IBL Celebrates 60 years of Dr. William Scott’s ministry in India

Kalpakkam, 13th October

Over 300 people drawn from partners, workers and missionaries of India Bible Literature witnessed the diamond jubily celebration of the founder of India Bible Literature, during 12-14 October 2010 at TWR Dhyana Nilayam, Kalpakkam near Chennai.

Dr. Bill Scott, is popularly known in the villages as Bible Scott, along with his wife Joyce started his ministry in India six decades ago. He believed, sharing the gospel and presenting the printed Word of God in to the hands of people can only transform people and bring lasting rewards for the Kingdom of God. Using Scripture literature in Christian witnessing in the remote villages of Andhra Pradesh, he realized the need of literacy and education of the illiterate masses in Indian Villages. The humble beginning of the ministry grew as ‘India Bible Literature’ and the ‘Literacy India Trust’ spreading over to the breadth and width of the nation over the last 60 years.

“I feel Dr. Scott was just born to minister in Andhra Pradesh” said Pastor K. James from Rajmundry who has been associated with the Scotts and IBL for over forty years, not undermining Scott’s ministry to the rest of India but reiterating the impact it has made in his own part of the country. “IBL had subsidized over 1,45,000 Bibles that I distributed in Telugu alone”, said the pastor and itinerant evangelist, who has used more than 6 million IBL literature in his ministry.

Dr. Scott is a role model for missionaries and Christian ministers in India, Dr. Velayudham said, initiating the felicitation session. IBL presented Dr. Scott a diamond as a token of what he has meant for IBL and the ministry in India. Different ministry wing of IBL, and several senior staff members and partners presented mementos and gifts as token of their love and appreciation.

IBL presented gifts to 23 senior staff members, as tokens of acknowledgment for their faithful service for more than 20 years. Dr. Scott gave away the gifts.

Responding to the felicitations, Dr. Scott began:

“Thank you for the love you have demonstrated to me. My wife worked in India along with me for 52 years. I wish if she had been here today to witness. She deserves this appreciation more than I deserve. My heartfelt thanks each one of you for your fellowship for the last 60 years”. Citing a few instances, he acknowledged the Lord’s leading in the ministry in the Indian villages. He summed up: “I look forward to the future - I don’t know how long it will be- to witness the Lord’s hand more and more on this ministry in India. It is my prayer that each of us will stand with confidence as faithful servant in His kingdom for His glory”.

Dr. Sott also shared from the Word of God in the session that followed, focusing on the Abundant grace of God and His faithfulness in blessing and multiplying what is offered to Him. He had illustrated his message from life experiences in India from the 1950. He pointed out the advancement of life and facilities in India that he could watch during his life time and shared his aspirations for the ministry for the masses in the India ahead. "Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God" Dr. Scott quoted William Carrey who has been an influence in his life.

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BIBLE EXPO
IBL Book Exhibition was conducted at Chennai during October 2-9 at Chennai at the IBL head quarters. Lovers of Christian literature in Chennai flocked everyday, numbering 600 to 700 to select their choiced Bibles, Study Books and Spiritual and devotional literature. The response was very good and many thousands used the opportunity to collect valuable books at special prices. Every year the Book Expo is conducted at Chennai from 2nd to 9th October.
Bibles and IBL's regualar publications are availble at the IBL's Book Shop, open at weakdays.

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EVENTS

Dr. Scott's Dimond Jubilee

IBL Celeberates the Diamond Jubilee of Dr. Willima Scott's ( Founder of IBL) ministry in India, during October 12-14 .

Venue: TWR Dhyana Nilayam, Paramnkeni, Near Kalpakkan, Tamil Nadu

(Seekanankuppam, PO, Cheyyur Taluk, Kanchipuram District, TN: 603 305

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India Bible Literature

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EVENTS

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the ministry of Dr. William Scott (Founder of IBL)

Dates: 12-14, October 2010
Venue: TWR Centre, Paramakeni, Tamil Nadu

BOOKS @ SPECIAL PRICE

Inspirational Books
A set of 20 books of inspirational topics (worth Rs.1500/-) are available for pastors, evangelists, lay leaders at a discounted price of Rs.1000/-

Title/ Author

If my people(a journey on the forgotten road to spiritual blessing) D. J. Reid

Mighty to save Clifford Pond

Henry Martyn (Pioneer missionary to India & Islam) Jesse Page

Isaac Watts – His life and hymns Paxton Hood

Maranatha Man (Autobiography) C.S. Lovett

Longing to be loved C. S. Lovett

Teach witnessing C. S. Lovett

Jesus wants you well ! C. S. Lovett

Witnessing made easy C. S. Lovett

Let your spirit soar (365 inspirational flights- wings to the Word) C. S. Lovett

Jesus is coming-Get ready Christian C. S. Lovett

Lovett’s lights on JOHN C. S. Lovett

Lovett’s lights on ACTS C. S. Lovett

Lovett’s lights on ROMANS C. S. Lovett

Lovett’s lights on HEBREWS C. S. Lovett

Lovett’s lights on I & II PETER C. S. Lovett

Translator in China Robert Morrison

Sermons on special occasions Ian R.K. Paisley

Great Conversions Frederick S. Leahy

My Spurgeon Souvenirs Eric Hayden

Counseling Books

Biblical Counseling books - A set of 24 books dealing with crucial topics of everyday life. Actual price: Rs.360/- Now available at a discounted price of Rs.240/- (for a limited period of time). The sets are available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada. The English version is available as one book with 50 different topics.

Topics include

1. Counseling & Fear
2. Spiritual Warfare Unbelieving Mate
3. Wife Abuse
4. Depression
5. Forgiveness
6. Grief Recovery
7. Self Worth
8. Sexual Integrity
9. Assurance of Salvation
10. Child Evangelism
11. Alcohol & Drug Abuse
12. Victory over Anger
13. Marriage & Blended Family etc...

Order your copies: (click here) http://www.iblministries.in/order_for_publication.html

India Bible Literature

No. 67, Beracah Road, Post Box. No. 1037,

Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 Phone : 2642 5166, 2642 0077 Fax : 26428298

E-mail: ibl.maa@iblchennai.org

http://iblministries.in/

LITERACY

Literacy Enlightens the Dombos

The people who were considered as untouchables by others are being liberated to walk with the mainstream society through the literacy training given to them. Over 1500 people from this hitherto uneducated poor have become literates through IBL’s village literacy programmes.

Adult Literacy Project Officers’ Orientation

Forty seven delegates from different parts of Tamil Nadu met at Chennai at the seminar held during March 9-10.

Adult Literacy Teachers’ Training Programme

Salem, TN

The 226th training programme was conducted at Salem Social Service Society, Salem, TN where seventy-seven animators from the state attended.

Vijayawada, A.P

The 227th literacy training programme was arranged at St.Joseph Pastoral Centre, Gunadala, Vijaywada, AP from 15th to 19th March 2010. 116 delegates from AP received training at the four day extensive programme.

CHILDREN BIBLE SCHOOLS (CBS)

Chennai

The CBSs for the year 2010 started with a twoday orientation and training in Chennai from 12-13 March 2010. 350 CBS teachers and leaders attended the trainging from CSI, ECI, Luthran, Brethren, Church of Christ, Pentecostal, independent churches and several ministry organizations. The new CBS books, songs CDs and DVDs were released at the meeting.

Vellore

Over 300 trainees attended the CBS teachers’ training held at Zion Pentecostal Church, Vellore during 26-27 March 2010.

CBS training programmes were also arranged at Trichy, Erode, Tuticorin, Salem, Madurai, Marthandam, Thindivanam and Chidambaram.

WORLD MAP

The World Map Pastors’ Spiritual Renewal Conference 2010

Vijayawada

700 pastors attended the spiritual renewal conference which was organized at Zion’s Bible College, Gunadla, Vijayawada, AP, from February 23-26.

Pune

The conference at Pune was held at Union Biblical Seminary during 1—19 February. 300 pastors attended.

Dr. Frank Parrish, Rev. Vic Torres, Dr. E. Velayudham, Rev. M. P. Prasanna and Pastor Don, Mr. Anthony were the speakers and leaders at the meetings.

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India Bible Literature

No. 67, Beracah Road, Post Box. No. 1037,

Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 Phone : 2642 5166, 2642 0077 Fax : 26428298

E-mail: ibl.maa@iblchennai.org

www.iblministries.in

Pray for the programmes in April:

Children Bible School (CBS)

IBL is conducting CBS teachers training in 20 locations in Tami Nadu and Karnataka, aiming to reach 3,00,000 children during this summer.

CBS in Tamil: 10 centers

CBS in Kannada: 10 centres

Theme for the year: “Love one another”

Many churches are actively involved in ministering to children, by using our work books, CDs and DVDs.

CBS materials are available in different languages at the IBL book depots.

Contact your nearest IBL Office

(For details:http://iblministries.in/regional_offices.html)

Bible & Book Exhibition @ Cochin, Kerala

Dates: 21 to 27 April 2009

Venue: Women's Association Hall, Ernakulam

Near T.D.M Hall, Dewan's Road, Cochin 682 016

Contact: Phone 944 728 0680

Books available:

A wide variety of English Bibles

Study books

Regional language Bibles

Used books and used Bibles

Upcoming Program: October 2010

Partners' Conference: 60 years of Dr. William Scott's Ministry in India

IBL is celebrating God’s faithfulness in its literature and scripture ministry of 60 years. IBL was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Scott, a missionary to India to train and equip the Indian Church in reaching its own people with the gospel.

Dates: 12-14 October 2010

Venue: TWR Centre, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Read more about the beginning of IBL at http://iblministries.in/beginnings.html

Read the testimony of Bill and Joyce Scott at http://iblministries.in/meet_the_founders.html#1

For more information Contact:

India Bible Literature

No. 67, Beracah Road, Post Box. No. 1037,

Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 Phone : 2642 5166, 2642 0077 Fax : 26428298

E-mail: ibl.maa@iblchennai.org

www.iblministries.in

IBL News Update March 2009

Children Bible Schools (CBS) Training

350 Sunday school teachers from Chennai gathered at the IBL Centre in Chennai on 12-13 March 2010 for the year's CBS training. Centered on the theme “Love one another” the teachers were oriented on new songs and lessons for different age groups. These teachers will be organizing 350 Children Bible Schools in Chennai alone for 10 days during this summer.

The new student work books and lessons, CBS teachers guides and the new song CD, were released at the inaugural meeting.

CBS materials are available in different languages at the IBL book depots.

Contact your nearest IBL Office

(For details: http://iblministries.in/regional_offices.html )

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Literacy Project Officers Orientation Seminar
36th All India Adult Literacy Project Officers’ Orientation Seminar was held at Chennai during March 9-10, 2010. Project personnel from 48 different partnering churches and NGOs across the nation attend the seminar. These 48 project offices will be focusing on 240 villages in India (six states and five languages), where 7,200 illiterates will be trained in reading and writing skills. Following up with the programme Animators’ training will be conducted shortly at each state. The literacy programme in the rural villages will go for duration of 10 months beginning from April 2009.
General literacy, Women literacy groups, un-reached people groups and Village Literacy Rehabilitation are different kinds of programmes under the project.
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Upcoming Program: October 2010

Partners' Conference
60 years of Dr. William Scott's Ministry in India

IBL is celebrating God’s faithfulness in its literature and scripture ministry of 60 years. IBL was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Scott, a missionary to India to train and equip the Indian Church in reaching its own people with the gospel.

Read more about the beginning of IBL at http://iblministries.in/beginnings.html

Read the testimony of Bill and Joyce Scott at http://iblministries.in/meet_the_founders.html#1

Dates: 12-14 October 2010

Venue: TWR Centre, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

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For more information Contact:
India Bible Literature
No. 67, Beracah Road, Post Box. No. 1037,
Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 Phone : 2642 5166, 2642 0077 Fax : 26428298
E-mail: ibl.maa@iblchennai.org
www.iblministries.in

IBL News & Updates

Update on January 2010

IBL Book Exhibition

(Dates: January 11 to 16 Venue: Millennium Methodist Church, Seccenderabad)

The book exhibition in Secundrabad was well received. In-spite of the troubles associated with Telengana issue, the people of the twin-city came in hundreds and we were able to distribute more than 550 boxes of Bibles and books.

IBL Hope for the Heart: Counseling Seminars
(Dates: Kerala- January 6 – 9; Karnataka - January 11 -13)

IBL held four different Biblical counseling seminars in Kerala and Karnataka. Trivandrum, Cochin, Bangalore and Mysore were the venues.The seminars trained 380 pastors and Bible women.

Praises to God for the above programmes. May the Lord continue to bring rewards through them.

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Up-coming Programmes

February 2010

Next Bible & Book Exhibition @ Ranchi

Dates: February 15- 20

Venue: A. G. Church, Kantala Toli, Ranchi.

Contact Rev. John Samuel Swain, IBL- North India Regional Director, for more information.

Mobile Numbers: 09811599171 and 09868561948.

World Map Pastor's Conferences

(Spiritual Renewal conferences for Pastors)

Dates: Pune - February 16 - 19

300 Pastors will be attending

Dates: Vijayawada - February 23 – 27

600 Pastors will be attending

Literacy Project Officers Orientation Seminar

IBL is organizing an orientation seminar for the Literacy Project Officers wherein we will be selecting about 60 projects to reach 9000 illiterate adults in different parts of India.

Animators Training: We will also be conducting one week animators training in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharastra and a few locations in Northern India.

October 2010:

Partners' Conference
60 years of Dr. William Scott's Ministry in India

Venue: TWR Centre, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Pray for the Lord's blessings up on the programmes.

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For more information
Contact:
India Bible Literature
No. 67, Beracah Road,
Post Box. No. 1037,
Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010

Phone : 2642 5166, 2642 0077 Fax : 26428298
E-mail: ibl.maa@iblchennai.org
www.iblministries.in