As part of the annual reviews, International Secretary for South Asia Zone Commissioner Suresh Pawar and Zonal Secretary for Women's Ministries Commissioner Martha Pawar visited the India South Western Territory from August 11 to 17, 2022. Both of them arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at 6.00 PM on the 10th and were received by the Territorial Commander Colonel Grabiel I. Christian and Territorial President of Women's ministries Colonel Indumati Christian, Chief Secretary Lieut. Colonel Daniel J. Raj and Lieut. Colonel Rajam Daniel, Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministry, along with other officers of Territorial Headquarters. On 11th August, the International Secretary and his wife received a warm welcome meeting at the Territorial Headquarters under the leadership of the Territorial Commander. Commissioner Suresh Pawar reminded us that the Territorial Headquarters and its officers are the powerhouses of this territory and the energy received from here should strengthen the corps, institutions, Districts, and Divisions. In the following days, meetings and discussions were held with Section Officers, Heads of the Departments, and Focus Groups of Youths Senior Local Officers, Women Local Officers, and Territorial Governing Council members.
On the 13th Saturday at 4.30 PM, Adoor Divisional Headquarters were filled with the Officers and Soldiers of the Adoor Division to receive International Leaders who opened the newly constructed shopping complex that situating wayside of the main central road of Kerala.
On 14th August 2022 Sunday morning Major Thampy Thomas the Divisional Commander, Adoor has given a colourful reception at Pathanapuram Junction when International Leaders arrived with territorial leaders to attend the Sunday holiness meeting arranged at Pathanapuram corps. Following the enthusiastic reception and march of witnesses, Lt. Colonel Daniel J. Raj, Chief Secretary led the holiness meeting at Pathanapuram corps the hall and compound were fully packed with the village people to receive blessings from the International Leaders. The International Secretary has given an inspiring and prophetic message. In his message, he pointed out that, “every soldier must have the conviction about the mission and ministry of the church and a model to the family and the community where they are working”. At the end of the meeting, 30 people dedicated themselves to the mercy seat.
The International Secretary Commissioner Suresh Pawar and Commissioner Martha Pawar, Zonal Secretary for Women's Ministries were given sent off during the morning devotion which was held at Priya Hall on 17th August 2022. The Territorial Commander has given special appreciation and thanks to the International Leaders for their support and inspiration. International Secretary urged the officers and employees to complete the mission successfully as we are passing through a pandemic situation. On that day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, both of them said goodbye to our Territory and left for the India South Eastern Territory.
Reported by Major P. J. Michael, Assistant Editorial Department, India South-Western Territory
