“Let Us Make Run For Jesus Successful”: Preparations Intensify At Proddatur Meeting

Andhra Pradesh: The second preparatory meeting for the upcoming ‘Run for Jesus’ event was held at Church of South India, Vasanthapet, Proddatur, on Tuesday, with church leaders and representatives calling for unity and collective effort to ensure the grand success of the programme. Speakers emphasized coordinated planning, wider participation, and strong spiritual commitment to make the event impactful.

• Unity key to success of ‘Run for Jesus’

The meeting was presided over by Raj Kumar, State Coordinator for ‘Run for Jesus’, while Pastor Sudhakar commenced the session with a prayer.

Addressing the gathering, Pastor Peter stressed that the success of the ‘Run for Jesus’ programme depends on unity among all Christians in Proddatur, urging all denominations to come together for a common cause.

• Call for wider participation and outreach

Snooker Bhaskar called upon all churches, villages, and surrounding areas to ensure maximum participation, stating that no one should miss the programme this time. He emphasized the need to arrange transportation facilities, spread awareness widely and take even small issues seriously to ensure smooth execution. He also expressed gratitude to Pastress Jyothimma for starting the ‘Run for Jesus’.

• Proposal for committees to ensure smooth execution

Representing ‘Bethany Prayer House’, M Sudhakar suggested forming dedicated committees to handle official permissions, route mapping and water and breakfast arrangements. He assured full support from ‘Bethany Prayer House’, including gospel tracts and New Testament Bibles, and also proposed forming a committee to address ‘Christian rights issues’.

• Need for Joint Action Committee highlighted

Pastor Daniel emphasized the importance of forming a Joint Action Committee uniting all Christian denominations to address challenges faced by the community, including obtaining permissions, ensuring protection during gospel outreach and protection of Christians. He reiterated the message: “United we stand, divided we fall.”

• Better discipline for spiritual purpose stressed

Participants noted that shortcomings from previous events should be addressed, stressing the need for better planning and coordination this time for the glory of God.

State Coordinator Raj Kumar highlighted that the programme should be conducted with divine discipline and decorum, bringing glory to God from start to finish.

Pastor David, who anchored the meeting, expressed gratitude to all donors who extended financial and material support for the successful conduct of the ‘Run for Jesus’ programme.

• Organisers invite all churches to participate

Programme Convener Sagar informed that the venue for the next meeting will be announced soon and extended an invitation to all churches to actively participate. He assured that the organising committee is making serious efforts to ensure the success of the event and thanked all participants.

• Wide participation from church representatives

The meeting witnessed participation from pastors, pastresses, and representatives of various churches, reflecting a growing momentum and collective commitment towards making the ‘Run for Jesus’ programme a success.

(Source: IAIJ/BIN/DPJB)