When I first visited the Penong Church, I was quite disappointed. The church looked unloved, empty, abandoned, tired, depressed....al I could say was "Oh dear, Oh dear". In two weeks time, we celebrate the Centenary of the foundation stone. The few women who make up the congregation have decided as only women can do - that this church is being revamped. The building has had some emergency repairs. They have painted it inside and outside themselves. The sanctuary today was empty ready for the wooden floors to be polished this week. We held church in the back room amidst the debris of a building undergoing renovation. I called the service - Endings and Beginnings because I believe we are on the verge of a new beginning. The love for God that these women have is inspirational and humbling.
Not only are they transforming a building: they are transforming lives!
When people return for the Centenary - they will be blessed by the faithfulness of these women.
But there's more: they are catering a sit-down roast lunch with dessert and a cake!
Love of God and Love for neighbour.
Thanks God for the Penong church women.
I love them.
Not only are they transforming a building: they are transforming lives!
When people return for the Centenary - they will be blessed by the faithfulness of these women.
But there's more: they are catering a sit-down roast lunch with dessert and a cake!
Love of God and Love for neighbour.
Thanks God for the Penong church women.
I love them.
