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A vision for multiplication, which started in the US, expanded to Nepal via North India. Read on to hear of the life transformation of N., his village and many more in the mountains of Nepal. The Seeds of Multiplication From 2008-2014, Shepherding the Nations (STN) consistently hosted Bible training institutes in North India. During this time, the STN leadership from the US and India traveled thousands of miles to instruct faithful…
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Prayer Requests
[print_link] Please pray for Ryder and Flory to draw near to the Lord, grow strong in their marriage, stay healthy, walk in the Spirit, and discern God’s will on a moment-by-moment basis. In a country that has such enormous needs it is easy to get overwhelmed or say “yes” to too many things. Thank you for praying that they will work hard but also find times of quiet rest and refreshment….
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STN’s Plans for 2016 in India
Ryder & Flory Kumar have been in India for over 4 months now and a lot of things are being accomplished. They have settled into a home, set up an office for STN India, worked on administrative details (legal & financial), met with key leaders, spoken in churches and special meetings, and organized prayer groups. They have been BUSY! What else will be happening in 2016? A lot more time…
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PizzaRev Update
Thank you for helping us impact the world for Christ. Our PizzaRev fundraiser brought in $174.26 and everyone had lots of fun together while there. The fundraiser fell on the same night as our STN board meeting. So Pastor Paul went to PizzaRev and picked up 8 pizzas for our meeting. He said PizzaRev was filled with STN supporters when he arrived. What a blessing to have had such a…
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One Day Women’s Conference
Report by Vinay Kalapala In partnership with the Shepherding the Nations we were able to conduct a one day conference for the ladies of our church and surrounding churches with the theme, “Your Effective Growth in the Body of Christ.” Brother Ryder Kumar gave an inspirational and insightful devotional study from John 6:1-14 speaking on “Incredible Blessing.” Flory Kumar spoke with clarity and burden based on the theme. She focused…
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STN’s youngest donor
We were thrilled to hear this story about our youngest donor: After hearing about STN, this four year old did chores for four weeks to support a pastor in India! Her mom kept the chore charts and presented this gift on Christmas! What a beautiful birthday gift for Jesus! Thank you for your support – your love-gift will be used to further God’s kingdom in India and will be treasures…
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PizzaRev Fundraiser Jan. 26th
Please join us at PizzaRev in Northridge this Tuesday, January 26th. Map and Directions | PizzaRev Website | Share with your friends on Facebook Print this flyer or just mention “STN” at the register and 20% will be donated to Shepherding the Nations. Download Flyer
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God’s Transforming Power Clearly Seen
J.S. (along with his wife) sold land given to him by his parents in South India. With this money he bought another piece of land in North India. The place is not only far from his culture, language, and family but it is in a remote village where nobody wants to live. J.’s purpose was to spread the Gospel. To have income he established a school. Having no formal training…
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God Is Working in Nepal
Our great God is known for awesome deeds. In His provision, plan and purpose, He chooses people. One of them happens to be M.H.S. of Nepal. Following his family traditions, he and his family have been bowing before idols and worshipping them until KB, another Nepali met and confronted him. KB, one of our STN graduates, presented the gospel with all simplicity as is his style. M. didn’t take much…
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Trip to Kanpur
Growing Church in Kanpur Kanpur is an industrial city situated near Lucknow in the state of Uttar Pradesh. In the past Randy and Susan Leinen from our team that visited India from the US, have ministered in this church here. The church has not only been growing locally but multiplying. The need of the hour has been to strengthen these new believers who have come from Hindu background. KB (popularly…
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Praises and Prayer Requests – 12/15
From the Kumars [print_link] Praise – A house was provided within 2 hours of their house search, in a quiet and clean place, gated and low rent. Flory – No issues with my health, so far so good but on the other hand Ryder struggled with his health throughout the move. Praise – Shipment of 30 boxes were delivered safely after 4 months inspite of heavy rains and catastrophe in Chennai. Praise…
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Kumar’s New Home
Here are some wonderful photos from the Kumar’s new home in India:
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STN Fundraising Event Highlights
We would like to thank everyone for all their support for the STN concert with Enfield. We had a wonderful evening of praise and worship, Christmas shopping at the silent auction and updates on the ministry. Pastor Paul also gave us updates on Ryder and Flory’s relocation to India, our opening up STN in South America and plans for the future. God is blessing our ministry and it’s exciting to…
