VOLUME: 5 ISSUE: 4 JULY 2015 Rs. 9/-
Dear friend, I was really excited with your overwhelming response towards the June issue of True Friend. July means new beginnings, with new books, courses, dresses, and friends; and I want you to have new success too. Real success is accomplishing God’s desires in every small thing for which God provides His strength. Success has different meanings for different
ages. Writing the alphabets
your mind. “Keep this Book of the
properly is success for a child;
Law always on your lips; meditate
earning more is success for a young
on it day and night, so that you
man; staying in health is success
may be careful to do everything
for an older person; growing in
written in it. Then you will be
forgiveness is success for a bitter
prosperous and successful” (Joshua
person; overcoming a bad habit is
1:8). Hang around with positive
success for some. Even the Bible
minded people (Proverbs 15:22).
talks about success in different things – battle (1 Samuel 18:30; 1 Chronicles 12:18), journey (Genesis 24:40), building (1 Chronicles 22:11; Nehemiah 2:20), leadership (Genesis 39:23), work (Deuteronomy 28:8). When you get your mind going in the right direction, you will get your life going in the right direction too. Allow God’s word to diffuse into
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We have wrapped this issue with a beautiful message from Samuel Paul in page 2, where he has penned about how the love of God towards us brings success. As you read on, in page 5 my daughter Stella Ramola unveils what success means in every simple thing. There are few faith-inducing testimonies and… your own space to play! Wishing for brighter days, - Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran
Hello friend, After a summer of sleeping and doing things in your own time, the alarm bell at school/college announcing every period can be
The bible says in Romans 8:37, “Yet in all these things we are
overcome your failures, hardships
more than conquerors through Him
and downfalls. You will become
who loved us.”
more than a conqueror through
Yes! God loves us so much (John
a little disappointing. However, I
3:16) that He can’t see us fail in
hope that you have got adjusted
anything that we do. So does that
with your new class, new teacher
mean we don’t fail at all?
and new friends. The month of July is very special to me as my birthday falls in this month. God has been so gracious in guiding me throughout my journey of life providing me success in every step I took.
He will give you strength to
His love. All you have to do is trust Him, love Him and keep moving on. Never give up! Your success is right beside you.
Not at all. The little boy while learning to ride the bicycle would have gone through failures. Maybe he fell down, scratched his knees and elbows and even got yelled at by his mother, but when he finally gets to ride the bicycle on his own
Speaking of success, there
it’s a great victory for him. You too
is a general perspective by all
may face failures in every step you
that success is only associated
take. Life will be difficult. There
with accomplishments or getting
will be hills to climb but "What
materialistic possessions or high
can separate us from
positions of power. But, many a
the love of Christ?"
times we forget that success lies
(Romans 8:35)
in every minute thing of our life.
and His love will
Learning to ride a bicycle is a huge
give us success.
childhood milestone. Riding a bicycle is a success for a small boy. He will feel on top of the world when he starts to ride on his own. Likewise, it is high time we realize that those small successes we experience most of the time go unnoticed.
samuel@jesuscalls.org
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We thank the teachers who helped us.
Story telling - most powerful way to put the Word into their hearts.
Fun times guaranteed at DKC.
Puppet show – Oldest form of art. Yet, captures the hearts of children.
Lively games to energize everyone.
Learning with fun.
Kids are given special attention by teachers.
Kids in action.
It’s show time.
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Final day – Kids with DKC certificates.
Interaction session.
A bag is a common tool to carry and store things. But, can it serve the purpose if it has holes? No. Likewise, your visions and goals are too valuable to allow holes in them. Yes! Small holes may leak success out of your life. Brent Beshore, Founder and CEO of “Adventur.es,” a Midwestbased private equity firm has
brought to light a few unnoticed factors that sabotage success in ‘Forbes’ magazine as – poor grammar, disorganized lifestyle, fault-finding attitude, lack of patience, over-projections, overcommitment, unfocused attitude, comparing with others. Booker T. Washington also says, “Success in life is founded upon attention to the small things rather than to the large things.” The Bible says, “As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor” (Ecclesiastes 10:1). Moreover, in Song of Songs 2:15, we read, “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom”. Just like ‘dead flies in perfume’ and ‘foxes in vineyards,’ watch out for those small things which might eat away your success, without you even noticing them. Now, let’s journey through the Word of God, identify them, and chuck them out. I wish to present a few mind attitudes which the Bible talks as hurdles in achieving your goal -
obsessive sleeping (Prov. 6:10; 20:13; 24:33), overeating (Prov. 23:2,20-21; 25:27), slanderous talks (Prov. 14:23; 1 Peter 2:1), dishonesty (Prov. 12:17; 13:11; 19:9; 20:17; 28:20), greediness (Prov. 1:19; 15:27; 28:22, 25) and contempt (Prov. 14:31; 17:5; 18:3). Dear friend, if you happen to identify any of these holes in your bag, plead with God for His mercy to help you in mending them. Dependence on God, good planning and the effort that you put in will lead to success (Proverbs 21:5). A saying goes, “Do the small stuff. A consistent little will earn you a lot”. The little things might be as simple as - getting up on time, prioritizing schoolwork, eating healthy food, appreciating others, additional ten minutes of practice, using spare time to help someone or accepting one’s own mistake. Small things matter. These little drops that are invested in your life in this small age will form an ocean of blessings. Today, I invite you to mend your bag… to remove the dead fly from your perfume… to chase the fox out of your vineyard! Success is yours
- Stella Ramola
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My time spent in Karunya was truly life-changing. Without the education, experience and exposure that Karunya provided me, I would never have had such a rich growth in me. I joined Masters in Technology in Karunya University in the year 2011. “Why am I joining here? What will happen after this?” – This was my big question at that time. Sometimes, I even thought that it was a mistake to have joined Karunya, especially when I attended the morning assembly and evening hostel prayers. I always thought, “Half an hour is wasted in prayers. I could rather do something else....” Though I was a miser in giving my time to God, He never forsook me. In the first semester, I stood first in the class. Only then did I realize that I had joined Karunya under the perfect will of God. After that, God started
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speaking to me in the assembly prayers and hostel prayers, which encouraged and comforted me. I was motivated a lot by the faculty members. Whenever I wanted to clarify any doubts, they helped me and supported me. After my M.Tech I attended my first interview with a Multinational Corporation M/s. IBM India Software Lab, Bengaluru and was selected with a salary pack of Rs.6 lakhs per annum by His amazing grace. I also bagged a University Rank with 8.8 CGPA, being a topper in my class. I was very much interested to pursue Ph.D (full time) when I was working in the organization. He is a God who fulfils our heart's desires. God enabled me to acquire a Ph.D position in Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Chennai (a Central Govt. institute under MHRD), with a stipend of Rs.30K
per month with free hostel facility and full contingency and now I am pursuing my Ph.D. The lessons and experiences God taught me at Karunya have given me the confidence, hope and motivation to face the challenges of the real world. I thank the Lord Almighty, all the faculty members, and the administrative staff of Karunya.
Mr. Oswald C (2011–2013) M.Tech. Software Engineering
It was my dream to become a doctor. I have been longing for my dream to come true from my childhood. When I completed my 12th Std., I could not get admission in Government Medical College. Owing to the financial condition of my family we could not opt for Private colleges too. I didn’t know what to do. I was very disappointed and struggled for several weeks to get back on my feet. It felt as though my dream was shattered to pieces and I was travelling through a tunnel of darkness. Deciding not to waste one year, I started doing voluntary service in ‘Jesus Calls’ Prayer Tower. The time I spent there were the best times of my life. God started strengthening me day by day. I knew what was awaiting me next step was to be nothing short of amazing. Unexpectedly, in the next academic year I got admission with fee concession in a private Medical College. I give all glory to God. Now I have completed my medicine. During my final year, the subjects were tough and I found them difficult to learn. Being a Young Partner I called the prayer tower and received prayers. I cleared my medicine in first class by the grace of God. Today, I am working as an apprentice. I praise the Lord for showering His blessings on me. - Vinolin Monica, Chennai
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The month of July is indeed special for all Young Partners; it’s the inception month of Young Partners Plan. The Young Partners Plan for children below 25 years old was started on 25th July 1985 by our beloved apostle Late Dr. D.G.S Dhinakaran through the vision given by God to him. The only focus of this plan is prayer – prayers for little children to be blessed abundantly in wisdom; to receive God’s protection and prosperity in life. We believe that God has showered His blessings on you. As you have received these joyous blessings in life let your friends receive these blessings too. Invite your friends to join Young Partners Plan God bless you!
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Download the form from www.jesuscalls.org fill in the required details and mail to ypp@jesuscalls.org along with scanned photograph of your child, or fill in the form with required details and post it to us along with a photograph of your child with name and address written at the back of the photo. DD/cheque drawn in favor of 'Jesus Calls' can be sent through registered post to: Jesus Calls, 16, Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Road,
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1. He deceived his son-in-law. Who is he? 2. She lied to the Holy Spirit and an apostle. She died along with her husband. Who is she? 3. He climbed up on a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Who is he? 4. He was blinded by light from heaven. Who is he? 5. Demetrius of Ephesus was a …. ? 6. She was a prophetess and Judge in Israel. Who is she? 7. He helped Aaron to hold the hands of Moses so Israel could win a war. Who is he? 8. She refused to appear before her husband, a king, on his command. Who is she?
Send your answers to tfcontent@jesuscalls.org (mention your donor code) or through post to True Friend, Jesus Calls, 16, Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Road, Chennai – 600 028. Last date: 5th July. First 10 entries will get exciting prizes! Hurry!!
If you are blessed by this magazine, send your testimonies and your prayer requests to: Samuel Paul Dhinakaran No.16, Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran Road, Chennai 600 028. or mail to samuel@jesuscalls.org For 24x7 Prayer support Call: 044 - 25 600 600 / 33 999 000 Regn. Newspaper RNI No. TNENG/2008/26523 REGISTERED No.TN/CC(S)DN/502/14-16 Published on 13/6/2015 If undelivered please return to True Friend No.16, Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran Salai, R.A.Puram, Chennai 600 028. Owned and Published by Jesus Calls, 16, Dr.D.G.S. Dhinakaran Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai-28. Publisher: Mr.G.L.B. Ernest. Printed by Mr. Paul Aravamuthan at Bapuji Printers, 5, Kurban Ali St., Woods Road, Chennai 600 002. Editor: Mrs.Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran