Worship services at the Payap Christian Zone are uplifting and an indication of the future of this congregation. We usually hear the lesson through an interpreter. The song service is almost all in Thai written phonetically on the power point for the english speakers. We do our best to sing along. It is amazing how uplifting the singing can be even though we often don't know exactly what we are saying.
This morning was expecially encouraging. Communion services are conducted with the members encircling the communion table. Today the young man who presided at the table, Branson, was the son of our host. He is in his early teens and this was the first time he had performed this service. As a mother, I know how special these "firsts" are in your heart. He spoke in English first and then also in Thai, so he had double duty. He seemed very comforable being with the group and leading our thoughts. Great job!
This morning was expecially encouraging. Communion services are conducted with the members encircling the communion table. Today the young man who presided at the table, Branson, was the son of our host. He is in his early teens and this was the first time he had performed this service. As a mother, I know how special these "firsts" are in your heart. He spoke in English first and then also in Thai, so he had double duty. He seemed very comforable being with the group and leading our thoughts. Great job!
Immediately following the communion, our speaker, James, went to the podium and announced this was his first time to give a sermon. The congregation is just beginning a study of the parables and he spoke on forgiveness from Mathew 18, The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. He spoke in English and there was a young Thai man (Berm) who translated for him. His lesson was very meaningful and well done.
As I observed these 3 men leading the service I was grateful for the leadership that is being developed at this place. It speaks well of what the future holds for the congregation.
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