First Mission Trips of Pr. George Koshy in 2014
2014, February 8th, Pastor George set out with Pr. John Thomas of Shalom Ministries, on a Mission trip in South eastern region of India. First four days they together ministered word with two special gatherings of people at Hyderabad and at the Indian Christian Church, Subash Nagar (Secunderabad). One meeting was arranged by a cousin of Pr.John Thomas at the former's house that was preparing for the marriage of their daughter, the next day.
Another was an open-air meeting in a village at Hyderabad, arranged by Pr. Naveen Chitai, a minister of ICM in the State of Andrah Pradesh. At least fifteen people gave their lives to the Lord, Jesus in this second meeting.
On the 10th, Pr. John Thomas preached at the worship Meeting of ICC Subash Nagar and Pr. George Koshy ministered word at the evening worship meeting of ICC Dommaiguda. Evg. Namesh was given independent charge of the work at Dommaiguda in a special 'Laying On of Hand' function there.
The next day, Prs. George and John Thomas proceeded to Kessinga, Oddisha. 14th through 18th Pr. George taught the students of Shalom bible school and preached at the worship meeting of Bhavanipatnam Church.
We reached Vizheyanagar on 19th. Pr. John Thomas preached at Bogguladiba to the Eunuchs in the evening.
20th we attended the worship Meeting at the ICC Bogguladiba where Pr. John Thomas preached the word and Evg. Prasad led the Meeting.
20th Evening we rested at Bhimili and started out to Srikakulam the next day morning. Visited three churches of local pastors like Charles Gopi, Joshua and dedicated two church buildings. Had lunch with Bro. Pratap.
21st we visited Aduroad at East Godavary. Visited the house of Abrahamgaru and the church of Pr. Prasanna kumar.
That Forenoon Pr. George reached at the ICC Thimmapuram where Evg. Binu Chacko ministers. We also visited churches of Stephen Paul that day at Thuni.
Second Mission Trip of Pr. George Koshy was on 14th March along with his wife, Annamma. On the 15th, Pr. John Thomas joined them at Bangalore from where they travelled together to . We had the first meeting that evening at the house of Evg. . Many people committed their lives to the Lord in that meeting. After dinner there, we proceeded to Chikmagalore. 16th March being Sunday, Pr. George and Annamma were taken to the Indian Christian Church at Agareh by Pr. Sunderbabu for the worship meeting that he started recently in that village. Pr. John Thomas was taken by Evg. Ravi Angelos for the worship meeting at his residence at Pampa Nagar. Pr. Sebastian, our Officiating Gen. Secretary, was taken by Evg. Krishna to Modugareh for the worship meeting there.
17th March was a free day for us and we all took a trip to
The Annual Conference of ICM started the next day (18th March) at Chikmaglore-city auditorium. Servants of God of ICM from Andrah Pradesh, Maharastra and Karnataka participated the Conference. Pr. John Thomas touched on the topic of Temple of God in the morning session. Afternoon session was on the topic of 'Working of the Holy Spirit' and it was handled by Pr. George Koshy.
Pr. John Thomas preached at the Public Meeting that Evening. A few people gave their hearts to the Lord there.
Next day Conference started with a general talk on Church Ministry by Pr. George, after which 25 candidates who had come from different ICCs of Karnataka were led to a baptistry nearby and were given baptism at the hand of Pr. George Koshy. Pr. John meanwhile led the pastors in another session of the Conference.
Pr. George Koshy preached at the Evening public Meeting that day (19th March). A few people gave their lives to the Lord and a few servants of God rededicated their lives for ministry.
Second Mission Trip of 2013
Pr George Koshy, President of ICM made a 16-day visit of Karnataka, Andrah Pradesh and Odisha in May2013. He visited I.C churches at Chikkamangalore, Chennagiri, Jayaramaraja Nagar and Hassan in Karnataka. The main purpose of the visit was to dedicate a worship-cum parsonage at Chikkamangalore for the work of Pr. Sunderbabu and to make arrangement for buying a plot of land at Chennagiri for the church run by Ramu Abraham.
The Work at Jayachamaraja Nagar, run by Evg.H. Mallesh is a new addition to ICM. He has a very effective work among college students. In those meetings four people committed for baptism.
At Chikkamangalore he had opportunity to visit the house church run by Evg. Ravi Angelos also. This work was started in 2012. and is growing well.
His visit of Karnataka was very productive as many people gave their hearts for the Lord at his meetings at Chikkamangalore and Jayachamaraja Nagar.
Returning from Karnataka, funds were released to purchase plot at Chennagiri.
Pr. George and his wife, presently are visiting USA. He will be visiting Texas, Mississippi, Michigan & Penn. States .
2012- Pastor George had visited Karnataka churches at Chikkamangalore, Davengere, Javagal, Chennagiri and Hassan. Ten new converts were baptized at Chikkamangalore and three at Davengere and nine at Hassan during that trip.