Gharu family - death at 41

[Covenanter]

We've known Devcar Gharu's family for over 20 years - an Indian "Christian" family many of whom have been baptised as believers. Renu has been a member of our church for 20 years.

Devcar & Renu celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week. Renu was baptised as a believer & has been a member of our church for 20 years. Devcar was baptised last year, with Renu's sister Sunita, husband Prem & daughter Natasha.

Please pray especially for his widow Renu, mother Balbiro, brother Nick, 2 sisters & the wider family. And for me as I am in a pastoral capacity.

Devcar was obese, & had heart surgery several years ago. There were no children.

Edited September 6, 2011 by Covenanter

[HappyChristian]

I am so sorry to hear about this death. Praise the Lord that he was a Christian. I've prayed for the family, and for you, Ian. May God bless as you counsel them, and may they feel the arms of our Lord during this sad time.

[John81]

Praying...

[swathdiver]

If you want your prayers answered repent of your sin of sticking up for Godless Communists.

Communism in ANY form is immoral and EVIL!!!

[Covenanter]

We were with his widow & others yesterday evening. Before he died, he read Psalm 91:¹He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ²I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Thank you for your prayers. Renu & the family are taking encouragement & solace from the Scripture & prayer.

[Covenanter]

The funeral will be Tuesday 10:00 GMT+1 & continue until 12:10.
Then to the crematorium
Refreshments at 1:30
So far as I know, I am not taking part in the proceedings.

[blossom]

I am sorry for this loss. I will pray for you and this family. Rejoicing that he is with the Lord though.

[Covenanter]

Thank you for you prayers.

Over 400 people were there (3 English.) The 2 hour service was mostly in Hindi, though the sermon was English with translation - a Gospel sermon starting from John 11 - "I am the resurrection & the life." The Pentecostal preacher stressed the need for faith in Christ for eternal life.

The baptism service photos are in this facebook link. I hope you can see them. The group of 4 shows Devcar in black, with his wife's sister, husband & daughter.

[HappyChristian]

I'm so glad Christ was preached at the funeral. 400 people who heard, likely many who are lost. Amen! I was able to see the photos. Thanks - they are great.

[blossom]

That's awesome that the gospel was preached. Sad that this was the circumstance but the God's word wont return void. Will continue to pray for the family. Grief is a terrible thing.

[Covenanter]

We need now to draw the family back into regular fellowship. They have prayed at home, but not settled in a church since we lost the Gospel hall a year ago. We will meet them this evening.

[Covenanter]

We were invited to the sister-in-law's family this evening - with about 20 Asian family & friends, where I had an opportunity to lead singing, pray, & speak.

I spoke from John 1:12-13, about becoming children of God by faith in Jesus, regardless of whose children we are, or what relilgion we are born into. The wonderful privilege of being children of God, as underlined in 1 John 3:1-3, and therefore living godly lives as children of God - we shall be like him!

Devcar already has that wonderful experience of the presence of Jesus.

Renu (widow) needs much prayer for the rebuilding of her life, & her sister has chronic back trouble. They want more meetings & to draw back into regular fellowship.

Devcar was sitting chatting with the family - no warning - stood up intending to go to the bathroom, & sat back down again immediately & never recovered.

[Nathaniel]

I will pray, surely the Lord has a plan (perhaps even to the salvation of some.) I'm glad that your able to help them. May God bless.

(Ps 116:15) Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints.
(Phil 1:21) For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Edited September 27, 2011 by Nathaniel