God opens doors in unexpected places

Two years after an earthquake hit their area, a Hindu community in Northern Pakistan asks for Christian literature.

Author: Harold Essmann

A couple of years ago a devastating earthquake rocked communities in Northern Pakistan. In response to the needs of these people, WELS Committee on Relief made funds available to be distributed by our contact in Pakistan. Food, clothing, shelter, roofing for homes, and piping for water supplies were made available to this hard-hit area.

Recently an interesting development took place in this area of Pakistan. Our synod’s contact, who lives in the south central area of the country and supervises seed-sowing ministry, received a call for help from a community in the former earthquake area. It was a small, Hindu village described as being “segregated, suppressed, weak, and poor.” They asked for Christian literature. WELS Multi-Language Publications responded by sending 100 copies of “The Promise,” “Bible Teachings,” Sunday school lessons, and copies of a simple worship service. All had been translated into Urdu, the national language of Pakistan.

Pastor David Priebe, chairman of the Administrative Committee of Southeast Asia, says, “Praise the Lord. He continues to show us the way in a difficult part of the world.” Daniel Koelpin, administrator of WELS World Missions, also states, ”Our gracious Lord continues to bless his work in ways we can hardly imagine.”

This unexpected event teaches us to be patient. We pray that this outreach with Christian literature will be a means to lead many children to know their Savior and to believe in Jesus.

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