Pray For Pakistan - Prayer Can Do What Man Cannot Even Imagine.
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Pritam Singh Sandhu
Pastor Pritam Singh Sandhu is a Punjabi Christian and live in Singapore. He is the founder of South Asian Connection http://www.southasianconnection.com and lead Pastor of South Asian International Fellowship http://www.saifchurch.com - a multicultural church reaching out to the South Asian community in Singapore and beyond.South Asian International Fellowship also has a SAIF-Telugu and SAIF Tamil congregation - a focused targeted weekly evangelistic ministry to the migrant workers of Telugu and Tamil origin in Singapore mainly of blue collar shipyard and construction workers and some mission focussed Indian Singaporean PR families.
SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAY SERVICE
SAIF English Service 5.00 – 6.30pm
SAIF Telugu Service 7.00 – 9.00pm
SAIF Tamil Service 7.00 – 9.00pm
Location - BIBLE HOUSE, 3rd floor - 7 Armenian Street, Singapore (179932) - 7 Minutes Walk from City Hall MRT Station.
The Vision Of South Asian International Fellowship Is To Establish An International New Testament Type Ministry Through Which South Asians Will Be Empowered To Reach And Disciple The Nations For Christ.
Pastor Pritam Singh Sandhu is also the International Coordinator for the South Asian Global Convention http://www.SAGC2009.com - an International Gathering for South Asian Christian Youth and Young Adults for Mission Mobilization. He has served as the Youth Pastor/ Leader of Khush Khabri Fellowship in Singapore [1996-2000, 2005-2007] and Youth Pastor at the International Punjabi Masihi Church in Vancouver, Canada [2000-2005].
He was a former Sikh-Christian now, a dreamer, a visionary leader and a risk-taker in God's Kingdom. He is passionate about young people and mentoring the Next Generation of South Asian leaders. He is also interested in networking among churches and engaging the cultures.
Pastor Pritam Singh Sandhu was a Biology and Chemistry teacher at Bukit View Secondary School and Vice-Principal at BMC Training Institute, a private education school in Singapore. He holds a Bachelor of Science [Biology] degree from the National University of Singapore, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education [Distinctions] from Nanyang Technological University, a Certificate in Christian Ministry from the Asian Christian Training School in Malaysia and a Masters of Christian Studies in Applied Theology from Regent College in Vancouver, Canada.
Pastor Pritam Singh Sandhu is also a Singapore registered licensed marriage solemnizer and conducts both civil and ceremonial marriages.
Pastor Pritam Singh Sandhu has two children - Sujaan Kaur Sandhu [born 21/06/04] and Saajan Singh Sandhu [born 04/01/09], and is married to Dr. Balbir Kaur Chaal, a UK-born Punjabi Christian and Cambridge University educated molecular biologist.
By Pritam Singh Sandhu
Published on 11/12/2007
In recent months there has been a lot of political, religious and now the killing assassination of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. As we reflect upon this Psalm and think about the current situation, our hearts are filled with pain to hear about problems described as “Chaos” by news headlines. Please pray for Pakistan, that God may bring peace and stability in the country. Also pray for political and religious leaders that they would fear God and make wise decisions. Please pray for the Church, leaders and believers that God will protect them and use them to share God’s love to many people. May the Lord grant His special grace to the church to continue in firm confidence in God and to rely on His presence, through His Son Jesus Christ, who came to this earth, as “God with us.”
In recent months there has been a lot of political, religious and now the killing assassination of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. As we reflect upon this Psalm and think about the current situation, our hearts are filled with pain to hear about problems described as “Chaos” by news headlines. Please pray for Pakistan, that God may bring peace and stability in the country. Also pray for political and religious leaders that they would fear God and make wise decisions. Please pray for the Church, leaders and believers that God will protect them and use them to share God’s love to many people. May the Lord grant His special grace to the church to continue in firm confidence in God and to rely on His presence, through His Son Jesus Christ, who came to this earth, as “God with us.”Pray For Pakistan - Prayer Can Do, What Man Cannot Even Imagine.
This article is submitted by Pastor Shahid* - a pseudonym to protect his identity, security and personal safety.
Confidence in GOD – Even in Chaos
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” (Psalm 46:1-2)
This Psalm talks about the unshakable confidence of people of God in the presence and power of God in all situations, even in the midst of most shaking situations.
“God is our refuge,” are the words the Psalmist emphasized as the demonstration of his confidence in God. He is sure that God is with us and he is certain about God’s help, and strength, no matter what takes place around him in the world. This Psalm is filled with hope and encouragement for the people of God.
The main emphasis of this Psalm is that people should trust God and have complete confidence in His power, control and ever present help in all situations. His control over nature and nations is assurance for people that He can control all, no matter how much things are in chaos, but He has the power to cease the wars, to stop the destruction and eventually His name will be exalted.
In recent months there has been a lot of political and religious disturbance in the nation of Pakistan. As we reflect upon this Psalm and think about the current situation, our hearts are filled with pain to hear about problems described as “Chaos” by news headlines.
Through the study of this Psalm may God allow us to grow in faith to trust more in His power and to acknowledge Him LORD in all situations, the invitation given in the conclusion of the Psalm, is for reflection and acknowledgement.
This motivates to be more convinced of God’s ever present help for all situations, even at this time in history when the nation of Pakistan is going through so much disturbance, chaos and instability. There is a hope, this Psalm reminds and encourages to have more firm confidence in God, because “He is our refuge, help and strength”. He has the power to control nature and nations, and His name will be exalted in His time.
The Psalmist concludes, “The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.” (v.11)
As the people of God in the Old Testament could have firm faith that God is with them, so today the believers in the Church can look at Jesus Christ as their “Immanuel,” God with us. May the people turn and focus on God by accepting the Psalmist’s invitation to come and see His works, to be still and know that He is God, and also be hopeful about future peace, when the wars and destruction will cease.
With this assurance and trust in Jesus Christ, the church should stand in prayers for the nation of Pakistan. Prayer can do, what man cannot even imagine.
Please pray for Pakistan, that God may bring peace and stability in the country. Also pray for political and religious leaders that they would fear God and make wise decisions. Please pray for the Church, leaders and believers that God will protect them and use them to share God’s love to many people.
May the Lord grant His special grace to the church to continue in firm confidence in God and to rely on His presence, through His Son Jesus Christ, who came to this earth, as “God with us.” Amen.
Join us in Praying For Pakistan as the Lord leads and direct you.
Confidence in GOD – Even in Chaos
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” (Psalm 46:1-2)
This Psalm talks about the unshakable confidence of people of God in the presence and power of God in all situations, even in the midst of most shaking situations.
“God is our refuge,” are the words the Psalmist emphasized as the demonstration of his confidence in God. He is sure that God is with us and he is certain about God’s help, and strength, no matter what takes place around him in the world. This Psalm is filled with hope and encouragement for the people of God.
The main emphasis of this Psalm is that people should trust God and have complete confidence in His power, control and ever present help in all situations. His control over nature and nations is assurance for people that He can control all, no matter how much things are in chaos, but He has the power to cease the wars, to stop the destruction and eventually His name will be exalted.
In recent months there has been a lot of political and religious disturbance in the nation of Pakistan. As we reflect upon this Psalm and think about the current situation, our hearts are filled with pain to hear about problems described as “Chaos” by news headlines.
Through the study of this Psalm may God allow us to grow in faith to trust more in His power and to acknowledge Him LORD in all situations, the invitation given in the conclusion of the Psalm, is for reflection and acknowledgement.
This motivates to be more convinced of God’s ever present help for all situations, even at this time in history when the nation of Pakistan is going through so much disturbance, chaos and instability. There is a hope, this Psalm reminds and encourages to have more firm confidence in God, because “He is our refuge, help and strength”. He has the power to control nature and nations, and His name will be exalted in His time.
The Psalmist concludes, “The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.” (v.11)
As the people of God in the Old Testament could have firm faith that God is with them, so today the believers in the Church can look at Jesus Christ as their “Immanuel,” God with us. May the people turn and focus on God by accepting the Psalmist’s invitation to come and see His works, to be still and know that He is God, and also be hopeful about future peace, when the wars and destruction will cease.
With this assurance and trust in Jesus Christ, the church should stand in prayers for the nation of Pakistan. Prayer can do, what man cannot even imagine.
Please pray for Pakistan, that God may bring peace and stability in the country. Also pray for political and religious leaders that they would fear God and make wise decisions. Please pray for the Church, leaders and believers that God will protect them and use them to share God’s love to many people.May the Lord grant His special grace to the church to continue in firm confidence in God and to rely on His presence, through His Son Jesus Christ, who came to this earth, as “God with us.” Amen.
Join us in Praying For Pakistan as the Lord leads and direct you.