Life in Islamabad 12/2

Dear Saints,

Col. 2:7 “ Having been rooted and being built up in Him, and being established in the faith even as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”

NEWS UPDATE

There had been several opportunities for the saints in the 3 districts in Islamabad to blend…

1. The most recent one, on Nov 16-17, the church in Islamabad saints, together with the saints in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi, had the annual National Blending Conference in Lahore. 175 saints were in attendance, and our guest speaker once again was Bro Ken Mooney from the church in Urbana, IL (USA). (Picture attached)

The general subject was the same as the last ITERO conference in India, which was “The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose in Creating Man.” However, only 5 out of the 9 messages were re-spoken. There was a rich sharing of the saints after each message. Praise the Lord!!!

Another highlight of the conference were the 2 song presentations of the young people on stage that made everyone so joyful! Hallelujah!!!(Picture attached)

While in Islamabad, Bro Ken spent 3 nights giving different messages to the saints in each of the 3 communities. Saints from the other districts were welcomed to join in.(Picture attached)

2. Early last month, on November 9, 34 young people from the 3 communities + 4 serving ones had a blending outing at a very scenic place called Khanpur Dam which was an hour and a half drive west of Islamabad. While we were on our way there, everyone enjoyed reading the message about “Dealing With the World” from the book Experience of Life. The young people shared their enjoyment. Praise the Lord!!!

When we arrived at the place, everyone was enthralled to see the location. There was a large lake surrounded mostly by mountains. We had a picnic lunch then went boating.(Picture attached)

3. In mid-October, the whole church in Islamabad (with the 3rd district) had the very first blending Lord’s Table/Prophesying Meeting. It was held in a small hotel. Many saints prophesied with exercised spirits. Hallelujah!!! (Picture attached)

Around 170 brothers and sisters attended the meeting + 60 children. This was followed by a lunch picnic in the largest park in Islamabad.

4. The number of young people attending the YP meeting in the 1st district has increased because some youth from the 3rd district have joined. (Picture attached)

5. Regarding the youth from the 3rd district, 3 siblings (2 sisters and one brother) aged 14,12,10 have been eager in joining us in gospel preaching. We have been so encouraged listening to their sharing! Praise the Lord!!!

6. Thank you all for your prayers regarding the establishment of the first Lord’s Table Meeting in the 3rd district. It took place on September 29 with 42 saints in attendance excluding children. (Picture attached)

PRAYER BURDENS

Please pray:

1. For our upcoming stay-in winter training this month that will be held in the 2nd district.

2. For the attainment of our goal to have at least 104 saints attending the Lord’s Table Meeting regularly.

3. That the Lord will raise up more brothers/pillars in all the 3 districts to carry the burden of the Lord’s recovery.

4. Oneness and harmony among the saints

5. More growth in life among all the saints

Thanking you all for your prayers! Praise the Lord!!!