Saturday, I had the opportunity to go on visitation with Pastor Nery and Hermano Nehemias. What a great experience! Especially when Hno. Nery would say, "Now, Hno. Santiago (Brother James) is going to share something from the Word with us...maybe an unexpected opportunity, but I am grateful for it! I got to meet several of the people who attend the church and share and pray with them. We joined Nehemias' family at his house for lunch and watched the England-US game (always squeeze in time for the World Cup!). Some of the people we visited were greatly affected by the recent storm. Visiting with them made me grateful for what the Lord has blessed my family with. Also on Saturday afternoons, several people meet at the church for choir practice. It was great to sing praises in a DIFFERENT language to the SAME God! After choir practice, Brother Nery shared a message on the consequences of sin from the life of David that was a great blessing.
On Sunday, church started at 10 am. We gathered and praised the Lord through song for a while as people and children continued to come in. Praise the Lord for an opportunity in the service to share my salvation testimony. Since I was saved at the age of 6, I encouraged the children that they are not too young to come to Christ. After a few more songs, Brother Nery came to share from the Word. He preached a wonderful message on "Communion with Christ" and "Walking in the Light." Praise the Lord for Brother Nery's ministry in the Word. It was so encouraging and refreshing to be part of this church. We are from different lands, speak different languages, eat different foods, etc....but serve the same God! Thank God that His salvation is a gift to ALL!
It is neat to know that God is the God of all--and our common bond is when we know Him as Savior--no matter where we come from! He is God to all countries.
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