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Request from Gurudwara

Dear Sadh Sangat ji

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 The Sikh Community of Phoenx area has been graciously serving freshly prepared FREE HOT Dinner 3-5 PM third Sunday of every month for the last 15 years to the Homeless at Phoenix Rescue mission. About 150-200 different people are being served each visit an eleborate hot dinner that includes Fresh Hot Pizza, Cooked vegetable, Melted cheese on chips (Nachos), one fruit, Ice cream, and Soda. Thus far we have served 30,000-35,000 Homeless people

 It has been a very successful prorgam and it allows us to highlight Sikh identity. Inspite of it being a facility run by a Catholic Church, they have been gracious enough to allow me to talk about Sikh faith for 3-5 minutes while lunch or dinner is being served. 

 Unfortunately, since last month they have asked us to serve lunch starting at 12 noon between 12 noon to 1:30 pm third Sunday of the month instead of dinner. This is the only facility which allows us to cook fresh food on site so that we could prepare and serve outselves in the spirit of Seva. We have no say in this matter to keep the previous time of dinner. It is either take new time or don't do it.

 I am very much aware of and know it well that this happens  to be the same time when Sunday gurdwara function is held, therefore most of you might not like to miss gurdwara. However, given the significance of this program, I believe very strongly that this program should continue, 

 In order to do so, I will need at least 6-10 gursikhs men women or teenagers everytime to help Mrs. Sachdev and myself in preparing and serving. With Waheguru's blessings, the funds thus far have not been the issue and that is not what is being asked for, notwithstanding that it does require about 600-700 dollars every month to buy the provisions etc.

 This is a unique program consistent with the principles of Sikhi that is not being done anyhwhere else in this country as I know of. It is very much helpful for the Sikh Identity awareness while at the same time it helps us in fulfilling our obligation to our faith by serving the needy.

 Therefore, I will humbly request you to seriously consider this matter and help out EITHER by joining us at 12 o'clock on third Sundays of each month at the Phonix Rescue mission 1801 S. 35th Ave so that we could continue preparing and serving the homeless OR  by providing your names and your availability on a given third Sunday of any future month. I will  be more than happy to remind you a few days before your chosen date for you to help us in this seva.

 I hope this request will be taken seriously so that we could carry on this noble cause and seva in the name of Sikh Panth, Sikhi and Sangat.

 

Humbly requesting  

Jaswant Singh Sachdev, M.D.*

 Blessings,

GURDWARA SAHIB,

Guru Nanak Dwara

2302 N. 9th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85006

Gurdwara Main (602) 271-4810

Ragi Surinder Singh (602) 814-3168

Email : [email protected]

http://www.gurunanakdwara.org