August - November 2021

 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  

Words cannot express the thankfulness that the people of Irina have for the monies contributed to their new church.  So much has been completed with your gifts and God's blessings.  

Door

Inside Mortar

Windows

Windows


View into the Bell Tower.  You can see the new paint.


In October more funds were sent and the builder was able to begin and have nearly finished the Wood Altar, Pulpit and Cross.  
 
Altar Area

Altar

Communion Railing Pieces

Communion Railing 

Altar in process

There remains much excitement and motivation to finish the church before the inauguration which they hope to hold just after the Christmas season.  What remains is mostly finishing, ie. painting and extra cement.  People of Irina are so thankful to have this new church to worship and live life together in!  

As the church project is wrapping up Rev. Jean and his family have new visions of spreading God's word to his people in Madagascar.  As a precursor to the long time goal of providing home and education to orphanied children or those in need, their family has decided to "start small".  They hope to share what they have with seminarians, their families, children in remote villages and more on a mission journey for their "House of Hope".  On their journey they will share clothing, toys and sweets, and most desired, a bottle of water as Christmas gifts to those in need.  

God's blessings through your financial support is what makes this work possible.  Thank you!



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