The Church in Chitose.
I just wanted to say thank you all for your prayers; yesterday
I was able to give my testimony in Chitose Church. I am quite relieved that I got through my
testimony without becoming too upset or frightened to speak. It was the first time I’ve given my testimony
so I was still rather nervous standing up at the front, however I also found it a
very encouraging experience.
Inside the Church, this church was originally an
OMF Church plant.
Chitose Church is quite small, however it had a lovely,
friendly attitude. Everyone was very welcoming.
After the service the congregation had lunch together, most people had
brought their own but Karin and I were given a (rather large) plate of
sandwiches and salad each. I was very
touched by the effort they made to make me feel welcome; the ladies even gave
me a cup of English tea (with a saucer) and a fork to use.
Whilst we were eating a number of ladies spoke to me and
said, via translation, that they had been very moved by testimony. Some shared with me some of the struggles
they and their families had been having.
It seems my prayers were answered and God was able to use my story to encourage them.
Rosslyn, it's great to hear of the response by some of the ladies in the church to your testimony. When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, it gives others freedom to share their own struggles as you have experienced.
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