Home League rally, an event of celebration for women, throughout the territory of India Northern began on 7th February and come to an end on 27th April 2018 encouraging home leaguers in Divisions, Districts, Extensions, and Institutions. Commissioner Prema Wilfred, TPWM was ably supported by Lieut. Colonel Sumitra THLS, Lieut. Colonel Mohinder Kaur, TLOMS, Major Nahomi Nayak, Retired Officers Secretary, Major Ruby and Captain Kawalpreet.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HOME LEAGUE RALLY
It was very surprising to see a man of Sikh background, moved to the Mercy Seat hearing the message in Ram Divali corps of Jalandher Division on 23rd February and accepted Christ as personal saviour inspired by God and further requested to pray for him which happened in the home league rally.
Another encouraging part of the Rally was listening to stories told by home leaguers on 6th of April 2018. One of them from Patiala extension expressed how her two kidneys that lost its function began to be active only because of the prayers of many and her faith in the Lord. She too expressed thanks to women and congregation who prayed in home league meetings.
THE IMPACTS OF THE HOME LEAGUE RALLY
SPIRITUAL IMPACT:
Rallies are ecumenical in nature as attendance is from other faiths and denominational churches. This enables to have cordial relationship with people in the community. Scripture text based on Matthew 25:40 which is the theme for the year “Mission to Serve” has been the focus and many found it more encouraging and to deepen their faith further to walk with God. Women of Love, Women of Care and Women of Prayer are the significant subject to nourish the speech. No rally was concluded without experiencing a spiritual revival that even men responded to the word of God. The kneeling and crying are visible expression of their inward spiritual renewal happening at the Mercy Seat.
ECONOMICAL IMPACT:
Commissioner Prema Wilfred, TPWM crowned the senior and Junior Home League Members who have raised higher amount of helping hand individually as Queen, 1st Princess and 2nd Princess. The Salvation Army Hindi song books and Hindi Bibles were also given to them as gifts. This year Territorial Women's Ministries introduced the Certificate for special winners. Any individual who raise more than `. 1,000.00 were given prizes. In addition to these prizes every division received three Bibles for reciting scripture portion. This way of gift giving was to encourage home leaguers to give and raise funds and to learn scriptures.
STATISTICAL REPORT:
We were able to record 1502 seekers during rallies. Total Home League Members 4144 were attended this home league rally. We have raised this year the total helping hand money ``. 5, 13,261/- only and 77 Silver Star mothers were honoured with the Salvation Army badges by the leaders during Rally time.
May God bless you all.
Reported by India Northern Territory
