TOBA TEK SINGH, PAKISTAN (ANS) -- Pakistani Christians are praying for the safety of Americans who are being affected by Hurricane Sandy as it bore down on the Eastern Seaboard's largest cities today (Monday, October 29, 2012), forcing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, threatening with a dangerous mix of weather.

Mr. Fateh's daughter, Rachel holds up a special prayer message for those affected by the storm

This was revealed inn a message sent to the ASSIST News Service (www.assistnews.net), by Ashfaq Fateh, a Pakistani Christian leader who has been working to promote peace, human rights and particularly for Christian's rights in his country.

“We have come to know that Hurricane Sandy is about to affect sixty million Americans,” he began his message. “It has been learnt that a State of Emergency has been imposed in the states of New York, New Jersey, PA, Virginia, Washington, DC, Florida and others.

“Sixty million is very big population and we, the brothers and sister in Pakistan, are worried for the situation in your country. We have been facings nonstop floods for the last three years and we can imagine, how difficult is to survive without shelter, food, medication and schooling for the young.

“So at this moment, we assure you that we shall be praying for your great people to be protected from the destruction of Hurricane Sandy.”

Mr. Fateh quoted Jesus as saying, “I am the vine and you are the branches” and added, “The branches from Pakistan will be continually praying for you. Please keep us informed about your safety.”

Mr. Fateh would welcome updates from people affected by the huge story at: ashfaq.fateh@gmail.com  so he also pray for you.

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