New teaching aide in Visakhapatnam, India

Dear Brethren in Christ,

Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We are happy to share some exciting news from Visakha Valley Bible College. With the generous support from our brethren at the Farmersville Church of Christ, we have recently added an Interactive Touch Screen TV to our teaching system. This is a wonderful addition that complements the computer server we received last year from Bear Valley.

These technological tools are a great blessing to our students and faculty. The server, filled with Christian literature and study materials, combined with the interactive TV, will enable us to offer more intensive and detailed study sessions. Our teachers are thrilled to have these resources, and we are all looking forward to seeing how they will enhance teaching and deepen learning.

We have also attached some pictures to give you a glimpse of the students’ daily activities. Each morning, they participate in devotional time, including scripture memorization. In addition to memorizing key verses for their subjects, they recite a memory verse in both Telugu and English every morning—helping to strengthen their spiritual discipline and confidence.

This morning, we had a faculty meeting to discuss the ongoing progress of the school and to plan for upcoming programs. It was a fruitful time of reflection and decision-making, setting a clear vision for the future school year.

We are deeply grateful to the brethren at Strickland Church of Christ, Lake Houston Church of Christ, and our dear friends Jerry and Paula Bates for your continued prayers, love, and support. Your generosity is helping to shape future gospel preachers who will stand strong for the truth of Christ.

With sincere appreciation and Christian love,

in Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Visakha Valley Bible College

Andhra Pradesh, India

Hands-on experience in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of June-2025

Respected Director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners, greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you well, We thank you very much for your continual prayers  and encouragement. We would like to submit a brief report for the month of June-2025.

1.    Academic activities : We humbly report that classes are continuing smoothly for the current academic year with full attendance . These are the courses taught in the month of June- Christian evidence, Genesis, Numbers and  How we got the Bible .

2.    Guest teacher: we have invited Mr. James as a guest teacher for the month of June. He taught how to read the epistles .

3.    Campaigning :  In the month of June we conducted campaigning at a Tribal colony , nearby Vidyanagar Village. We used a projector to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The follow up Bible studies are being planned for the new contacts.

4.    Special events :-

Restored one local church:- Restored one local congregation at Chennareddicolony , Tirupati.

House meetings:- We have started weekly once house meetings and involve the students for the practical work.

Youth activities :- We have started meeting the youth and focusing to teach the Christian values, leadership and relationship.

Visiting Mumbai church of christ:- we visited Mumbai church of christ and encouraged the local preachers and family members and members.

Zoom Bible study:- we started an online Bible study , we have completed the books of Acts, prison epistles, 1&2 Timothy , General epistles, book of Revelation and began the book of Romans.

Baptism:- one soul was baptized in the month of June. Please pray for her spiritual growth.

Voice of truth magzines distribution:- We requested and received Voice of Truth magazines for the students. They enjoyed reading the articles for their spiritual growth.

5.   Benevolence:-    

Free medical camp (eye camp:-we have identified Jangalapalli Village , Tirupati district , Andhra Pradesh-state, India.  We consulted the local eye care hospital and conducted the camp on June 21st, 2025. We checked 59 patients and 23 patients were diagnosed for cataract surgery .  We referred them to one of the NGO to help for free treatment.

Freely distributed slates:- We distributed slates for the tribal children at Kottapallem Village to encourage the children to develop the literacy among the tribal children.  Our local people given donations for this activity.

Feed the Hungery: In the month of June we conducted feed the hunger program at Unuguntapallem-Village. Our local people given donations for this activity.

We express our gratitude and thanks for your continual prayers, encouragement and support for the smooth function of BVBI-extension centre at Tirupati- Andhra Pradesh , India. We praise God for your partnership and willingness to be a part of this spiritual education program to train up young people in India for the great cause of gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

Vijay & Staff members from BVBI-Tirupati-India.

New batch of students begin in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of May-2025

Date: June 5th,2025

Respected Director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you good health. We sincerely appreciate your continual prayers  and  encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-Tirupati-India. We would like to submit the brief report for the month of May-2025.

Weather :- The month of May is considered as hottest month in India. The temperature has been reached over 100 degrees during the month of May, This period is characterized by dry, scorching heat as the country prepares for the arrival of the monsoon rains.

BVBI-Classes:- we have successfully conducted a graduation ceremony for the 3rd batch of students in April 2025, marking a significant milestone in our mission to train faithful gospel preachers and Christian leaders. We are excited to announce that the new batch has already commenced  and students are diligently engaging in their studies . Our dedicated faculty members are working tirelessly , ensuring that each student receives quality biblical instruction and mentorship.  We continue to seek God’s guidance as we move forward in equipping men for the ministry.

We are greatly honoured  by the presence of our respected director Mr. Keith Kasarjian , whose visit brought encouragement and inspiration to both graduated and staff.  We deeply appreciate his gracious participation in the graduation ceremony and heartfelt welcome to the new batch of Bible students,  personally witnessing their commitment as they began their journey of learning and service. Classes are now in full swing , with students and teachers giving their best to equip them for the lord’s work. We thank God for His continued blessings on this spiritual educational ministry.

Summer Gospel Campaigning:- In the month of May we have conducted gospel campaigning in the village of Aruru, this village is located very coastal side of our district. It is 100 miles far away from the bible school . We involved our local church members for the success of the gospel meeting. About 60-70 people were attended for the meeting, by the sound system village people heard the good of Jesus Christ.

Baptisms:- In the month of May 11 souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. Please pray for the newly baptized souls so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ. One of the baptized persons  is Mr. Prasad, is blind. He has completed his teacher training in braille. He understood the problem of sin and obeyed to water baptism to wash away his sins.

Summer Children classes(VBS) :- In the month of May all the schools and colleges have been closed for the summer holidays.  We have conducted summer children classes from May 8th to 11th( 4 days ). We have collected children near  by villages . About 80 children were attended for the 4 days VBS program.  The theme for 2025 was The parables of Jesus Christ. These following parable 1.The Parable of good Samaritan 2. The Parable of Foolish Richman 3.The parable of wise and foolish builders 4. The parable of Rich man and Lazarus 5. The Parable of the talents 6. The parable of Pharisee and tax collector 7.The parable of Sower and soils 8. The parable of the lost possession . We had joint class, then we divided into sections as per their ages. We involved sisters and brothers for the success of the VBS. The local church granted the budget for the study material, water, snacks and food.

Online classes:- BVBI-Tirupati-India has launched online classes on weekly twice, we have connected active members and some of the students to educate them spiritually who can teach others.

Once again thank you very much for all your efforts for the establishment of BVBI-extension centre at Tirupati-Andhra Pradesh-state-India. We need your continues prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar&staff, behalf of BVBI- Tirupati-Andhra Pradesh-state-India

Graduation in Bikkavolu, India

Dear Brethren In Christ,

We bring greetings from the Students & Staff from the Bikkavolu Bible College. We are very excited to share this good news of sending out another successful group of men who have been qualified to receive the course completion certificate from Bear Valley International. At this time we have 10 students who meet this requirement to receive BBS diploma. As a token of appreciation these graduates received silver rings with a title of 'Bear Valley' from our school. Brother Irven Skinner supplied Bicycles & Mega Phones for all the graduates. These graduates  received Study Bibles in English & Telugu, Bible Dictionary, also Stack of Christian Literature that will help them in their ministry.  We are very much looking forward to seeing these individuals being very instrumental in establishing congregations in their neighbouring communities. We were honored to have brother Keith Kasarjian, Director, Bear Valley International for being the guest of honor to present the awards to the Graduates, we are mindful to brother Mark Reynolds for his great contributions to the Bear Valley schools in India, God bless you both. 

 Brethren, We truly have men that are able to preach confidently as well as initiate conversations very politely. We do have some sound singers who can deliver the message of God and His love through their melodious, charismatic singing (vocal).  We are very much appreciative of your prayer of encouragement; our two years of efforts in making these individuals has been very rewarding. We thank you so much for being a part of it.  Please convey this exciting news with the rest of the congregation, as these individuals will be sooner reaching out to many thousands of unsaved souls. Yes millions in our country are lost, they are in desperate situation, they are in a hopeless situation, and need Jesus. Individuals like our graduates are going to touch them with good news, news of hope, and eternity.

We personally thank the Elders, Deacons, Mission Committee at Killen Church of Christ, Tuscumbia Church of Christ, Lomax Church of Christ, Union Church of Christ and Atlas Church of Christ, for their continued trust and confidence which enabled us today to send out these graduates to establish congregations, to become leaders to lead many Christ as well as bring up next generation leaders by working with children and young people. In this country of  religion becoming radical, our men have taken up the challenge to go forward to reach out the unreached millions Kindly continue your prayers for them in their strive to spread the Good News. We look forward to sharing the results of their efforts, God bless you all, we love you. 

In Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Tirupati, India celebrates graduation

Reporting Letter for the month of April-2025

Respected director Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners greetings to you in the most holy and precious name of Jesus christ. We pray that this letter finds you well. We thank you for your continual prayers and encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-Tirupati-India. We take this opportunity submit our brief report for the month of April-2025.

Class Room Work:- we concentrate the syllabus prescribed by the BVBI. In the month of April we completed “ the Parables of Jesus Christ, The Covenants, Salvation and a special study on the Biblical timeline.

Gospel Campaign :-    In The month of April 19th we conducted campaigning at Chittedudu-Village, some of the students and church members together were able to participate in the campaigning. The village people were able to hear the gospel of Jesus christ.

Baptisms:- In the month of April two souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. Please remember them so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ.

Our guest visit:- In the on th of April -2025 Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our director, was able to visit our place. He was with us from April 24th to 27th, 2025. He was able to teach in our bible school and local church. We have been very much encouraged by his preaching and fellowship.

Special classes:- In the month of April we have invited trainer Mr. dayakar from Gospel Share Mission. He was able to train up the students by sharing excellent tools which are useful for personal evangelism  and home bible study .

Graduation ceremony:- On April 25th, we organized our 3rd Graduation ceremony. Our director Mr. Keith Kasarjian, The BVBI  Local directors of Nellore ,Vidyanagar ,Chennai & Arakonam were able to participate to witness the great joyful event. By the grace of God 21 students were graduated. A few students were planted in local churches while they were in the bible school. Please pray for the students who went into the battle field.

Fresh batch: students :- The new fresh batch of students have joined for 2025 to 2027 (two years course). They need your prayers for the success of the bible training.

We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement for the BVBI extension centre at Tirupati-India. Please continue to pray for the students and faculty.

Thanking you

Yours brother in christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar & Staff from BVBI-extension centre-Tirupati-India.

Diligent study in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the month of March-2025.

April 8th,2025

Respected director Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer Partners greetings to you in the name of Jesus christ. We pray that this reporting letter may serve us to find you in good health. We would like to submit March-2025 Report .

Classroom work:- we are seriously concentrating on class room teaching. We are thankful to BVBI coordinator for providing WVBS material, from this material we have presented these following lessons:

BIBLICAL TIMELINE:-

Biblical timeline, preached by Mr. John Hall.

1. From Egypt to Jordan - Joshua 1:1,2; Acts 7:23-30

2. When God gave the law of Moses, that was a time of the Earth's age 2537 years

3. Israel in the promised land before king Judges - 1:1-2:10; 1 King 6:1; Judges 16:13

4. Adam through global flood Noah - 1656 years.

5. The global through law given of Sinai – 881 years

6. Sinai through arrival at Jordan 40 years

7. The death of Moses through the death of Joshua – 40 years

8. Othniel through Israel demanding a King – 316 years

Beside that these topics have completed.

1. SALVATION

2. COVENANT

3. THE PARABLE OF JESUS CHRIST

Zoom class:- we have completed books of second Peter, first John and second John

Assignment work:- All the students are cooperating well in writing their assignments . We collect the notebooks and evaluate their work from time to time.

Students involvement in the local church:-  BVBI students are actively involve in the local church activities.

Gospel campaigning :- In the month of March gospel meeting was conducted in the Gudali-Village. Vidyanagar Church youth class and members have sponsored the meeting expenses.

Village meeting:- We have visited Sreeramapuram-village on March 6th. Conducted house meeting at Mr. Gopinath father in law’s house. The village people were able to meet at their house for the meeting. I presented my lesson from Luke 12:13-21 concerning the, foolish rich man. People were able to understand that having richness is not curse but trusting treasure is wrong attitude .

Home bible studies: - We continually organizing home bible studies , this is wonderful tool for the lost souls to be converted.

Baptisms:- one of the preacher  Mr. Abraham and his brother Gabriel who were able to attend for Mr. Keith Kasarjian (eldership class) have baptized 12 souls at kalathuru-village.

Last week Saturday I baptized one sister. Please keep this newly baptized sister in prayers so that she may grow in the image of Jesus christ.

Benevolence: -

Feeding Hunger:-

By the contribution of local church members we have conducted feed the hunger program at tribal colony at Kokkupadu coastal village, given food for 50 tribal children.

Widows support:-  by the local church contributed 30 widows received support for their basic needs.

Service for the blind people:- One family  Mr. Jesudoass and sister .Ester in our local church are able to dedicate to cook and service food for the blind people daily and feeding them.

Medical help for sister .Lathamma:- local church is able to provide Rs.5000 medical support to sister.Lathamma as she had accident while she was travelling in the motorbike .

Prayer Request:- Lord willing  on April 25th graduation ceremony will conduct a graduation for the 3rd batch of students. We humbly request your prayers for the grand success of the event. We thank you very much for your prayers , encouragement, and assistance for the smooth function of the Bible school. We sincerely appreciate your love and concern. We are grateful to our director Mr.Keith Kasarjian and coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds for their dedication and sacrifice for the BVBI extension centre in India.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar, BVBI-extension Centre , Tirupati, India.

New school in Nellore, India

Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,Greetings from Bear Valley Nellore Andhra Pradesh.I am glad to write to you about the month of March classes. In the month of March we had three day classes i.e. from the 19th to 21st.

Teachers and Subjects covered:

1. Bro. G. J. Prabhudas taught on Personal Evangelism

2. Bro. Suresh taught on cost of discipleship

I hope you will be visiting us soon. Thank you and God bless.

Thanking You,

In The Christ 's Service,

V.PrasanthKumar 

Local Director.

Arakkonam, India school off to a great start

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – ARAKKONAM

No. 6, Jayaram Nagar, Maveripettai, Ammanur, Arakkonam – 631 002. Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact: Bro. G. P. Shyam Sundar (Mobile: +91 95661 12163)

WORK REPORT

JANUARY TO MARCH, 2025

The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the first quarter (January to March) of this year (2025) we worked hard to get the success in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through Special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings and Seminars etc.,

Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully.

Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

 Currently we are studying the Sixth Course

6.       Personal Evangelism: PE 1 – How to conduct Bible Studies – One on One

 The students also completed writing exams on Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

Conversions:

In the past three months (January to March 2025), 08 people were baptized.

 Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even more harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. P. Shyam Sundar

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Arakkonam)

New school in Chennai, India is flourishing

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – CHENNAI

Address: No.33/37, S.V.M. Nagar, 3rd Street, Kannigapuram, Chennai – 600 012. Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact: Bro. G. J. Prabhudoss (Mobile: +91 90031 95649)

WORK REPORT

JANUARY TO MARCH, 2025

The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the first quarter (January to March) of this year (2025) we worked hard to get the success in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings and Seminars etc.,

Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully.

Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

Currently we are studying the Sixth Course

6.       Personal Evangelism: PE 1 – How to conduct Bible Studies – One on One

The students also completed writing exams on Five Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

5.       God’s Plan of Salvation - Scheme of Redemption

 Conversions:

In the past three months (January to March 2025), 06 people were baptized.

 Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

 Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. J. Prabhudoss

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Chennai)

Practical studies in Vidyanagar, India

Reporting Letter for the month of February-2025

March 5th,2025

Dear brothers in Christ greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We thank you for your prayers and all your efforts for the establishment of Bear Valley Bible Institute in Vidyanagar, Andhra Pradesh-state , India.  Our BVBI-extension centre is committed to equipping preachers and church leaders in rural areas with sound biblical knowledge and practical ministry skills. Our Bible school initiatives in villages focus on training local evangelists, strengthening churches and spreading first century Christianity. We have given admission for the untrained preachers who are already in the field.  BVBI-classes are much useful for their field work.  These are following activities they are doing in the rural congregations.

Home Bible studies:- Home Bible study is essential in the rural areas where churches and trained preachers are scarce .It strengthens faith, building community and encourages involvement in God’s word. By fostering discipleship and evangelism, it helps sustain Christian growth and provides moral guidance. Ultimately , it ensures that even remote areas have access to spiritual nourishment and biblical teachings.

Besides home Bible studies they conduct children classes, youth meetings, street gospel meetings, personal Bible studies. Each student adopted 10 villages and continually visiting two villages per day. They attend for the week end bible training and growing in the knowledge of NT teaching.

We thank you very much for this BVBI-extensional centre which you have established at Vidyanagar, Andhra Pradesh-state, India.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar, director of Extension Centre.

Graduation nears in Visakhapatnam, India

Dear brethren in Christ, 

Greetings to you all from Visakhapatnam. We are all doing good by the mercies of our God and His son Jesus in Christ. We pray that everything is going well at your end. We appreciate your prayers towards us. Preaching school at Visakhapatam is continuing to do well as it has been since the beginning. We are grateful to God for blessing us to continue the same mission with the vision to establish the New Testament churches in Southern India by producing some affective evangelists. 

In regard to our common mission, we tend to have the same spirit among our faculty members. Every year, faculty and staff members meet for a one full day meeting. A meeting proposed to discuss several things regarding the school year as well as the upcoming events. First of all, we all had discussed about the present burning doctrinal issues around. We all agreed that New Testament is the ultimate authority in any matters of faith and doctrine. So our discussion on this topic has concluded with a sole agreement on strictly following the New Testament pattern for any issues. 

Also the discussion about the remaining subjects to be taught, students record to be kept, electronic teaching system and training classes have been discussed. We have also discussed about the upcoming Graduation ceremony as well as the Leadership workshop at Bikkavolu Bible College; this is scheduled for 17.18th of April. We have purchased a couple of Interactive Touch Screen Televisions to use for the teaching purpose, in fact i have brought two Laptops given by Bear Valley to use them for Library purposes. We have had a network established where we are keeping the laptop server and the interactive touch screen TV in the same network to drag the information on the screen while teaching. We had a training session to help the teaching staff about the mechanics of this setup, I will share more in the next report. I want to thank brother Keith as well as Mark for making this possible. 

The importance of a full-time school and required improvements have been discussed. Also at the end of the meeting, Current religious difficulties in our country were also mentioned in the prayer.

Prayer request: one of our Graduates brother Rajesh had paralysis stroke and is undergoing treatment, kindly pray. He is a great Christian, bold enough to straighten their biblical errors. We sure need your prayers for their family as well. The first picture shows him laying on the bed when brother Nageswarao and other faculty members visited. 

Dear brethren, we appreciate your prayers, we do thank you very much for your help and support, please convey our gratitude to the Elders at Bear Valley Church of Christ. We do thank the brethren at Lake Houston, Strickland Church of Christ as well as Farmersville. we are always mindful of our dear beloved brethren, Jerry and Paula Bates. 

In Christ, 

John Dean Muppidi

Visakha Valley Bible College

Studies continue in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the Month of February-2025

Date; March 5th,2025.

Respected beloved brother Keith Kasarjian, our international director, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners. Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this reporting letter finds you well. We express our gratitude and thanks to you for your prayers and  encouragement . We humbly submit our reporting letter for the month of February-2025.

Classroom work: - This quarter we taught: The book of Matthew, New testament  Christianity, The Importance of Blood, Repentance,  Study on Pentateuch, and Abiding in Hope. We also adopted a few topics from World Video Bible School Material. We are thankful to our coordinator (BVBI) for presenting projector and WVBS video devices for our BVBI-Tirupati extension  centre. These are very much useful to learn several subjects.

Assignment work:- All the students are cooperating well in writing their assignments . We collect the note books and evaluate from time to time.

Bible Seminar:- In the month of February 7th and 8th we have conducted a two day seminar. The theme for the seminar was “The Parables of Jesus Christ. We have invited local preachers, active members in the local churches, BVBI-students and  teachers . The seminar went on successfully. The study material  for the seminars was prepared by Dr. Damon Vincent. We appreciate his guidelines for the grand success of the seminar. BVBI-students were involved actively and learned several good things on how to organize the lectureship meetings.

Gospel  Campaignings:- In the month of February we conducted gospel campaigning at Vemuguntapallem-village on 23RD evening. The village people were able to attended the meeting and requested monthly campaigning.  This is my birthplace , personally I was very happy to conduct camp in this village.

Bible Quiz:- In the month of February 22nd we conducted Bible quiz to BVBI students from the Book of Matthew. We divided students into 5 groups and conducted the quiz. It was very interesting and helped a lot in  learning  the word of God.

Thanking you.

Yours brother and sister in Christ.

Vijay&Swarupa, my children Timothy and Tabitha from India.

Another new school in India starts strong

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – CHENNAI

WORK REPORT

SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 2024

The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the past four months we have worked hard to get the success in completion of four months (September - December 2024) in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through Special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings, Lectureships and Seminars etc.,

Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully. Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Three Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

Currently we are studying the Fourth Course

4.       Elective Course: Cost of Discipleship

The students also completed writing exams on Three Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

 Conversions:

In the past four months (September - December 2024), 04 people were baptized.

 Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even more harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. J. Prabhudoss

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Chennai)

New Indian school begins strong

BEAR VALLEY BIBLE INSTITUTE – ARAKKONAM

No. 6, Jayaram Nagar, Maveripettai, Ammanur, Arakkonam

WORK REPORT

OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2024

 The Extended School Programs:

We are so happy to inform you that in the past three months we have worked hard to get the success in completion of three months (October - December 2024) in Extended Program, the conversion of souls and the nurturing of congregations through special Bible studies, Gospel Meetings, Lectureships and Seminars etc.,

 Academic Updates:

The students were fully committed to their studies and wrote the exams successfully. Our hard-working staff also continued to be very busy both in the classroom and on the evangelistic field.

So far, we completed Two Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

Currently we are studying the Third Course

3.       Apologetics: Christian Evidences

The students also completed writing exams on Two Courses:

1.        Biblical Studies: OT Survey 1 - Study of Law: Genesis to Deuteronomy

2.       Apologetics: How We Got The Bible

 Conversions:

In the past three months (October - December 2024), 04 people were baptized.

Conclusion:

We are so eager to use every opportunity which our Lord grants us, to work even more harder to train the students in the best way and also to edify the congregations.

Thank you.

In Christ,

Bro. G. P. Shyam Sundar

(Director, Bear Valley Bible Institute – Arakkonam)

Campaign in Tirupati, India

Reporting Letter for the Month of January-2025

Date : February 1st, 2025.

Respected beloved brother Keith Kasarjian our director , beloved brother Mark Reynolds- our coordinator and all the prayer partners,  greetings to you in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this reporting letter may serve us to find you good health. We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement. We would like to share brief report for the month of January -2025.

Classroom work:  BVBI-Tirupati-India  classroom works are seriously going on. Our teachers are dedicated to teach and students are active in attendance as well as following the teachers, doing their memory work, taking tests, writing assignments, and taking notes while teachers are teaching .

Note Book writing:  Students are writing good notes and all the teachers are active in checking their notebooks and giving marks for the notebook writings.

Campaigning : January 18th, 2025 we have conducted campaigning at Chillamathru village. This village is located about 100 km away from the Bible school. It was the first time the village people heard about Jesus Christ. About 75 people from the village attended the meeting but several people heard the gospel message by our  sound system.

Three funerals: In the month of January there were three funerals that we attended . We were invited to share the word of God. We have noticed that during funerals the hearts of the people are very tender and receptive to receive the word of God even though we never expected to stand in the funeral service.

Two comfort meetings: In India it is our culture  to conduct prayer meeting after two weeks of the funeral service.  During the prayer meeting all the relatives, village people, friends and church members gather to comfort the family members. I had an opportunity to share the word of God at two comfort meetings in the month of January.

Zoom Bible Classes: In the month of January we conducted zoom classes every Tuesday and Thursday. We have completed the book of Acts, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon and are currently studying James.

Bible Seminar: In the month of January 20th&21st we participated in the Christian Growth Bible Seminar at Rajamandry.  We are very happy to report to you that Dr. Damon Vincent was the resource person for the seminar.  He invited me to present

Baptisms: In the month of January three souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. We request you to pray for the new souls.

 Our Coordinator Mr. Mark Renolds’ Indian mission trip:- We are very happy to report to you that our coordinator Mr.Mark Reynolds has visited India safely in the month of January-2025.  His trip has been a great encouragement. I was happy to translate his lessons on Sunday worship service at Nellore.

Home Bible studies: We conduct home Bible studies regularly. Right now three newly connected families are studying, and Lord willing soon they will be baptized.

Staff meeting: We are happy to inform you that we had a staff meeting to discuss a few agendas for the welfare of the students and their progress .

Extra subject: out of students interest during the weekend, we introduced the hotel management subject  for the students so they might be able to support their work as preachers after they graduate.

We thank you for your prayers and encouragement. The Bear Valley Bible Institute is a wonderful plant farm to train the young people. We are ever grateful to you for your prayers, encouragement and assistance for the smooth function of the project.

Thanking you.

Yours brother,

Vijay

Strong beginning in Vidyanagar, India

Bear Valley Bible Institute-Vidyanagar

Reporting Letter for the month of December-2024

Date :-December 31st, 2024.

Respected director Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds. Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter finds you well. We thank you very much for your prayers, encouragement and all the arrangements for the smooth function of BVBI-extension centre at Vidyanagar, Andhra Pradesh-State , India. We would like to submit the report for the month of December-2024.

Class room work:- In the month of December we had wonderful classes. These are subjects we have taught in our class room work.

1.      The outlines of the Book of Isaiah

2.      The outlines of the Book of Matthew

3.      The outlines of the Book of Psalms

4.      The outlines of the ministry of Jesus Christ.

5.      The greatness of Messiah .

Campaigning :- In the month of December we have conducted two campaigns at Prakasam Colony and Jangalapalli.

Rural ministry:- Most of the students of our BVBI-Extension Centre are already in the field, but had not been formally trained before coming to Bear Valley. Our Bear Valley classes and syllabus are very much useful for the students. They are effectively working ever since the Bible School has been inaugurated at Vidyanagar. All the students are sending their love and regards to BVBI for your love and concern for the spiritual education for their spiritual growth.

Village Children :- our students are able to visit children in the villages to teach them Bible stories, songs and memory verses and working effectively among the rural children.

Baptisms:- After the establishment of the Bible School 6 souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ. 

Brother, we thank you for your prayers and continual support for the  BVBI-extensional centre at Vidyanagar. We love and appreciate your love.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in Christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar &Staff from Vidyanagar, Andhra Pradesh-state, India.

Students learn the Bible and practical lessons in Tirupati, India

December 11, 2024

Reporting Letter for the Month of November-2024

Respected director Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter finds you in good health. We thank you very much for your prayers and encouragement for the smooth function of the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-State, India. We humbly submit the brief report for the month of November-2024.

Weather condition:-  as we live coastal side of the Bay of Bengal (Ocean) every year in the month of November we suffer due to cyclone effect. Last week of November for  5 days continually we had heavy rains. God is good to care for our family as well the members. We provide food for the needy during this emergency period.

Classroom work:- We continually conduct the classes. Before we start the classes we allow the students to have devotion. Then we have two sessions in the morning and two sessions in the evening. In the month of November we have covered book of Job , Psalms , Godhead , New Testament church etc..

Campaigning :- In the month of November we conducted two campaigns.

Baptism:- In the month of November 2 souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ.

We involved  the students in the following local church activities

Worship service:- Regular preaching and teaching at Tirupati and Vidyanagar churches of christ and other rural congregations. We involve the students in the church service.

Wednesday Bible study:-  We have completed teaching the parables of Jesus Christ in our Wednesday Bible study, now we are studying the Christian evidences.  Students are active in the midweek Bible study.

Children  classes:-  Children are learning stories, memory scriptures, participate in bible quiz. Teachers are active  in training them (1Timothy 6:4). BVBI students are trained well how to organize the children classes.

Youth class:- Young people in the local church are studying the basic lessons. There are seven young people who are near to baptism, please remember them in your prayers. Our Bear valley students are learning how to organize youth classes.

Women class:- Every Friday at 5pm sisters meet for Bible study , prayers. singing and fellowship.  They are active in growing spiritually.  Our students learn how to assist the local church sisters to grow spiritually.

Home Bible study:-  We got a new contact for the home bible study.  Mr. Zakary, his wife Ester, his two sons Daniel and Samuel. We hope that this family will obey the gospel. Another family from a nearby town is also interested in studying the truth. Please remember them in your prayers. We take the students for home Bible studies.

Bible camp for the disabled people:-  We try to use the opportunities to share the word of God. On November 5th I preached at the District disabled meeting. A few people are interested in studying with us personally. We teach the students how to use the opportunities to share the word of God.

Visiting leprosy colony:- We regularly visit  two leprosy colonies and share with them the gospel of Jesus Christ. On November 2nd my son Timothy and I visited leprosy colony at Kadaparoad. In this leprosy ministry we show the students how to assist them.

Thanksgiving meeting;- On November 6th I preached at a Thanksgiving meeting at Thummalagunta. Mr. Jaswanth and sister Feebe are strong members in our local church. They invited neighbors, relatives and members for the meeting. We had a wonderful opportunity to share the word of God. We invited students to observe how to organize the thanksgiving meeting.

Rurual villages visits:-  we visited Poolathota-village, Gottiprolu village and Kota village for preaching and teaching the word of God. We invited students to visit the rural areas.

Memorial meeting:- On November 26th we have attended for the memorial meeting at Muchalagunta-Village. I was given opportunity to preach the word of God to about 500 people. I taught the lesson from 1 Kings 2:1-11.  I took 4 students to attend for this meeting. They have learned good things from this meeting.

Student moral value class:-  when we compare the days of our childhood and now the present children are losing the moral values than the older generation. So I visited Venkatagiri town of Wenkatagiri on November 27th. I got opportunity to gather school children and teach them human moral values.

We thank you very much for the establishment of the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh state, India.  We treat it as it is blessing of God and wonderful platform to train up young people and share the gospel of Jesus christ to the dying souls in India. We need your continual prayers.

Thanking you.

Yours brother and sister in Christ.

Vijay&BVBI staff-in India

Students learn in classroom and in the field in Tirupati

Reporting Letter for the month of October-2024

Date:- November 1 , 2024

Respected   director Mr.Keith Kasarjian and our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners - greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter may serve us to find you good health. We thank you for your continual prayers and encouragement for the smooth function of BVBI-extension centre at Tirpati, Andhra Pradesh India. We would like to submit our October -2024 report briefly.

Weather :-  Unfortunately in the month of October  there was cyclone effect in our area, we had continual rains. Some of our members are working for the daily bread, those people whenever they don’t get work due to cyclone effect suffer a lot for the daily bread. We  have done follow-up work to check with such a families to assist them as much as possible. We taught the students how to care for the members during the disaster.

Baptism:-  We  are happy to report you that six souls were baptized and added to the body of Christ in the month of October . We request you to pray for these newly baptized souls so that they grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ.

Death:- There are few families from our local church who are living in the jungles, they are tribal people.  One of the widow sister Santhamma from this colony passed away on October 19th, 2024.  We were able to prepare the coffin and honorably do the funeral. Please pray for the family members.  Our students learned how to involve with families who are sad.

Youth class:-  Each week after the Sunday worship service  youth class students are given homework . In the month of October first week they have memorized  names of  the Old Testament books and during the, second week names of New Testament books. The third week them memorized the love chapter (1 Corinthians 13). We educate the BVBI students to learn how to help the children and youth to grow spiritually.

Members :-  each week after the Sunday worship service  all the members are given the homework . They need to write all the scriptures that were quoted in the Sunday sermon.  Bear Valley Bible Institute students witness how the members are growing spiritally.

Pinchinayudpalli-Village :- We have visited Pinchinayudpalli-Village,  this is newly planted local congregation.

Bangalore :- on first Sunday we have visited one local church in Bangalore and encouraged them. The preacher is known to our family for several years. He has been expecting us to visit them for several years. By the grace of God we were able to visit them on October 6th, 2024.  This is the preacher requesting the extension centre at Bangalore city.

Midweek Bible study:- Our midweek bible study is much useful for our spiritual growth. Last couple of weeks we are studying the parables of Jesus Christ. We request you to pray for our classes.   All the students of BVBI participate in the midweek bible study.

Zoom Meeting: - On every Thursday we conduct zoom meeting, we have completed the book of Acts, Philippians and the book of Ephesians we are studying.

Guests;- In the month of October Mr.Eno and his wife Nadine Damo could able to visit our place from Canada. They spent two weeks with us. They taught these subjects - Spiritual growth, how to handle the conflict, doing great work by humble beginning, Bible is  the inspired word of God, the importance of the women in the sight of God etc..Bear Valley Bible Institute students were inspired and motivated by their visit.

Staff meeting:-  In the month of October we had our staff meeting and discussed several agendas for the better development of the students.  We focus on these three areas for the students . Giving them information, helping them to feel and watching them how they behave. By the grace of God each student is growing.

Village ministry:- We continually visit different villages and proclaim the gospel of Christ. These are the villages we have planted village congregations. 1. Poolathota-Village, 2.Aruru -Village, 3.Microtower colony- Village,4.Jangalapalli- Village, 5.Chittedu- Village, 6.Nancharampeta- Village,7.Gunapadu- Village,8.Bathlapuram- Village, 9. Kota- Village,10.Thinnelapudi- Village etc.. We teach our BVBI students how to do the church planting ministry.

We thank you for your continual prayers and encouragement.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar and Staff from BVBI-Extension Centre, Tirupati-INDIA.

Students take their exams in Tirupati, India

Date :- September 29th , 2024

Reporting Letter for the month of September-2024

Respected director Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds and all he prayer partners, greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this letter finds you well. By the grace of God and your prayers Bear Valley Bible Institute –extension Centre at Tirupati-India is functioning well. We sincerely appreciate your prayers and encouragement . We would like to submit our report for the month of September-2024.

Classroom work:- In the moth of September we have completed Deuteronomy, second Chronicles and Nehemiah and book of Ezra. 

Exams:- Students are cooperating well  to complete memory tests , daily tests and weekly  assignments . We also observe the note books writing.

Coordinator visit:- In the  second week of   September-2024 our coordinator Mr. Mark Reynolds was able to visit our school. He has encouraged the students to use the best opportunity to learn the word of God and prepare to teach others. He encouraged staff and students to involve in the campaigning to win the lost souls as other schools do at other places. We are grateful to our coordinator for his hard work to travel to our Tirupati city-India . His visit has been a great blessing for all the teaching staff , non teaching and students.

Mr.Abraham Miller’s  visit:- We are happy to share that Mr. Abraham Miller and his his wife Maddi  Miller are members of church of christ in Australia. They have visited India to see their daughter who is studying in Newdelhi. They could able to travel to our city and visit our bible school. They have encouraged all the student and appreciate the teachers and their dedication.

Campaigning :- In the month of September we have conducted campaigning at the village of Jangalapalli. It is about 95 K.M. from our city.

Baptisms:- In the month of September 9 souls were baptized , please remember these new souls in your prayers so that they may grow in the image of His son Jesus Christ.

Leadership class:- We have conducted  leadership class on September 20th. We have invited three guest  teachers from other local churches in India to teach the word of God.  We have invited local preachers for the leadership class. We have involved BVBI-students to organize the leadership class.

AG-Workshop:- In the month of September we have conducted A.G. workshop at the KGBV school. We have involved all the students , teaching staff and non teaching staff to learn drip irrigation, constructing raised beds, compost making , vegetable marketing  and cultivating the organic vegetables.  We are thankful to Healing Hands International for supporting for this workshop.

Local church activities and involvement of the BVBI-students:- We are happy to report you that we involve the students in all the local church programs.  The local church is very happy and also students are highly delighted to learn practically and equip themselves for the future ministry.

Thanking you.

Yours brother in christ.

B.Vijaya Kumar&staff from BVBI-extension centre-Tirupati-India.

Studies continue in Tirupati, India

August 29th, 2024

Reporting Letter for the month of August-2024.

Respected director  Mr.Keith Kasarjian, our coordinator Mr.Mark Reynolds and all the prayer partners of the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Tirupati-India greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that this reporting letter may finds you well. We sincerely thankful to you for your prayer and encouragement. We humbly submit report for the month of August-2024.

Class Room work:  In the month of August we have completed The books of Numbers, Deuteronomy, second Samuel and first Chronicles. We also completed few N.T church doctrines.

Campaigning In the month of August we have conducted campaigning at the Village of Kalathur,  K.V.B.Puram Mandal , Andhra Pradesh-state.

Baptisms: In the month of August 11 souls were baptized and added to the body of christ. Please pray for the newly baptized souls.

Leadership class: In the month of August   second Saturday we have conducted leadership class. We are happy to report that Mr.Steve Snider from USA has visited and taught wonderful subject on second coming of Jesus Christ.  We appreciate our coordinator Mr.Mark Reynolds for connecting this  good bible teacher. He was with us for two days.  He was able to preach in our local church on 11th August,2024.

Zoom Bible classes :-  There are interesting people who desire to learn bible, so we conduct Wednesday and Thursday morning zoom classes.

Benevolence

Bed sheets to Blind people:-  This is rainy season in India, we noticed blind people who are suffering lot without blankets. Our young people in the local church have contributed money for the bed sheets. We have distributed bed sheets to the visually challenged people.

Feeding Tribal children :- We have involved local church young people to distribute food for the tribal people at Pallamala village.

Future plan:- There are several students , employees, business people and farmers who are interested to study the bible but not able to get opportunity to attend for the off line bible classes. We  would like to open the  distance educational program for the people who are unable to attend for the full time bible training . We request your prayers.

We thank you for all your prayers for all your prayers. We treat that the BVBI is wonderful platform to train up young people in India. We sincerely appreciate your prayers, support and  encouragement. We are grateful to our director and coordinator for their availability on time to time for the smooth function of this spiritual educational program.

Thanking you

Yours brother and sister in christ.

Vijay&Swarupa and BVBI staff and students from Tirupati-India.