Kingdom Woman: Usha’s Ministry Update

My wife, Usha, has been faithfully serving alongside me since the beginning of her faith journey. She is also the mother of our two boys.

Usha has a warm and caring relationship with the girl students at the Bible college, which allows her to disciple and guide them well. She spends a lot of time with them and often teaches them how to be a good pastor’s wife or a strong woman leader in the church. She plays an important role in the ministry through her support, teaching, and example.

Usha has a deep love for Jesus. She enjoys studying God’s Word and is passionate about teaching it. She regularly visits women in the church, makes friends easily, and always encourages others in their faith.

Recently, she has felt a strong calling to teach God’s Word to women, especially because she sees a great need for it among them. She has also built strong friendships with other pastors’ wives in the capital city, which has helped her grow in fellowship and ministry support.

Please pray that Usha continues to grow in her knowledge of God’s Word, in her personal relationship with the Lord, and in His grace. Pray that God will use her more powerfully in women’s ministry in the days ahead.

Gospel Shared at Birthday Party

Last month, we had a wonderful birthday celebration in the courtyard of our church. It was for our church leader’s daughter, Sionna. The family invited many guests—around 70 people—including several non-Christians.

During the celebration, the family requested me to share a message from the Word of God. I used this special opportunity to share the Gospel. I spoke about how Jesus is the center of everything and how He is the one who can truly bless our lives.

We believe that God was glorified through this event, and that many non-Christian guests were able to see hope in Christ. The seed of the Gospel has been sown in their hearts. Now, we continue to pray that God will make it grow—30 times, 60 times, and even 100 times.

Pray that future gatherings like this will open even more doors for the light of Christ to shine in the community.

God is Moving: A Report from the Field

Last month, Pastor Joseph’s church reached out to many communities, and several families accepted Jesus. His team also traveled to remote villages where there are no churches or believers to share the Gospel. God answered their prayers by sending young people to help the ministry and opening new areas for outreach.

Pastor Joseph has personally learned to stay strong in faith, be patient, and continue God’s work during hard times. One big challenge is that they do not have lot of resources to travel from one place to another. Some non-believers mocked them, but they kept going on foot.

Spiritually, the church is growing stronger, although they are currently struggling with some challenges. Since the beginning of his pastoral work, nine families have come to Christ. His church now has various needs. Pastor Joseph’s long-term vision is to train and send local believers to plant churches among unreached ethnic groups. He asks for prayer for the Bible college students and a new Gospel outreach team.

Prayer Requests

1. Please pray that Usha continues to grow in her knowledge of God’s Word, in her personal relationship with the Lord, and in His grace. Pray that God will use her more powerfully in women’s ministry in the days ahead.
2. Pray that future gatherings (like the birthday party we shared at this month) open even more doors for the light of Christ to shine in the community.
3. Pray for the new believers and families who have recently accepted Jesus, to grow strong in their faith and become faithful disciples.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

We are grateful for the faithful service of Pradeep, who continues to minister alongside Calvary Bible Institute and the local church. Since completing his Bible College training, God has provided him with multiple opportunities to serve within the ministry team. His commitment has been a great blessing.

Here is a summary of how Pradeep is currently serving:

• Bible Teaching: Pradeep is teaching courses at the Bible College this semester, specifically focusing on the Old Testament and Theology. His classes have been a valuable part of the students’ spiritual growth.
• Church Ministry: Pradeep works closely with Pastor Anand, assisting in various church ministries and activities. His involvement helps strengthen the church community and outreach efforts.
• Youth & New Believer Discipleship: Pradeep guides the church youth and newcomers through foundational Bible teachings, helping them grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
• Student Support: He offers extra classes, such as English, to enrich and support the students’ overall development.
• Digital Ministry: In addition to teaching, Pradeep creates online Bible applications, commentaries, and study materials aimed at reaching a global audience.
• Translation Work: Pradeep is also actively translating English Bible commentaries and Christian resources into Nepali, making biblical materials more accessible to local believers.
• Family Update: On a personal note, Pradeep and his family have been blessed with the arrival of a baby girl. He is joyfully embracing the new responsibilities of fatherhood.

We thank God for Pradeep’s heart to serve and for the many ways that God is using Pradeep to build up the church and equip future leaders. Please continue to keep Pradeep, his family, and his ministry in your prayers.

Our Courtyard Outreach

We had a wonderful time on Resurrection Day. Everything went smoothly and the weather was beautiful. Over 100 people attended the outreach. Our students led a powerful time of worship with songs, dances, skits, and meaningful explanations.

We also enjoyed a great lunch together. A football team joined us, which included 25 young adults. We shared the message from John chapter 4 about the Samaritan woman.

We believe the Holy Spirit has planted seeds in good soil, and we are praying for a harvest—30, 60, and even 100 times more. May all the glory go to God!

Prayer Requests:

1. Please pray that the new family will remain strong in their faith, grow deeply in the Word of God, and become a shining light for Christ in their community.
2. Please pray for strength, wisdom, and continued guidance for Pradeep as he faithfully serves in teaching, discipleship, digital ministry, and translation work. Pray also that God will bless his family—especially with the new baby—as they grow together in faith and service.
3. Please pray that the seeds sown during our Resurrection Day outreach will take root and bear lasting fruit for God’s glory. Please especially pray for the youth and the football team.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

New Beginnings

We have five new students in our Bible college. Now, we have a total of 21 students. Six students will complete their studies at the end of this semester. This semester, our first-semester students are studying Genesis, 1, 2 & 3 John, and James. All of the students are also learning from Exodus, Isaiah, the Gospel of John, and Revelation. The semester will last for four months, from February to May. We will focus on community outreach during this time. Every Sunday evening, our students go out for a couple of hours to share the Gospel. Please pray for them as they continue to grow in God’s Word. May the Lord bless their learning and ministry!

Prayer Requests:

• Pray for the new students as they begin their studies. Pray that they may grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and become strong in their faith.
• Pray for the students’ outreach efforts every Sunday evening. Please pray that their efforts to share the Gospel will bear fruit in the community.

Faith in Action

We are thankful to have Dhan and Bijay as interns at our Bible College. They were both excellent students during their time here. Dhan graduated in November 2023, and Bijay graduated in October 2024. Though both of them have lost their earthly fathers, they have found comfort in God as their Father. 

Dhan and Bijay are a big help at the college. They are always ready to serve wherever is needed. Every week, they take students out to share the Gospel. They also support students in their studies and help them grow spiritually. Sometimes, they even help in the kitchen. They always have a joyful attitude.

Both Dhan and Bijay are talented Bible teachers and love sharing God’s Word. We are truly thankful for their lives and for their commitment to serving God in His ministry.

Prayer Requests:

• Pray for Dhan and Bijay as they continue their internship. Pray that they may be encouraged and strengthened in their service.
• Pray for their ministry efforts, that God would continue to use them powerfully to teach His Word and lead others to Christ.

Blankets of Love

There are many valleys that the Gospel has not yet reached. There are no Christians or churches in those areas. People there put their hope in things that are not true. They are misguided, hidden from the truth, and have never been told the truth for generations. They are content with their own way of life. Their homes have high walls. Outsiders are not allowed in or welcomed. 

We were wondering how we could help these people. One of our friends asked them what their greatest need was. They said that needed blankets more than anything else. So, we decided to provide a blanket to every household. We were unsure how we would be able to buy 200 blankets for the people in the valley, but we know that our God can do the impossible. 

People came to receive the blankets. We were able to share the Gospel with them, which is warmer than any blanket. Please pray for these Himalayan people to come to know the warm love of Jesus.

Prayer Requests:

• Pray for the people in the Himalayan valleys to be open to hearing the Gospel and to experience the warmth of God’s love.
• Pray for the success of the blanket distribution. May it be a meaningful way to build relationships and share the Gospel.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

We traveled to a youth conference, that was hosted by one of our graduates. He is now serving as a pastor in the church there. Around 40 young people from the area attended the conference. We encouraged them with the Word of God. We also invited them to attend our Bible College. Two students decided to join next semester. We had a great time of learning and fellowship. We were happy to see our graduate serving faithfully. The trip was a blessing for all of us.

I had a wonderful trip to the South. We had a youth meeting. Around 120 people attended. We shared about our Bible College with them and invited the young adults to come. I had a great time with the students who traveled with me.

For the first time in my life, I taught in the that language at a youth conference. It was an amazing experience for me. We also met and connected with many pastors from there. The whole trip was a blessing and a joyful time.

For the past few months, Christians from all around the capital have been gathering once a month. We sit together, share our vision, and learn from the Bible. We also pray for each other and encourage one another. It has been a great blessing to stay connected. We asked those who come to share about our Bible College in their churches.

The people who come are connected with many different Christian organizations. The organizations do a lot of social work. This connection is helping us reach more people. We are thankful for this growing fellowship. It is a joy to see God working among us.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

On December 25, 2024, our church hosted a special Christmas outreach event in our church courtyard. Around 150 people attended. Most of them were non-Christians from the local community. The event was filled with joy and excitement as the youth group and children performed beautiful songs and lively dances. The highlight of the evening was the sharing of the Gospel from the book of Luke, chapter 1, which tells the story of Jesus’ birth. Everyone listened attentively, and many were touched by the message of hope and love. After the Gospel reading, we had time for fellowship, where we shared food and drinks. It was heartwarming to see people from different backgrounds come together to celebrate Christmas. The event ended with everyone feeling joyful and uplifted. This outreach was a wonderful opportunity to share the true meaning of Christmas with our community. We hope to continue spreading the message of love and hope in the future.

Youth Conference in the South East

We held a one-day youth conference in the Southeast. It was attended by 80 young people from various regions. The teaching sessions were led by Pastor Anand, Pastor Milan, Pastor Majiya, and Pastor Joshep, focusing on lessons from the Book of Ruth. The young people were very engaged and eager to learn more about the Bible. Some of them also showcased their talents by performing traditional dances, adding joy and excitement to the event. During the conference, we enjoyed a delicious lunch together, which gave everyone a chance to bond and share their experiences. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and a desire to grow in faith. At the end of the conference, we invited the young attendees to consider joining our Bible Institute. We hope and pray that many of them will take this step to deepen their understanding of the Word of God. Please keep these young people in your prayers. Pray that they may continue to seek God and grow in their spiritual journeys. This conference was a wonderful opportunity to inspire and encourage the youth in their faith.

Inductive Bible Study Workshop in the North East

We recently held an inductive Bible study workshop in the Northeast. Around 45 young people and church leaders participated. The workshop was facilitated by Pastor Anand, Pastor Milan, Pastor Majiya, and Pastor Joshep. Together, we had a great time discussing the Bible, and learning how to study it deeply and apply it to our lives. The young people and church leaders were eager to learn and asked many thoughtful questions. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm for God’s Word. During the workshop, we encouraged the church pastors and leaders to send their young people to our Bible Institute for further studies. We believe that these young people can be powerful instruments for God in their region. Please pray that God will guide and use them mightily in spreading His Word. This workshop was a meaningful step in equipping the next generation for ministry in the Northeast.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

2024 Christmas Outreach Event

On December 25, 2024, our church hosted a special Christmas outreach event in our church courtyard. Around 150 people attended. Most of them were non-Christians from the local community. The event was filled with joy and excitement as the youth group and children performed beautiful songs and lively dances. The highlight of the evening was the sharing of the Gospel from the book of Luke, chapter 1, which tells the story of Jesus’ birth. Everyone listened attentively, and many were touched by the message of hope and love. After the Gospel reading, we had time for fellowship, where we shared food and drinks. It was heartwarming to see people from different backgrounds come together to celebrate Christmas. The event ended with everyone feeling joyful and uplifted. This outreach was a wonderful opportunity to share the true meaning of Christmas with our community. We hope to continue spreading the message of love and hope in the future.

Youth Conference in the South East

We held a one-day youth conference in the Southeast. It was attended by 80 young people from various regions. The teaching sessions were led by Pastor Anand, Pastor Milan, Pastor Majiya, and Pastor Joshep, focusing on lessons from the Book of Ruth. The young people were very engaged and eager to learn more about the Bible. Some of them also showcased their talents by performing traditional dances, adding joy and excitement to the event. During the conference, we enjoyed a delicious lunch together, which gave everyone a chance to bond and share their experiences. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and a desire to grow in faith. At the end of the conference, we invited the young attendees to consider joining our Bible Institute. We hope and pray that many of them will take this step to deepen their understanding of the Word of God. Please keep these young people in your prayers. Pray that they may continue to seek God and grow in their spiritual journeys. This conference was a wonderful opportunity to inspire and encourage the youth in their faith.

Inductive Bible Study Workshop in the North East

We recently held an inductive Bible study workshop in the Northeast. Around 45 young people and church leaders participated. The workshop was facilitated by Pastor Anand, Pastor Milan, Pastor Majiya, and Pastor Joshep. Together, we had a great time discussing the Bible, and learning how to study it deeply and apply it to our lives. The young people and church leaders were eager to learn and asked many thoughtful questions. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm for God’s Word. During the workshop, we encouraged the church pastors and leaders to send their young people to our Bible Institute for further studies. We believe that these young people can be powerful instruments for God in their region. Please pray that God will guide and use them mightily in spreading His Word. This workshop was a meaningful step in equipping the next generation for ministry in the Northeast.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” 

-Matthew 28:19-20.

Go

We love to go where God lead us. Last month God lead us to the western part of our country. We went to our Calvary Chapel church plant there with our Bible College students. Our students were so excited to hear stories about the church and how God is moving in that area. Our students went to a tribal people group. They preformed a dance, songs, skit and shared the gospel. They showed love and care for the people and prayed with them. The next day we had a youth conference. Over 60 teenagers and young adults came. We shared God’s Word with games with the young people. We had a great time of fellowship with them. The next day we did street evangelism close to the church. A lot of people loved to hear the Gospel and watch the skit. Our students learned to “GO” because God command us to “GO”. Please pray for our students that they may love to go where God wants them to go.

Make Disciples

God has been so gracious to us. He has connected us with so many people around our country. So many people love to be discipled through us. Many pastors love to send their young people to our Bible College. We ask each of our students to teach a small cell group. We do not want them only to learn but we want them to also teach alongside us. We take them to different places so that they can see the mission field. May they have a heart for the people where God leads them. Our students are willing to work with any kind of people group. They are open to work in children’s ministry. They are open to serve in the leprosy camp, etc. Please pray that these young people will be good disciples and that they will make other disciples.

It is so awesome to see people come to Christ. The Bible says “there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.” We love the new believers to grow in God’s grace.

Teach Them

We see in Book of Acts that the Apostle Paul was teaching people from the Word of God. We do not only love to share the Gospel, we also love to teach people more about Christ and make Him known. We love to teach any denomination and people group. Last month we went to some church students to teach and encourage them from God’s Word. We believe that after coming to Christ, people must grow in God’s Word. It is always awesome to explain how important it is to teach the Bible verse-by-verse, so we arranged an Inductive Bible Study workshop in the eastern part of our country. Please pray that God will raise up these young leaders to grow in God’s Word and grace.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

Soldiers for the People of the Himalayas

We are given the assignment to share the Gospel all over the world by Jesus. There is not anywhere that is excluded. We are to share the Gospel in the easy places and in the hard places, in the Himalayan mountain range and in the flat land, in the closed areas and in the open areas, to Hindu people and to Buddhist people.

We are thankful to God that many years ago people of God came to our country with the same mind set. We have heard the Gospel and we were saved. Now God is building the same mindset in us. There are so many people in our country who haven’t heard the Gospel. One of the places where people live is in the Himalayan mountain range. A lot of people who live there have never heard the Gospel even once. God allowed us to go last month in March to the Himalayan mountains to share the Gospel. This area had hard trekking routes. Because of this, people do not want to go these places and the Gospel has not reached there. As a soldier of Christ we went there, not because we are strong, but because our God of love compels us to do so. Please pray for these Himalayan people to come to know God.

Soldiers for the People of the City

“For I have much people in this City”-Acts 18:10.

This verse remind us to do Gospel outreach in the city. We know street preachers are caught and sent to prison, but we preach in our Bible college courtyard. We ask our students as well as church believers to invite their family members, friends, and neighbors who have not received Christ as their Savior. Last week many people showed up in our courtyard to hear the Gospel. Our Bible school students did a skit, dances, and songs. We shared from God’s Word. One of the teenage girls received Christ as her personal Savior. One woman said that she will begin attending church every week. We see the harvest in city and it is ready. We pray that God pours His Spirit on us more and more. We see our students as future soldiers. They are trained for this war and believe that they will be doing the same things in their communities. We believe this verse, “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. “-Acts 26:18. Please pray for our city. There are 6 million people here, but only about 200,000 are believers. God may bring revival to this city and country.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

“But the Word of God grew and multiplied.”

Acts 12:24

It is always exciting to write about how our God is in our mist, and how His kingdom is flourishing. When we look around, we see so many different ways that He has been working. I will explain some of the ways of how He is working in our mist.

In Our Bible College:

Things are going differently in our country. Young adults want to go abroad to find jobs and to chase their dreams. We have seen a million people leave our country. But there are some young people who want to leave their homes and join Bible college. We see hope in our country that God is working in our mist. These young people are not perfect, but our perfect God has greater plan for these imperfect young people. This new semester 8 new students were admitted in our Bible college. Now all together we have 31 students. There are 10 girls and 21 boys. Please pray that they grow in God’s Word and grace.

In Our Bible College Student’s Lives:

One of our Bible college students graduated a couple of months ago. He went to his hometown and started to share the Gospel. His name is Dhan. He received Christ when he was living at his sister’s house in the capital. He knew about our Bible college and came. 2 years later, after finishing Bible college, he went back to his village. While he was sharing Christ, he happened to meet one of the pastors of that area. That pastor invited him Church and asked him to teach in a house fellowship. Everyone in the fellowship was so blessed to hear Word from him. They had not thought that a young man could teach the Bible and open the scriptures in this way. Then the pastor asked him to teach in his youth meeting. Now the same pastor is asking him to teach in the main church service. Please pray for this young man. May God open the door for him to serve in the ways that God wants to use him.

In Our Bible College Community:

Our Bible college courtyard has become a blessing to our community. We did a couple of outreach programs there and invited the people of our community to come and enjoy the programs. We did Gospel songs, skits, and dances and shared the Gospel message. Since we had the programs, 2 brothers in our neighborhood started to come to church. They love having fellowship with us now. They are getting to know Christ and love to hang out with our students. We also made it open to the community to come and play table tennis in our courtyard, so that we can share Christ with them. Please pray that God may bring more young people to our courtyard ministry so that the students may have chances serve in and out of our Bible college.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.”

   -(Mark 4:20.)

We didn’t understand before, but when we read the above verse, which is spoken by our Lord Jesus, we see this can happen in the present day. It did not happen in our early days of ministry. But thanks to God, this has happened in the recent days! We believe it will happen in the future too. We are waiting for this miracle to come. May God bring revival in our country!

Some Thirtyfold

Our Calvary Bible Institute had 30 young students. We are so thankful to our God, who gave us the opportunity to disciple these young people.

In November we were able to graduate 10 students in our Bible College. Some of the graduates are already serving the people. We see that they are already ordained by our God for His kingdom. God brought these students from different parts of our country so we believe that they will be serving

in different parts of the country. These students love God’s Word. Hopefully they will make His Word known everywhere and wherever God leads them.

We can tell that these students have a serving heart. We believe that they will serve God and that they are sold out to God. We see some of them as apostles, some prophets, some evangelists and some pastors and teachers. Please keep praying for these young people.

Some Sixtyfold

A couple of years ago, one of our students, named Joshep, graduated from our Calvary Bible Institute. Now he is serving in the eastern part of the country as a Pastor in his community. He loves God and loves people. He went back home to help his father in ministry. While he was helping his father, he started to teach and share the Gospel. This has led so many people joining the church. There are now young people, old people, and people from many different tribes who are coming to Christ. Joshep got married and has a year old son. He loves to share the Gospel in the congregation as well as one-on-one. Last month, 17 people publicly made a commitment to Christ. Most of the people were young people. Please pray that God will use him even more in the coming days.

Some a Hundredfold

One of our pastors graduated a long time ago. He is serving in another area of the country. His name is Pastor Milan. He is the youth leader in his district. He leads a once a year youth camp that hundreds of people come to.

Last month, he asked me to teach at his youth camp. Around 500 young people came. These young people love the Lord. Calvary Bible Institute senior students also attended this camp so that they could encourage other young people. These young people were able to study Psalm 103. Many young people are chasing the things of this world, but these young people follow Jesus. We need to pray that these young people will surrender their lives for the things of the kingdom of God.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family

“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20

It is always awesome to do what the Jesus says. Though people have been doing it for ages, it is not enough. So, we also love to have this kind of activity in our ministry. Thank you all who had been praying for us, because we could not have done this without prayer. To God be the glory!

“In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

We love to share the Gospel. It is only the Gospel that has the power to bring people to Christ. During the last couple of months, we have been sharing Christ. People came to Christ and are excited to follow the Lord publicly. These people came to Christ because our Bible College students love to share Christ together with us whenever they get a chance. These people are new in Christ want to live for Christ now. Please keep praying for them that they they may grow in His Word and grace. We believe that these young people may share Christ to their families and friends. So please pray that God may pour His Spirit upon them.

“Go Therefore” 

We love to go and do outreach to share Christ. We also love to invite people who do not know Christ. Last month we invited non-Christian people. More than 100 people showed up! Thank God! All of this happened only through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible College students sang Gospel songs, performed skits, and danced. I shared the Gospel from Gospel of John Chapter 1. After this event, we made some good connections with neighbors and young people. These people started to come to the Bible College Compound. Please pray that they may come to know Christ.

“Teaching Them to Observe All Things that I Have Commanded You”

My wife, Usha, has been a great help in our Calvary Bible Institute and Calvary Chapel. Thank you all who have been praying for her. Now it is not only I that teach, but now Usha also teaches the women. She is a great cook, so we call her “The Best Chef of in Our Country”. Now she is teaching the women as well with the power of Holy Spirit. She is the mother of 2 boys, but still she loves to be busy in God’s work. Usha loves to talk with people. She is a good counselor and friend to the women. Last week, she invited a bunch of friends from the church and encouraged them from Word of God. They also played games and prayed together. Please pray that these ladies may grow in God’s Word and grace daily.

Thank you,

Anand and Usha and Family