20TH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTERNATIONAL
BANGLADESH NORTH-WEST DISTRICT
JANUARY 28, 2012
DULALPARA, MOHADEBPUR, NAOGAON
Annual Report of District Superintendent - 2012
Honorable Dr. Jerry D. Porter, General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene, Dr.
Gustavo Crocker, Regional Director, ERO, Church of the Nazarene, Dr. Hermann
Gschwandtner, FSC, South Asia, with your kind permission, I would like to read my report.
Dear delegates, distinguished guests and brothers and sisters in Christ,
I would like to greet all of you present here in the name of Jesus Christ in the beginning of
my report. I would like to give thanks to our Lord that today we have been able to arrange
20th District Assembly with His blessings.
I am very thankful to the Lord that we have been able to pass last 20 years. We have
overcome many obstacles.
I would like to encourage you to develop the church. I hope and believe that all of you will be
committed to develop the local churches. Today’s, District Assembly is the result of your
many sacrifices. I hope that all of you dream that Bangladesh North-West District will devote
to develop the self supported churches.
We would like to continue the way church is growing in our District. We have to emphasis on
prayer so that Satan cannot hinder us. My prayer is that our District will be a District of,
prayer and soul winning District. Let us build the castle of prayer.
We have already been recognized as soul winning District, church of the Nazarene is the
church of soul winning. You will be glad to know that according to the statistics of National
Christian Fellowship of Bangladesh (Evangelical Alliance) we have recognized as the largest
denomination in Bangladesh! This credit goes to you and all the Nazarene churches, you have
made this.
The Church of the Nazarene in Bangladesh is for Bangladeshis. So, we are to plan our
activity considering the Bengali tradition and culture. We have to give importance of this in
our planning and implement accordingly.
Church of the Nazarene International, Bangladesh is always cordial to work with other
denominations. We do not believe in clash and conflict with other denominations. We are
committed and eager to complementing one another.
Now, I’ll try to bring up before you a brief description of our activities in Bangladesh NorthWest District.
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Report of Activities:
1. Jesus Film Ministry:
At present, we have 25 JF Teams working in Bangladesh. In this program, a number of 75
team members, 5 CCP, two couches, total 82 of our brothers from different places in
Bangladesh are proclaiming the Gospel and life of Jesus in the rural and remote areas through
the Jesus Film. In 2012, we have been able to establish 114 local churches through JF. 3,701
new members have been involved with our churches. Through the JF Teams we have
established 339 Church Type Missions (CTM) with much effort of the teams. We hope that
the CTMs are going to be churches soon. We have established 573 preaching point (PP).
I heartily congratulate honorable Mr. Martin Bryan for his leadership in this Ministry. I am
very thankful to Mr. Hilary N Mondol for helping with administrative responsibility for this
Ministry. Mr. Bimol Roy is assisting for his reporting. We welcome the JF workers and
congratulate them. We all pray, may our Lord bless all the JF team members and their
families abundantly for their hard work and efforts for His Kingdom.
I am thankful to Mr. Brian Helmstrom, Jesus Film Harvest Partners for giving us the
opportunity to have retreat with JF staffs. His presence has encouraged the JF staffs.
I would like to thank our colleagues in Regional Office, Mr. Barry Burnell and Dr. Hermann
Gschwandtner for their guidance, direction and advice. I am thankful to Mr. Brian
Helmstrom, JFHP for the financial support and cooperation. We have received 22 motor
cycles and have applied for more 50 motor cycles to strengthen the work of the JF. May God
bless you.
2. Child Development Center (CDC) Program:
We have 16 Child Development Centers (CDC) in different disadvantages communities in
our District. Through this program, we are serving disadvantaged children and at the same
time, we are reaching their families with Gospel and church is being strengthen thought this.
In this program 2 Program Officers, 2 Organizers, 30 Teachers, 1 Health Workers and 13
cooks are working.
I am grateful to Mr. Larry Bollinger, NCM International Director, Dr. Hermann
Gschwantdner, helping Hands, Germany, David Argabright, USA, Rev. Houng Young Choi,
Sungnam Church of the Nazarene, Korea, Sun City Church, USA for their support. We pray
so that may our Lord blesses all of you.
3. EvangeCube Ministry:
Through Evangecube we have been able to organize 55 new churches in 2012. A number of
1,554 new believers have been baptized and joined in the Church. Besides, a number of 234
CTMs have been organized through EvangeCube. CDC teacher and local pastors are woring
or the Evengecune in the evening / afternoon after their regular work. I am thankful to my
fatherly Jerry Caven & Mrs. Muriel Caven for their financial support in this program. We
pray so that may God bless them and use them more effectively for the growth and
development of the Church.
In 2012, we have total 115 churches and 4,460 new members have joined our Nazarene
Churches in this reporting year. Praise the Lord!
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4. Proclaimer and Bible Story Card:
The low literate bothers and sisters in our Dittrist are using Bible Story Cards and Proclaimer.
We have now 100 Proclaimers. I am thankful to Dr. Hermann Gschwandtner for his help
south Asia Partnership has financially supported in this program. I pay so that may God bless
the bothers and sisters in South Asia Partnership.
5. Pastors Training:
In Church of the Nazarene Bangladesh, we need many pastors to keep on right track of the
advancement of this fast growth of Churches in Bangladesh. To prepare the pastors, they
need good training and education. We are training the pastors through the SANBC activities.
In this year 4 pastors will be ordained. Hope they will be ordained in the Assembly. A
number of another 17 pastors are being trained though SANBC. In this program 2 full time
teacher and 8 approved teachers are proving training through SANBC. You will be glad to
know that Martin Arif and Holeswer Bormon are going to Korea Nazarene University for
higher education.
Rev. Simon Mondol and Pastors Simon Hasan Sarkar is full time Trainer for this. May God
bless them.
I would like to appeal to Regional Office, General Church and other resource partners to
come forward and assist with financial support for our Pastors Training Program.
I am thankful to Mrs. Elaine J. Bumstead, NCM Canada and Church of the Nazarene Canada
for their support for $ 20,000 USD in every year for Pastor’s Training. We are very grateful
to them.
6. PK Program:
At present, we have 108 children in Pastors Kids (PK) program. A number of 3 children of a
pastor can be included in this program. If any of you present here is a pastor and your school
going children are 4-10 years old, you can contact with our Program Officer Ms. Sumi
Gomes so that your children can be included in this program. I am also thankful to Mr. Larry
Bollinger and NCM international team for assisting in this program.
7. Child Development Sponsorship Program (CDSP):
Church of the Nazarene, Bangladesh is partnering with the Compassion International Bangladesh. We are operating Child Sponsorship Activity in 2 projects in our District and a
total 12 projects in Bangladesh. We are planning for another 5 new CDSP projects in 2013.
In this program CI-B has funded BDTK 89,198,075. We hope to receive some more projects
from CI-B in near future. We are cordially thankful to CI-B for partnering with us for
assisting our Child Development Program. We are committed to be an excellent partner in
Bangladesh. I am very thankful to Mr. Kajal K Sengupta, Country Director, CI-B and his
team.
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8. Power of One:
On October 15-16, 2012, a number of 35 pastors from our District have attended Power of
One training program. They have been taught how the local church can plant new churches.
In this year, we have set our target that we will establish 50 local churches through this
program. We have already made follow up with these 35 pastors for 2 times to encourage
them. I am thankful to Regional Office for financial support for this program. Dr. Gustavo
Crocker and all FSC of our region have encouraged our pastors by attending in this training
program.
9. Nazarene Youth International (NYI):
Under the leadership of Mr. Samuel Bala, the NYI activities are going on well. In 2012, the
NYI activity is as follows:
a. NYI Convention
b. 4 Regional Conference
c. Attending South Asia NYI Congress, India
We have seen that the NYI has been active in the local churches, the youths are not only our
futures, and they are also our present. Let us create opportunity for the youths so that they are
able to contribute in churches.
10. Nazarene Mission International (NMI):
Under the leadership of Mrs. Silvia Madhu, NMI activities were operated very nicely.
The NMI activity of 2012 is as follows:
a. One day conference - 5
b. NMI Sunday
c. Regional conference
d. NMI Board meeting
e. NMI News letter
f. Quarterly prayer fellowship
I am thankful to Lord that Silvia have given birth their first baby in 2012. let us pray so that
their family becomes more lively.
11. Sunday School Program:
By the blessings of our Lord, we are successfully operating regular Sunday School activities
with 8,482 children in our District. A number of 2 Sunday school camp have been organized
with 317 children in area level.
In 2012, with the partnership with AWANA Bangladesh, a number of 3 Trainings have been
conducted for Sunday School Teachers and Pastors. A member of 40 pastors have training in
4/14 Window, 80 Pastors and Sundays School Teachers have been trained on Seed Planters,
10 Sunday School workers have been trained on Train the Trainers, follow – up training was
conducted for 40 Pastors and Sunday school teachers. We are very thankful to Mr. Prodip
Karmokar and AWANA Bangladesh. A number of our 70 local churches are using AWANA
curriculum.
In April 2013, we are planning for Children Summit. Please pray for this event. We need
materials for Sunday Schools. We need Sunday School Teachers. I request you to think
profoundly about this and pray for this. Mr. Milon Patwary is sincerely carrying out the
responsibility of Sunday School. I congratulate brother Milon Patwary and his Sunday School
Board for this.
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12. Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Muriel Caven’s Support:
Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Muriel Caven promised to fund us for 12 Village Ministry Centers. They
are the blessings for our Districts. In 2010 – 2011, they have given support for the following
things:
- 60 teachers’ support, who are using EvageCube and they organized churches
- Support for 18 orphans
- 5,000 Jesus’ pictures (14/12 size)
- 200 goats
- 50 bicycles for pastors
- 6,500 New and Old Testament Bibles
- 2,000 Injil Sharif (Muslim version of the New Testament)
- 10 Orphans support in the orphanage
- 12 Village Ministry Centers (Church Building)
- Planned for school for 100 children and staff quarters in Birgonj.
- 7,000 EvangeCube sets
- Running a M evangelism center in Bihari camp in Mohammadpur
- 6 motor cycles for pastors
- Support 4 of our colleagues
You will be glad to know that Church of the Nazarene, Bangladesh used EvangeCube first in
Bangladesh which we received through Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Muriel Caven. Now, not only our
Nazarene Churches but many other Church Denominations are using EvangeCube
effectively. Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Muriel Caven have promised to assist more in 2012-2013 than
what they have done in 2011-2012.
You know that in the land of Birgonj, we have already started the activities of Jerry and
Muriel Caven orphan and widow village called, “Village of Hope” with 30 orphans and 5
widows in August 2011. Now there are 50 orphans and 8 widows. Korean International
English Church is sponsoring for this project. Rev. Josh Broward and his Church have
supported for 3 buildings. They have visited us 5 times in their mission trip. Dr. Hermann
Gschwandtner and I visited South Korea in May 2012. Please pray for this project.
Future Planning of 2013:
13. Pastors Conference - 2013:
We are planning to organize a pastors conference with the 2 others Districts in Bangladesh
for about 300 pastors. The objective will be mutual cooperation for the pastors for
evangelism, strengthen the local churches, and encourage the local church for Mission. We
have not yet received any commitment for funds. Please pray for this so that we received
required resource in time.
14. Target of Church Planting:
Bangladesh North-West district, in 2013 we have planned to organize 200 churches from JF,
60 from Evengecube, and 50 new churches from local churches initiative, total 310 new
churches. Please pray for us so that we can devote ourselves for church planting and
development and Lord gives us victory.
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15. Church Building:
My prayer is that every local church will have church building on their own an. I know of the
local church have given land for the church building and some of the local church are on the
process. I hope in 2013, we will be able to building 10 village Ministry center in our District.
We the Bangladesh North-West district have emphasis on education and training so that we
can advance the Mission work. I am thankful to all for you devoting yourselves in Mission
work.
16. A Brief Description of BNM Activities:
1. Nutrition and Food Security Project for 70 centers (CFGB, NCM Canada)
In this project the nutrition and food security related activities are being operated in 70
local church centers and their community for 5 years. Mr. Milon Patwary has been
successfully serving as Manager. There are 217 staffs in this project. I am very thankful
to NCM Canada and Canadian Foodgrains Bank for their financial support in this project.
Among the 5 years, we have successfully finished 2nd year of his project. The activities
summery of this project are as follows:
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Community mothers participating in 21 days demonstrations
Deworming tablets for children and adults
Home gardens planted
1,400 SHG established, Members 21,000
32 types IGA started
Latrine & Tube wells installed
2. Child Focused Community Development Project (CFCDP) (KNH)
- 157 SHGs
- 10 CLAs
- Over 46 types of IGA
- Federation formed
3. Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Project
(Tearfund)
– 6 Unions
– 6 Communities
– DMC
– PADR
– DM training
– Climate Change Awareness Training
– Adaptation Training
– Water Tank Distribution
4. School and Training Center Project, Sreemongol (Helping Hands / German Govt)
- School Building
- Training Center
- IGA, SHG
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Education
Health Awareness
Social Awareness
21 days demonstrations
Home Garden
5. Integrated FFW and Climate Change Adaptation Project (CFGB, NCM Canada)
- FFW for 3 years (excavation of canal, pond, reconstructed road)
- SHG, IGA
- Agriculture, seed
- Increase income
- Increase production
- Food Security
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Tree plantation
6. School Building and Clinic in Khulna (Domino / German Govt.)
- Education
- Health
Project Completed in 2012
1 Blue Barrel (Tearfund)
a. Completed
2 Village Doctor Training (First Fruit)
a. 20 persons
b. 6 months course completed
3 Blanket (NCM Canada)
- 800 Blankets
4 Solar (Tearfund)
- 11 Solar Panels
17. NCM Canada funded small projects:
- Cow rearing
- By-cycle distribution
- Motor cycle distribution
- Deep Tubewell
- Shallow Tubewell
Future Planning of BNM:
1. DRR project in Satkhira with USAID (OFDA / Tearfund) - 3 years
2. School in Gahuly with Domino (2 years)
3. CFCDP (KNH) – Naogoan – 5 years
4. Manikgonj DRR / CCA
5. NFS (NCM Canada / CFGB)
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14. District Advisory Board:
In 2012, we had the opportunity to meet in District Advisory Board Meeting 2 times and we
discussed about various development issues of our District.
15. RAC / GB:
I had the opportunity to attend RAC meeting in India and General Board Meeting. I am
thankful to Dr. Gustavo Crocker for his prudent leadership.
Thanks Giving:
Today in this great 20th District Assembly, I am thankful to Dr. Jerry D. Porter, General
Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene International. I am proud that I have the opportunity
to work with him for the second time. In the midst of his busyness, he has given time for this
assembly in this rural place. I pray to Lord so that Lord bless you and your family.
I am thankful to Dr. Gustavo Crocker, our dear Regional Director. He is a very hard
working man. The more I see him, the more I learn from him. I remember his concern and his
suggestion for our District. I am proud to work with him. We pray that God make you
successful in our region.
I am thankful to Dr. Hermann Gschwandtner, FSC and NCM International, South Asia. He
is the model of my life. His contribution in my life is unforgettable. Every e-mail from him
leads me to be more faithful to Lord. Every time, I meet with him, I learn new things from
him. His visits encourage us a lot. We all pray for our Lord’s abundant blessings upon him
and his family members.
I am grateful and thankful to Mrs. Elaine J. Bumstead, NCM Canada and Board Member,
Canadian Foodgrains Bank, for her tender motherly love and affection. She is our Canadian
mother. Her commitment, dedication and sacrifice remind me of Jesus Christ. She is a very
humble lady working days and nights for His Ministry. When I am frustrated, when I am sad,
when I am suffering, her e-mails and her phone calls have strengthened and encouraged me. I
appreciate the commitment and dedication I have seen in her for our Ministry in Bangladesh.
May God bless her very richly!
I am grateful and thankful to Mr. Larry Bollinger, NCM International. He is such a man
who can realize the need of people and projects. His smiling face reminds me that everyone is
equal to him. We pray that Lord bless NCM international and make you successful. We love
you. Larry and NCM team is supporting our CDC activities. Nell Sweden has visited the
CDC activities in Bangladesh and has given valuable suggestions. I am thankful to Larry and
NCM Global Team for their support and cooperation.
I am thankful to Mr. Jerry Caven and Mrs. Muriel Caven and their son Mr. Jay Caven and
Mr. Mike Caven for their prayer and for their prayer and financial support. They are blessing
for our District. You have already known that they are cooperating with our activities in a
great deal. We pray so that May God bless them more.
I am thankful to Brother Dick Mullanex and Sister Emily Mullanex for their support and
assistance. May God bless you richly!
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I am thankful to my co-worker brothers who are performing their duties in their areas as
members of Area Planning Team on my behalf. I am grateful to you all. May our Lord bless
you in abundance!
I am thankful to our District Advisory Board Members of our District for their help and
assistance for me. Without your help, it was not possible for me to carry out my
responsibilities. May God bless you!
I, with great humbleness and gratitude, remember my co-workers, Mr. Singdhozzwal Khan
Vanu, Mr. Martin Bryan, Mr. Milon Patwary, Mr. Milton Madhu, Rev. Lazarus Howlader,
Mr. Ruben Hira, Mr. Hilary N. Mondal, Rev. James Baroi, Rev. Tarun Barikder, Mr. Subhro
Chiran, Mrs. Lika Nath, Mr. Simon Das, Mr. Nicholas Apu Pandy, Mr. Matthew Roy, Mr.
Bimol Roy, Mrs. Anita Malakar, Mr. George Mithu Gomes, Mr. David C.R. Biswas, Mr. Elio
halder, Mr. Sumon Tripura, Mr. Sohel Ahamed, Ms. Gloria Chandrani Baroi, Ms. Sumi
Gomes, Mrs. Anne Tripti Sarkar, Mrs. Silvia das, Rev. SimonMondol, pastor Simon hasan
Sarkar, mr. David Anil HazraMrs. Suchitra Bairagee, Mr. Paul Mondal, Mr. Sagor Baroi,
Mr. Mridul Biswas, Mr. Aboter Mowali, Mr. Amol Bala, Mr. Mahabub Hawlader, Mr. Jafor
Gharami, Mr. Hanif Hawlader, Mr. Philip Sarkar, Mrs. Liza Akther, Mr. Nikhil Roy,
Mr.Jjobon Samadder, Mrs. Putul Roy, Mr. David Biswas, Mr. Sonaton Mollick, Mr. Peter
Roy and Mr. Sumon Mondol. Without the help and sincere cooperation of all of you, I would
not be able to perform my duties and responsibilities. I pray for our Lord’s abundant
blessings upon all of you.
I remember Mr. Raju Mondol, Mr. Bojlu Hawlader, Mr. Jewel and Mr. Dipon Maoali with
gratitude. They have accompanied me in days and nights. I would not be able to travel so
long ways without their help. May God bless you plentifully!
I am thankful to those who have given rice for this Assembly, those who have given money
and those who have prayed for us. May God bless you all! Holy Heaven Church of the
Nazarene, Uttara, Dhaka has given Tk. 50,000.oo for this District Assembly. I am thankful to
Mr. Michael Shaha and Mrs. Rina Shaha for their contribution of US $100 for this Assembly.
My son Alex has sent US $100 from Canada. May God bless you all in abundance in the life
abroad! Besides, these, all the local Nazarene churches have donated for this District
Assembly. I am grateful to you. May God bless you!
When I see Alex and Shawon, I remember that I have also lost my mother when I was young.
They can realize how it feels to lose mother. There are many days that Shawon is alone at
home which is painful for him. Alex has returned and devoted himself for BNM Children
Ministry. Please pray for him so that he is able to do this Ministry nicely. Now Shawon and
Alex will be able to stay together.
In our sorrowful days, our colleagues have extended me cordial sympathy and love that has
helped me to gain courage and inspiration. Your love is truly unforgettable. I cannot repay
your love but I would like to say that in the rest of my days I would like to live with love
from all of you and would like to serve you.
We have been able to pass 20 years in our church life. We had a few important targets that we
have been able to achieve.
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Before closing my report, I thank you all from the core of my heart for your kind presence
and also listening to my report with patience. May God bless you all!
Sincerely yours,
Rev. Sukamal Biswas
District Superintendent,
Church of the Nazarene, Bangladesh North-West District
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