September and October (2008) financial crisis in US had contagious effect on the whole world. Stock market downfall, liquid cash disappearance, foreign exchange rates becoming unstable, anxiety and fear in investors, some suicides were reported from several parts of the world. Is it the sign of global recession? Pink is the colour that is considered scary, as people are rapidly loosing their jobs.
History has many booms followed by glooms. The global boom was felt after World War II when many young nations came into existence and a group of countries claimed to have brought ‘kingdom of God’ on earth by installing communist regimes. There was lot of hope of peace and prosperity in the younger nations and among all people. But, except for few nations the political leadership was a total disaster. The misery and poverty multiplied to the majority of the people. Islands of prosperity and progress
GUV - Nov 2008
Global Urban Vision – November 2008
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I India
1. Techie hangs self, blames her colleagues: Being truthful and honest has cost me my life. I am giving it for a cause. Save working women from humiliation," was written in bold letters in one of her suicide notes. Soni (25), a software engineer working with Nokia in Marathahalli, wrote three suicide notes before hanging herself in her house at Jayanagar 9th Block. She said harassment by managers forced her decision. Soni addressed one of the suicide notes to her parents and brother Sunil, another to her friend Venkat, and the third one to the media and police. In the last mentioned, she pleaded for stringent action against the 'people/manager who torture'. In the note to her family members, Soni said both Teja and Suchin pressurized her to quit the job. "I always performed well, they didn't find any reason. So they gave me less work. When asked, they gave reasons that I didn't entertain guys/team... I can't quit until I get a visa, but I am in a bad phase of life. I am going to die," she wrote. She asked her parents to give all her money to Venkat so that he could do his MS. In her note to Venkat, Soni advised him to either get married or go back to Chennai. She also requested him to expose the problems her managers created. Tilaknagar inspector Srinidhi said the police have started the investigations. (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Blore_Harassed_techie_hangs_self/articleshow/3535510.cms accessed on 28 September 2008)
2. Student killed by peers outside college: A young life bubbling with energy and dreams was cut short by his peers whose hands, instead of shaping a bright future for themselves, held fast to deadly weapons.
TIN - Oct 2008
Topic – India Newsletter- October 2008
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Member Care and Personnel Development Course: A crash course would be held in Hyderabad in partnership with CARE counseling Institute from 17-21 November 2008 and in Oddanchatram, Tamil Nadu in partnership with Missionary Upholders Trust from 25-29. For details, please send e-mail to:
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TOPIC Global Leadership Meet: TOPIC Global leaders meet would be held again in Pattaya, Thailand along with WEA conference from 30th October to 2nd November.
Step Up To Life: Step Up To Life seminars are being planned in Tamil Nadu. The seminars in Orissa and Madhya Pradesh have been postponed in view of persecution in several parts of North India.
Graduation Service: P. Jacob one of the Master Trainers initiated a training for pastors in Kancheepuram district. They would be doing the last module and graduate on 10th October 2008.
Reflect on these things
J.N. Manokaran
“Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give your insight into all this.” (II Timothy 2: 7) Paul suggests to Timothy to reflect on these things so that he gains more insight. In the previous verses, Paul writes about three pictures that are three models that every Christian should reflect on. These three models provide us basics and basis for fruitful and successful Christian life. As Christians, we should Reflect on the past, Rejoice in the Present and be Renewed to face new challenges and future.
A Soldier – Sense of Purpose
Soldier has a sense of purpose, as he works for a cause that is greater than him. He belongs to an army that is working for the benefit of a nation. The purpose is constructive to defend and protect, but has to be ruthless in destroying the enemy counter-attacks. All Christians should have a sense of purpose as we work for a greater cause, The Kingdom of God. The job description for a Christian is to bring the Kingdom of God into reality in the lives of people. Also, fight against Satan and his angels who work against the Kingdom of God.
