Can a building further the Kingdom

Recently I was able to visit our pastor Brother Ramesh M, in Chattisgarh, where a family helped the local congregation to build a small prayer hall.

Though the work in not yet completed, they have begun worshipping there. With this new building, they are now able to sit properly and also invite new people to their congregation. The shape of the building does not look like a traditional church, because of the locality that is hostile to the gospel. But God is faithful and the people are streaming in and are being blessed.

One of the ladies, is from a certain caste, known for its stiffness and opposition from the Gospel. In fact, this is the same caste, that threatened Pastor Ramesh throughout his early years of ministry and also dragged him across the streets to the police station (the police case is still pending in the court). But God is merciful and He chose this old lady to preach His word. Now this sister, goes from house to house praying for the sick and bringing them to the church. Her family is broken and though she is also in need of prayer, she goes out and ministers to the people first.

It was a real treat to meet this lady evangelist. Being an industrial area, this place attracts people who are self employed, and also women who have men working in the factories. A family that was coming to the Lord owned a TV shop in the locality. Pray that all sections of the society would be touched by Jesus.

Please pray for Pastor Ramesh Manikpuri. As mentioned, he has to spend a lot of money to just take care of the court case. He needs to come out of that completely. Also please pray that new souls would make a decision for the Lord. Also pray for his children, two of whom are in our Bible College in Udaipur. Two are studying in another city in a children’s home. None from his family is in the faith. Please pray for them also.