Zafar Bhatti solicitor change pending/Christian Man hacked by sickles then tied around neck with hose

Published: Wed, 07/06/22


We advised you of the desire to hire Saif Ul-Malook Pakistan's most successful blasphemy law solicitor to help with the case of Zafar Bhatti, who has now spent over 10 years in prison, for an alleged blasphemy.  To make this happen we need to raise £10,000 and have thus far collected £2300.  Read more (here).  We are eager to begin working with Mr Malook on this case but need your help to make it happen and a larger deposit to make this viable.  If you would like to donate towards this cost please do so (here).

As war wages on in Ukraine, we have asked for an update from Pastor Vasilev on the work he is doing there to help the brave citizens of Odessa, through a terrifying war.  He advises us that he has begun to hold services every 3 days and increased his street-evangelism outreaches as he battles to save souls and bring peace to many depressed citizens.  
You can read more about his work (here)  You can donate to help with food parcels in Odessa (here).

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." 1 Timothy 2:1-2

The UK was awash with celebratory events for  HRH Queen Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. Events of all types were being held up and down the country but for many homeless people the social situation prevents them from joining in and celebrating.  This year to make a difference at we organised an outdoor celebration which consisted of special meals, the usual bunting and flags and some music, at our East London based 'Meals for the Needy' project.  The events we held were encouraging for Redbridge's homeless.  We also handed out blankets after we received a gift of 50 from an event recycle group. Read more here (here).  Donate towards this work (here)

Fresh after completing her A levels 18 year old Hannah Chowdhry was named a Community Champion in the inaugural 'Child of Britain Awards'. Read more (here)

Pakistan:

A Christian man in Pakistan has been killed by a violent sickle blade attack to his head followed by bricks being thrown at his head. He then had a water hose tied around his neck, which was used to drag his body to his family home. Read more (here).  You can donate towards the legal cost to challenge for justice for the family (here).

Soojal Masih an orphan whose education is now being provided through the BACA after his 10 year old brother was murdered by employers and his mother died of grief, has come top of his class.   He had to go back 4 grades below his age group as he was completely illiterate, but has proven to be a hard-working and committed student. We believe this is the first time he has been to school and he really seems to be making every effort to succeed.  Read more about his life story (here).  

India:

A legal battle for land that belongs to a historic church in India has begun, after a Hindu entrepreneur usurped the land for seven years with help of politicians and extremists. Trees worth thousands of pounds were cut down and sold for profit during this time.  Threats are being made to the Christian leaders fighting for a return of their land who are calling for prayer.  Read more (here)

Comments by a Hindu Politician cause international outrage within global Muslim community, this has been exacerbated by the release of a controversial movie, that supports the Shia sect view of the life of Muhammed's daughter Fatima.  Read more (here)

A Pastor who was severely injured in an assassination attempt, needs help to pay for physiotherapy.  Read more (here).  Donate towards the cost of the physio treatment (here).

Thailand:

Pak-Christian asylum seekers are increasingly been given sponsored asylum in Australia and Canada. We continue to help families cope with the extremely harsh economic situation they face as illegal immigrants in Thailand where UN Conventions for asylum have not been adopted.  Read more (here).  Donate towards our work in Thailand (here).

We are still seeking more help from supporters who are willing to help us with writing articles. We are behind on many articles which we will share next week but need commitments from people that can spare the time and have passion for the work going forward - especially as I have my A levels next month.  If you are interested please email juliet@britishasianchristians.org or call 020 8500 1192.

We are seeking old computers and mobile phones that are no longer required to share with deprived communities in Pakistan and India.  If you have items that you would like to donate please contact us as we might be able to collect them from you if you are in London. If you have something to share please email juliet@britishasianchristians.org or call 020 8500 1192.

Blessings

Hannah Chowdhry

PS sorry for delay with this newsletter, I finished my A Levels on 21st June and hope to get back on schedule. Blessings.

We include a list of all the articles mentioned above in date order, feel free to read only those that interest you.  If any of the links above and below do not work you can read all our international articles (here) and all our local UK community news (here). 

Frequency of sponsored asylum for Pak-Christians in Thailand is increasing

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Shaleen Sunny (23 yrs) can feed her family this month thanks to your donation
 

There are several thousand Pak-Christian asylum seekers in Thailand all of whom are treated as illegal immigrants, even though a large percentage have either UNHCR registration as an official asylum seeker or refugee. This forces them to work cash in hand jobs for a pittance under extremely difficult and unsafe circumstances.  Last year a Pak-Christian father died after a fall from a high ladder and was entitled to no compensation, even worse the business that hired him was not punished.  Babar Ishaq left behind a large family with a severely mentally-impaired child – they are one of our beneficiaries.  

Read full article (here)

Pastor holds services three times a week to save souls in Ukraine.

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Food bag preparation for distribution to Odessans
 

When Russia shocked the world by initiating a war with Ukraine (click here). British Asian Christian Association’s trustees agreed to find ways to support both people fleeing the war and those choosing to stay in Ukraine.

Our work towards this grows in strength and we gave the finance required to start a food programme for  many Odessan’s choosing to stay in Ukraine.  Already our partners led by Pastor Vasilev have begun to share bags of food and Bibles with desperate people.

Read full article (here)

Orphaned brother of murdered 10 Y/O Badil Masih (RIP) finds his feet at school

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Badil Masih (10yrs) was sodomised and murdered by his employer Mr Mohammed Ikram and a cohort, in July 2019, for daring to seek full payment for work he had carried out at a scrapyard (click here).

British Asian Christian Association stepped in to pay for legal costs, and support the family financially as they challenged for justice.  Despite clear evidence of a crime courts offered pre-arrest bail to the murderers who began to threaten the Christian family and key witnesses (click here).

Read full article and watch video of Soojal sharing his 'top of the class' school results (here).

Pakistani Christian Girl named Community Champion at inaugural ‘Child of Britain Awards’

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Hannah Chowdhry, a long term community campaigner and volunteer for British Asian Christian Association, has been named a ‘Community Champion’ by the Child of Britain Awards.

At the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, children and young people received their awards at a glittering ceremony, hosted by legendary television presenter, Eamonn Holmes OBE.

The Child of Britain Awards were hosted for their inaugural year:

“To celebrate the inspirational achievements of remarkable young people across Britain.

“Honouring extraordinary moments of personal courage, bravery, sporting and creative achievements.”

Read full article (here)
 

Jubilation for homeless during celebration of Queen’s 70th year of reign

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Homeless people from around East London were served Jubilee cup cakes and a special roast meal for the Queen's platinum Jubilee
 

As a group that was working throughout the Queens platinum Jubilee celebration period, we wanted to make sure our regular visitors had the same level of celebration as everyone else.

Too often homeless communities are forgotten about during public celebrations while some of the homeless community simply have a crises of confidence, due to their social circumstances.

Read full article (here)
 

Christian Man hacked by sickles then tied around neck with hose and dragged through streets to nearby home.

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Younis Masih (RIP)

A Christian farm worker was  brutally murdered by two Muslim men in a village named Muslimania, Sialkot, Pakistan. 

The men used farm sickles and scythes to inflict large gaping wounds to the head and body of the murder victim.  They then then threw bricks at his head smashing his skull – probably to make sure he was dead.

A hose was then placed around the neck of the corpse which was dragged through the farm onto the streets nearby the home of the murder victim.

Read full article (here)
 

Church land in India hijacked by Hindu entrepreneur who chopped down trees for profit – legal ownership dispute continues.

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Church Leaders meet BACA Operations Manager to discuss ongoing legal battle