The End of the Road?

A writer once said that more than one soul dies in a suicide. That seems to be the case in the home of
Neha Sawant. The atmosphere in the tiny apartment was heavy with a sense of grief ever since the
11 year old was found hanging from the window in their apartment. Her parents were still in shock
after several weeks, and Neha's grandmother said in a broken voice, "Our brains are not working. We still cannot believe it."

Neha, at 11, is probably one of the youngest people in Mumbai to commit suicide. It's difficult to find the most recent figures, but reports indicate that more and more teenagers in India are committing suicide than ever before. In Mumbai alone, during the first twenty-six days of January this year there were 32 suicides--that's more than one a day.

Suicide is the second highest cause of death among youth and adults in the world. According to a BBC News report, more than 100,000 people in India commit suicide every year. And the British Medical Journal The Lancet, reported that the suicide rates among 15-19 year olds in Tamil Nadu were148 per 100,000 women, and 58 per 100,000 men.

Though most families overcome problems, the younger population appears highly vulnerable to suicide. Some of the many reasons explored are their inability to bear shame, anger, humiliation, hopelessness, and fear of rejection by others. But we must remember that suicide is preventable.

Death is inevitable, but when we live for God and His purposes, life takes on new meaning, and is filled  with hope and promise even beyond the realm of death. Shouldn't we act before another life is snuffed out?

In joining with us as partners, you help to bring the only true source of hope and promise to these people--Jesus Christ. Donate Now

Please check out our Website for more information on who we are and what our mission is in Asia.


Prayer Points:
-Pray for God's blessing on our India partners
-Pray for new partnerships to be formed throughout the World

-Pray for the funding of projects and continued favor from the

  Lord in the days to come

-Pray for the ministries: Children's Home, Widows, Lepers, Pastors, Churches, funding for new water wells,

 food Distribution and reaching the lost in India

Why Help Indigenous Ministries?

Primarily, because there is no one else who can take the gospel to unreached peoples as effectively as
they can. Many countries no longer allow American missionaries to work where as many as 90% of unevangelized people are living.

It is true that some Christians can still do "social work," but they must first sign an affidavit promising not to "propagate their religion" in a given country. Native ministries do not face such restrictions. They may be persecuted and face opposition from radicals, but they cannot be put out of their own countries for preaching the gospel.

We are grateful for the American missionaries who have gone out over the past 200 years and sowed the seeds of God's Word in many countries. The thousands of native pastors and missionaries who are now doing the work are the fruits of their labor. But the situation is completely different today.

Ministry Partner

As much as 90% of all pioneering  mission work is now being done by native ministries, but they need our help. In India, 75% of all people live on less than $1.00 a day. That's where we come into the picture. We help provide resources to raise up a new generation of healthy, educated believers who can impact their culture in a far deeper and wider ranging way than we ever could.

This is done through Children's Homes where the cast off and abandoned of society can learn what it means to have the hope of Christ in their life and a new beginning. It's accomplished by providing God's Word to everyone seeking the truth about God and the purpose of life. It's accomplished through prayer and providing pastors with the training to effectively witness to, and disciple new believers.

With your help, their work can be greatly multiplied. We only need to give them the tools, and by God's grace they will finish the job.

You can help by Donating Now to provide Bibles ($100 will buy 25 Bibles), complete the new Children's home, basic necessities of life for widows and lepers, bicycles for pastors ($125), or sponsor a child now for $30 a month which provides for food, medical care, education, housing, and the opportunity to hear the gospel.

If you would like to experience India and be a blessing to those you serve, then check out our mission trips scheduled for 2011. Or if you would just like to learn more about AIM check out our website Here

Prayer Points:
Pray for strength and wisdom for the pastors
That hearts would be open to the preaching of the gospel
Pray that many will give to complete the new Children's Home

All gifts are tax-deductible and are used 100% as designated

Your Money and Missions

Dr. Mark Young of Dallas Theological Seminary once said, "Missions is a losing proposition." He was right. To reach out to people takes time, energy, and resources. But we obey the Great Commandment and the Great Commission when we do this. And when we obey, God acts upon it and then Missions becomes a winning proposition. Peoples lives are touched, they are comforted, empowered, and saved for God's glory.

Unfortunately, passion for evangelism and missions is not what it should be among Christians. They are distracted by the burdens and struggles of life. Activities at home and work leave little time for outreach, and less money for missions. And people rarely give sacrificially anymore. Thus, churches are forced to cut missions budgets.

Sometimes our giving is not really intentional and strategic. Consider that only about 5.6% of Christian's income goes to foreign missions. And only about 0.36% of this went to evangelizing the 2.7 billion people in the least evangelized part of the world.

If missions is the heartbeat of God, then why are we not obeying Him? One reason may be the tremendous financial bondage many Christians are living under. In 2001 only 37% of evangelical Christians tithed. If everyone paid tithes, billions would be available for God's agenda.

The solution is to obey God's teachings. We must recognize that God wants us to enjoy Him by setting us free from all bondage by obeying His Word. God owns everything. He gives us wealth to enjoy and share with others. But we are not the owners, just stewards.

In Luke 12:48 we are told that, "...from everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much will be asked." We are blessed so we can be a blessing to others, and to proclaim His salvation among the nations. (Ps 67:2) Are you obeying God with your finances? Do you give to your local church and world missions as an act of obedience? Not out of pressure or emotions, but with joy as a an act of love and submission.

You will never regret your decision made before God.

There are many ways you can help the ministry of AIM. Here are some of the ways you can help.

There is a tremendous need for Bibles:
Many people in India are too poor to afford more than one meal a day, no less purchase a Bible. For $100 you can supply 40 copies of the Bible.
New Children's Home:
We still need $35,000 to complete the new Children's Home that will house an additional 100 abandoned children.
Bicycles:
It has been said that India is a two-wheeled society. Most people either walk, or if they can afford it, have a bicycle to get around. The average village church is very poor, so most pastors must walk everywhere they need to go. For only $125 you can supply a pastor with with a bicycle.
Water Wells:
One of the greatest physical needs of India is fresh water. Thousands die every year from diseases such as cholera 
Where Needed Most:
As you consider the best way to give to the work of Asia International Mission, please consider a gift to our "where needed most fund." Such a gift allows us the freedom to allocate funds to the areas of greatest need at any given time, and gives us the ability to plan ahead with confidence.

These are just some of the areas of need here at AIM. If you feel lead to contribute to one of these causes just go to our website to Donate Now

Be sure to check out our mission trips for the coming year

Prayer Points:
Pray for strength and wisdom for the pastors.
Pray that God will continue to work mightily through the land of India.
Pray for God's blessing and protection for our India partners

Pray for the Tanti, Hindu of India  The Tanti people are found across the northeastern portion of India. They are said to have originated as weavers, providers of cloth, back in history as far as ancient Bengal. Not too long ago, virtually every home would have had a loom and cloth present. Today, much of their trade has been taken over by factory production and imported goods. They are considered among the lower castes of India. Ministry Obstacles The Tanti community speaks over 15 languages, residing in 30 states of India. Reaching them with the Gospel of Christ will require a multi-pronged approach. Outreach Ideas Several church planting projects will likely be needed to communicate with this widely dispersed community. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the few followers of Jesus among the Tanti people, that they will live a life worthy of the calling they have received, being patient, bearing with one another in love. Pray for the entire people group The Tanti community has a great need for clean water to help with sanitation issues. Since so much of this group is found in rural India, they do not have ready access either to sanitation or medical facilities.  Scripture Focus "I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples." Psalm 108:3

Country: India 10/40 Window: Yes People Name: Tanti, Hindu Population: 4,082,000 World Population: 4,272,000 Language: Bengali Primary Religion: Hinduism Progress Status:   Least-Reached Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Bible: Complete Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes

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