This morning we had a fantastic easter service in our newly decorated church, which was a memorable event since it was Naomi and Anna preaching for the first time. The girls hadn’t had any opportunity to preach in church yet, not because of women not being allowed in leadership but I think because of the general culture of the area- if a newcomer was to come they would be quite taken back at a woman preaching. They gave a great gospel message to everyone, which was followed by an opportunity to respond and communion.
I mentioned the church was redecorated- it had a new carpet, curtains and paint job, all the hard work of a guy called Ram who happened to turn up at church last week and got recruited for the job. Throughout the week he worked solidly, and came to all of our church meetings too. The most exciting thing was seeing him at the end of the service, on his knees, being prayed for and surrounded by new friends, and asking for the gospel to explained to him more. He’s a different man!
It was great to see Kuldeep’s mother there again too- the same woman who just a few weeks ago had been adamant about her son not coming to church and mixing with those sorts. There were also a huge amount of women from the area there, one of whom got healed at the end of the service and was brave enough to go up to the front and tell everyone.
It was a great time, but strange to think of it as our second last time at church here. Its great knowing that God is using us right to the very end of our time here, and beyond.
David
