July 2021

It has been some time since we have been able to do an update on the Madagacar Mission.  As COVID has created major lockdowns in Madagascar, travel to other cities has been greatly impacted.  Jean was able to get there in July 2021. 

Even with the lockdowns, they have been able to get work done on the church. They are on the final stages of the outside now.  See the metal windows and doors that will be installed soon and the completed bell tower.  

What remains is the paving of the inside floor, inside and outside mortars.  This beautiful church is nearing completion.  

On Sunday, July 11th, Rev. Jean was asked to come lead worship as the current Irina Church pastor was being moved to another congregation within the Malagasy Lutheran Church.  See here the choir after the sermon and the closing hymn. 

Following the worship the choir also did some special music as an extra thank you to the departing pastor.  Enjoy their praises!

May we continue to bless this congregation through our dear friend, Rev. Jean in financial assistance and in prayer.  As they near the end of this project please pray that God reveals the next big "need" that we may continue to help from afar.  I asked for an interpretation of the words...in short they mean, "keeping firm the words of the Bible, stay with Jesus...follow Jesus and serve Him..." What a beautiful message for us all.  To God be the glory!  Amen.