Freedom Fest
ICPF Trivandrum has held a “one day retreat” titled “Freedom fest” for the students on August 15th, the day of our Independence. Amrita Ann Asher and Grace K.S presided over the meeting. Introductory message was given by L. Sam. Dr. Idicheria Ninan ministered from the word of God emphasizing “What is real freedom in Christ?”. Over 130 students participated in the meeting from the various parts of the city and outskirts. Music Session was led by ICPF music team comprising of Noel Samuel, Finson, Shibu, Joy and Prabha. The meeting was coordinated by the student leaders Samuel, Daniel Eappechen, Binoy and Ann V. Ruth.

Half Day Retreat
ICPF Thiruvanthapuram chapter conducted a half day retreat on August 30 at Govt Girls’ High school Kanjiramkulam. Abraham Philipose ministered from the word of God. Noel Samuel and Finson led the singing sessions. Rajesh & Shiny Vijay coordinated the meeting.

Medical & Nursing Student's Retreat
A half day retreat was held at YMCA hall, Vettinad, Trivandrum on August 4 for the medical and nursing college students. Prof. Sam Kunjandi and Dr. Annie Sam shared from the word of God. Noel Samuel and Sujith Babu led the music session. Shibu Thomas, Shiny Mery Peter, Smitha Thomas helped to arrange the meeting.

Leader's Conference
Calicut ICPF conducted a one day leaders conference in faith Avenue Sharon Church on August 10th. 60 student leaders from different colleges attended the conference. Prof. Oommen George, Prof. Santhosh Mathew, Eva. Joy, and T. Varghese spoke in different sessions. Calicut ICPF choir, under the leadership of Jobin Joseph, led the music sessions. Blesson M. John and Charley Sam Babu led different sessions. Please continue praying for ICPF ministries in Calicut. Shaji B. (Staff Worker)

Malkaganj Retreat
Students from Malviya nagar under the leadership of Prakash James had a beautiful time of worship. Then Pastor M.K. Babu shared from the Word of God and challenged the students by equating their lives with a cricket match and cautioned them to protect their wickets from falling for they have only one life to live and not many like a real cricket match. 90 students and 25 elders took part in the retreat that was held at Jawahar Nagar Community Hall, Near Hansraj College in association with Sacred Assembly of God, Rohini and Faith Mission Pentecostal Church, Malka Ganj. 22 students got saved and 27 of them decided to serve the Lord.

Dilshad garden Retreat
During the retreat conducted at D-Pocket Community Hall, Dilshad Garden, Jinu John exhorted the students from the Word of God. More than 100 students attended the retreat conducted in association with Bethel Assembly of God, Dilshad Garden. These local one-day retreats have been conducted by ICPF in co-operation with the local churches in order to impart moral and ethical values in the local student community. We decided to conduct three retreats simultaneously so that we could reach maximum number of students with the good news so that they could lead a morally clean and happy life with spiritual values, Most of the expenditure were taken care of by the churches we organised.

Kamal Park Retreat
In the retreat conducted at the Assemblies of God Church, Kamal Park, Pastor Mathew Ninan exhorted the students to turn back from their own ways, and turn to the Father's house where there is always joy, love and peace. Around 100 students attended the retreat, and most of them decided to follow Christ. New Testaments were distributed to the students who did not have Bibles. Students participated enthusiastically in the group discussions and games.