God, Our Roof in the Storm of Life

 

God, Our Roof  in the Storm of Life

Despite some petty problems, mission was doing great and was going smoothly before the Pandemic. However, when the pandemic hit us, all the works had to be stopped including the construction of our small chapel.  A lot of our plans had to be reevaluated and reconsidered. But one thing is constant: we hold on to our faith.

With different COVID variants every now and then, check points are becoming tighter and tighter. It came to a point that I was sent back many times because of this virus. I already lost hope because one of our layman is sick and cannot continue to do missions anymore. Evangelist Talban is the last man standing in the mountain without any help but God’s work is amazing. The members decided to work as a team to finish the roof. Materials were already purchased before the pandemic. All they have to do is work together to build the roof.

Much is still to be done and to be purchased such as steel doors, steel windows, benches, tiles, etc.  but at least the roofing is accomplished at last! It is rainy season already but the rains would not hinder the people from worshipping God. We may face strong storms in our daily lives or in doing mission but God is our roof and protection.

God is good. He gave each members the heart of volunteerism. Our bayanihan culture (the spirit of civic unity and cooperation) is still alive. Some worked in the construction of the chapel, some gave food to the construction workers, and some assisted while the work continues.

Despite the rains and the COVID variants, a new mission station was also opened in the city. God is faithful and He is always with us. Maranatha!

Until this moment I cannot believe what happened; everybody already gave up and are hoping that the vaccine will solve everything but God knows what is best for everyone. The chapel is almost 70 percent finished. I admit that much work is yet to be done but it really shows one thing: To God, nothing is impossible.

Thank you to the ones who contributed in the construction materials bought before the pandemic. COVID may have halted the project but it did not stop it. Please be informed that we have extreme difficulty dealing with Paypal. For more details, please contact our church email at lutheranautonomousmissionsphil@yahoo.com.