撰文／印度圣工小组｜圣灵月刊321期-2004.06｜主题／做玛门的主人
真耶稣教会国际联合总会于1984及1987年在新加坡教会各别举办短期神学训练班及灵修会。来自巴玛教会的J. Dominic Xavier弟兄被联总前任总负责（即已故杨约翰长老）邀请来参加此课程。课程结束之后，Dominic弟兄被差派往巴玛郊外的淡巴然传福音。
In the year 1984 and 1987, the International Assembly of The True Jesus Church conducted the "Short-Term Bible Theological Training Course" and "Refreshers Course" respectively at Singapore. Bro. J. Dominic Xavier, who was from True Jesus Church Pammal, was invited to attend the courses by the late Elder John Yang who was the former IA chairman. After the training courses, Bro. Dominic was sent to preach the Gospel and the Doctrines of the True Jesus Church to the outskirt of Pammal, at the area Tambaram.
1991年，当时的东南亚宣道中心的负责人叶约拿执事和陈约翰执事到印度巡牧， 并在此次的访问中同意设立淡巴然祈祷所。之后，东南亚宣道中心致函给J. Dom inic Xavier弟兄（副本给当时的印度联系处主席，MV Abraham执事）授权他在1991年5月11日在淡巴然成立祈祷所，他们每个月也津贴300卢比作为祈祷所的租借费用。
During the year 1991, South East Asia Evangelical Center （SEAEC） Chairman Dn. Jonah Yapp and Dn. John Chin visited India and during that visit they agreed to set up a Prayer House at Tambaram. After the visit, SEAEC sent a letter to Bro. J. Dominic Xavier （a copy of letter was c.c. to Co-ordination Board Chairman, Dn. MV. Abraham） stating that he has been authorized to set up a Prayer House at Tambaram without further delay on 11th May 1991 （Letter - Ref. No. SEAEC 1/15/4/111）. They were also given the monthly subsidized of INR 300 for rental for the Prayer House.
祈祷所起初的租金是350卢比，在成立之后，负责人和东南亚宣道中心保持书信往来，以确保祈祷所能逐渐增长。虽然如此，自1995年10月开始，东南亚宣道中心终止有关经援，信徒们即决定自己支付有关租金，他们深深明白如此行是把财宝积在天上（、20）。
With the rental （every month Rs. 350） this was the start of the Prayer House. From then on, there was constant correspondence with SEAEC. Reports and proposals were made for the growth of the Prayer House. However, from October 1995, SEAEC were no longer sending subsidized funds for the rental. The members decided that they would be self-finance in paying the rental. They understood that by doing this, they are actually storing up treasures in heaven （Mt. 6.19-20）.
Dominic弟兄夫妇俩也变卖了自己的金饰，并把储蓄款项奉献给教会。借着这笔款项，他们购买了位于巴都文彻理与淡巴然比邻的一块2,400平方呎（60x40）的地皮，约等于731.52平方公尺（约220坪）。
Bro. Dominic and his wife, Prema had also decided to sell their gold ornaments and offered up their savings to the Lord. With the money, they bought a land sized at 2,400 square feet （60 x 40 sq. ft） at Paduvancherry, near Tambaram.
凭着祷告，他们盖了一座大约是12x22呎的小平房，并开始在这儿聚会，每个安息日信徒也都踊跃的参加。
Through prayers they constructed a small shed, which is about 12 x 22 feet and started to worship there. Sabbath services were conducted weekly. Many believers came for the services.
印度圣工小组在1998年开始联系此祈祷所的负责人。从2001年开始，联总及印度圣工小组的长执们定期的巡牧此地，隔年，印度宣教小组的宗教教育系访问此地，并设立宗教教育系，如今有大约20位孩童参加儿童班。
IMC began to contact the Prayer House in 1998. IA and IMC personnel made regular visits from the year 2001. In the year 2002, IMC Religious Education Unit （REU） visited the church and set up RE class for the children. At present 20 children are attending the RE class.
在侯恩源长老、冯约书亚执事以及张以斯拉传道访问此地之后，信徒人数蒙神祝福之下增加至45人。当教会在逐渐成长的过程中，联总和印度圣工小组决定在2003年3月15日按立J. Dominic Xavier为真耶稣教会的执事。
After visit of Elder Ho En Yuan, Dn. Joshua Phoong and Pr. Ezra Chong, God blessed the church and baptized members were increased to 45. As the church prospers and progress, IA and IMC decided to ordain Bro. J. Dominic Xavier as Deacon of True Jesus Church on 15th March 2003.
教会座落于No.9，Anna Street，Paduvancherry，Chennai 600-073，会堂离淡巴然大约是10公里的路程，在距离2公里之外有一个大湖，在夏天时能降低当地的温度。
Location of the church
True Jesus Church, No.9, Anna Street, Paduvancherry, Chennai 600-073.
The Church is located near （about 10kms away from） Tambaram. There is a very big lake about 2 km away, and it helps to bring down the temperature during summer.
神迹
Miracle
借着祷告，神在2002年施行神迹如下：
1.我们购买了一块2,700平方呎的地，现今所拥有的地皮面积为5,100平方呎。 2.我们在会堂前方建造门、墙，并用网子将四周围起来。 3.有位贞妮芬姐妹在产下第二胎后就患病，她的头和颈常常不听使唤的摇动，教会的信徒在安息日为此事禁食祷告，她的病当天就蒙神医治。 4.在一次聚会中，有位女人从外面走进会堂并倒在地上翻滚，信徒们齐心祷告，魔鬼就被赶出，她因此得着自由。 5.有一名叫大卫的弟兄患病，时常吐血并且不能进食，当教会为他代祷后，他的病就得医治。
Through prayers, God performed some miracles in the year 2002.
1.In the year 2002 we were able to purchase one more land for church use. The area of land is 2700 square feet. At present we have a total land area of 5100 square feet. 2.We are able to construct the compound wall and gate in front of the church and to make net fencing around the church. 3.One of our church members by the name of Jennifer was sick after the birth of her second child. Her head and neck was not stable for one month （always shaking）. The church believers prayed and fasted during the Sabbath service and that same day, God healed her. 4.While we were praying during the church service, one lady from outside ran from her house and entered into the church falling down and rolling on the ground. The church prayed and the demons were casts out. She was set free from the devil. 5.One of our members by the name of Bro. David had fall sick and always vomiting blood. He was unable to eat. After the church prayed for him, he stopped vomiting blood and his sickness was healed.