Rev Sunil has a very special place in our heart, and in the hearts of all our young adults, every church members in Covenant, as well as the many Sri Lankan disciples that he has shepherded. In his short life, Sunil was instrumental in helping to build up what is perhaps the biggest Sri Lankan Congregation in the whole of Singapore.
Within a span of 11 years from 1998 and up to Jun 2009 when he was forced to rest because of his illness, he was able to lead many Sri Lankan people to Christ. To the many of the Sri Lanka workers who are amongst his flock who were living such a difficult life, Sunil provided a candle along with a light, the light of the Lord Jesus.
I have the privilege to give him rides home every Monday evening when he didn’t have Bible Study class. He would be very appreciative and before he got off, would thank me profusely and shaking my hand. I grew to be very fond of him during my first year in full time ministry. He is always such a gentleman, gentle in spirit and compassionate, but courageous in carrying the banner of Christ wherever he went.
Long before we talk of prophetic vision, Sunil has already received supernatural revelation. One day over lunch, he related to me an open vision that he received from God. As a youth, Sunil accepted the Lord Jesus as his saviour but hesitated the day before his baptism whether to go on with it. That night, he had an open vision of the heavenly bodies and the universe whilst lying down in his bedroom, and had absolutely no doubt that it was a revelation from God. Filled with courage and conviction about the reality and truth of God, Sunil proceeded with his baptism the next day.
He has never looked back since then. I honour Rev Sunil because he showed us what it is like to be a minister of Christ. Sunil was fully convicted that God calls the church to make new Christ-followers, and helping those Christ-followers become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ by teaching them to obey everything God commands us in the Scripture.
The growth of the Sri Lankan congregation in Covenant, adding new Christ-followers and helping those Christ-followers become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ, is what we discover took place as Rev Sunil took this charge seriously. He led Bible Study groups in various parts of Singapore four out of five nights in the working week, ensuring that his sheep are properly feed and tenderly cared for.
Thank You Sunil for being the able Commander of our Sri Lankan Ministry who was more than able to lead them to greater heights through love and peace. But most of all, thank you for being our brother and our very good friend.
We will miss you very very much, Sunil.
Henry
2 December 2009
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