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*We believe in the Unity of the Godhead being the Father, His Son
Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
*We believe that we are saved by grace
and not of works, through faith in Jesus as the Son of God and his
completed, redemptive sacrifice on the cross.
*We believe that the
Bible is the infallible Word of God, as inspired by the Holy Spirit of
God.
*We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit as operational
within the Body of Christ and the five fold ministries of Prophet,
Apostle, Pastor, Evangelist & Teacher. To assist believers towards
identifying their gifts within the Body of Christ and encourage and equip
them for individual ministry.
The Gospel Prayer Hall Church was founded and established by
Pastor K.R. Paul and Mrs. Lydia Paul on 21 September,
1953.
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There were only seven believers at the time of commencement. No
church building was available of their own, so the worship service's were
conducted in a believers house. The bible studies conducted in the streets
and the tarrying meeting was conducted on the golf grounds.
Both
Pastor and Mrs. Paul had to pass through perilous days and persecutions
with starvation and hunger. Despite these trials, they were rigid in faith
with a great zeal for God. Leaving no stone unturned, they laboured hard
and ministered for the Lord in and around Bangalore City by conducting
open air meetings, visiting believers and ministering to new souls.
Pastor Paul was a man devoted to proving that Jesus is the only
true God to attain eternal salvation, as He is the Way, the Truth and
Life. God worked with Pastor Paul, confirming His word with signs and
wonders. Many sick persons were healed by the Lord through them. Many
demon possessed persons were delivered and many people's problems were
solved through their counsel.
Our Dear Lord saved many souls time
after time as the new believers were baptized in water and added to the
church.
With the number of believers growing larger in attendance,
this led to a lack of space in the home meeting. It was evident a
permanent church site was needed. The Pastor and church prayed earnestly
for a church building along with fasting by Mrs. Paul. The Lord who is
Faithful, answered these prayers and opened the door to build the church
in the city of Bangalore.
The church building was consecrated unto the
Lord in April, 1963.
Pastor KR Paul & Lydia Paul
After some
years of ministry, Pastor Paul following his wife Lydia, entered into
eternity.
The mantle of this ministry was now imparted unto their
only Son, Pastor T. Daniel Paul as he answered the call into full time
ministry.The Lord has been blessing this Pastor and church to such an
extent, that extra services were added to accommodate those in attendance
and yet believers are in overflow unto the church courtyard outside.
The number of believers is being multiplied under Pastor Daniel
combined with a church body with a heart for evangelism.
The attending
seven believers, nearly 50 years ago, could not have imagined a church of
the strength as it stands today. All the Praise, Honour and Glory to the
Lord Jesus Christ. |
