Prayer Cells
Brief information about Prayer Cells
Prayer is the vital life breath in Christian life. The well being of a person or
a church is determined by the time spent with God in prayer. The Bible encourages
us to pray unceasingly (Luke 18:1) for every need (Phil 4:6); Problems (James 5:13)
or even for special desires (Psalms 37:4) We are given the Great Commission to preach
the good news to all (Matt 28:18-20, Mark 16:15) As Co-workers, with Christ (1 Cor
3:9) our prime responsibility is to pray to the God of Harvest (Matt 9:38) for more
laborers for His field. The early church witnessed great out pouring of God’s power
at the time of prayer. Some of these special occasional were; the prayer on the
Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4), the prayer that shook the Lord (Acts. 4:31), the
prayer of Stephen at his death (Acts. 7:59), the prayer of God fearing gentile Cornelius
(Acts. 10:2-3); the earnest prayer of the Church (Acts. 12:5) and the prayer for
the world evangelism (Acts 13:1-2) are few to mention here. The apostles were well
disciplined for the time of prayer (Acts 3:1) and also dedicated to the ministry
of prayer (Acts 6:4) No wonder the apostles and the early church were able to preach
the gospel to the fartherest corners of the world. The baton of evangelism is now
passed to us to proclaim Christ through the power of prayer.
Calvary Baptist Church with a congregation of over 3000 believers and 9 branch churches
is one of the leading churches in Visakhapatnam city. We have 23 prayer cells located
in various pockets / parts of the city. In this prayer cells believers gather together
to pray and to testify God’s mercies and goodness and to hear God’s Word. These
prayer cells are led by eminent lay leaders and pastors of Calvary Baptist Church.
These prayers cells serve as God’s power centers. The believers testify God’s great
miracles of healing, provisions and care. God healed people suffering with prolonged
sicknesses and even incurable diseases. God provided jobs and financial blessings
in business in answer to prayer for provision and sustenance. The believers are
strengthened in their faith and edified in their spiritual life. While seeing and
hearing God’s great miracles the unbelievers too are coming to the knowledge and
salvation of God. During Christmas season open – air evangelism is conducted through
these prayer cells in their respective places. Christmas message of God’s love is
preached and Christmas gifts are distributed to the poor and widows. We hereby request
you to continue to pray for these prayer cells ministry of Calvary Baptist Church.
Amen!
Rev. Marthi Narayana Rao , Convener,S/o. Late Marthi
Nooka Raju & Kanthamma of Yelamanchili. His did his B.A., & B.Th. Worked in Hindustan
Shipyard and took VRS in 2006 to serve the lord full time. He served the Church
in various capacities like President, Treasurer, Evangelical Convenor, etc. He is
also associated with BFC, NA., CBCNC, BSI. He is married to T. Esther Kumari, D/o.
Rev. Dr. T. A. Isaac one of the founder members of the Church. He is blessed with
one son (Solomon Raju) and one daughter (Hannah Suneetha) and Three grand children.
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Details of prayer cells
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S.No.
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Place of Prayer cell
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House hold In-charge
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Prayer Cell In-charge
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1
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Calvary Parsonage
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Mrs. K.Kaala Manjula
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Mrs.P.Sumathi Prasad
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2
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Bheemnagar
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Mrs.Surangula Veeramma
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Mrs. G.Vijaya Rajyam
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3
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Nerellakoneru
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Mrs.Kumari
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Mr.K.P.Johnson
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4
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Mirapakayaladoddy
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Sri. Ben Elisha
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Rev. M. Narayana Rao
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5
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T. S. N. Colony
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Smt. T. Annamani Daniel(Thalari)
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Rev. P.V.Prasad
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6
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Bhupeshnagar
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Smt.G.Kathamma
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Mrs. P.Ruth
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7
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Rangireeju veedhi
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Smt. Dasari Nagamma
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Mrs. V.Kala
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8
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Venkateswarametta
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Smt. D.Punyavathi
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Smt.M.Esther Kumari
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9
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Kodipandala dibba
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Smt. Somulamma
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Smt. R. Pramila
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10
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Sanjeevayya Colony
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Sri. B. Chitti Babu
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Mr.G.Mathew Peter
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11
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Railway New Colony
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Sri.B.Prasada Rao
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Mr.T.Prabhu Jaya Kumar
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12
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Burma Camp
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Sri. T. Rajakumari
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Mr. D. Ramesh
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13
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Jagannadhapuram
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Mrs. T. Padma
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Mr.P.H.Sudhakar
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14
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Allipuram
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Mrs. B. Velangini
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Mr.Y.Mary Jones
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15
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Dondaparthy
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Mr.G.Ratna Kumar
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Mrs.D.Swarna Leela
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16
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Venkateswarametta
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Mr.B.Jagadeeswara Rao
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Mr.P.H.Sudhakar
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17
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Ammavari Veedhi
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Mrs.G.Usha Paul
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Mrs.S.Lilly Felix
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18
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N.G.G.O'S Colony
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Mr.Moses Gopal
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Rev.H.Prem Kumar
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19
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Maharani Peta
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Mr.Pasila Appa Rao
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Dr.U.Prasada Rao
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