Dear Fellows in Christ,
Thank you for your generous support of New Hope Christian
Ministries of Pakistan. Our hearts ache for the Pakistani believers and
Muslim neighbors. Satan is using Muslim extremists to kill innocent
people, by shooting them or by blowing them up through suicide bombings.
With urgency, we are working to rescue as many Muslim brothers
and sisters as possible, so they can come to know the redemption and
love that is only found in Christ, our Lord. As many of you know,
Pakistan is an Islamic Country. The total population of Pakistan is 180
million. Christians make up only 3% of the population, which means
that there are 3 million Christians and 177 million Muslims.
Pakistan is hard to reach with the gospel, due to Muslim
extremists' resistance to Christianity and the Pakistani Government's
formal endorsement of Islam. The biggest obstacle is the Blasphemy Law,
which is used as a license to kill Christians. Hundreds of Christian
people have become victims of this vicious law, by being falsely accused
and killed for defending their faith.
While studying
at Cincinnati Christian University, we have traveled back and forth, to
supervise the ministries, in Pakistan. The New Hope Staff has been
loyal and committed to expand the mission work in Pakistan. We have now
both graduated and are ready to move to Pakistan, long term, along with
our new daughter, Amelia. We have some pressing needs if we are to
reach this goal.
Here are our needs:
A. Transportation:
Traveling by taxi or public transportation is not safe. In order to
avoid suicide bombing and terrorism activities, it would be wise to have
our own vehicle. Personal transportation will be very important to
maintain a low profile. Not everyone in Pakistan is associated with the
Taliban/Al-Queda, but it is hard to know who is and who isn't. Public
Transportation can be easily targeted by extremists.
In order to purchase a reliable car, we need $20,000. The price of
cars, in Pakistan, is higher than the USA. For instance, a new Camry in
the USA, costs around $20,000, which is roughly 1,600,000-1,700,000
Rupees (Pakistani Currency). A new Camry, in Pakistan, costs $60,000
which is 58,080,000 rupees. A serviceable used one, about $20,000.
B. Housing: To
buy a modest home, in Pakistan will cost $50,000. If we have our own
house, it will save a lot of mission money, in the future. A rental
home is quite expensive: $600-700.00 a month, plus utilities. A
permanent home would save money, enhance our effectiveness and
demonstrate the permanence of our work.
We believe
these are two essential needs and they cannot be accomplished without
help from other Christians like you. The total need is $70,000. Since
our goal is to move to Pakistan by the end of this year, this means that
we need these funds, soon. Therefore, we are asking that you consider
these needs, prayerfully. Many will have to give generously, and soon.
If 1,500 people would give $50.00, each, the goal can be reached. Some
of you can give much more.
Christians know that
when we open our hands to God, He opens His hands towards us, but we
must not forget that God has much bigger hands than we do!
We would be grateful if you could bring up this need in your
churches, Bible classes, Small Groups, and to your family and friends.
We will do this work if you will help sustain us as we go. As William Carey (The Father of Modern Missions) said,"I will go down into the pit if you will hold the ropes."
Yours for reaching out to the lost of Pakistan,
Samuel Gill
Founder and Director
P.S. We
ask that you prayerfully consider having a significant part of this
exciting mission work in Pakistan, which is one of the world’s most
needy mission areas. Will you help us? If 1,500 people contribute $50, the target can be achieved.
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