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Covid-19 Update Nepal

By: Rev. Sonam Kabo, BMI Regional Director for South Asia and Nepalese People

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress. My God, in whom I trust. Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.” Psalm 91:1-3

March 19:

As the whole  world is reeling with the pandemic of Covid-19, here although there has been no positive case as stated by the Government, yet the fear and nervousness has hit every sector. And just yesterday in the evening, the Government announced that all exams from the National level for Grade 10 to the universities has been suspended for an indefinite period of time. Actually, the Grade 10 National level examination was supposed to start from today and from Elim we had 18 students who were supposed to be writing their exam. Even our school’s final exam which had started from last Sunday 15th of March and was scheduled to finish by this Friday, came to an abrupt end. 

But through God’s grace, we are fine and although there are shortages of face masks and hand sanitizers and some essential items like cooking gas etc. as there has been some black marketing, but the Government has promised to relieve these artificial shortages. The country of Nepal is not really locked down yet, but the Government has issued ordinances that no gathering of more than 25 people will be allowed in any events be it religious gatherings or social. In this case, we as a church will be meeting in groups of less than twenty five people and pray for the situation of the world. Regarding our other training ministries, where we had been invited but because of the current situation, it is being halted for now.

All  international flights have been or will be cancelled by tomorrow but  some domestic flights will still be operating. Land borders with India and China has been closed and this is the reason for panic buying, as most of our goods come from these two countries.

However, we as a family (The Kabo’s and our loved ones in Nepal, India ,US, Canada and Europe) are all fine and doing well.  We want to thank all the BMI family for your prayers and concern. We are upholding all of you in our prayers too.

We would like to quote this verse from Psalm 121: 7 over you all:

“The LORD will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life;”

March 23:

Nepal is now on total lockdown due to confirmed 19 cases. Let’s continue to pray (2 Chronicles 7:14) and pray for God’s grace and His love to prevail on this earth. Many people in the world still have not been saved in Jesus Christ our Savior. In Christ, we are a holy nation and royal priesthood and we have been purchased with the precious blood of the Lamb! 

Christmas in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal:  

CHRISTMAS IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL: BMI Regional Director, Sonam Kabo, and his wife, Rita, hold special Christmas events each year for their church and community. Here is a video showing the gathering in their home for singing, food, and fellowship! They also visit any home where they are invited! 

(If you are on Facebook, see this link to a special video! )
https://www.facebook.com/kathmandupost/videos/599617633945385/

South Asia and United Arab Emirates

Ministry is expanding throughout Nepal, India and the United Arab Emirates

Over the last several years, Rev. Sonam Kabo, the BMI South Asia Director and his wife, Rita, have traveled to the United Arab Emirates to conduct ministry training in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to the Nepalese population there.  In November Jonathan Burnham joined them and held a BMI conference for church leaders and met with leaders concerning future plans. As well as traveling to the UAE, Jonathan traveled to Kathmandu Nepal and Bangalore, India in 2019 conducting training and strategic planning.  

Biblical Training and Mentoring Program (BTMP) 

BMI Regional Director, Sonam Kabo and his wife, Rita have been training students with the BMI curriculum at many Bible Colleges throughout Nepal: Nepal Ebenezer Bible College (NEBC), Nepal Bible College (NBC), Pokhara Bible School (PBS) and All Nations Theological Seminary (ANTS) in Siliguri, (North East India). They train more than 100 graduate students each year at these colleges and also at Nepal churches and in India as well!  This is part of our BTMP curriculum which is designed  to accompany the theological and ministry curriculum in seminaries and Bible colleges. Many seminaries, not only in Nepal and India, but also in many other parts of the world, are using this curriculum! 

 

Sonam and Rita Kabo – Representatives for Nepali Christians 

Rita Meeting with United States Officials

In addition to her travels with her husband, Rita Kabo is the principal of Elim Christian Academy, a school of over 300 children in Kathmandu, Nepal.  She is a strong leader in Nepal for human rights and the rights of women, and also travels throughout Nepal, India and the UAE training women!  This year Rita had a few special honors.  She was invited to Washington D.C. to represent the Christian Community of Nepal and speak on the marginalized religious community and human rights of Nepal. She was chosen for this honor by the FNCN (Federation of National Christian Nepal). Rita has a law degree and is a strong advocate for religious freedom and the rights of women in Nepal. She is one of the top women’s leaders in the country advocating against the trafficking of women.  

Rita was also invited to meet United States Ambassador, Sam Brownback during his visit to Nepal. She was chosen by the US Embassy to represent the Evangelical Christians in Nepal. This was a great honor to speak with him on behalf of the Christian population in Nepal! Ambassador Brownback is the United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom!

 

Sonam and Rita Meet with Vice President of Nepal

Nepal recently passed a legislation to outlaw the observance of a Christmas holiday in Nepal. However, Rev. Sonam Kabo, BMI Regional Director for S. Asia, his wife, Rita, and other Christian representatives continue to lobby the government that Christians in Nepal should be able to observe at least one day, Christmas holiday, annually. Sonam and Rita are on the Board Committee of the Federation of National Christians of Nepal (FNCN). Together with the FNCN president, they were allowed to meet with the Vice President of Nepal to give him New Year’s greetings on behalf of Christian community of Nepal and also, to remind him about the Christmas holiday. Sonam and Rita were welcomed into his office and also, he allowed them to pray for him! Please pray that the Nepal government would reinstate Christmas as a public holiday in Nepal! (pictured Rita with Vice President of Nepal and Sonam speaking at an FNCN program.)

 

 

 

 

 

Ministry in United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:

BMI Regional Director, Rev. Sonam Kabo and his wife, Rita had the privilege, again, to travel to the UAE to train and discuss further ministry to the Nepalese population living in the UAE. Last week Sonam and Rita traveled to Abu Dhabi where Sonam preached at the Nepali Revival Church and Rita taught the women’s fellowship. There are many needs and excitement about future possibilities of training!!

 

Sonam and Rita Kabo Meet Vice President of Nepal

NEPAL: February 2019

Nepal recently passed a legislation to outlaw the observance of a Christmas holiday in Nepal. However, Rev. Sonam Kabo, BMI Regional Director for S. Asia, his wife, Rita, and other Christian representatives continue to lobby the government that Christians in Nepal should be able to observe at least one day, Christmas holiday, annually. Sonam and Rita are on the Board Committee of the Federation of National Christians of Nepal (FNCN). Together with the FNCN president, they were allowed to meet with the Vice President of Nepal to give him New Year’s greetings on behalf of Christian community of Nepal and also, to remind him about the Christmas holiday. Sonam and Rita were welcomed into his office and also, he allowed them to pray for him! Please pray that the Nepal government would reinstate Christmas as a public holiday in Nepal! (pictured Rita with Vice President of Nepal and Sonam speaking at an FNCN program.