The photo story below catalogues one aspect of our mission trip to India - my time teaching in Rev Sanjay Manmothe's Bible seminary in Nagpur, Maharastra state. Each of mini-photo can be viewed larger and clearer - just click on the photo of your choice. Your chosen photo will appear in an independent window. Alternatively, should this fail, you can click on asterisk * at the end of each piece of text.
Rev. Sanjay Manmothe, principal of the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS), Nagpur, Maharastra. He is a man with a passion for Jesus and for bringing the full Gospel to his people in India.*
Simon and Ruth at the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS) campus, Nagpur. Ruth was dressed in this beautiful sari by Bharati. Later a similar sari was presented to her as a going away gift.*
Pastor Simon with the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS) principal Rev Sanjay Manmothe at the SATS campus.*
LEFT to RIGHT - Simon, Ruth, Bharati and Sanjay. Sanjay and Bharati became our close friends during the two weeks of our stay with them at the SATS campus. We had many evenings talking together about the works of God.*
These are the students of SATS during one of my teaching sessions. These students have a great love for God's word and their studies at SATS have given them a good, working knowledge of it.*
The day at the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS) always begins with praise and worship. Ruth and I had marvellous times of praise with the students. The students really know the joyful sound! Ps.89:15.*
Morning worship at the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS), Nagpur. The students flowed wonderfully in the Spirit every time we sang.*
The worship at SATS is always heartfelt! There is such a sense of the presence of the Lord in all their meetings.*
Prayer time at SATS - sincere, heartfelt, Spirit-led and word-based. These young men and women are going to immensely help bring the kingdom of God to India. They will win multitudes to Christ with the Gospel.*
The songs of praise and worship at the Nagpur seminary (SATS) are in English, Hindi and a few in Marati. The students worship in the Spirit. There is such an obvious love for the Lord and a commitment to Him.*
Six of the young male students of the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS). They have a wonderful commitment to the Lord and their calling.*
Seven of the young male students of the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS). Those smiles tell the story - Jesus is their Lord and Saviour. They have found Jesus and He has found them.*
The whole student body of the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS). Seven of the students this academic year (1998-99) are from Nagaland and eight from Maharastra state.*
Students and staff of the South Asian Theological Seminary (SATS). There is a loving family atmosphere on campus. They all watch out for one another. They pray for one another and care for one another.*
Music plays a large part in life on the SATS campus. The students are encouraged to learn musical instruments so they can lead praise and worship. This student musician here comes from Nagaland, N.E. India.*
Students at SATS are given opportunity to practically apply the teaching they receive. Here you see one of the students leading morning worship. They are tutored in exhorting, encouraging, comforting and praying.*
A SATS student plays drums. They have a rhythm of the Holy Spirit as they praise. Many Indian churches need this - on our visits we noticed some of their rhythms were not under the influence of the Holy Spirit. *
LEFT to RIGHT - Simon, Maresha, Ruth, Bharati and Sanjay. Maresha is a former student who now teaches at SATS. She has a clear, heart-felt devotion to the Lord.*
Rev Sanjay, his wife Bharati and their son Gaurov. Bharati cares for all the daily needs of the student body on the SATS campus. All of the students live on campus and Bharati supervises all meal preparation.*
