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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.
God answered his prayers, and now there are hundreds of believers worshipping in several different locations throughout the city.
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.
On Sunday afternoons, the youth meet with Prasan at the church for fellowship and Bible study.
Prasan's wife, Renu, also has a heart for outreach. She leads a weekly women's Bible study in the church building.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Another of Prasan's exciting ministries is a small school. Right now, the school meets in a rented building run by the church's tithes. This school is meeting the basic educational needs of poor children whose parents can't afford government schooling.
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.
date posted 07/15/09