SUNDAY MAY
1-16 7:03 pm Greetings and blessings to Lobo.
We
were at Bible Baptist Church this morning. Pastor Joe and Jenny Mifsud welcomed
us with open arms, hugs and kisses. How
wonderful to connect with the people here who have become so dear to us. We see much growth and many changes. The auditorium is packed with both local
Maltese and those from around the world who are working here now or holidaying.
Portuguese, Asian, those from U.K. and more.
The whole auditorium has been rearranged to accommodate the growing
numbers and we praise the Lord with them.
I'm guessing about 100 people now. The lectern is moved back and
practically in the baptismal tank with very little room to push back any
further and there is standing room only until the children are dismissed for
their Church time. What a wonderful
dilemma for them. God has provided new
musicians too; most recently a guitar/keyboard player, a violinist as well as
two lovely young voices, to join Jenny's on their Praise Team.
Ministry
continues to grow and has spread to Malta's sister island of Gozo. They now have a weekly bible study in Gozo
along with weekly study and pizza at BBC in Malta. A Pastor and wife are coming soon to
join Pastor Joe and Jenny, Faith Bible Ministry continues the 3 year
study programme (with exams at the end) and visits to different neighbourhoods of the islands inviting folks to BBC happens every
Saturday. Free transport to the
church is still provided as part of the ministry of BBC to anyone who requires
it. The
church is praying and waiting for approval and funds to finish some of
their building projects; some we learned of on our first visit to BBC in 2008, but
God has blessed; there is much going on.
As
is usual at BBC, Pastor Joe welcomes all and "hands up please" to first
time visitors. Joe continues to welcome
people to BBC and I half listen. I hear
words like welcome, friends, Mike and Antoinette, singer, music ministry and
then realize he's talking about me. We're asked to stand and we are welcomed by
the congregation. It is always a
surprise to be publicly recognized. I
feel very unworthy and small-er and very grateful to God for the ability He's
given me, all at the same time. I really
am shy...small, to feeling smaller. I
take a big breath, stand and smile.
The
service was wonderful with uplifting, joyful singing and a powerful spirit
filled message and we celebrate the Lord's table. It was good to be in the Lord's house
today. As we were leaving, I was stopped
by Jenny who said they were anticipating our return and I was introduced to one
of the musicians. So, we can continue to serve the Lord and His
people here in Malta as He allows. How blessed can one person be? I am so joyful I am without words and so, I'll just sing!
Ciao,
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