1. India 2011

2. Fifth Preaching Trip to India (Oct. 16-Nov. 14, 2011) Marc Smith, Steve Wallace, John Gentry Most diverse trip I have made so far (places and variety of opportunities) Many helpers for which I am thankful Good to report on the work God has done and is doing, Acts 21:17-19 (14:27) 2

3. Tamil Nadu 3

4. Tamil Nadu (Oct. 18-25) Bangalore October 18 Arrived in Chennai and that night traveled to Madurai 4

5. Tamil Nadu (Oct. 18-25) Arappalayam(10/20-10/23) Periyakulam (10/19) Gobi(10/24) Nasiyanoor (Erode) (10/25) 5

6. Periyakulam church of Christ (Oct. 19) Tamil Nadu 6

7. Arappalayam church of Christ (Oct. 20-23) Madurai, Tamil Nadu 7

8. Gobi church of Christ (Oct. 24) Tamil Nadu 8

9. (Our taxis was an Ambassador from British Colonial era) Nasiyanoor church of Christ (Oct. 24) Tamil Nadu 9

10. Maharashtra (Oct. 26-28) 10

11. Maharashtra (Oct. 26-28) Pune Lonavala Three-day gathering of brethren from Pune and Mumbai Steve Wallace and John Gentry 11

12. 12 Steve Wallace, Chella Thangam John Gentry Joe Price Lonavala (Oct. 24-26) Maharashtra

13. 13 Lonavala Hill Station

14. 14 Karnataka (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

15. Karnataka (Oct. 29-Nov. 4) Oct. 29: Traveled to Bangalore (Bengaluru) Marc Smith waiting Oct. 30: Lord’s day assembly Oct. 31-Nov. 4: Preacher training classes 15

16. 16 Bangalore Preacher Classes (Oct. 31-Nov. 4) (46 preachers attended) Brother Babu Rao preaching

17. 17 Andhra Pradesh (Nov. 5-10)

18. Train from Bangalore to Guntur (Nov. 5) 18

19. 19 Andhra Pradesh (Nov. 5-10)

20. 20 Nov. 5: Train to Guntur Nov 6: Churches in Papayapalem and Madala; Gospel meeting that night in Madala -John Gentry was in Narasaraopet (Nov. 3-8) Andhra Pradesh Guntur District (Nov. 5-10) PAPAYAPALEM MADALA

21. Papayapalem (Nov. 6) Francis preaches here 21

22. Madala (Nov. 6) Lenin Babu preaches here 22

23. Madala (Nov. 6) Gospel Meeting Sunday night 23

24. 24 November 7: Morning – Gadevaripalle (Nagavaram) Afternoon – Vannayapalem Night – Madala gospel meeting GADEVARIPALLE MADALA VANNAYAPALEM Andhra Pradesh Guntur District (Nov. 5-10)

25. 25 Gadevaripalle / Nagavaram (Nov. 7) Amrutharao / Vidyasagar Vannayapalem (Nov. 7) Amrutharao and M. Jagganadam preach here

26. Land purchased by the Vannayapalem church for a future building 26

27. Madala Gospel Meeting (Nov. 7) About 80 present 27

28. 28 November 8: Sattenapalle – Preacher classes all day Abburu – Night gospel meeting ABBURU Andhra Pradesh Guntur District (Nov. 5-10)

29. 29 Sattenapalle preacher classes (Nov. 8) Total of 67 attended

30. 30 Abburu gospel meeting (Nov. 8) Outside gathering of 250-300 Ch. Thomas preaches here

31. 31 November 9: Gurajala Guntur GURAJALA Andhra Pradesh Guntur District (Nov. 5-10)

32. 32 Gurajala (Nov. 9) Jeremiah preaches here (~45 attended)

33. 33 Guntur (Nov. 9) Brother Yesuratnam, wife and daughter

34. 34 November 10: Pallipalem (seaside village) Andhra Pradesh (Nov. 5-10) PALLIPALEM

35. 35 Pallipalem (Nov. 10) ~50 present

36. Karnataka (Nov. 11-13) Nov. 12-13: Bhadravathi -12 th - Gospel meeting -13 th – Lord’s Day 36 BHADRAVATHI

37. 37 Bhadravathi (Nov. 12-13)

38. First 10 Days: Six Different Groups in the Orbit of Institutionalism – Tamil Nadu: Heavily influenced by liberalism Madurai: Lessons on Bible authority, the work and organization of the church Good chance of more meetings and classes here – Maharashtra: Some progress seen Mumbai: John Gentry had a 2-day debate with Jim Waldron on general benevolence and centralization 38

39. Bangalore Preacher Classes – Reinforced Bible authority – Liberalism, especially organizational corruptions such as directors, etc. Andhra Pradesh – Exhorted brethren on a wide range of topics – Influence of liberalism is creeping back among some of the brethren 39

40. Complete conversion to Christ, Lk. 14:25- 27, 33; Matt. 6:24 – Vestiges of Hinduism among the brethren Bindi 40

41. Complete conversion to Christ, Lk. 14:25- 27, 33; Matt. 6:24 – Registration with the Indian government – Based on the castes – Some remain registered as Hindus – Should register as “Christian” (Matt. 10:32) » Declaration of faith » Demand of repentance » Dedicated example of discipleship 41

42. Bangalore classes (2 Tim. 2:2) – Indian preachers taught a daily lesson – Preacher classes need to localized to increase effectiveness – Localized contact helps us know the needs better and more efficiently address them, 2 Jno. 12; 3 Jno. 13-14 42

43. Visiting the churches (Acts 18:23) – Very encouraging part of the work – Observation key to learning what is most needed, Acts 11:23 – We observed these needs: To grow and be grounded, Col. 2:6-7 To learn to be converted to Christ, not men, 1 Cor. 1:10-13 To be living their faith, 1 Pet. 2:11-12 To meet the duties within the local church 43

44. 44 The Future Jas. 4:15 Localized preacher training classes in 2012 2-3 day visits with a number of churches Attempt to continue making inroads with institutional churches (Chennai, Madurai) Explore opportunities in NE India Remember: It is the Lord’s work! 1 Cor. 16:10; 15:58