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SACYN2015_Inside SACYN 2015, a reflective-planning gathering, is aimed at building on the three years of training module which was completed in 2014. Themed 'Spirituality and Integrity in Youth Leadership', it is being held at the Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, India, from Oct 16 to Oct 20. It is focusing on a reflection on the journey of SACYN for the past 12 years, as well as plan for the future in the light of those reflections. The reflective-planning sessions will be complemented with serious interactive sessions on Christian leadership, facilitated by senior church and mission leaders.

[caption id="attachment_1869" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Anilal (L) during a house visit Anilal (L) during a house visit[/caption] By Anilal M. Jose, Asia Gateway Missions Training What a difference a week can make. An immersion in a rural setting in a faraway land similar to my own has helped me in rediscovering and reformulating my objectives in life and ministry. My field exposure trip to Cambodia between the 11th and 18th of July 2015 has impacted me in more ways than one.

[caption id="attachment_1848" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Milan and Grace in Kirpa Milan and Grace in Kirpa[/caption] As the Nepalese continue to rebuild their lives following last April’s devastating earthquake, our co-mission partners have kept up their punishing schedule of equipping leaders and workers for Kingdom business and bringing hope to the people.

Isha Limbu-Web Feeling inadequate to be a useful servant of God? Take heart from the inspiring story of Isha Limbu, a housewife in a Nepali village who used to have difficulty speaking confidently with people. In fact, she had even thought that as a housewife she could not do anything significant outside her home.

Ram_Inside_Response by Dr Tan Kang San We were in Shimla, India recently for AsiaCMS’ Board meeting. On 25th April, 2015, we experienced tremors in Agra, India and later followed the unfolding drama of the Nepali Quake on TV. In a globalized world, Christians worldwide struggle to respond theologically and practically to calamities. Where is God during enormous human sufferings? What should be the Christian response to untold sufferings inflicted on innocent poor communities? Here, I offer humbly a biblical reflection in solidarity with our Nepali friends as they reach out in practical love and a call for Christians globally to assist through our prayers and financial support.