• But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven "Matt 19:14"
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This Ministry was raised up to work with the needy and deserving "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,as though you were working for the Lord and not men." Col. 3:23 Initially, this ministry was started by Aftab Nasir and Rahila Farrukh alone who lives in Pir Mahal. His heart was moved to start working with the children in his locality. Rahila would often cry out about the deplorable condition of the children on the streets, because they were wasting their time in anti-social activities, and some time in criminal activities as well. With the passage of time friends joined Nasir, and now the group that works with the children is quite adequate in number to help in a better way. We are blessed to report that all thestaff; Rahila Farrukh, Aftab Nasir and Pastor Akram , are enthusiastic in fulfilling their respective duties. It is noteworthy to explain the condition of Pakistani Christians over here. Christians in Pakistan are much discriminated against on the basis of religion, the Muslims will not mix with them. The Christians can not eat with the same plates as Muslims do, and the Christians cannot drink with the same glasses as the Muslims drink from. They are of the view that Christians may contaminate their plates and glasses. In public hotels and restaurants, Christians have to declare that they are Christians, so that they can use the plates and glasses specially kept for the Christians, which are often in bad condition.The syllabus for the children in government schools is also discriminatory, these teach them that they all are Muslims, and that Pakistan is Muslim country. Christian children are forced to study Islamic Books. So, keeping all these facts in view, Little Disciples Ministry came into being to give the children a Biblical Education, along with Fair Formal Education.
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• • Our Goals at Little Disciples
We strive to bring quality Biblical training and Fair Formal Education to children in Pir Mahal, Pakistan.
We seek to ensure that children get chance to receive Biblical Education along with their Fair Formal Education, purified of all the biased and discriminated syllabus.
We emphasis on family prayers and upraising of prayer groups for the edification of our faith in Christ.
We establish Biblical training centers in those places that are shrouded in darkness.
We strive to up grade the standard of living of the poor children.
We wish to fulfill the needs of these poor Christians, because they want to fulfill the will of God our Father.
• Jesus said. "Freely ye have received, freely give."
God is not done with us yet. The best is yet to be.
1) Sunday Schools:
Our Sunday Schools also have choirs.
Children learn about new Christian songs in native language.
The Choirs some times perform in conventions and in churches as well
Keeping in view the importance of Formal Education the ministry has
arranged for a Free Tuition Center in the area where it is serving.
3 ) Youth’s Participation:
Little Disciples is pleased to report that it has won the popularity in youth.
Many young girls and boy sare happy to participate in the activities
of the Ministry.
Youths help a lot in the activites of Sunday schools,
and tuition centers, in the area.
4) Public Awareness Programs:
Public awareness programs are arranged on a monthly basis.
Professional from different fields are requested,
and invited to inform the public, especially parents to know about the issues,
and problem they face. People are usually invited who lecture about
problems related to children and parents,
so that hindrances may be removed from the way of progress of Little
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Jesus is Lord (amen)
