportunity to study in Word and Deed School, Hyderabad but they will join in the school from next June if they get a sponsor)
Þ Play school Items
Þ Committed Donors who would give cheerfully
Þ Two DVD writers.
Contact info.

If you would like to make any contribution please contact us, or send a DD/Cheque or MO to the following address:
Shining Stars
Plot 59 & 60A, VST Colony, Nacharam,
Hyderabad, A.P. 500076- India
Ph. 040-27157343

Overseas donors:DM Stearns
P.O. Box 1578, North Wales
PA 19454
Note: Please designate any gifts for acct. No. 378 in the “memo” section of your check.
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