Report of 10th Batch

Report of 10th Batch
Himalayan Bible Training Center
Five Month Residential Leadership Training, Surkhet

Warm Greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012 from HBTC Surkhet.
By the grace of God and by your continuous prayer and support HBTC Surkhet could have its 10th graduation ceremony on 11th Dec. 2011 at Itram Church with 100 plus invited local pastors and leaders. In July 17, 2011, we had taken 16 participants from 10 districts of mid west and far west Nepal. Except one brother from far west Nepal, 15 of them have successfully completed their training and we had wonderful privilege to equip and empower them for effective future ministry.

One week Long Outreach Program
In 10th batch we taught altogether 25 subjects to equip them in the knowledge of the word of God. According to annual planning, for the practical experience, HBTC Surkhet had sent them for outreach for a week in three groups. This time, we had an opportunity to visit and share the good news in two districts. Two groups went in Surkhet and one in Kailali district. During this mission trip, four people have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They also distributed 100 Bibles and 7500 gospel tracts. We thank God that local Churches hosted our participants for a week and provided accommodation. They also participated with team. Our participants were encouraged by their hospitality and godly behaviors. All of them were so much encouraged and blessed by this outreach because they could practice what they had learned in the class. Most of them got privilege to preach in the church services and some even got opportunity to share their life testimonies.

Graduation Ceremony (11th Dec.2011)
By the grace of God, we had a privilege to invite Mrs. Ann Townsend as chief guest of our graduation ceremony. Who has been serving as a teacher in INF Surkhet. She encouraged to graduating students and invited guests from the word of God. She emphasized that our ministry is based on 'LOVE'. We have to love our people as our God loved us with paying great price.
The graduation program was led by Ps Suresh Koirala(Principal) and he also presented the training reports of five month. It was formally started by the prayer of Ps. Navin Darlami (Vice President of HBTC Surkhet board). Mrs. Ganga Nepali (Board member) welcomed all invited guests.INF Surkhet program manager Ps. John Narayan Rai led dedication prayer. Graduating students also presented a commitment song that reflected what they will be doing for the Lord in future. Song says; where you will lead us we will go, what you want us to do; we will humbly obey and follow… HBSA executive director Ps. Yam Tamang took an opportunity to convey the vote thanks and word of encouragement to all who cooperated in many ways to achieve the goals of HBTC.
Praise God, all the local board members involved in graduation program and cooperated. At the last not the least, Ps. Padam Gaire president of local board concluded the graduation ceremony with the benediction prayer.

Testimonies from Graduates
Three participants had got time to share training experiences. Mr. Tanka Bdr Rana from Itram church, shared that he could learn 'how to study and preach from the pulpit'. Being a deacon of the church, he was not able to preach easily before, now, he is well equipped and excited to do ministry effectively.
Second, Mrs. Khima Rana from Doti, she has committed her life to serve Christ in unreached remote areas of Doti. Third person was Mr. Omprakash from Tulsipur Dang. He wants to serve with pastor in the localchurch. He is physically disable person but spiritually strong and committed to win his people in Dang district.
One of the students, Mr. Shambhu Tharu at the end of this training, he lost his father. His father was a pastor and suddenly got sickness and died. It was very hard time for him but God comforted him and could complete the training. Good news is Mr. Shambhu is going take the responsibility of this church as a pastor after this training.

Testimony from 7th Batch Student (Alumni)
Mr. Purna Bardewa shared how he was blessed through HBTC training and was equipped in HBTC in seven Batch. Right after his training he has been serving as a pastor in Tatapani Surkhet. He was one of one the active students and now he is responsible person of multi ministries in Surkhet. He is also running Atmik Yatra Radion program once a week in Surkhet. Besisde this, he is involved in tuition center in Surkhet. It is because of HBTC training, he confidently shared in the graduation ceremony.
Thank God for His grace and mercy to equip, empower and mobilize the workers of God into His Vineyard to reap the harvest. On the behalf of HBTC Surkhet family I would like to express my deep thankfulness to Dr. Rod and his family and other partners as well for joining us and extending helping hands in this glorious ministry. Kindly pray for 11th Session, which will start January 15, 2011. Thank you

In His Service
Ps Suresh Prasad Koiral
Principal, HBTC Surkhet