Believers Church initiates to help widows in India on 'International Widows Day'

In an effort to help below poverty line (BPL) widows of the country, Believers Church started a drive to make these women financially self sufficient.

The drive was started on International Widows' Day will reach out to 8000 women across 20 states of India by end of July.

These widows were selected by the volunteers of Believers Church in several dioceses across the country. The widows were gifted income generating things like sewing machines, cooking equipment, livestock etc.

The widows received the gifts happily, while some even shed tears of joy and expressed their gratitude to the church for the humanitarian work.

The list of states include, AndhraPradesh, ArunachalPradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telengana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
Several ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly and other dignitaries are part of this drive on their respective constituencies.

"In our country widows still have to struggle to fit into a patriarchal society which has no place for them. Our sisters & mothers face discrimination in the society. The initiative is to facilitate poor widows, who are living under risk of starving in the rural areas. Through this drive we are just trying to help them earn their livelihood in order to lead a healthy and respectful life," said Dr. K.P Yohannan.

The United Nations first acknowledged June 23 as International Widows' Day in 2011 to raise awareness about the poverty, alienation, violence, homelessness, health problems and human rights issues faced by widows around the world.

Since then, Believers Church regularly marks the day by carrying out these drives to empower and enable widows across the country.

Bridge of Hope concludes plantation drive to mark 'World Environment Day'

With an aim to make earth a better planet, believers Church's child care project Bridge of Hope concluded 15 Day sapling plantation drive across India.
The drive was started on June 5th 2016, on the occasion of World Environment Day. More than 3 lakh saplings were planted across 29 states and seven Union Territories of India

by 80,000 children and 5000 staff members of the organization.

As a part of the drive, children and staff conducted various rallies, skits, street plays and distributed one sapling a home and asked them to take care of it. The children also motivated and urged the citizens of the country to purchase one tree for their home and nurture it to give a better future to the coming generations.
Under this project the team also planted saplings in local government offices and identified various road side medians and planted saplings in the area.
The first sapling of the drive was planted by Rajnath Singh (SHO) of Towari Pur Police station, Gorakhpur, UP in the presence of Gorakhpur Diocesan staff and other members of the organization.
"It is a great move by Believers Church. I really laud them for taking these measures to protect environment as well as combat global warming. I will extend full support to them whenever they carry out such socially significant activities," said Rajnath Singh.
"We at Bridge of Hope are committed to improve the environment which is currently depleting at a very rapid pace due to global warming, felling of trees, setting up of various industries and multiple other reasons. It is no more a choice but a necessity to save our environment so that this planet is livable for our future generations," said Director Bridge of Hope, Prince Josiah.
"I really thank children, countrymen and our staff for making the 15 day drive successful. We believe in making our mother earth a great place to live in and this is one such step in that direction. Preserving and protecting the environment for a better future of our country men is top most priority. I request our citizens to help us in the drive and each family to plant a tree to maintain the ecosystem for our coming generation," said Metropolitan of Believers Church' Dr. K P Yohannan.
Last year, in a similar drive Bridge of Hope planted one lakh saplings across India.

Gospel for Asia-Supported Workers Holding 7,500 Vacation Bible Schools Across Asia

Children Taught Bible Stories, Respect, Love, Personal Discipline


Workers supported by Gospel for Asia (GFA) are holding 7,500 Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) across Asia this summer, teaching children important values, including respect and love for parents and friends as well as personal discipline through a variety of activities such as songs, skits and crafts.


"Vacation Bible School is an inviting place for children to come during the summer," said K.P. Yohannan, founder and international director of GFA. "There, they learn solid values through fun, educational activities, all while being taught that they are precious and loved by the God of the universe."

VBS typically begins with the support of church pastors. Each program has a theme — this year's is "New Beginnings" — and classes are formed according to age group.  VBS classes are well-organized and are conducted by people who have been given special training to teach, in collaboration with local Sunday School teachers. Typically, VBS fills entire days and are generally a week long.

On the first day of the program, each child is given an age-appropriate VBS book filled with stories, games and songs. GFA-supported workers guide each program so each child's unique gifts are highlighted through enjoyable classes, skits, puppet shows and competitions. Teachers encourage the students to continue to develop their gifts as they grow.

The schools also supply snacks and juice each day provided by the church. On the last day, each child receives a VBS certificate and is given the opportunity to participate in a presentation for their parents by demonstrating the songs and dances they learned and showcasing the crafts they made.

To date, more than 6,000 VBS programs have been conducted. VBS is held over several months and is on schedule to exceed program attendance of 231,713 children in 2015.

About Gospel for Asia
GOSPEL FOR ASIA has – for more than 30 years – provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News. Last year, this included more than 75,000 sponsored children, free medical services for more than 180,000 people, 6,000 wells drilled, 11,000 water filters installed, Christmas presents for more than 400,000 needy families, and spiritual teaching available in 110 languages in 14 nations through radio ministry.

Project to rehabilitate worst-hit Manipur village by quake

Life in Kabui Khullen is slowly returning to normal after the nondescript village in Manipur was the worst hit in the January 4 earthquake, thanks to the efforts of the KP Yohannan, church, scientists and geologists and a minor relocation.

The village in Tamenglong district was the epicenter of the earthquake, which measured 6.8 on the Richter scale and jolted the entire state and 53 houses suffered almost 80 per cent damage. "After the earthquake, many organisations and NGOs visited our village. Many came just to collect information.

They took photographs of the devastation and left, we never saw them again," says village chairman B T Malianthuan. He says though some organisations gave them relief materials but it seems "nobody understands our suffering and pain".

 Some villagers then contacted the Believers' Church in Imphal, about 98 km from the village, and the authorities there sent a four-member team to survey the affected area. The scientists and geologists who visited the village after the earthquake had suggested there was possibility of quake recurring and landslides taking place, says Juria Bardhan, the Bishop of Believers' Church.

More than 80 per cent of the houses were damaged and experts pointed out that large crack lines appeared on both sides of the village with some cracks more than 1.5-km-long and 30-feet-deep with available water sources drying up due to the quake's impact, Bardhan says. The scientists also suggested relocation of the village and so the villagers left their original home and re-located to another place, which is about 11 km away. "It pained us much when we were asked to leave our village.

My broken house was nothing compared to my broken heart..." says another village elder 70-year-old R Keijinang. After the survey "we realised the hardship the villagers were going through and we took the decision to rebuild their lives as our first priority", Bardhan says. The survey indicated that the villagers are struggling to cope with life following the calamity, they currently travel long distances to meet their daily water requirement, many children have stopped going to school, there is no regular daily income and it has become difficult to support the families, Bardhan points out.

Following the survey, a project plan was chalked out and it was decided to implement it in three phases over a period of six to seven months, he adds. The rehabilitation package includes providing aid in construction of a school building in the new village and to initiate a child care project named 'Bridge for Hope' for over 100 children in the area.

This project will provide free tuition, regular health check up, a daily hot meal, regular educational and hygiene supplies among others, Bardhan says. It also includes developing a water source for the village to get safe drinking water, drilling of a borewell or well, taking water from a natural source on a mountain and connecting with a pipe to a water tank in the village. The package also includes providing skill training to ensure that the residents have access to a permanent source of livelihood, Bardhan says.

In the first phase from June to August, as no construction will take place due to the monsoons, the Church plans to distribute tarpaulin, bamboos to cover their temporary shelters, distribute livestock and farming equipment for their livelihood and supply dry ration till they begin cultivation.

In the second phase from September to November, it plans construction of 53 houses, drilling of borewell and well along with providing help in developing fruit and vegetable plantations for their livelihood while the final phase from December to January will include construction of school building and opening of the 'Bridge of Hope' centre.

Speaker to open YMCA meet at Adoor

The South-West India region meet of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) will be held at the Mar Thoma Youth Centre, Adoor, on July 9.

Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, YMCA national president Leby Philip Mathew said the theme of the meet would be ‘Youth for change and peace’.

Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan will inaugurate the meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Minister for Forests and Environment of Mizoram Lal Rinn Mavia Ralte, who is also the YMCA North-East India regional chairman, will be the guest of honour.

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Geevarghese Mar Coorilos Metropolitan will deliver the keynote address and Chittayam Gopakumar, MLA, will deliver the national integration message.

Bishop K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan of the Believers Church, will inaugurate an ecumenical meet to be held later.

Gabriel Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, president of Kerala Council of Churches, will deliver the benedictory speech.

Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop, Believers Church, Kerala calls on PM

Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Church, Kerala along with a delegation called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today. Dr. Yohannan donated Rs. 1 crore towards Ganga cleanliness campaign. Prof. P.J. Kurien, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha was also present on the occasion.

To read more: 

http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/dr-k-p-yohannan-metropolitan-bishop-believers-church-kerala-calls-on-pm/

KP Yohannan on Nepal Tragedy 

KP Yohannan on Nepal Tragedy

In this Video, Dr. KP Yohannan talks about the Nepal Earthquake Tragedy and what there organisation Gospel For Asia is doing for Nepal.

Believers Church Reaches Out To Thousands Of BPL Widows across India ToMark Internaonal Widows Day

In an effort to help below poverty line (BPL) widows of the country, Believers Church started a drive to make these women financially self sufficient. The drive which was started on International Widows’ Day will reach out to 8000 women across 20 states of India by end of July.  

These widows were selected by the volunteers of Believers Church in several dioceses across the country. The widows were gifted income generating things like sewing machines, cooking equipment, livestock etc. The widows received the gifts happily, while some even shed tears of joy and expressed their gratitude to the church for the humanitarian work.

The list of states include, AndhraPradesh, ArunachalPradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telengana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

Several ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly and other dignitaries are part of this drive on their respective constituencies.

Commenting on the drive Metropolitan Dr. K.P Yohannan said, “In our country widows still have to struggle to fit into a patriarchal society which has no place for them. Our sisters & mothers face discrimination in the society. The initiative is to facilitate poor widows, who are living under risk of starving in the rural areas. Through this drive we are just trying to help them earn their livelihood in order to lead a healthy and respectful life.”

The United Nations first acknowledged June 23 as International Widows' Day in 2011 to raise awareness about the poverty, alienation, violence, homelessness, health problems and human rights issues faced by widows around the world. Since then, Believers Church regularly marks the day by carrying out these drives to empower and enable widows across the country.

About Believers Church

Believers Church is a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide and over 2.6 million followers in 10 countries. The Church at present has eleven Bishops who give spiritual and administrative leadership to the various activities of the Church. The current head of the Believers Church is Metropolitan Bishop, Dr. K. P. Yohannan.

The church also undertakes various charitable programs including women empowerment, educational projects, community development programs, rehabilitation projects and relief works. 

Underlined below are some of initiatives undertaken by the Believers Church

• Believers Church has helped over 80,000 children by providing quality education and timely medical checkups under its Bridge for Hope Program.
• Believers Church has set up more than 28,000 toilets and has committed its resources to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help educate people on sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Program.
• Vocational Training and Health awareness programs have been organised for underprivileged communities.
• The church has conducted eight-month long free literacy programs, to teach the marginalised sections of society how to write and read.
• The church has provided water to communities where drinking water is scarce by constructing bore wells and community water tanks.
• The church has given sewing machines, livestock, carpentry tools, rickshaws and agricultural equipments to families to generate regular income.
• Through the Humanitarian Assistance project the Church has assisted in Nepal earthquake and Odisha Cyclone disaster relief operations through reconstruction of houses, providing food supplies, medicines, water, clothes, mosquito nets, plastic sheets for making tents, hygiene supplies and solar lights.

Church collects aid for Kerala temple tragedy victims

In solidarity with the victims of the Kerala temple tragedy, Delhi-headquartered Believer's Church, a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide, is collecting medicines, food packets and clothing to provide relief to the affected people in Kollam.

K P Yohannan, Metropolitan of Believers Church said, "We will do everything in our power to help the bereaved families and provide timely medical assistance to those who have been injured."

The Church said it is also mobilising its medical team with specialised doctors from its Tiruvalla Hospital to aid in relief operations. A number of volunteers on behalf of the Believers Church are also assisting the local administration in relief operations, it said.

The Church said it is willing to provide free of cost treatment to the sufferers at its state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital in Tiruvalla which is about 35 kms from Kollam.  "Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Tiruvalla, is offering free treatment to all victims of the Kollam tragedy," added Yohannan.  The Church said it is pooling resources, including collecting donations, for carrying out relief work in Kollam and assisting in rebuilding works.  "We have collected 5,000 mosquito nets and as many packets of medicines, food and clothes to be sent to Kollam. We have a team of doctors which is monitoring the verification of medicines that are to be sent," Bishop Simon John of the Delhi Centre of Believers Church said.  The Bishop said the Church has asked all its members in cities like Lucknow, Udaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Delhi, Amritsar to contribute for the cause.  "Use of firecrackers is a part of the festival. People should be more careful while using them. And as a Church we have taken an initiative and asked our members not to use firecrackers. We are trying to communicate to people and raise awareness that firecrackers may cause harm," he said.
To read more: http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/church-reaches-out-to-kerala-temple-tragedy-victims/936650
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/church-collects-aid-for-kerala-temple-tragedy-victims-116041300650_1.html
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/church-collects-aid-for-kerala-temple-tragedy-victims/1/641765.html

Gospel for Asia-supported Workers Continue Ministry to Remote Islanders in Sea of Bengal

Servant Boat II Delivers Food and Supplies; Crew Lays Groundwork for Schools

WILLS POINT, Texas, June 27, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ -- Workers supported by Gospel for Asia (GFA) are expanding their ministry to the islands in the Sea of Bengal to help more impoverished villagers with supplies carried aboard the Servant Boat II. The specially rigged vessel can carry up to 60 passengers and tons of food, blankets, mosquito netting, medical supplies and more.

Photo: Servant Boat II crew members, supported by Gospel for Asia, bring supplies to the remote islands in the Sea of Bengal.

Although dangers are inherent in navigating the islands' natural habitat — including encounters with poisonous snakes, crocodiles and Royal Bengal tigers — the boat's crew and workers focus on the mission at hand.

"Our joy in helping these precious people in the name of Jesus enables us to overcome any obstacles we may face," says K.P. Yohannan, founder and international director of GFA. "Servant Boat II has been a blessing and a tool for carrying life-changing goods, and it is the best means to reach needy families on these destitute islands with timely help."

In service since December 2014, Servant Boat II has visited 16 islands, where workers spend days visiting houses and people to identify their needs. The boat has been used to bring supplies such as 5,000 chickens, 1,000 blankets, 165 fishing nets and 2,000 mosquito nets to the remote islands, along with emergency relief that included 950 tarps to protect homes from water leakage due to rain.

Servant Boat II has also carried a team of medical doctors to the islands to organize free medical camps, which benefited 930 sick people.

GFA-supported workers also took the initiative recently to help children who have no access to a good school or education. With the crew's assistance, three schools were opened on the islands during the first week of June.

Goals this year include getting to more islands, helping widows on International Widows' Day and providing relief to at least 2,000 people.

About Gospel for Asia GOSPEL FOR ASIA has – for more than 30 years – provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News. Last year, this included more than 75,000 sponsored children, free medical services for more than 180,000 people, 6,000 wells drilled, 11,000 water filters installed, Christmas presents for more than 400,000 needy families, and spiritual teaching available in 110 languages in 14 nations through radio ministry.
To schedule an interview with a Gospel for Asia representative, contact pressrelations@gfa.org.

Believers Church installs 101 bore wells in drought-hit Maharashtra

Mumbai, June 8: In a bid to help citizens across India who are facing drought like conditions due to prevailing heat wave conditions, Believers Church, a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide has set up 101 Bore wells across Maharashtra for the worst affected areas and communities.

"The country is facing severe heat wave and people are facing scarcity of water essential for living and daily chores. People have to walk down several miles to fetch drinking water. Apart from this the farmers are not able to do the cultivation of food grain due to severe scarcity of water. The installation of Bore Wells will not only make their lives easier but also help them in carrying on with cultivation which is their sole means of livelihood," said Bishop B. K. Lukose who led the exercise.

The areas were decided after assessing the severity of water scarcity in various regions of the state in consultation with the local authorities.

"In some cases local politicians came forward and sought intervention. For example we have installed 25 borewells in Amaravati and Yavatmal areas of Vidharba Region after receiving a request from the local MLA Bacchu Kadu", Bishop B. K. Lukose added.

Other Bore Wells were installed in more than 101 villages of Maharashtra in various districts like Chandrapur, Wardha, Nagpur, Gadchiroli and Bhandara.

Dr K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan of Believers Church said: "It is important to ensure that these people get some water supply not only to sustain themselves but also to ensure that farming which is their sole livelihood does not get hampered. We are doing this exercise in other states of the country as well."

Last month the Mumbai division of the church reached out to the drought victims of Latur by supplying water and food to the 12 most affected villages of the region.

Earlier this month, the Church had also installed more hand pumps and tube wells in more than 104 drought affected villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Believers Church is a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide and over 2.6 million followers in ten countries. The Church at present has eleven Bishops who give spiritual and administrative leadership to the various activities of the Church. The current head of the Believers Church is Metropolitan Bishop, Dr K. P. Yohannan.

The church also undertakes various charitable programs including women empowerment, educational projects, community development programs, rehabilitation projects and relief works.

Believers Church has helped over 74,000 children by providing quality education and timely medical checkups under its Bridge for Hope Program.

The Church has set up more than 28,000 toilets and has committed its resources to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help educate people on sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Program.

Vocational Training and Health awareness programs have been organised for underprivileged communities.

The church has conducted eight-month long free literacy programs, to teach the marginalised sections of society how to write and read.

The church has provided water to communities where drinking water is scarce by constructing bore wells and community water tanks.

The church has given sewing machines, livestock, carpentry tools, rickshaws and agricultural equipments to families to generate regular income. 

Bridge of Hope Concludes 15 Day Sapling Plantation Drive to Mark World Environment Day

 by NewsVoir - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 

https://www.news-pr.in/bridge-of-hope-concludes-15-day-sapling-plantation-drive-to-mark-worldenvironment-day.html  

New Delhi, Delhi, India 

• Plant more than 3,00,000 Saplings across 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India
• 80,000 children and 5,000 staff participate in the Plantation Drive

With an aim to make earth a better planet, Believers Church’s child care project, Bridge of Hope today concluded 15 Day sapling plantation drive across India. The drive was started on 5th June 2016, on the occasion of World Environment Day. More than 3,00,000 saplings were planted across 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India by 80,000 children and 5,000 staff members of the organization. 

As a part of the drive, children and staff conducted various rallies, skits, street plays and distributed one sapling a home and asked them to take care of it. The children also motivated and urged the citizens of the country to purchase one tree for their home and nurture it to give a better future to the coming generations. Under this project the team also planted saplings in local government offices and identified various road side medians and planted saplings in the area. 

The first sapling of the drive was planted by Mr. Rajnath Singh (SHO) of Towari Pur Police station, Gorakhpur, UP. in the presence of Gorakhpur Diocesan staff and other members of the organization. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Rajnath Singh said, “It is a great move by Believers Church. I really laud them for taking these measures to protect environment as well as combat global warming. I will extend full support to them whenever they carry out such socially significant activities.”

Mr. Prince Josiah, Director, Bridge of Hope said, “We at Bridge of Hope are committed to improve the environment which is currently depleting at a very rapid pace due to global warming, felling of trees, setting up of various industries and multiple other reasons. It is no more a choice but a necessity to save our environment so that this planet is livable for our future generations.”

Commenting on the drive Dr. K P Yohannan, Metropolitan of Believers Church said, “I really thank children, countrymen and our staff for making the 15 day drive successful. We believe in making our mother earth a great place to live in and this is one such step in that direction. Preserving and protecting the environment for a better future of our country men is top most priority. I request our citizens to help us in the drive and each family to plant a tree to maintain the ecosystem for our coming generation.” 

Last year, in a similar drive Bridge of Hope planted 1,00,000 saplings across India.

About Believers Church

Believers Church is a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide and over 2.6 million followers in 10 countries. The Church at present has eleven Bishops who give spiritual and administrative leadership to the various activities of the Church. The current head of the Believers Church is Metropolitan Bishop, Dr. K. P. Yohannan.

The church also undertakes various charitable programs including women empowerment, educational projects, community development programs, rehabilitation projects and relief works. 

Some of initiatives undertaken by the Believers Church:

• Believers Church has helped over 74,000 children by providing quality education and timely medical checkups under its Bridge for Hope Program.
• Believers Church has set up more than 28,000 toilets and has committed its resources to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help educate people on sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Program.
• Vocational Training and Health awareness programs have been organised for underprivileged communities. 
• The church has conducted eight-month long free literacy programs, to teach the marginalised sections of society how to write and read. 
• The church has provided water to communities where drinking water is scarce by constructing bore wells and community water tanks. 
• The church has given sewing machines, livestock, carpentry tools, rickshaws and agricultural equipments to families to generate regular income. 
• Through the Humanitarian Assistance project the Church has assisted in Nepal earthquake and Odisha Cyclone disaster relief operations through reconstruction of houses, providing food supplies, medicines, water, clothes, mosquito nets, plastic sheets for making tents, hygiene supplies and solar lights.

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Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan meets with Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi

Metropolitan of Believers Church Dr. K.P. Yohannan met with Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi yesterday to discuss ways to help the marginalized and collaborate towards a Swachh Bharat.

About the Metropolitan

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, the Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Church, was born and brought up in Niranam, Kerala. Niranam has immense historical significance in the tradition of Saint Thomas, a disciple of Jesus Christ who planted the first church there in AD 52.

Metropolitan Dr. K.P. Yohannan dedicated his life to God at a young age to serve the needy and downtrodden. He prayed, “Oh my Lord, let my heart break with the things that break Your heart” and his life was never the same. It’s his belief that one can only demonstrate God’s love by loving people. After over four decades of selfless service, he says,

I have no regrets in praying that prayer for I know God has touched millions through what He did in and through me. It is all God’s grace.

He spent the early years of his service in North India and traveled to the remote villages sharing the love of Christ and doing charitable works. Through numerous encounters during those years, he was instilled with an increasing passion to bring hope, peace, and comfort to the needy and deprived. His sacrificial commitment, farsightedness and aptitude to perceive helped him to lead a life of unhindered devotion to serve Christ and His church.

On February 6, 2003, he was consecrated and installed as the Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Church. He remains grateful for the Godly heritage of his parents. Hailing from the Malankara Syrian Christian tradition, he is honored to have begun this spiritual journey following in the footsteps of Saint Thomas.

Ring kissing ritual

Out of the metropolitan’s heart for the needy have flowed many initiatives and projects to build the nations where Believers Church is located. These include Bridge of Hope, a childcare project helping 72,000 impoverished children; Sisters of Compassion, an order that serves the most neglected of society; hospitals, schools and major relief efforts.

Metropolitan Dr. K.P. Yohannan is also the voice of Athmeeya Yathra, touching millions through his daily radio and TV broadcasts. His 250 books offer practical and spiritual guidance on hundreds of subjects.

Metropolitan Dr. K.P. Yohannan’s wife and two grown children are also serving the Lord.

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Dedicates 219 Sisters of Compassion

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan dedicated 219 Sisters of Compassion on 22nd December 2015 at Believers Church’s Synod Secretariat.

These sisters were given six months of training and this marked the successful completion of it.

Bishop Dr. Samuel Mathew presented the sisters for dedication. Then, Metropolitan blessed each sister and handed over a silver cross as a symbol of their servanthood and commitment to show compassion those around them, which they will now wear on their sari.

In the days to come, these sisters will go to different parts of the country and serve the poor, orphans, widows, lepers and beggars with compassion and commitment.

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Officiates the Inuaguration of School Kit Distribution Programs in Diocese of Niranam

Believers Church Diocese of Niranam held the state-level inauguration of school kit distribution programs on 29th May 2015.

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan presided over the function and Prof. P.J. Kurien (Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha) inaugurated the distribution.

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan presided over the function and Prof. P. J. Kurien (Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha) inaugurated the distribution.

In the coming days, the church will distribute school bags, school uniforms, notebooks, umbrellas and other study materials to over 4,500 needy children throughout the diocese through Bridge of Hope.

Believers Church sees the need of people living in poverty and provides them with their most basic needs through similar distribution programs.