July
23, 2015, we visited a church with our missionary group in a town where mostly
Protestant people lived; overall, it was a grand experience. For we were told
of an outside evangelical gathering that we were currently heading to, but as
soon as we got there, our expectations were greeted with a different
perspective.
This was a small church holding about 15-20 members, therefore we
had to take out all the benches outside and lead service outside. Near the back
of the church, we noticed a hurdle of stones and rock slabs so we asked the
pastor (which had around 18 kids) what the hurdle of stones were all about. He
told us about a project they were working on, a project to expand the walls of
their building to fit more members. From hearing these words, we were heartfelt
for their struggles and decided, upon having money donations, to give them a
little financial help. The service was very blessed through the songs, sermons,
and poems that we shared.
After the service, the members of that church invited
us to a late snack for the road. In addition, while we ate, we socialized with
their good fellow members and found them to be full of passion for God and
welcoming to strangers and guests. May God bless them abundantly for the effort
and the sacrifices that they had to make to accept us into their warm hands.
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