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VISION: Transformed students impacting the campuses and the nation as disciples of the
Lord Jesus Christ.

UESI Thrust Area - ‘Caring & Growing’ (2021-24)

UIT Editorial Team

Sharing the Gospel: Our Sacred Duty and Privilege
Samarpan Kumar
Urmila Kuldip O ur Lord has entrusted UESI with a great mission: to bring the
gospel of Jesus Christ to the college students of our country.
Evangelism is the heartbeat of our ministry, and every student,
in 1 Corinthians 15:3, “For what I received I passed on to you as of
first importance,” the gospel is our utmost priority. Let’s follow
his example and lead many lost students to the Lord.
Esther Renu Hembrom
graduate, and staff member must be actively involved in this
Mona Mathew To effectively reach the ever-changing student community,
sacred duty. Every activity we engage in should support this
Ruth Collins we must equip and explore different evangelistic methods:
primary goal.
conversational, personal, sports, social media evangelism, and
Poonam Sotra Jesus gave us the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, many more. With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we can adapt and
Jemima Chauhan saying, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” This innovate new methods to reach students where they are. One
Smitha George command calls us to actively share the gospel with students unique way UESI engages in evangelism is through Evangelistic
Sunder Singh Babu who have not yet heard the good news. Jesus is the Light of the Bible Studies, which proves effective in reaching students.
world, the Truth, and the Way to eternal life. We cannot keep this
Lakshmi Sunder As we observe July as the Month of Evangelism, let us pray
life-changing message to ourselves. Students today are exposed
and focus on evangelism with renewed determination and
Design & Lay-out and addicted to many things, with easy access through social
commitment. The task is great, but our God is greater. Let us
media consuming about 4 hours daily. What they watch and
Prince Edwin. P go forth and share the good news of Jesus Christ with all the
listen to affects their personality. Introducing them to the Lord
students of our nation. Sharing the gospel is not just our
E-mail at this stage gives them the chance to focus on more meaningful
duty; it is our privilege. Together, we can impact lives and
intouch@uesi.in pursuits in life. We must rise to the call and share the gospel
transform campuses for the glory of God.
with urgency and love.
Website: In Christ’s service,
Paul dedicated his life to preaching the gospel, especially
www.uesi.in among the Gentiles, proclaiming “the boundless riches of Bobby. M
Christ” (Eph 3:8). His commitment inspires us to advance God’s Chairperson, Evangelism Cell,
Contents kingdom among university students. Just as Paul emphasized Training Department, UESI
1. Sharing the Gospel
2. BSC, VGJC & HTC Free Evangelistic Bible Study Resources Soft Copy Available!
3. GS Speaks - Heart Talk, Dear Members,
AGM Notification We are excited to share new resources to help you lead Evangelistic Bible Studies effectively.
4. Reports & CL Advts Scan the QR code to access these materials, the exclusive July Evangelism
5. Reports Cell Magazine, and other evangelism resources.

6. Prayer Diary Let’s spread the Gospel to students together!

7. Interview -National Evangelism Cell

8. Treasurer’s Letter

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 Initial Initial
Contribution ₹ 500 Contribution ₹ 6000
Camp Contribution ₹ 5500 Course Contribution ₹ 30000
Kerala State Council 2024
T he UESI Kerala Annual State Council was a gathering filled with inspiration and
purpose, held on 15 &16 June at the UESI Kerala Centre in Cochin. 47 participants
comprising of graduates, students and staff attended the event, and Bro Jacob Varghese,
the UESI General Secretary, represented the National UESI board and delivered
inspirational devotional messages. During the Council, regions and departments
presented their annual reports and plans, and new office bearers for the year were
selected.
UESI Kerala expressed gratitude to Bro Joseph Jacob for his exceptional leadership as
President for the last four years and announced Bro Viji Thomas as the new President of
UESI Kerala. Please continue to uphold the ministries in the state in your prayers.
UESI INTOUCH JULY 2024
INVITATION
VISAKHAPATNAM ICEU-EGF GOLDEN JUBILEE
CELEBRATIONS (VGJC)- Nov 2024
To
All the Alumni Students and Graduates of Visakhapatnam,
Dear ones,
We are excited to announce the Thanksgiving and Jubilee
celebrations of UESI-Vizag in Visakhapatnam Greater Visakha
Municipal Corporation (Bhimili to Anakapalli). As we celebrate
50 years (1974—2024) of God’s guidance and faithfulness, we
invite you to this august occasion as part of the UESI family, in
Visakhapatnam.
The program is scheduled as follows:
08.11.2024 (Friday) 9 AM to 09.11.2024 (Saturday) 8 PM
Let’s come together in praise and thanksgiving, for soul-stirring
testimonies, fellowship, and edification by the word of God.
Click here: https://tinyurl.com/VGJC24
Queries @ Devaraj-9949168888, Rajasekhar 9949683081
Get set for the celebrations! Organize your travel plan.
Don’t miss out!
Thanking you, Yours in His Vineyard
Visakhapatnam Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee
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T he new government is in place

after a much-anticipated election
and we can see the Lord’s hand in an amazing way.
Thank you for standing together in the gap to seek
God’s face as we encounter uncertain times. As
responsible citizens of the country let us continue
to pray for the newly elected government and
opposition parties that they would fear the Almighty
God and lead the nation with integrity of heart, truth
and justice. As the Psalmist says, “Blessed is the
nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose
for his inheritance”. We are responsible not just to
pray but to actively and intentionally engage in the
welfare of people.
The previous two months have been quite hectic
in UESI with summer programs like CMTCs, NMTCs,
ALTCs, and State councils of different states. I could
be a part of 2 state councils - UESI Maharashtra and
UESI Kerala - and Kerala State Students’ Consultation
Program. I was thrilled to see the active engagement
of our students, graduates and staff in different
aspects of the ministry. You can get glimpses of
different state councils and summer programs in this
issue of UESI Intouch.
The UESI Evangelism cell has declared this month
as the Month of Evangelism. They plan to bring out
short write-ups for the next 30 days. This should
prompt us not just to pat our backs but also to reflect
as we read the experiences and articles relevant to
our present condition and take innovative steps to
share the gospel actively.
For UESI members, sharing the gospel is a lifestyle.
Often, we use the phrase, “Evangelism is the
cutting edge of UESI”. According to the Apostle
Paul, “the gospel is the power of God that brings
salvation to everyone who believes … For in the
gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a
righteousness that is by faith from first to last …”.
Paul’s desire to preach the gospel did not arise from
the circumstances around, rather out of a deep
conviction that the gospel is the power of God
and the revelation of the righteousness of
God. “Because our gospel came to you not simply
with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit
and deep conviction,” 1Thess1:5. What is our attitude
towards the gospel? Is it just a ticket to heaven/
eternal life or is it an event to be conducted under
the first AIM of UESI or does it come with the deep
conviction that it is the power of God?
As a young college student, I was captivated by the
unconditional love of God. But what prompted me
to be an evangelist was not just a recognition of the
urgency to proclaim the living God to the perishing
souls but also a compulsion to obey God’s command
in the book of Ezekiel where God speaks to the
house of Israel, “Son of man, I have made you a
watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word
I speak and give them warning from me,” Ezek 33:7.
If we don’t warn the people of their sins we will be
held accountable for their blood. We cannot convince
anyone but it is the Holy Spirit who convicts and
leads people to repentance. So, evangelism is no
more a matter of choice rather a compulsion
to all who believe.
As an University movement, the opportunity before
us is vast. We have good reason to be silent and
withdraw from being an active witness. But we
need to cultivate the vision and passion of our Lord.
The gospel writers clearly indicate that Jesus looked
through the eyes of His Father. His heart went out
to the perishing souls and He intentionally engaged
with them and extended invitation to His Father’s
house - a house where all the sick, broken and tired
can come to and be reconciled and restored.
Today our campuses are filled with deep challenges
- issues like loneliness, addictions of different types,
corruptions, lawlessness, unhealthy competitions,
jealousy and many more. We are duty-bound to
reach out to these spaces with the gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ as an answer to the problems of human
kind, transforming the very being and making life
purposeful.
Today, the Lord is on the lookout for such young
people who would actively engage in the campuses
as beacons. Are we ready to make the gospel
available to students before they pass out from the
campuses? Our campuses might be closed for a Bible
study group and other activities but who can stop us
from living the gospel - which is more powerful than
a dynamite?
The active life of a committed Christian student is the
active presence of an unseen God. As the students
and graduates get transformed through the power of
the gospel, we will be able to see its impact in every
sphere of human life resulting in God’s kingdom
being established in the campuses and workplaces.
As you process these thoughts and consider the
special emphasis on the first AIM of UESI throughout
this month, will you commit yourself to be a
watchman in your own campus and work space?
As watchmen, let us be alert, watchful and raise an
alarm to save lives.
AGM is approaching. So let us prayerfully prepare
ourselves to celebrate God’s goodness throughout
the previous academic year and also retrospect and
rejuvenate ourselves to serve the Lord with more
vigour and enthusiasm.
May the Lord bless you!
Jacob Varghese,
General Secretary, UESI

UESI Annual General Body Meeting 2024 - Announcement-3
Dear UESI Family members,
Kindly find the Dates and Venue of ‘The
UESI Annual General Body Meeting’
Dates: 9 am on the 26th of July to 1 pm on
the 28th of July 2024
Venue: Ashirwad Global Learning Center
(Seva Bharat), Pocharam, Hyderabad
All nominated members from every State,
Board Members, Department Chairperson,
Secretaries (both Graduate and Staff ), and
Board Invitees are expected to attend the
same.
The statutory agenda and reports for
the AGM shall be circulated later to all
concerned after necessary Board approvals.
Kindly treat this as the AGM Notice, which
is now circulated well in advance, as
stipulated.
I understand that railway ticket bookings
have already been opened, hence I urge
you to book your tickets in advance to
avoid all inconveniences for your travel.
Please arrive before breakfast on the 26th
of July 2024 and plan to leave only after
team time 4.30 pm on the 28th July 2024.
Dr. Ratna Kumar Kancharala,
UESI Board Secretary
Mobile: +91 94906 01416
Email: uesi.secretary@gmail.com
At the AGM Venue
CND Desk: UESI In Touch and Campus Link database (hard and soft
copy) will be made available for corrections & updates.
Campus Link Counter: To have spot subscription (New and Renewal).
All the AGM Participants are requested to subscribe for Campus Link
(new, renew and gift subscriptions).
IVP (India) Book Stall There will be new and old books. Kindly come
prepared to buy the same. Look for attractive offers.
UESI National Graduates Conference
(NGC 2024)
Theme: Transition under God's Sovereignty
Venue: Ashirwad Global Center, Hyderabad
Dates: 27-30 December, 2024
Save the Dates!!!

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CMTC 2024 Highfield, Kotagiri
C ommittee Members Training Camp, Kotagiri kick started on 21st May at
Highfield with 47 students and young graduates from 25 ICEUs, EUs and
EGFs across the country and they represented 13 states from 5 zones. The camp
started with sharing, ice breakers, orientation and teaching on QT. The sessions
on Doctrines brought deeper understanding, clarity and an assurance on being
children of God. Thank God for the core team: the oneness among them and their timely
God spoke to the participants through the devotion speakers who led them to cooperation; for the Highfield team: their services.
self-reflect and take decisions such as drafting of personal vision and mission We thank God for the impact made on all the participants during the camp and
statements, being servant leaders, using spiritual gifts, spending quality time we pray that they will be trend setters for the Lord.
with the Lord, being holy and good stewards. Doubts were clarified during the
Q & A session. Feedback

The Practical Talk helped the students to treat their studies as God’s work. They
saw their role in the big picture of God’s work towards humanity. Subsequent
practical talks on stewardship came as a reinforcement to the participants.
Through the relationship sessions, the students were convicted to forgive and set
right strained relationships.
The students enjoyed PBS and GBS sessions and decided to practice it regularly.
There was a day of picnic for the participants at the end of the first half of the
camp. They had a time of jamming at the Botanical Garden which attracted the
public and tracts were distributed. The students enjoyed it and understood about
creative evangelism.
The participants enjoyed the quiet day. This new and rich experience was
memorable and drew them closer to their Creator.
The activity team conducted activities and games in the afternoon and evening
play time. Many activities were related to the upcoming practical talk sessions,
and it became a warmup for the session. The handbook sessions enlightened the
students with facts about our organisation.
“I decided to make maximum use of time and talent, make a timetable and be
consistent. Be an aggressive Christian in sharing the Word and involving in prayer
as a priority”.
“I decided not to be timid or in fear while sharing the Gospel, I will stretch out my
hands to the closest to the farthest and help them with whatever I can with my
might. I have made a commitment to have QT with God every day.”
“God spoke to me about servant leadership, having a vision and about my gifts
during the devotion. I decided to treat my studies as God’s work in the big picture,
not worry about works or look for appreciation, leave it to the Holy Spirit and seek
only God’s Glory.”
“I decided that I must have a vision and mission in my life to honour God.
I must be a friend maker and soul winner for Christ like Paul.”
“The doctrine and devotion session helped me learn many new principles and
most of my doubts got clarified. The QT passage encouraged me and gave me
confirmation to take a stand for God and be a better leader.”

The camp ended on the 4th of June with a time of sharing. The students shared John Wesley
their learning and decisions made during the camp. Director CMTC ’24, Kotagiri

Mizoram State Council 2024 Campus Link Themes

T he 12th State Annual Council of UESI-Mizoram
was held on 14th June 2024 at HATIM Evangelical
Wing in Kawmzawl, Lunglei with 120 participants.
Sep-Oct 2024
Missional Discipleship
Higher Studies and Career in Indian or abroad
The UESI Mizoram was officially recognized by The deadline to receive the articles is on 20th
three church denominations: the Baptist Church of Aug 2024
Mizoram, the Mizoram Presbyterian Church, and the Evangelical Church of Maraland. Representatives
from all three denominations attended the council. The council started with greetings from Bro
Nov-Dec 2024
Poudikhonbou Pamei, Zonal Secretary, UESI-Northeast Zone. Rev. Dr PL Lianzuala took expositions on Successive Leadership
Students as Team Leaders
the theme, “Soar” – Is 40:31, during the night devotions. The council evaluated the activities from the
The deadline to receive the articles is on 20th
previous year. Several decisions were taken especially regarding UESI Mizoram relationship status with Oct 2024
All Mizoram Mission and Evangelism Network (AMEN), sending one coordinator to Kotagiri for training,
the Strategy 2025 recommended by State Planning and Evaluation Cell (SPEC) and celebration of UESI You can upload your articles, testimonies, short
Mizoram Golden Jubilee next year. New leadership teams were also appointed for the various state- stories, Bible studies, anecdotes, jokes, poems
level committees. The State Executive Committee extended their heartfelt thanks to the Principal and and cartoons based on the themes to:
Evangelical Wing of HATIM, and notably to the AICEU batch of 1996-1999. Let us praise God that the
http://campuslinklive.org/submit-for-cl/
united efforts on all fronts finally paid off.
Email Id: campus.link@uesi.in
May God bless the ministry among students at Mizoram.

Maharashtra State LTC W e are thankful to the Lord for the State level LTC held at Panvel, Maharashtra from 15th to
20th June. 21 students representing Solapur, Pune and Mumbai attended the camp. The
theme for the camp was “Worthy Leader”, so the devotions and practical talks were based on
the theme. With good speakers the camp was a blessing to all who participated. Do pray for
the students who have left the camp with the understanding of who a worthy leader is, that
they do the work in their campuses committed to the call.
Stephen Shinge, MH Staff Pune

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Advanced Ltc’24
(Conducted By North Zone Along With National Training Department)

A n Advance Leadership Training Camp was held at Indira Holiday Home,

Chandigarh, 15th - 22nd June 2024, with 28 students from Haryana, Punjab,
Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh. Senior student leaders, young graduates,
and graduate families from Chandigarh participated. Overall, 47 members
attended. Chandigarh was very hot and when the Camp started,the temperature
was 47℃, but the students adjusted well.
The theme verse was 2 Timothy 3:17 “That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works”.
The First-day Keynote Address and campsite orientation was done by Bro
Nagender.
14 resource persons took the sessions. Bro Sylas Dayal & Bro Parveen Bharthi
took 10 doctrines, Bro Daniel Balwinder, Bro Nagender, Bro Abishek Lal, and Sis
Poonam took handbook session, Bro Binu Thomas took PBS, Sis Rama Bharthi
took GBS, Bro Rohit, Pas Vikram, Bro Jaison and Bro Narendra Kataria gave
practical talks and Bro Rohit James and Bro Sudheer took devotional messages
and one closing talk. Students benefited. 5 groups were formed with program
leaders, worship leaders, and different work leaders.
Core team members Bro Rohit, Bro Satya, Bro Abishek Lal, Bro Nagender and Bro
Spencer worked hard behind the scenes and Chandigarh EGF young graduates
and families helped alongside. On the 21st an outing in and around Chandigarh
was organized and everyone had a blessed time of enjoyment and fellowship.
persons. Graduate families helped in the two-by-two session. NZ state staff
and graduates helped with mobilization and prayer, and the campsite workers
cooperated well.
On 22nd June, students shared their feedback stating that it was a significant time.
They made important decisions, and few students planned to start Bible studies
on their campus. They also decided to take quiet time regularly and do PBS once
a month.
- Mr. Samuel Spencer, ZS North zone

UESI - Goa: First EGF Conference
G oa’s first ever EGF Conference that took place on 16th & 17th
June is a milestone in the ministry of Goa. UESI-Goa was
honoured to host the UESI National President, Bro John Victor
and family along with Rev. Dr Jacob Thomas (former professor,
UBS Pune).
The praise and worship session was led by young graduates. The
theme of the conference was “Rejoice, Revive and Reach out”.
The devotions encouraged the graduates to rejoice at all times
- in sorrow or joy - because God is always with us. Rev Dr Jacob
Thomas also took a session on work ethics in Christian life. Bro
John Victor covered the roles and responsibilities of a graduate,
and emphasized the eight focus areas of graduates. We believe
that every graduate will take the ministry forward through the
various ways they can lead.
The history of the UESI ministry in the state was also presented by
the pioneers, state committee members, staff and coordinator.
Goa’s history has left us in awe of the way God guides.
Two young graduates attended the NMTC-2024 and shared their
testimonies. One among them, Ashish, has surrendered himself
to the divine call and offered himself to be a Coordinator for UESI
ministry in Goa.
UESI-Goa is planning for decentralisation. Please pray for God’s
intervention and guidance in this process. It is indeed a proud
moment for every graduate and student in the ministry to
be part of the legacy that has started since 1978! We are also
looking forward to our Golden Jubilee in 2028!
Appreciate your prayers and participation.
God bless the ministry!
State EGF Committee, Goa
State Leadership Training Camp- 2024
U ESI Gujarat Training Department organized a State Leadership Training Camp during
29th May - 3rd June 2024 at Vadodara. 28 participants from 8 centers participated
in the camp. Bro Sony Abraham (Mumbai EGF) brought forth challenging devotional
messages based on the theme “Imitating Christ” (Jn 13:15). Doctrinal sessions were led
by Mr Arpit Khristmukti which were fruitful and PBS/GBS teaching was provided by Mrs
Preeti Khristmukti. The majority of participants decided to do PBS and GBS once or twice
in a week/month. Handbook and Practical Talk Sessions were led by UESI staff and EGF
graduates. The participants had a blessed time in the 2/2 fellowship with graduates and
staff. They also took important decisions related to sharing the gospel with their colleagues
and guiding them to the kingdom of God. Further, they decided to practice Jesus’ style of
servant leadership, plan about missions and make it their goal. They also learned about
their role as stewards, mentors and being consistent in spiritual disciplines.
Kindly pray for all the LTC participants who have started their journey as servant leaders, so
that they may imitate Christ with their whole being. [Heart, Mind and Body].
Noel Parmar, LTC Director
Empowering the Future:
UESI Kerala First State Student Consultation
T he first State Student Consultation of
2024 took place at the UESI Kerala Centre
in Edappally from June 14th to 17th. Students,
graduates, and staff from across the state
gathered to discuss the state of fellowships report on field ministry, and the Treasurer,
and ways to improve their ministries. A Mr. Jacob Panikker, presented the financial
highlight of this meeting was UESI General report.
Secretary Mr. Jacob Varghese sharing
his valuable experiences and motivating After the official sessions, participants
everyone of us. This was followed by classes engaged in discussions, identifying several
and group discussions on the importance of concerns. Key suggestions included
a prayerful life and how it helps share faith increasing campus visibility through social
on campus. media, equipping students with personal
evangelism workshops, bridging the
The UESI Kerala State Council played a crucial gap between seniors and students, and
role in the consultation, with students emphasising the interconnectedness of
receiving updates on UESI activities across UESI's four aims to maintain consistency
Kerala. President Prof. Viji Thomas and other and purpose within the UESI Kerala. Please
new office bearers were introduced and do pray for UESI Kerala.
dedicated in the state council. The State
Secretary, Mr. Sujoy Jacob, shared a detailed Evans Samuel Biju, IIT Palakkad

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 Prayer Diary Last Friday (FAD) First Saturday (National Dawn Prayer@5 am)
16 UESI Kerala 17 18 UESI Gujarat 19 20 Rajasthan
Thank God for 17 students who Thank God for contributions of Thank God for students who Pray for the follow up of Thank God for Leadership Train-
attended Kerala Committee Mem- former president Joseph Jacob; are equipped through Disciple- various camps; Effective func- ing Camp at Udaipur from 17th
bers Training Camp; 10 students Initiatives to reach unreached ship Training Camp and Lead- tioning of all the State level – 22nd June; West Zonal Staff
who attended Graduating Students places in Northern Kerala. Pray for ership Training Camp which Departments and Cells; Active Conference at Jaipur. Pray for ef-
Training Program; 16 students who State EC members; God’s guidance were conducted this summer; involvement of all students fective functioning of ICEU, EGF,
attended Kerala student consulta- in promoting good governance Ladies Cell Trainer’s program, and graduates who are provid- Regional, and EC committees;
tion; Annual state council and the and administration; Monthly fi- Need of coordinators and staff for
new leadership team under the nancial needs; Effective function- ‘Jars of Clay’ which equipped different regions; Students who
leadership of Br. Viji Thomas; Out- ing of State Student Cell and guid- and motivated about 35 Lady ing leadership in the commit- attended LTC and CMTC to effec-
Graduates. tees at different levels.
going committee members ance to new committee members. tively involve at the local level.
21 UESI Telangana 22 23 Bihar 24 UESI Uttar Pradesh 25
Thank God for State councils Pray for Staff theological fund Thank God for One day students’ Pray for One day retreats at Thank God for Br. Stalin’s chil-
held on 8th -9th June; Workshop on to support higher education for retreat held at Patna; CMOP held Patna, Muzaffarfur, Hisua, dren admission and smooth
meaningful Bible studies from 15th staff ; Laying of roads and con- for Nalanda ICEU, Purnea ICEU & & Panchhanpur; Formation shifting at Prayagraj; State LTC
J ULY 2024

– 17th June; Planning of REGCONs struction of toilets at the study North-west regional committee of Gaya ICEU; Effective func- from 11th - 17th June. Pray for
across the state; The Audio-Visual centre, and beautification of members; NWR prayer confer- tioning of EC and all regional State level teams and Regional
ence conducted via zoom; North- committees; Monthly financial Coordination Teams orientation
Department (AVD) has planned to the campus; Need of graduate East Regional Evangelistic camp need of around 3 lakhs; Regu- to be completed; Effective func-
conduct ‘Singing Competition’ for helpers in the state; All EGFs held at Purnea; Patna regional lar contribution from all EUs &
students and graduates in all the may increase their contribution tioning, teamwork and unity
prayer conference; One young EGFs; Raise local leaders and among different State leadership
regions of the state. according to the state budget. graduate attended Hindi NMTC. second line leadership.
teams; Monthly financial needs.
UESI UP: North Central
26 UESI Finance and Administration Dept. (FAD) 27 28 Region 29 Goa 30 Himachal Pradesh
Pray for need of July 2024: Thank God that staff salary for June Thank God for Annual Report Thank God for the first Goa Thank God for one-day Bible
Rs.84.33L including AGM need of was disbursed; Staff reimbursement and plan presented in State State EGF conference - all the study workshop at Sunder-
Rs.14L, and training program needs of April – June 2024 and Children Annual Planning Workshop & participants and their active nagar; Four students could
of 8L; All states to contribute regu- Education Assistance – 1st Install- State Council; Lucknow EGF participation; State council attend ALTC. Pray for new
larly to meet our monthly needs; ment was disbursed; Admin and meeting regularly and contrib- meeting. Pray for Active in-
Young graduates (<40Y), one time Finance Audit at UESI Karnataka was student contacts in Solan; Lo-
and occasional contributors to start conducted by FAD team; Conducted uting to the state and national. volvement of all our gradu- cal graduates to own up the
ates; EGF cells to be started in
contributing regularly; Implement Admin and Finance Training for UESI- Pray for Faizabad EU to be re- three areas; Active leadership ministry and work at grassroot
the centralized accounting software Telangana Accounts staff; Completed vived and one Graduate family of all student leaders; Ap- level; Students to understand
in states – Phase 2. auditing National accounts in time. to take initiative. pointment of new coordinator. the ministry and take initiative.
Andaman and Nicobar
1 Islands 2 UESI CND 3 4 Chhattisgarh 5
Thank God that Port Blair EGF Praise God for the PT work- Pray that all UESI members: stu- Thank God for successful State Pray for fruitfulness of upcom-
restarted in July. Bro. Suresh & ing for UESI and published IVP dents, graduates and staff may LTC in June; Fruitful & Mean- ing CMOPs for State Executive
staff met a student at the Poly- Books to release in AGM 2024 use of Websites (www.uesi.in, ingful State Council of 2023-24 Committee, Regional Coordi-
technic College boys hostel. Pray www.campuslinklive.org) social
and many EUs and EGFs sub- media channels: Facebook, You- on 30th June; Good academic nation Team, EGF & EU Com-
for Committee Members Orien-
scribed for Campus Link using Tube, Instagram and the guide- results of EU Students; 3D giv- mittees; RCTs may guide EUs &
tation to be conducted for A&NI ing practiced by EUs & EGFs; 6 EGFs well; Affiliated EU & EGF
EGF & Port Blair ICEU; Higher edu- the special offer. Pray that all lines on social media sent by CND committees to prepare year
cation of the final year students. students have participated in plans prayerfully; God may
the 300+ National Stewards and they may subscribe & make the National Hindi & English bless the upcoming evangelis-
Evangelistic efforts to be taken in join NDP on 3-Aug. use of the electronic learning fa-
institutions in the Port Blair area. cility: RIGHTNOWMEDIA CMTCs. tic efforts to be fruitful.
UESI Training Depart-
6 Sikkim 7 8 Jharkhand 9 10 ment (TD)
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Thank God for all the new Pray for God’s wisdom and guid- Thank God for His guidance, Pray for Bible study cells Thank God for His guidance
student leaders; The 5th State ance to the State leaders; Plans for protection and providence in in two premier institutes in to plan 4 CMTCs and 1 ALTC
Council & the presence of Bro. the new academic year and all the the last month; Successful com- Ranchi to be regularized; for year 2024; Cell members
Laxman Teja, our Zonal Secre- graduates’activities; More contrib- pletion of ‘Ink Your Thought’, an EGF Bible study at Ranchi, commitment and support;
Dumka and Dhanbad to be
tary, who guided and encour- utors towards the state monthly essay writing competition orga- continued; EGF Bible study Successful completion of
aged us all; The newly added needs; All the student leaders and N-CMTCs at Kotagiri, Dehra-
nized by IIT ISM; EU committee to be started at Jamshedpur,
graduate members; State lead- dun, Navi Mumbai and Kol-
in IIT ISM, Dumka ICEU and Ran- Bokaro and Pakur; EU Bible kata; Successful completion
ers; Farewell programs in 3 EU their EU unit programs to be effec-
Units. tive and meaningful. chi ICEU were reshuffled. study to be started at Bokaro. of ALTC Hindi for North Zone.
UESI Training Depart-
11 ment (TD) 12 IFES Chad: Union des Jeunes Chrétiens - UJC 13 14 IFES Vanuatu: Gud Nius Yunivesiti Felosip (GNYF) 15
Thank God for helping all the Thank God for God’s work in Pray for training programmes Thank God for the creatively Pray for courage for GNYF stu-
Directors, core team members raising Ezéchiel to be General across Francophone Africa, contextual way the gospel dents who are anxious about
and resource persons to carry Secretary for UJC Chad. Pray such as the Common Mini- was presented in 2021. pray inviting friends or classmates to
out their responsibilities suc- read the Gospel or attend talks/
cessfully, His guidance and pro- for godly wisdom as he leads; mum Program which provides for the student leaders as they events; Gospel distribution and
Two major initiatives: the for- student leaders with founda- plan? Huia Jisas? (Who is Je-
tection throughout the camps. tional skills in evangelism and sus) 2024 over coming weeks public events in late July and
Pray for all the participants to mulation of a new strategic August – that students will en-
discipleship; God to provide the
exercise their learning and work plan for UJC and the construc- resources needed so that lead- – that the Holy Spirit will give gage with Scripture, encounter
towards fulfilling the commit- them inspiration, wisdom, Jesus, and enjoy an ever-deep-
tion of their headquarters. ers like Ezekiel can be formed. and anticipation.
ments and decisions taken. ening relationship with him.

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 Interview with TD Chair and UESI Board Member - Dr. Emmanuel Subhakar Pilli
1. Please share briefly about yourself and your
family.
I was born in a God-fearing Christian family and
both my parents were teachers. I did my Engineering
and was an EU student and committee member of
Machilipatnam ICEU (1992-96). I did my M Tech in
BIT Ranchi Campus in Hyderabad and was an EGF
member (1996-2006). I taught Computer Science in
a private Engineering College. I served as Graduate
Secretary of Hyderabad District.
God led me to marry Phoebe Vanmathy in 2004. She
was an EU student in Bangalore and did her M Sc
from IIT Madras and M Phil from MCC, Madras. She
worked as a coordinator in Mysore for one year. We
moved to Roorkee, Uttarakhand as tentmakers in
2006 and I joined the Ph D programme at IIT Roorkee
(2008-2011). God gifted us with our daughter
Pramiti Evangeline in Dec 2007. I later worked in a
private University in Dehradun for two years. God
took us to Rajasthan by miraculously opening doors
for me at NIT Jaipur (MNIT) as a faculty member in
2013. I also handle an administrative role in IIIT Kota
since 2023.
2. Can you share your experience of
encountering Christ?
As I lost my father when I was only 8 years old, my
mother and paternal aunt nurtured me spiritually.
I invited Jesus into my heart many times in church
youth retreats. I made this decision (for the last
time) in a Christmas program in Machilipatnam (Dec
1992), just a few days after I joined B. Tech course.
Senior students explained about the assurance of
salvation. I was nurtured spiritually in Bible studies,
camps, and retreats by UESI graduates and staff.
3. When did your association with UESI begin?
And what led you to become actively involved
in the movement?
After I accepted Christ I decided to regularly attend
the EU Bible studies. I was attracted to the vision and
mission of UESI of reaching Friends of Other Faiths.
The simple lifestyle of graduate families like Mr MC
Paul and Mr Deenabandhu and their involvement
in the lives of students influenced me. LTC 1994
and CMTC 1995 in Kotagiri built me up spiritually.
I was amazed to hear stories about Prof Enoch, Dr
Norton Sterett, Highfield, Faith Policy, and students
initiative.
After Engineering, I moved to Hyderabad. I was
encouraged by staff worker (Bro M Isaac) to spare at
least one hour for students in two weeks. Another
staff (Bro Edward Williams) nominated a ‘nominal’
graduate like me to be Graduate Secretary Missions
Dept in UESI-AP (1998). God used these two
incidents and made me realign all my priorities and
since then I have always been available for student
ministry. I served as a steward in Hyderabad District,
UESI-AP State EC and Missions Department. Phoebe
and I were both stewards on Uttarakhand State EGF
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EC, TMI Committee, Rajasthan State EGF EC and were
senior advisors of Jaipur and Pilani ICEUs. MNIT
students meet for fellowship in our home.
4. How has UESI influenced your personal and
professional life?
As an EU student (1992-96), I learned planning
and time management. I understood the
importance of record keeping, writing minutes,
and documentation. I was taught to be accountable
by maintaining receipts and bills, spending God’s
money carefully, and looking to God for all my
needs. As a student leader, I had the opportunity
to counsel many students. I could attend CMTC,
SMTC, SCC (State Council), and NCC (AGM) and get a
broader understanding and a national vision. These
learnings as a student have helped me handle many
administrative professional roles later as Coordinator,
Head, and Dean. As part of my professional career, I
have been part of teams involved in proposal writing,
documentation, and preparing strategic plans. I
could also effectively handle people management
and help mend relationships and build harmony.
I was taught excellence and multitasking as
a student. Uncle PC Verghese appreciated the
Machilipatnam EU’s student initiative in arranging
a gospel meeting but prayed for us that God would
help us excel in our studies as some of us failed in
academics. I worked hard and cleared all backlogs,
with a first class in the final year, all of this while
handling the role of ICEU Secretary. Over the years,
I have handled multiple roles in my workplace, UESI
and church.
5. You are a tentmaker, TD chairperson
and a board member, in addition to your
responsibilities at home and work. What
are the challenges you face and how do you
navigate through them to create a balance?
When I was a young graduate (2000), I was asked
to handle two major roles in UESI AP at the same
time. God guided me through Phil 4:13, “I can do all
things through Him who gives me strength”. Since
then, I have never been afraid of handling multiple
roles both in profession and ministry. Phoebe, my
wife, has a similar passion for ministry and we have
always supported each other in all our endeavours.
God has placed many students, friends and mentors,
who stood with us and helped us in managing
many roles. Many of the IIT EU students helped
in our work/ministry in Roorkee. Many staff and
graduates helped us in Jaipur. As a family we missed
many vacations as we were mostly in camps and
conferences or in some committee. Our daughter
Pramiti, has not complained as she saw value in
what we were involved in. I can’t say that I have
balanced (but I just navigated through) family, work
and ministry, but we as a family chose to sacrifice
our comfort and happiness to be available to serve
students. I also can’t say that we excelled in all roles
in profession or ministry, as the greater cause among
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40:31, “Those who hope in the LORD will renew their
strength. They will run and not grow weary, they will
walk and not be faint”.
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Treasurer’s Letter Posted at Patrika Chennai, Egmore on 6 -10 July 2024

Stewardship Lessons from the Life of Laban and Jacob

A s a treasurer, one of my key responsibilities is

to ensure that the right governance is in place
for avoiding non-compliances. But how can this be
– Laban cheating Jacob). There should be a clear
exhibition of honesty and fairness in stewardship
and management from the employer’s side. On
April’24 - June’24 (in Lakhs)
Avg. Monthly Income 38.62
percolated to the local, regional or state levels? I the other hand, as an employee, Jacob, though Staff Salary 29.16 62%
believe being a right steward of the Lord’s work is a quite frustrated about the changing terms and Pension 0.52 1%
responsibility of every stakeholder. The story of Laban agreements, controlled himself to maintain a healthy Staff Future Benefit 3.48 7%
and Jacob, as recorded in Gen 29-31, offers profound working environment thus helping to inculcate trust (EPF, NPS, MUT)
insights into stewardship and the dynamics between and respect (Gen 29:1-20). Trust and ethics are on
employers and employees. Let us try to understand a the downfall in every organization. Let’s uphold this Reimbursement 0.27
few of those insights. truth to build values within our organization which Admin Expenses 1.15 2%
could attract fresh staff, students and graduates to Shifting 0.93 2%
 Stewardship of labor – As an employee, Jacob’s
commitment to his work as a shepherd is evident our ministry.
Northfield (Allot) 3.00 6%
throughout his tenure with Laban. Despite being  Godly Stewardship - Throughout his time with
Dept. Expenses 3.77 9%
deceived and his wages being changed ten times Laban, Jacob relied on God’s guidance and provision.
(Gen 31:41), Jacob remained diligent and worked Even when Laban acted unjustly, Jacob trusted that Highfield Support 0.35 1%
hard. His efforts were blessed by God, resulting in God would take care of him and bless his efforts. Gen Software (Allot) 2.00 4%
the multiplication of Laban’s flocks. This highlights 31:42: “If the God of my father, the God of Abraham
the importance of working diligently and with and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you Children Education Asst. 2.45 5%
integrity, trusting that God will honor our efforts. would surely have sent me away empty-handed. But Avg. Month Expenses 47.08
Gen 31: 38-40 clearly articulates the hardship which God has seen my hardship and the toil of my hands,
Avg. Month Shortfall 8.46
Jacob underwent to achieve his goals. As graduates and last night he rebuked you.” Our God is a just God.
and staff, are we working hard enough to achieve He enables us to find favor among our employers. Total Accu. Accumulated 25.41
our goals? Another aspect of the stewardship of God is that He Deficit
 Stewardship of resources – In Gen 30:37-43, we see will guide us to the right responsibility at the right
time. Jacob’s departure from Laban was guided by Projected Exp for July 2024 (in Lakhs)
an innovative methodology brought out by Jacob
(an employee) in the approach of breeding. He uses God’s instruction (Gen 31:3). This highlights the July 2024 Salary 29.50
his knowledge and strategizes it effectively. When importance of seeking God’s guidance in career
Pension 0.52
we share our thoughts and ideas with God, He is decisions and trusting Him to lead each one of us to
the right opportunities. Reimbursement 1.00
able to sharpen it and use that skill to improve our
business. In these changing times, doing ministry Let us honour God by being effective stewards of God, Admin. 1.00
among the students also needs innovativeness as an employer and as an employee. Staff Future Benefit (EPF, NPS & 3.55
without compromising the law of the land. As MUT)
stakeholders, are we using our experience and skills God bless!
Yours in His Service, Department (CMTC, NMTC etc) 8.00
to bring improvement?
Vinod Oommen Ninan Northfield 3.00
 Ethical Stewardship – As an employer, Laban’s treasurer@uesi.in
treatment of Jacob, the employee, was marked by Highfield Support 0.35
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deceit and change of wages repeatedly (Gen 31:7 AGm Expenses 14.00
Total Projected Expenses 60.91
Remember Northfield Conference Center As mentioned in the earlier Intouch editions, UESI is July 2024
still requires more than Rs. 5 Crores for purchase maintaining a Corpus Fund which is an endowment fund. Shortfall upto June 2024 25.41
of land and putting up a basic structure for The interest from this is used for Operational expenses. The TOTAL funds Required in 53.86
camps. Please pray and participate as the current target is Rs. 1 Crore. Prayerfully consider contributing July 2024
Lord leads. a lump sum amount.

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