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18 Christian Teachers' Conference, 'Lily of the Valley' Skill Development pro- and fellowship enjoyed during sight-
gramme, explained how this programme seeing, playing the ice breaking game,
Kodaikkanal Hills, Tamil Nadu enabled her to reach out to the talent time by the various groups,
unreached at homes. The delegates sharing and praying for one another
were not only inspired by all these strengthened the bond between all the
A Report challenging experiences of different participants of the conference.
people but were greatly motivated to
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support, involve and pray more. Mr. Billi Our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Param-
Dr. Caroline Michael Yesudian exhorted the group as he paid adass, the local coordinator of the conf-
us a short visit and graced us with his erence and minister of God at Kodai-
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We praise God for the 18 Christian session “Let's know our fragrance” was presence. The closing session was a kkanal, for all the arrangements made
Teachers' Conference held at Green greatly enjoyed by the participants. The short Sunday worship service. pertaining to the campsite, arrangement
Castle Resort, Kodaikkanal Hills, Tamil thematic Bible study was conducted by of chairs and PA system for the meeting
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Nadu from 19 to 22 May 2022. Mr. Jonathan Rajan from Bangalore. The singing sessions were lively, hall, purchase of mementos and timely

enjoyable and meaningful. The theme help and prayer support throughout.
song was led by Dr. Caroline Michael. Dr.
It was indeed quite exciting to The morning devotion time by Dr.
organise the conference in Tamil Nadu Michael Faraday, Dr. Jayanth Jacob and Jayanth Jacob led the singing time on his Everyone was refreshed by the pleas-
after a two-year break due to the Mr. Paul Devakumar was a time of perso- keyboard assisted by Master Jeremiah ant climate, delicious food and hospit-
pandemic. I praise God for His grace and nal introspection and encouragement. on the guitar and Ms. Persis with the ality shown. All the arrangements made
guidance to conduct the conference and The session on “Emotional Intelligence” ukulele. Special songs were rendered in to have the delegates picked up and
am thankful to all the delegates who from Biblical perspective by Dr. Hannah Telugu. dropped by the campsite manager, Mr.
attended the conference. Special thanks Revathy was quite practical and useful. Sathish and his team at Green Castle
to the organisations and individuals who The testimony by Mr. Paramadass and The delegates enjoyed the theme- Resort made everyone's stay at the
encouraged their teachers to attend the his demonstrations of play way methods based games, activities, quiz and puzzles resort a great delight. The delegates with
conference. to communicate gospel truths to conducted by Dr. Caroline Michael and their families and friends left Kodai-
children and tribal people were greatly Dr. Pratibha Nalini. All the groups activ- kkanal joyfully with renewed vigour and
About 40 delegates including the challenging. During the session on ely participated winning prizes. The passion to build His Kingdom through
facilitators and 4 children(boys) attend- mission challenges, Mr. Devaprakasam talent time helped the delegates to their fragrance in their respective places.
ed the conference. The representation Immanuel and Mrs. Princess Deva from showcase their unique talents. The fun Praise the Lord!
from different places namely Chennai, Darbhanga, Bihar shared not only their
Madurai, Coimbatore, Pavoorchatram, challenges but also how the moving LIFE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
Rajapalayam, Kadayam and Ambasam- Hand of our faithful God delivered them,
uthram in Tamil Nadu, from the neigh- protected them and provided for them.
bouring states Karnataka and Andhra Mrs. Christella from Bangalore, while 1. GEMS English School Darbhanga Bihar
Pradesh and from Bihar was greatly sharing her experiences in dealing with 2. AG Mission School Chandapur Odisha
encouraging. special children, emphasised that
identifying their unique talents and
The theme of the conference was nurturing them was indeed a great LIFE MEMBERS
“Teachers – Fragrance for Christ” (2 blessing. Mrs. Cynthia Sam, while
Cor.2:15). The conference began with a highlighting the impact of ordinance on 1. Prof. Renchy Koshy Verghese Chennai Tamil Nadu
time of singing led by Dr. Jayanth Jacob the anti-conversion law in Karnataka, 2. Prof. Preetha Joseph Madurai Tamil Nadu
from Chennai. After a brief word of emphasised that unceasing prayer and
welcome by Dr. Caroline Michael, the personal evangelism were the need of 3. Dr. Jessie Ranjitha Jebaselvi. C Madurai Tamil Nadu
opening session was a time of prayer led the hour. Dr. Pratibha Nalini, while 4. Mr. Bharatha Chary Bhongir Telangana
by Dr. Michael Faraday. The ice breaking sharing her experiences in launching the

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