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There's much to report from the Sindh team as they ministered in villages and cities in the general region of Hyderabad throughout August and September.
Monsoon rains this time of year made travel to these locations difficult and sometimes impossible, but as the floods subsided, they ventured out and found many in need. They helped where they could and prayed and encouraged those who had suffered loss.
After preaching at our church in Khairpur about Jesus calming the sea, Shakeel reports this (in his words):
"Some new families from Hinduism came and brought their 18 year old daughter for prayer. When we started praying, we found an evil spirit in her, and in Jesus Christ's name she was freed from this bad spirit. So the faith of the family become stronger in Him. Praise the Lord. Amen."
Also there were three people baptized by Rustam and Shakeel. We are thankful for the willingness of these believers to commit publicly to following Jesus.
There were meetings for worship, prayer, and teaching in Korki and Kumb.
Shakeel is preaching at Korki in the picture below. With him in serving that area is Brother Naroo.
Shahzaib is ministering day-by-day in Sanghar. The pictures below show him first teaching the children . . .
. . . and then the adults who join in after the children's message. Shahzaib is planting a church in this fairly new area and it is growing in numbers and in depth week-by-week.
The Sindh team meets regularly with Christians and seekers at a number locations. They also reach out to other villages where there is no consistent gospel message, sharing the love and truth of Jesus.
"Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man." - Proverbs 3:3-4
Shakeel, Shahzaib, and Rustam continue their active outreach into various areas in the province of Sindh. These pictures will give you an overview of their recent visits.
People gathered in Kumb to hear God's message as Rustam teaches.
Shakeel and Rustam have been ministering together in Sindh Province for many years.
In Kotri, Sheraz is using a tool called an Evangecube to share the gospel with village children and, sometimes, adults, too. Naroo is translating the message into the local village language.
Families in Kotri listen, and sing, and respond to the teaching.
Shakeel teaches to those who have gathered in Korki.
It was very hot (usually more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit) most of the summer in Pakistan, so rest in a shady place was sometimes required.
Shakeel asks for prayers for the people in these areas because of monsoon rains that have now come. When he wrote a couple of days ago, he said it had been raining for 30 hours without letup and there was severe flooding. So, please join us in praying for our friends in Pakistan during this very wet season.
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." - Hebrews 10:23
Irfan continues the work in the Barokay area with a focus on prayer and Bible teaching. In the photo above, Irfan and Abraham, who is a friend of Reach the Nations, are leading a service together.
Irfan is sharing the Word of God, teaching how a person can find true freedom through a relationship with Jesus. Abraham taught from John 4:23-24 about true worship.
In the photo above, Mehboob is leading a service at Daska, where he is planting a new church. He reports that the work is going well and people are thankful for the teaching and ministry activities that are being offered.
Reach the Nations is aware that many people in Daska are interested in having an opportunity to learn to read and write, and RTN would like to help. A trained teacher has been found, and we will tell you more about her soon. Sister Zarish and Pastor Babar from Islamabad are planning to visit Daska soon to help to find a place to hold the classes.
We will give you an update as soon as we know more, but please pray with us that we will soon be able to establish a literacy class for these believers in Daska.
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." - Isaiah 43:19
