2- For my evangelical trips all over [my country] to be fruitful.
(Psalm 66:12)
[Written by “Brother David;” names and locations have been changed]
In a village in [region] there is a girl named Nicki who watched one of my videos. I don’t know
how my video reached her village, but she was touched by the power of the Holy Spirit. She is a follower of Christ along with her parents, and is currently studying in the tenth grade. Her father, who was stationed in [major city] serving in the [country’s] Army, was going back home for a few days of vacation so she asked him: "Please bring all of the videos and books of this man of God named [“Brother David”] who resides in [major city]." Her father visited me after making an appointment on the telephone. He said, "Your work is so wonderful that my daughter is asking for more videos and all of your books." I gave him my material and man went back to his home in [region]. Nicki was 12 years old when she watched the first video.
Now she is 15 and asked her father, "Please invite this man to our village to preach in a convention." After making a huge decision her father made a phone call inviting me to visit his village to preach. I said that after 45 days I would have some time to come but I can't waste two days on one side trip by train because I am a very busy person. In other words, I was saying that I don’t have time to come by train and I don’t have money to fly by plane.
Nicki’s father had just retired from the [country] Army and he received a lot of money. He said, "I will take care of everything." I told him, "OK, but please ask your church leader to make a phone call to me regarding this program." When the call was made, I gave them the dates 5th and 6th October 2009.
I got on a plane for a flight to the city of [name] which lasted 1 hour 45 minutes. Nicki’s father was waiting for me at the airport along with another man in a car, and together we set out on the 3 hour journey to reach Nicki’s home in a small city named [deleted]. After refreshing, we went to the village where the convention was being held. Nicki’s father provided buses for the people living in surrounding villages. The program was well organized, taking place on huge grounds where 1,500 people heard the Gospel, and after an altar call 400 people gave their lives to Jesus. There was huge security, too. Gunmen were around me although I told them that “My God is my refuge and the horn of my salvation." The meeting ended at 12 a.m.
The organizers said, "We don’t allow the Muslims to come to our conventions." I said, "No, No, No! You have to allow them to come. I have not come to preach about any religion but to exalt JESUS. They also need to hear about the love of God." So their hearts were open to receiving Muslims as well for the second evening of the convention.
That morning there was a seminar inside the church and I gave them the challenge: "What is our responsibility for sharing the Gospel in our country?" There were 200 people present when I also shared my personal testimony and leaders where so blessed that their eyes were tearful with joy and happiness. After the seminar, a man from another village came to me and said, "I have watched your videos in
You will be surprised to learn that during the second day of the convention the people who attended the first night's program were busy advertising so that many others, including Muslims, would have the opportunity to be in attendance the second evening. As a result, there were 3,500 people who attended this program and 700 people gave their hearts to the Lord.
Now Praise the Lord that 1,100 people gave Him their lives in only two meetings. It is not because the local church leader invited me, it is not because Nicki’s father invited me, but it is because of Nicki’s efforts to bring me to her village. And more specifically I will say that only one of my videos working in her life was the seed for this great harvest. No doubt that it is all because of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit led us all to follow Him and we did. Jesus said about His disciples that "If they will stop (spreading the Gospel), then stones will cry out (to accomplish it)." When leaders fail to do what is expected of them then the Lord uses children.
Dear readers, do not think that you are nothing. You are something in Christ. God loves you and wants you to be one of His sheep. So share with others what He has done for you. There is a lot more I could say but to make it simple, please take your responsibility to heart.
Listen attentively: “Sharing the Good News is not optional but it is a command for every believer in Christ Jesus." May God refresh you through this account of the obedience of a [country] girl named Nicki.
“Brother David”
Praise & Prayer
September 2009
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A brief summary what the Lord is doing in our Land through us.
Thursday Class: Our class in
Sunday Class: I am teaching the book of Revelation in our
Friday Class: This most interesting class is going very well, every Friday at our home at 5-7pm. We are studying book of Revelation since Jan 2008 but still we are in Chapter 11. These classes are for those believers who want to grow in wisdom and knowledge of God. According to the current issues around the world it is very important to teach the book of Revelation in our Churches to aware our people for upcoming events.
Preaching:
The love of God does not have any discrimination or limitations. He loves all the people of the world. So I don’t care who is inviting me. I care only what I teach or preach, should be based upon sound doctrine and upon the Word of God. I am not looking for opportunities because opportunities are looking for me. I preach from every platform just the message of the cross and that is Good news, nothing else I preach. That’s what the Lord told me to do and that’s why people of God love and accept me too much all over [country].
ARP [town deleted]: I was invited in an [town deleted] : I was invited by a
[town deleted] :Same Baptist Pastor invited me at this place and there were around 100 people and around 50 of them committed their lives to Jesus.
Memorial Service:
A Pastor of United Presbyterian Church slept in the Lord and he told his family before his death to invite [me] to perform all of my services. So I have taken time to do his funeral service and Memorial service as well. On memorial service there were may be 300 people who heard the gospel.
UP Church [town deleted]: United Presbyterian Church at this place invited me occasionally and I went to preach on one Sunday. There were about 200 people and after my alter call there were most of them standing to give their lives to Jesus Christ.
Family Meeting: Mostly I don’t go to have family meetings because of time. However this family asked me to give time and they booked me two months earlier. I preached the gospel and there were 15 who gave their hearts to Jesus.
Teaching:
I do a lot of teaching work as well especially in seminars to equip leaders to have passion. Details are below.
Bible Institute: Because of the security reasons it is not necessary to add the name of the institution but they invited me to challenge to the followers of Jesus to have passion for the Lost. It was wonderful time with them.
The I was invited to teach in a session about “The Concept of Martyrdom In Christianity or Protest”. To make it short, I said get ready to be martyred for Jesus; that’s what he said and do not protest because there is not any reference in the Bible to protest. Although there were many scholars and leaders but still I gave alter call and you will be surprise that out 0f 300 there were around 100 who gave their lives to Jesus and many recommitted themselves for the work of the ministry.
Translating:
It is not only that I translate books but I translate for many outstanding preachers if I have time.
Fleet Club: A Pakistani servant of the Lord Shamon came from
Finishing Great Commission: James Eby an equipped teacher who taught in Equip ministry with Don Maxwell came to have leadership seminar for 3 days and I was invited by the organizers to translate for him. His topic was “Finishing the Great Commission”. I wish to send you the details about his teachings but time is not allowing to do so.
With Don: An American Evangelist came to preach in streets and I was asked by the organizers to translate for him for three evenings and I did it and after every alter call there were many who gave their hearts to Jesus.
With Peter Youngren: Peter Youngren came to [country] may be 6th time. I am translating for his since 2003. He is Canadian but evangelizing all over the world. We taught for three days in a leader’s seminar where more than 2000 leaders were and then we preached in the evening for three days and the last days there were 55 to 60 thousand people. Good news is this that 50% were not Christian who heard about Jesus.
New Productions:
My book “Incident of Gojra” is now available on our website in English and Urdu. Also we printed 1000 hard copies too.
Prayer Requests:
· May the Church leaders feel passion for the lost souls.
· That believers [remain] firm and strong in faith even there be hardships and persecutions.
· For our new recording that we are doing on 4th of October.
· For My Evangelical trips that I am making in the month of October.
· For the provision of our running expenses as well as for the family needs.
For My U.S. Friends: Global Network of Independent Mission, Inc. in
NOTE: If you are interested to ask any question regarding the programs mentioned in the prayer letter or if you want to see some photos of these programs then you are most welcome to ask for and I will reply and send you the details as my first priority. You can also visit Photo gallery of our website as well as Peter Youngrens website http://www.peteryoungren.org/ God bless you.
Yours in Him
Dear fellow believers: Thank you so much for supporting us via various means and I praise God for you. In this prayer letter I just want to encourage you that how the Lord has used me in this month. Please take a few moments to go through it.
Schools of Evangelism:
(Town deleted): Last Thursday it was our third class, and I and all the participants are enjoying this study on how to tell others about the Truth, way and the life. There are almost 35 students. Classes are being held in
(Town deleted): We usually meet on Sunday evening in
Preaching:
( ) Hospital: I was privileged to preach in a
( ) Church: An open air program was held by a Pastor for the Church leaders and many others to pray for the victims of Gojra. The Lord our God gave me a wonderful message to share because I was invited as a guest speaker to change the thinking of many. I don’t want to tell you here what I said. Soon you will be able to read it on our website in English, while in Urdu it is already available. I will print a book of it in both languages.
( ) Church: I was privileged to share the word in open air program where more than 200 people were gather together and even in rain they were listening to the Word attentively. I invited them to receive Jesus as their savior, and 73 people were there who gave their hearts to Jesus and received Him as their personal savior and the Lord.
Funeral Service: I was honored to preach in a funeral service of a Pastor of United Presbyterian Church. Also I got privilege to preach at his memorial service. There were hundreds of men and women who heard the Gospel and I made them acknowledge that they have to give their lives to Jesus. I said this service is not for the one who slept but for you who are still alive.
Engagement: There were a lot of comments and appreciation, and I give all the glory to the Lord our God. I was invited as a guest in an engagement ceremony and I was honored to share the word of God, and I explained about the covenant.
Hostels: Every alternate Sunday I preach among children in our EIC Educational Institute Charity. I am so happy to se the children leading and worshiping the Lord and I love them and they love me. There are more than 100 children from 4 to 25 year old.
Bible Study Classes:
Hostels: Every Saturday I go to teach in same hostels as I have mentioned above, but on Saturday I teach them about the basics of our Christian faith.
Friday Meeting: Our Friday meeting is going well, since 14 years. Presently we are studying the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Counseling: In the month of August I gave time to 44 people to counsel them. There were Pastors, families, individuals and from majority background. The Lord our God gave me wisdom to help these people.
New Material: I have produced an article that is on our website. It is in Urdu and soon we will put the same one in English as well. I am going to print one booklet in both languages and it will be available in the market in the midst of September. This booklet is about Gojra Incident but the message is for the Christians and Muslims as well.
Prayer requests:
1. Pray for the protection of Christian communities.
2. Pray for the Church in
3. Pray for our protection in this land.
4. Pray f or our family and our needs.
5. Pray for the needs of ministry and literature to print.
6. Pray that our website be very effective tool for evangelism.
7. Pray for our Government and religious parties.
8. Give thanks to those who support our ministry via various means.
For My U.S. Friends: Global Network of Independent Mission, Inc. in
NOTE: If you are interested to ask any question or in some photos regarding this prayer letter then you are most welcome to ask for and I will reply you in my first priority. God bless you.
Yours in Him
Praise & Prayer
For July 2009
Dear prayer warriors, I praise the Lord who made it possible for us to be in communication with each other and to work according to the given agenda from above for the extension of His Kingdom. I am grateful to you for your participation not only on your knees but financially as well. I pray for you but reward for your efforts is waiting for you in heaven. Let me share with you about the results of your prayers. Please take a few moments to go through this prayer letter.
Meetings With M’s: Some believers arranged a meeting where 50 plus M friends attended two days residential Seminar. These friends were from different cities. I was asked to teach about second coming. However I have taught from morning to afternoon about the “purpose of His first coming” and then “second coming”. A time of Questions and Answers was and boldly I responded with a humble spirit according to 1-Peter 3:15. I have seen a great smile and happiness on their faces after the meetings.
There was another meeting of 24 M’s and I was invited to teach them too. Again my topic was “second coming”. M friends said that it is such a wonderful teaching as we never heard like this. Remember it is only because of your prayers.
Schools Of Evangelism: Praise the Lord, 47 forty seven students were graduated in one of our school of evangelism in Baptist Church (name deleted) after completion of there three months course of M evangelism. Based on 2-Tim 4:1-8, I encourage students to do the work of evangelism where ever you find a chance. My second class of School of Evangelism is continuing in (town) that is near the ocean of Arabian Sea. I am starting my third class on 6th of August in (town) that is in the east of our big city.
Book Opening Ceremony: A project of translation was started in 2002 of Applied New Testament Commentary that has been finalized in July 2009. On 6th of July was its opening ceremony. You can view pictures by clicking http://www.newlifeinstitute.org/pic/new_items.html. I was privileged to translate this book that has 1300 pages.
Friday Meeting: Our Friday meeting continues. There are 15-20 participants every Friday who attend this class. We study the Book of Revelation. Now we are on Chapter 9. It is a great blessing to help people of God to grow in wisdom and knowledge of Him and to be ready for the second coming of Christ Jesus.
Preaching: Our local Church Pastor is on furlough. So, I was honored to preach in our (name deleted) Baptist Church. My topic was “Hope for the Hopeless”. For His glory there were very wonderful and encouraging remarks and a few of them said “it was my need to hear this message”. Praise the Lord. I was privileged to preach in another meeting in (name deleted) where I preached on Acts 1:8 “You shall be my witnesses”. I wish to share that how the Lord blessed me and all those who heard the message. Recently I was invited in a street meeting in (town) which was arranged by a local church. For the glory of the Lord I will say that approximately 100 were who received Jesus as their personal savior. There was also a family meeting in (town) and I preached on Psalms 23, that “who is your shepherd?”
Prayer Requests:
For the hundred fold results of the seeds we sow.
For the safety of us, although he is our refuge and fortress.
For the safety of Christians because 2 villages of Christians has been burned recently.
For the revival in the Church in [my country].
For the readers and listeners of our books and videos to be blessed.
For the van that we need for the use of our family and ministry.
For our M friends to give their hearts to the Master of souls.
For the students of Schools of Evangelism to be bold in Witnessing.
For our children to grow in the Lord and also take more interest in their studies.
For our government to be stable in every aspect.
For world-wide peace.
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NOTE: If you are interested to ask any question or in some photos regarding this prayer letter then you are most welcome to ask for and I will reply you in my first priority. God bless you.
Yours in Him
Opening Ceremony: