30/04/2026
๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ โ ๐ฆ๐. ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐โ๐ ๐๐ต๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต, ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป (๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ) ๐ทโโ๏ธโจ
Today, St. Andrewโs Church community stands in solidarity with workers across Pakistan as we mark Labour Day. We salute the dedication, hard work, and resilience of Pakistanโs workforce, the true catalysts of economic growth and social change.
From the fields of Punjab to the factories, classrooms, hospitals, markets, and offices of our cities, it is the labor of millions that builds this nation each day. The hands that lay bricks, drive rickshaws, stitch garments, harvest crops, and keep our streets clean carry a dignity that deserves honor, fair wages, and safe conditions.
As a community of faith, we remember that work is more than livelihood. It is contribution, creativity, and selfless service to one another. Scripture reminds us:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord..." โ Colossians 3:23
On this day, we pray for justice in the workplace, for the protection of labour rights, and for opportunities that allow every worker to support their family with pride.
To every laborer in Pakistan: Your effort matters. Your perseverance inspires. Your sacrifices shape our tomorrow.
St. Andrewโs Church Community to uphold all of your work and efforts that bring equity, respect, and hope to workforce. We pray for God's blessings to you and your family.
Happy Labour Day. May your labour be honored, today and always.
Reverend Irshad John
Vicar/Presbyter Incharge
St. Andrew's Church Lahore, Pakistan
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