2012 CHIN NATIONAL DAY (Chicago Area)
CHIN NATIONAL DAY
(Chicago Area)
February 20, 2013
Hawikom Dawtmi Unau Hna He
Sermon- "God’s Man, Your Pastor: Love Him and Be Blessed" (Danny Bawibikthawng)
God’s Man, Your Pastor: Love Him and Be Blessed ( Jer. 3:15; 1 Thess 5:12–13; 2 Kings 4) (Danny Bawibikthawng) 1. God’s Gift of Shepherds Jeremiah 3:15 declares, “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” Pastors are not chosen by human hands but by God Himself. They are gifts from the Lord to guide, teach, and care for His people. In many immigrant congregations today, pastors serve far beyond the pulpit. They pray, preach, translate documents, take members to hospitals and immigration offices, enroll children in school, and help families find jobs and housing. They read members’ letters, fill out immigration forms, and attend to emergencies at every hour. Yet many receive very limited financial support from the church, often not enough to provide for their own families, and in many cases the church does not allow them to work outside to supplement their income. Still, these pastors labor faithfully, carr...
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