Local Church

One of the most exciting things I have done has been to experience worshipping with the local church here in Tamatave. This Sunday was my second time and I was once again blown away by the church's welcoming attitude and love for Christ. We even had communion together today and I could just see God painting a picture of what heaven will be like right before my eyes. People from every nation and continent worshipping Him in one accord. Just within the group from Mercy Ships we had people from America, England, South America, Holland and other African countries all coming together to worship with the local Malagasy people. How incredible is that?!? 

This is not your regular local church either. It's kind of a building with large wooden posts and a tarp roof. One day I might take pictures but I feel rude coming  in as this white foreigner taking pictures. Anyway, today it was a little rainy and well this tarp does have holes lol. We got a little wet and the pastor was making jokes about it being showers of blessings but the church members were wiping down our seats and making sure we had umbrellas. Such a humbling experience.

Reminds me also just how important the local church is. Mercy Ships is here for a season to bring God's love, hope and healing but the local church is the foundation here in Tamatave. Their mission is to reach every local with God's love, preach the gospel, train up disciples and the next generation, and shepherd God's people at all times. What an honor it is to just join with them for a time of worship and witnessing what God is doing here in Madagascar. 

"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1

 

 

Although I am currently serving with Mercy Ships, everything communicated here strictly reflects my personal opinions and is neither reviewed nor endorsed by Mercy Ships. Opinions, conclusions and other information expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercy Ships