A Multipurpose Church Building

Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia The first four months of Prasan Pinak's urban ministry were incredibly difficult. Some people insulted him, and everyone else ignored everything he said.

But one Sunday at 4 a.m., the Lord led him to rise, walk through the streets and pray for the people. "I believe that nothing is impossible in prayer. When we pray to the Lord, God will answer. That was my faith." Prasan has made his "prayer walk" through the city a daily habit. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

God answered his prayers, and now there are hundreds of believers worshipping in several different locations throughout the city. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

Prasan's main church building is a hub of activity all week long! Of course, there's the Sunday service, when people gladly walk from miles away to hear a message, fellowship, and pour out their hearts in worship. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

On Sunday afternoons, the youth meet with Prasan at the church for fellowship and Bible study. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

Prasan's wife, Renu, also has a heart for outreach. She leads a weekly women's Bible study in the church building. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

Women also come to the church to attend Renu's literacy classes. She feels it's important for ladies to be able to read and study the Bible themselves. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

Sewing classes are also taught at the church a couple of times a week. These classes are an opportunity for women to learn a profitable skill, hear about Jesus and better themselves. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

Even when the church isn't being used for classes, Bible study or other meetings, people often drop by to meet and pray with Prasan. They also linger after the Sunday worship service for payer. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

And in an urban setting, not everyone can get off work Sunday morning. So Prasan conducts evening worship services in several different locations each week. Often the roof is the only place large enough for them to gather! Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

Another of Prasan's exciting ministries is a small school. Right now, the school meets in a rented building funded by the church's tithes. This school is meeting the basic educational needs of poor children whose parents can't afford government schooling. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

A new church building would allow Prasan's ministry to grow further and also eliminate the need to rent extra space. But though the church's tithes are enough to support Prasan and his family and run the school, there is not enough left over to pay for the second building they so desperately need. Copyright 2009 Gospel for Asia

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