Dear brothers and sisters,
This is the great occasion when we must come together to share our joy with one another. This is the occasion when we must thank our Lord Jesus Christ who has given empowerment to pray and thank one another to uplift humanity in this world.
2019 passed with so many joys and pains and sufferings but through you God encouraged us in our life to carry on His mission with peace, love and unity and this is Orthodoxy for us.
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My dear friends, regarding Pres. Rosy we must prostrate before God who has given her good health. In this case, here in Pakistan we have seen the glorification of God. God has never left us alone. Your support is very much appreciated. Presbytra Rosy is quite popular among the people of God, even in the Muslim community. Due to the interest of many people, we came together for one day with Presbytra Rosy to thank God for her miraculous healing. During our time together, Muslims, the Orthodox, and members of other faith communities were present. We had a beautiful, spiritual and social celebration. The whole community and all our dear friends in Pakistan and other countries, are constantly praying for her. Her miraculous recovery made our faith strong and we must proclaim that Lord God is everything and we must trust that He never leaves us alone.
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In 2019, we endured many pains and sufferings. Some people with foreign support tried to destroy Orthodoxy but God looked after us through the local government of Pakistan. God bless Pakistan and God bless the whole world. We are still supporting orphans, widows, sick people and students but for our regular support to widow we could not do much. The sewing center could not be started in Wazirabad but in 2020 we will surely give you the good news. The students who are getting regular support from us are doing good in their studies and are thankful to all those who are helping them. The new water pump is installed for the church and we hope next year we will build washroom for the faithful in the church compound. Dear brothers and sisters, we are one family and we must pray for one another. On this beautiful and big occasion, we are sharing our best wishes with all of you and the Lord Jesus may bring peace and happiness in our families and in the world. Let's keep one another in our prayers so that the feast of Nativity may bring blessings in abundance. I pray that God may bless everyone of you to become more generous in order to feel the love for your needy brothers and sisters. Many of them are waiting for your love and concern.
Happy Feast of Nativity!
Fr. John Tanveer + Presbytra Rosy
and the Orthodox Community of Pakistan
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