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My Story   Talk 33  Life after Mattersey (3) India Our last trip beyond Europe during the years following our departure from Mattersey was to India in 2010. Like my first trip to Ethiopia in 2005, this came about through Arto Hamalainen, the Overseas Missions Director for the Pentecostal churches in Finland. One of their missionaries had asked him to recommend someone who would come and teach about the Holy Spirit and Arto suggested me. The Finns said that they would cover my airfare and, as Eileen had never visited India, I was happy to pay for her. Our destination was Machilipatnam on the eastern coast of India, stopping briefly to minister at Mumbai before flying home. However, as several of our former Mattersey students were from India, we decided that we'd like to visit them as well, if at all possible. So I contacted Lawrence Arumanayagam in Coimbatore and Victor Palla in Palakonda and they were keen to have us come. So an itinerary was arranged for us to arrive at each place on a Monday and then stay for six days before moving on the following Sunday evening or Monday. I made it clear that it was important for me to abide by the Sabbath principle of resting one day in seven. Apart from that, they could arrange as much ministry as they liked during our stay with them. However, it turned out that they were all so keen to make the most of our visit that they organised ministry for all six days and counted on us travelling on to the next place on the day we were supposed to be resting! So the itinerary turned out as follows: Friday 19th February – travel to London Heathrow Saturday 20th – depart Heathrow Sunday 21st – arrive Mumbai at 1a.m. (local time) – attend church in Mumbai and preach in the evening Monday 22nd – fly to Machilipatnam Tuesday to Sunday – ministry in Machilipatnam Sunday 28th – evening, fly to Hyderabad (staying overnight at the airport) Monday March 1st – travel  on to Palakonda Tuesday to Sunday – ministry in Palakonda Monday 8th – travel to Coimbatore via Chennai and Bangalore Tuesday to Sunday – ministry in Coimbatore Monday 15th – travel on to Mumbai Tuesday-Wednesday – ministry in Mumbai Thursday 18th March – fly home. I have taken space to include this itinerary to show how busy our schedule was and to indicate what was probably the reason for the health challenges I subsequently faced and which I will describe later. But first let me briefly mention some of the highlights of the trip. Machilipatnam Although we were already tired from our long journey to Mumbai we needed to be up by 4.50 on Monday morning to catch the 6.50 flight to Bangalore where we changed planes and flew on to Vijayawada where we were met by Pauli, our Finnish host. We were so grateful for the comfortable taxi he had hired to take us on to Machilipatnam. Pauli and his wife accommodated us throughout our stay in a comfortable room in their home and fed us well. From Tuesday to Friday I was teaching every morning and afternoon and developed a sore throat, partly due, I suspect, to the dry heat. However, on the Saturday there was no meeting until the evening, and we were taken to visit some of the local villages and a vast beach where people were in the sea dressed in their everyday clothes. This was a very poor area which had been badly affected by the Tsunami a few years earlier. We were also interested to visit the Hyny Bible College, named after the first missionary from Finland, 'Mother' Hyny. Once again I am grateful to Eileen's journal which brings back happy memories of the Sunday morning meeting: For the first half of church children from orphanages sit on the floor. They come for Sunday School and then stay for the meeting. They are so still and well behaved. They have Bibles and some take notes. They gave us garlands again… After a quick lunch we were back in a taxi again speeding our way to Vijayawada airport. Our stay had been brief and very busy, but despite our tiredness we were grateful for the opportunity the Lord had given us to visit these wonderful people and to share his word with them. Palakonda Palakonda is also on the east coast of India, but further north. The quickest way to get there was to fly inland to Hyderabad in central India and then northeast to Visakhapatnam. This would require an overnight stop at Hyderabad airport where fortunately a comfortable bedroom was available at a very reasonable price. At Visakhapatnam we were greeted by Victor Palla and one of his associate pastors. Victor was one of our former students having taken both our undergraduate and MA courses. He knew Bob Hyde well as they had both been at Mattersey together and our church in Brixham was supporting Victor and the thirty churches he had planted in the Palakonda area after leaving college. The taxi journey on to Palakonda took a further three hours and we were grateful for the large ensuite airconditioned bedroom Victor and Lydia provided for us throughout our stay. The hospitality was lavish and the food both plentiful and excellent. It's so difficult not to eat too much when people are so generous. There was only one problem. Palakonda is famous for its malaria carrying mosquitos and both of us were bitten while we were there despite Victor's efforts to zap the invaders with an amazing racquet powered by batteries that electrocuted them. However, thanks to prayer and the antimalarial tablets we were taking, neither of us contracted the dreaded disease. During the course of the week we ministered in numerous meetings in Palakonda and the surrounding villages. In one of them we were told how the church had started with a family becoming Christians. The rest of the villagers worshipped a tree. The Christian family wanted to cut it down but were afraid of the people. Then Christians from another village came and after praying cut the tree down. The villagers expected something bad to happen to these Christians, but when nothing of the kind happened, they all became Christians. But the highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the day we left at 10am for a meeting with ten churches in the beautiful hills surrounding Palakonda. We travelled by Jeep on extremely bumpy roads at an average speed of 10mph passing through villages that hadn't changed for centuries. We finally arrived at a village where a large banner with our names on it welcomed us. Leaving the Jeep there we were led up a rocky, dusty path to the church where some 400 people were sitting outside it on the ground under a leafy shelter. We sat on chairs with our backs to the church building and the girls came and washed Eileen's feet and we were both given beautiful garlands to wear. The meeting started with lots of singing followed by prayer, after which I preached. This was followed by a meal where the people sat in rows on the ground and were served with a rice dish on disposable plates made from sown leaves. In her journal Eileen commented:             The whole time was special. Amazing atmosphere. And the same day, after returning to Palakonda for a short rest, we were driven to a village after dark where 200 had gathered for another meeting where, after a firework display, I was asked to preach again. We returned to Palakonda extremely tired, but very happy. It was very much the same the entire week and by the time we moved on to Coimbatore I was beginning to feel the need of a good rest. But what a privilege it had been to have fellowship with Victor and Lydia and to share the word of God with so many wonderful people in the Palakonda area whose way of life is very different from ours but with whom we have so much in common. Coimbatore After a busy week in Palakonda, the following Monday we flew on to Coimbatore via Chennai (formerly Madras) to be greeted by Lawrence and Getzi Arumanayagam and were made very welcome in their lovely modern apartment. On the Tuesday we were straight into teaching sessions both morning and afternoon in their beautiful church. I was pleased to see that the congregation was much larger than it had been when I had visited them in 1986. The teaching sessions continued on the Wednesday. They started well until something happened that I had never experienced before. In the middle of preaching I suddenly began to feel unwell. Eileen, who was sitting on the front row, said afterwards that she thought I was going to have a stroke or a heart attack. I asked if I could sit down for a moment and the people, suspecting that I was suffering from dehydration, kindly brought me some fluids and chocolate. After a few minutes I was feeling a bit better and was able to resume preaching although I remained seated to do so. Looking back on it, I'm sure that it was because of overwork and the extreme heat. I hadn't had a rest day since we left England and India was even hotter than usual that year. But the experience had seriously affected my confidence. The next day, realising that I needed a rest, Lawrence and Getzi decided to take us for an overnight stay in Ooty where the temperature is a few degrees lower because of its altitude. Eileen said it felt almost cold at times, but I was so grateful for it. We had a delightful two days there and I began to feel better. We took the opportunity to visit the Livsey Children's Home built in memory of Helga Mosey.  Helga had come to our youth camp in the New Forest back in the seventies and was one of the passengers on Pan Am flight 103 destroyed by a bomb while flying over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988. Her parents John and Lisa were well known to us, and the home had been built from part of the proceeds of the compensation they had received. The trip to Ooty did us good and I thought that I had got over whatever it was that had caused the problem on Wednesday. However, on Saturday morning I was feeling so unwell that I was unable to attend a graduation service where I was expected to preach. Instead, Lawrence phoned a Christian doctor at the hospital who arranged an immediate appointment for me. They took my blood pressure and gave me an ECG and some tablets for vertigo, but could find nothing wrong with me. Encouraged by the news, on Sunday I was feeling somewhat better and managed to preach three times, at 6.30am in Zion Church where Lawrence's father was the pastor, at 9.30am in Bethel City Cathedral led by Pastor David Prakasam, another of our former students, and again in the afternoon at the students' graduation where Eileen and I presented their certificates. Mumbai On Monday we flew back to Mumbai where the temperature was five degrees hotter than usual. Our hosts were Yukka and Lily, Finnish missionaries who, hearing that I was to visit India, had asked if we could fit in a couple of days of seminars before we returned to England. We were accommodated in a comfortable hotel room, but once again I began to feel unwell and ate very little breakfast. I was beginning to feel I just wanted to get home to England, but the flight wasn't until Thursday. However, when Biju Thampi, another of our former Mattersey students, called me and asked if he and his wife, Secu, could take us to lunch, we were keen to see him and we agreed to go. They arrived at 12 and before lunch took us to see a little of what they were doing for some of the many homeless children of the area. There were dozens of children on a piece of wasteland in the shadow of a viaduct where people regularly dumped their rubbish. Biju's ministry involved sending buses to these children where they provide them with a meal and give them a basic education. He told us moving stories of how they had been able to help these children and of miracles that had happened among them, and we decided to hand over all our remaining rupees to him as a small contribution to this vital work. By contrast, immediately afterwards they took us to a high-class hotel not far from the rubbish dump where we were treated to a delightful lunch. After what we had seen we almost felt guilty eating it. Our time with Biju and Secu had been all too brief, but as I was scheduled to teach in the afternoon, we had to say goodbye. Yukka had hired the Catholic Centre and arranged seminars for us from  3.30 to 5.00, and 5.30-7.00 that day with two further sessions scheduled for the Wednesday starting at 9.30. People had travelled great distances to be there to hear me talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately it was extremely hot and there was no air conditioning in the building and I soon began to feel unwell again. Realising I had a problem, during the break Yukka arranged for me to sit in his car with its air conditioner on and I was able to continue teaching for the first part of the next session. But sadly I had to finish 30 minutes earlier than planned and they rushed me back to the hotel and sent for a doctor who told me that there was nothing seriously wrong with me and that it was all probably due to the heat. Although that was reassuringly good to hear, it did not, of course, solve the immediate problem. The first session was at 9.30 and the temperature was no cooler and I was unable to complete the seminars. I apologised profusely and the people were very understanding despite their disappointment. They promised that if we ever came again they would be sure to hire an air-conditioned building. The next day we flew back to England, disappointed that a wonderful trip had finished as it had but intensely relieved to be going home where, hopefully, I would soon be back to normal. But I was soon to discover that my recovery would take far longer than expected. There would be new challenges to face for both of us. But that will be the subject of our next talk.

Send us a textThis week's episode features discussion of child marriage and endangerment. In this episode, host Katie Ruvalcaba speaks to Bishop Joseph Rajarao and Fr. Don Bosco of the Diocese of Vijayawada, India.  They are in the United States on Mission Appeal for Talithia Cumi Unnati, a Catholic initiative to combat child marriage and human trafficking in India.  To support the efforts of Talithia Cumi Unnati check out their website: https://www.tcuindia.org/Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://pontificalmissions.orgFollow us on socials!https://x.com/tpms_usahttps://www.instagram.com/tpms_us/

There's something powerful about presence. Just showing up changes lives — and not just the lives of others, but our own.Six years ago, I met Jesus in the dump in Mexico City through a woman named Olga, who showed me the radical love and heart of God. That moment forever shifted how I see presence.These past few weeks, I've been reminded again. I met Jesus in Gwassi, Kenya, at an orphanage while playing, praying, and laughing with children. I met Him again in Vijayawada, India, where children rescued from human trafficking filled my heart with joy as we danced, sang, and shared in the classroom. Their faces reflected the love of Christ.In Kolkata, I walked with the Missionaries of Charity and visited Mother Teresa's center for lepers — the poorest of the poor, the forgotten, the dying — and yet, even there, presence shines bright.This is what Jesus did for us: He showed up. God loves you. He calls you by name. And sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is just be present.#Podcast #Faith #Jesus #GodsLove #BePresent #Mission #ServeOthers #Hope #Joy #LoveInAction #InspiredByFaith #MotherTeresa #Kenya #India #MexicoCity #ChildOfGod #ef3life #lifetothefullest #faith #hope #love #god

పువ్వు పుట్టగానే పరిమళిస్తుంది అన్న నానుడి ఈ 3 సంవత్సరాల సాన్వికకు అక్షరాలా వర్తిస్తుంది. విజయవాడకు చెందిన సాన్విక 2 సంవత్సరాల 8 నెలల వయసులో ఇన్లైన్ స్కేటింగ్‌లో 400 మీటర్ల రికార్డు సాధించి, ఇంటర్నేషనల్ బుక్ అఫ్ రికార్డ్స్ లో చోటు దక్కించుకుంది. అసలు ఇది ఎలా సాధ్యమయింది? తనకు ఎప్పటినుండి స్కేటింగ్ లో శిక్షణ ఇప్పించారు? అసలు స్కేటింగ్ లో శిక్షణ ఇప్పించాలనే ఆలోచన ఎలా వచ్చింది? ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో ఆసక్తికరమైన విషయాలు సాన్విక పేరెంట్స్ - రవితేజ & నవ్య గారి మాటల్లో విందాం..At just 2 years and 8 months old, Sanvika from Vijayawada set a 400-meter inline skating record, earning a spot in the International Book of Records. In this podcast, her parents Raviteja and Navya share the inspiring journey behind her early achievement.Host : KiranmaiGuest : Ravi Teja & Navya Parents of Saanvika#TALRadioTelugu #YoungAchiever #SanvikaSkatingStar #InlineSkatingRecord #InspiringKids #TouchALife #TALRadio

This special episode is an excerpt from a virtual retreat with young adult women in Vijayawada, India. Father Michael Stalla, Laura Ercolino, and Hope's Garden member Remyl Teny facilitated a 5 day Spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom retreat for members of the Talitha Cumma Unnita ministry.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God's divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope's Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 2nd of January and here are the headlines.The Supreme Court slammed the Punjab government today over the hunger strike by farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, saying that the state's attitude appeared to be against reconciliation and its officials were spreading the wrong impression that the court is trying to persuade Dallewal from breaking his fast.  Justice Surya Kant, presiding over a two-judge Bench said, quote, “There appears to be a deliberate attempt in the entire media where your state government officers are trying to create an impression that there is a persuasion by the court to Mr Dallewal to break the fast. That's why he is probably reluctant”, unquote.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the Solar Energy Corporation of India's agreement to purchase power from the Adani Group was an advantage for the state government and any action on the bribery charges would be taken only after a thorough examination of the records. On Tuesday, speaking at Vijayawada, the CM said that the state government cannot scrap contracts unless there is adequate proof of irregularities. The development comes more than a month after Gautam Adani's indictment in the United States over allegations of bribing Indian government officials for securing “lucrative solar energy supply contracts”.The Chattogram Court in Bangladesh has denied bail to monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, in a hearing held under tight security today. Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Apurba Bhattacharya and 10 others had appeared before the court to represent the monk. The bail request was turned down after about 30 minutes of hearing both parties' arguments. Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammi lito Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested on November 25 in Bangladesh on charges of sedition.After 40 years, the process of relocating the toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory began Wednesday night when 12 containers carrying 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste departed for Pithampur. Officials said the waste is being transported under tight security through a 250 km-long green corridor. Each container has a unique identification number, and detailed route information has been shared with the district administration and police. The chosen route was selected to minimize traffic disruptions at night. The specialised containers, which are moving at a speed of 40-50 km per hour, will halt briefly at designated points. Along with the containers, police escorts, ambulances, fire brigades, and a quick response team are accompanying the convoy. Each container is manned by two drivers.A terrorist attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans left 15 dead and over 30 injured when a pickup truck rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. The suspect, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, was killed in a gunfight with police after the attack. Speaking on the incident, US President Joe Biden said that every resource is being utilized to ensure there is no threat to the American people. He further said that law enforcement is investigating any possible connection between the “terror attack” and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas.''This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

In this episode of Raw Talks, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Prasad Chalavadi, the visionary behind Kalamandir. Known for transforming the saree retail industry, Mr. Chalavadi shares his story, starting from his earliest days as an entrepreneur in a pre-digital world. Long before the internet and modern resources, he developed a passion for sarees, gathering insights and developing a vision from the ground up. His journey took shape as he left a promising stockbroking career in Dubai to pursue his dream back in India, a path marked by resilience and self-belief. Through stories of personal sacrifice and immense dedication, Mr. Chalavadi's narrative highlights the unique challenges and moments that defined Kalamandir's rise. A key theme throughout this episode is Mr. Chalavadi's drive to succeed without the backing of a prominent family name. He recounts the early days of starting Kalamandir alongside friends from Vijayawada, eventually branching out independently and launching his first showroom in Ameerpet with a modest team of 50 employees. His unique vision went beyond selling sarees; he understood that a powerful business must rely on more than just numbers—it needed a “science” of connecting with customers. This insight inspired Kalamandir to become the first Indian fashion retail brand to operate on a fully indigenous software platform. Valued at 8 crore, this software gave Kalamandir a cutting-edge advantage, analyzing customer preferences and driving each decision. For Mr. Chalavadi, innovation was more than just technology; it was a tool to build connections and deliver unforgettable customer experiences. A significant part of Kalamandir's appeal lies in its ability to evoke tradition and cultural pride. Mr. Chalavadi shares his passion for bringing India's heritage to life in each showroom. He describes how the store architecture and decor—including floor seating, temple-inspired interiors, and the presence of a divine idol—help create a sense of devotion and pride among customers. This experience is not just about shopping for sarees; it's about immersing in a cultural ritual. It's clear that for Mr. Chalavadi, business isn't just about selling; it's about creating spaces that allow customers to connect with their roots. Mr. Chalavadi's commitment to culture is also evident in his views on sarees and their role in Indian society. He reflects on the emotional value sarees hold for Indian women, emphasizing that each saree is more than a garment—it's a piece of heritage. Despite evolving fashion trends, he sees sarees as central to India's identity and is passionate about keeping this tradition alive for future generations. His perspective offers a refreshing take on how heritage and modern retail can coexist, fostering pride in India's sartorial legacy. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Mr. Chalavadi provides practical advice for entering the saree business with limited capital. He outlines a roadmap for building a brand within a competitive industry, stressing patience, strategic investment, and a deep understanding of market dynamics. This advice resonates beyond business; it's a lesson in resilience and adapting to changing circumstances. Throughout the episode, Mr. Chalavadi reveals a personal side, sharing humorous and sentimental anecdotes about family, relationships, and cultural identity. With moments of laughter and reflection, he describes his family as his strength, providing a candid glimpse into the man behind the business. Whether recalling his wife's first saree purchase or the lighter moments of family life, these stories bring warmth and relatability to his inspiring journey. This episode is more than a business story—it's an inspiring tale of preserving culture, embracing innovation, and building a legacy that redefines India's relationship with its heritage.

Knowing I needed to find a cardiologist in my home community post surgery, left me a little disappointed to leave the confines of Stanford's outstanding care. After two years it seemed a good idea to reach out to see who might be the "lucky" doctor to get a patient like me. I'm pleased to say that the gentleman I was fortunate to be introduced to turned out to be very knowledgable about our condition and we had a very nice first consultation. Meeting Dr. Diwakar Lingam was a breath of fresh air as you're going to hear in this episode. His expertise offered reassurance, reminding me what a crucial role a well-informed cardiologist plays. This episode unfolds my first encounter with Dr. Lingam, a cardiologist who not only understood the complexities of our condition but also embraced the opportunity to share insights with our listeners. With his guidance, we explore what patients should seek in their healthcare providers, especially when navigating the oft-overlooked terrain of myocardial bridges. You'll hear me explain my personal medical narrative, from the initial bewildering diagnosis to the life-changing care I received at Stanford. Myocardial bridges are not just a medical anomaly but involve genetic factors and precise surgical interventions like unroofing surgery, which we dissect in our first discussion. Dr. Lingam understood the value of proper diagnosis, the role of advanced imaging techniques, and the often-missed symptoms that can complicate the path to treatment. This is a call to action for the cardiology community to bolster awareness and refine diagnostic approaches. Not many doctors would feel comfortable with a new patient, walking in with a recording device and asking to record the conversation in that very first meeting. Dr. Lingam was and I applaud him for his acceptance as this very simple gesture alone may allow this episode to be shared with other cardiologists who may not be as astute and aware of the need to treat a diagnosed MB patient differently. You can reach out to Dr. Lingam or share his contact information with a cardiologist you may want to connect with him at Roseville Cardiology Group. BIO Diwakar Lingam, M. D. graduated from Siddhartha Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, India in 1994. He completed his residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY where he served as a Chief Resident of Internal Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Lingam strongly believes in solid patient education to improve patient compliance with treatment and better health outcomes. He strives hard to help patients understand clearly the rationale behind all the tests, treatment choices and medications prescribed. He focuses his patient education on lifestyle changes and the value of diet and exercise in the management of many cardiac and medical issues of the patient. Dr. Lingam's clinical interests are preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, and cardio-oncology. He loves to help patients with cancer treatment-related cardiac issues and patients interested in preventing cardiac and vascular problems. He lives in Folsom with his wife and two children. During his free time, he enjoys biking, playing chess, and spending time with family. (00:11) New Cardiologist Discusses Myocardial Bridges Meeting a new cardiologist after myocardial bridge surgery, discussing the importance of informed and empathetic care in cardiology. (04:51) Myocardial Bridges Myocardial bridges, unroofing surgery, genetic nature, accurate diagnosis, specialized care, radiation exposure, contrast use, diabetic patients, continued research. (17:30) Follow-Up Consultation on Treatment Plan Specialized centers, robotic surgery, statins, and follow-up care are important in treating cardiac conditions.