STANDING FIRM, BUT NOT STANDING STILL

IN THIS ISSUE

Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 51-C, RAJPUR ROAD, DEHRADUN 248001, INDIA

PTS NewsletterVol 17, No 3 Jun-Oct 2020

THE IMPACT OF

PTS WOMEN IN

INDIA AND

NEPAL

REFORMATION

DAY

CELEBRATED

DAY OF PRAYER

NEW

DEVELOPMENTS

PROJECT

THE IMPACT OF PTS WOMEN IN INDIA AND NEPAL

In this issue of the Newsle�er, we would like to highlight the ministry of our women

students. The first batches of ladies in PTS graduated in 1974 and 1977. Several years

a�er PTS moved from Roorkee to Dehradun, the Strom Hostel was constructed to

accommodate more women who have a desire to serve the Lord in various capaci�es.

Approximately one-fi�h of our students are women. The ministry of women in India

con�nues to be vital, more so because of cultural reasons. In rural areas especially it is

impossible for men to have contact with women. The need for women's ministry South

Asian region is s�ll challenging.

See below how some of the PTS women graduates are making an impact:

Lallianmawii ('74) came to learn about PTS

through the monthly magazine, “Kris�an

Tlangau,” of the Presbyterian Church in

Mizoram. She was moved by the way PTS was described,

“believing the Bible as it is wri�en.” She was the first lady

to graduate from PTS. Upon gradua�on, Lallianmawii

was fully enthusisas�c to serve God as she sought for

any opportunity. She joined Opera�on Mobiliza�on and

Discipleship teams and led women's groups during the

summer months. She also had ministry in Shillong under

the guidance of Dr. I Ben Wa�, a reputed na�onal Chris�an leader.

Later, she visited churches in Manipur and Mizoram with her missionary friend Ms

Lalhmingliani. In 1979, Zoram Evangelical Fellowship invited her to work in an

orphanage, Hermon Children's Home, in Aizawl. She married Mr. Lalrosanga (PTS '78) in

1993. Together they worked as house parents �ll August 2020. Many children were saved

through their ministry. Several of them graduated from PTS and have entered into full-

�me ministries. Lallianmawii con�nues to contribute in her local church ministry in

Aizawl in leading Women's conferences and Bible studies.

Manju Gurung (’15): It was the lack of trained leaders in her church

in Nepal, and the influence of wrong doctrines within her church

that prompted Manju to undertake theological studies. She felt

the need to teach and train lay people for ministry. A�er gradua�on, Manju

took ini�a�ve (without taking any salary) to train prospec�ve leaders of her

church and taught Hermeneu�cs and also on how to prepare messages from

the Bible. She is happy to see the improvement among pastors and elders,

though, “It is s�ll a challenge,” she says. She prepares lesson plans for Sunday

School teachers. Manju also works with the Reformed Church of Nepal with

twelve congrega�ons, focusing on women by involving in mercy ministries.

J. Romawii ('77), with her friend, Ms. Lalringliani ('77) were sent to work in

Jammu and Kashmir by Zoram Evangelical Fellowship. A�er a lot of prayer,

they felt the need to start a children's home known as Dar-Ul-Fazl (DUF-

House of Grace). Mawite, as Ms Romawi is called, con�nued to work �ll

2013. In the course of their work, Mawite started an organiza�on known as

“Women's Federa�on” to upli� the women of sixteen remote villages in

Kullu-Manali valley, in partnership with CASA, a Chris�an social agency. They

addressed women's issues and provided voca�onal training centres. Other

issues such as Disaster Management, Climate Change, etc. also were

addressed in this forum. She has an ac�ve role in the ministry of the Church

of North India. She has received awards from the State of Himachal Pradesh in recogni�on of her services. In

2004, PTS also awarded her with the “Dis�nguished PTS Alumni Award”. Mawite s�ll has a heart for ministry

even a�er her re�rement. She is s�ll ac�ve in teaching and mo�va�ng women who are in remote places.

enu Bala ('18) Works in the Grace Hostel for �irls at Grace RAcademy, Dehradun. In this capacity, she looks a�er a number

of girls, giving them spiritual guidance.

S Yurngam ('17): She works full �me with Tangkhul

VBap�st Churches Associa�on as a youth worker. She is in

charge of the project department and house visi�ng.

oni ('18) works at Faith Academy in New Delhi as a primary

Sschool teacher, teaching Moral Educa�on and Hindi. She

also does youth and children ministries in her church,

teaching Bible stories and songs.

eep� worked as a librarian at Reformed and Presbyterian DSeminary (RPS) in Kathmandu, Nepal for five years. At present

she works at the Tribhuwan University, doing part-�me job in

the Anthropology Department. She teaches Bible at a women’s

fellowship of her church. Her husband Mr. Umesh Limbu ('06) serves as

Faculty member and Registrar in at RPS.

rs. Lalhmunliani ('91) works as Director of Shan� MNiketan Children's Home under Zoram Evangelical

Fellowship, Mizoram. She and her husband, Mr.

Suvarna Lama, minister with the Church of North India in Himachal

Pradesh.

aya Thakur ('17) works at Valley Bible Fellowship, MDehradun as Youth Coordinator. She has a very ac�ve

ministry with college students of the area.

ora Samad ('08) works with an NGO, People for Change,

Nthat operates in Jharkhand and Jamsedpur, transforming

lives through social work. She meets people mo�va�ng

them to work for the welfare of others in need.

enuka Mishra (‘07) serves as Vice Principal at Reformed and MPresbyterian Seminary in Kathmandu. She also leads the

worship team at CrossWay Community Church in Nepal.

andhya Hemron ('09) works as a school Principal in

SJharkhand. Occasionally, she ministers among the

women of her church.

ishnu Maya ('16) works as warden (School of Nursing) at BHerbertpur Chris�an Hospital, about 36 KM from Dehradun.

oland Laldinpui ('01): She serves as a Commi�ee member and Rteaches Women. At local and presbytery level, she leads

Women's mee�ngs and Conferences. She is a member of the

Pastor's Wife Prayer Fellowship group. She also assists her husband in

pastoral du�es and in care of children.

ary Timungpi ('15) works as Headmistress at Covenant MSchool. She is also ac�ve in women and children ministries

in Assam. Her husband Mr. Joseph Hanse ('13) works as

pastor under the RPCNEI in Assam.

ospel Lalnunnem ('08) (Nempui) works at Ramabai Muk�

GMission, a historic ins�tu�on founded in 1889 in Maharastra,

a home for des�tute women, orphans and girls. She serves

there as Sponsorship Coordinator and guardian of fi�een girls. She also

serves as a Sunday School teacher.

njali Moses ('17) works among youth and children of

ABethel Pentecostal Church in Amritsar, Punjab. She

organizes Bible studies, evangelism, and prayer

mee�ngs. Tui�on classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays

where she teaches songs and Bible stories.

aya Kamle ('10) worked with various organiza�ons, teaching Personal

JDevelopment, Literacy Program; Teaching and Counseling among

Youth with Shalom church in U�arakhand and in Nepal. She also

worked with Compassion Interna�onal Children Ministry, Delhi, counseling

women with Coopera�ve Outreach of India, Delhi, etc. She and her family

recently moved to Andhra Pradesh.

emlata ('08) voluntarily led devo�ons at tailoring and tui�on Hcenters. Counselling skills she developed in PTS “saved

marriages,” she said leading the women back to normal life.

She also assists her husband Mr. Ramraj ('17), who works as Principal of

Reformed Training Ins�tute in Vikasnagar.

habisara ('12) worked among sexually abused girls under Bthe Hub Church in New Delhi from 2012-17. Later she

worked under the same organiza�on giving tui�on

classes in slum areas. The work is at the moment suspended due to

the Covid pandemic. She is eager to resume the work as soon as

possible.

ibka ('20) works at St. Mary's Convent at Dakpathar, RVikasnagar, teaching Moral Educa�on and other subjects.

Reforma�on Day paper presenters and respondents.

REFORMATION DAY CELEBRATED

The Reforma�on Day was celebrated on 30 October 2020 with

worship and prayer. Former Principal, Dr. Ma�hew Ebenezer made a

presenta�on on the history and the relevance of the Reforma�on in

the morning session. In the a�ernoon, Dr. Melle Oosterhuis, former

Guest Faculty from the Netherlands brought the message. This was

followed by a paper presenta�on on, “The Puritans: Introduc�on to

Spiritual Giants” by Faculty member, Mr. Isaac Gajendran. Three

Master of Divinity students, Mr. Dheeraj Rai, Mr. Shamik Biswas and

Mr. Thomas Daniel responded to the paper. The whole program was

conducted on line, and was a�ended by off-campus students and

some alumni in the region.

Dr. Melle Oosterhuis

Dr. Ma�hew Ebenezer Mr. Isaac Gajendran

Mr. Dheeraj Rai Mr. Shamik Biswas Mr. Thomas Daniel

DAY OF PRAYER

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

The first semester Spiritual Life Conference was held on 15-16 October 2020. The PTS community met in the

Conference hall of the Academic Centre. The service was a�ended by students online. The theme of the

Conference was “Repentance.” The days were spent in worship, personal Bible study, corporate and group

prayers. On this day we remember our alumni, Friends of PTS and churches around the world. The following

four faculty members brought messages from God's Word.

Rev. Abhishek Barla

Mr. Sahas Moktan

Rev. V L Rosanga Ralte

Worship leaders

Mr. Ramesh Chand

Worship in progress

Principal Rev. Abhishek Barla and family have moved into the newly

renovated Principal's residence on 8 October 2020. We praise the Lord for

the Friends of PTS who made this possible. Board President Rev. Samuel

Macgregor dedicated the building with prayer, which was followed by

community lunch.

PROJECT

There are several student candidates who are in need of support. Sponsor a student for 3 or 4 years, by

inves�ng approximately $1800 per year/$150 per month, covering tui�on and boarding fees. Any

amount you can give is appreciated. Gi�s and dona�ons, indica�ng its purpose can be sent to any of the

following:

Sponsor a student

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Union Bank of India, Dehradun (Main Branch)Swi� Code No: UBININBBDER, IFSC: UBIN0530689.

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Please write to: revroshyama@ptsindia.comRev. L. Roshyama Hrangchal,

Editor & Vice Principal, Development & Projects.

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Union Bank of India, Dehradun (Main Branch)IFSC: UBIN0530689.

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