Need of the Hour
by Rev: Francis ~ January 3rd, 2009. Filed under: News.
Dear friends
Seasonal Greetings to you in the most precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
I am writing you this mail with much prayer and concern about the ministry in Karnataka, India. I know you have been praying for the two states India that are heavily attacked by Hindu religious activists (i.e. Karnataka and Orissa) even though there are instances in few other states as well. We thank some countries such as France, US, UN Italy and some others who did speak to our Indian Government to control communal fights. Thank you for talking to our leaders (Indian Government) and your talks has brought pressure on our Government to stop killing and beating Christians in Karnataka and Orissa. We thank God that we could help, care, encourage, pray, support and uphold one another in times of trouble.
Persecution:
Persecution has not really stopped the work of God in India; rather it has advanced the gospel as apostle Paul said it in Philippians chapter. However, several churches those used to meet in house, school, rented building and Hotel have been closed downed due to the opposition and order by the police. Pastors are beaten, killed, churches are burnt, destroyed, believers are forced to reconvert, rape, verbal abuse on Christians, asking pastors and believers to vacate who live in the rented houses. These are the horrible persecution we faced this time especially in Karnataka and Orissa for the past four months. There was restriction on Christmas carols where Christians do it in the nights here going from house to house singing the message of the Christmas. We are now slowly being cornered from all directions.
Our Activities:
I brought in an Orphanage from the age one for about 15 years. However, God picked me up from the lifeless village and put me in the school gave me education, and now I am actively involved teaching and training pastors, nurture, counsel and build new believers.
Firstly, I am greatly involved in both formal and non-formal Bible training and family counseling and enrichment ministry. We are train pastors in their own ministry places as well.
Secondly, Conducting “Family Seminars” is another major activity. We conduct family seminars in various churches for the selective families. This has been a very useful and fruitful ministry as we hear a good feed back from the families who attend Family Seminars.
Thirdly, we support few pastors in both rural and sub-urban places. Our regular yearly budget is about $ 6,000 only.
Building Project:
Building one church in a suburban place will cost at least $ 5000. We have identified about 100 churches that are to be reconstructed. Now some have taken over to build 50 churches. You are welcome to build another 50 churches either through your church or individually in the name the name of your family. If you want to be part of building church/churches, it would be very useful. I think this is a need of the hour now.
Request:
Our humble request to you dear friend is please pray and support us with some financial aid as the Lord leads, so that we can comfort some Christian workers with your help. You can also help to build some churches in the state of Karnataka, India. Please do help us whenever possible, and tell about our ministry in your church or fellowship and be a help to us for the glory of God and rebuilding the broken churches and hearts of many Christians. I am sure you will have a great reward in heaven.
Below are the details of our ministry Bank account; you can feel free to send your support. This is a registered religious and charitable trust. If you have any questions feel free to ask. We love you and respect you.
Regards
Francis Doddamani
Bank details as follows:
Name: Pastoral Care Ministries
Name of the Bank: Bank of India
Account number: 849310110002381
Swift Code: BKIDINBBBGN.
IFSC: BKID0008494
Address: #16, AECS Layout, 2nd Main,
Sanjaynagar-Post
Bangalore-560094, India