Sword & Trowel 2020: Issue 1
as well as Pastor Jeyakanth have al- ready learned enough sign-language to communicate. Pastor Jeyakanth’s concern for the
myriads of Buddhists in darkness stirred our hearts. He enjoys consid- erable respect in the community. The 6th Mile Post pre-school concert held at the end of November was attended by the area commander of the police and other local dignitaries, who enjoy an excellent relationship with him. The Sri Lankan elections coincided with our visit, and caused some disruption to the programme. Army check-points held up progress on the roads, but anticipated troubles in the country failed to materialise. The responsibility on Pastor Jeyakanth’s shoulders is immense, and he does not enjoy good health. About ten of the churches in his grouping are now
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independent, but nevertheless still turn to him for advice. The scale of the ministry plus the work of Care Sri Lanka is considerable, and he has spent six months of 2019 there to cope with the expanding work.
Photographs: 1. Church building in Bambarakelle, in the tea highlands. The tiny wages of tea pickers is reflected in the poverty of the area. 2. Evangelistic service at Pastor Jeyakanth’s house in Trincomalee. 3. Rudimentary transport for a village church.
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OVERSEAS MINISTRY FUND
Many of our readers have helped us support 20 overseas pastors, most of whom are the only teachers of the doctrines of grace in their region, and all of whom are fervent evangelists. Many also dispense compassionate aid such as the feeding of hungry children. The need for basic buildings and other help grows. Readers moved to help may send gifts to: The Treasurer, Metropolitan Tabernacle, Elephant & Castle, London SE1 6SD. Please make cheques payable to ‘Metropolitan Tabernacle’, marked ‘Overseas Ministry Fund’ on the reverse.
Gift Aid forms will be sent on request. No deductions are made for administration or ‘home expenses’, the fund being entirely deployed overseas. page 18 Visit to Sri Lanka
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