Missionary pained to see Pakistan in crises

Vows to secure Church properties for people’s welfare.

SIALKOT:

President Church of Scotland World Council Dr Andrew McClellan said he loved Pakistan like his own country and has always prayed for its peace and prosperity. He was addressing a gathering of Christians at a local hotel on Saturday.

“Pakistan currently faces a variety of crises like violence, an unstable economy and recurring floods, but it can overcome all those problems with the help of Almighty Allah and its people’s commitment.”

McClellan said he had visited Sindh to see for himself the destruction caused by the recent floods. “Christians are facing problems from certain elements but it must not be forgotten that Christians are loyal citizens.” He said he was trying his best to secure the property of Church of Scotland in Pakistan so that it could be used for the welfare of Christians.

Minorities MPA Punjab Rana Asif Mehmood said the Church of Scotland was one of the oldest missionary institutions in the sub-continent. “Contrary to common perception, the former PPP government had inflicted severe losses on the Christians when it nationalised dozens of missionary educational institutions, like Gordon College, Rawalpindi and  FC College Lahore,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 9^th, 2011.