They're Here!






After a year of planning, the Southbridge Fellowship team is here! It has been exciting, and a little surreal to have them here. They are a great group of people, who have a deep passion for the Lord and for showing His love to others. After a few days of orientation into Madagascar, the team split into two groups (rural and urban). The rural group left for Mahafaly land with Grant. Their ministry will center around medical and agricultural evangelism/discipleship. The urban team is hosting a 4 day youth event at our local church with a focus on discipleship for the local believers. Both groups have had a great start to their ministry. We have been surprised by large turnouts and people very eager to absorb the teaching. Please continue to pray for the team and lift up the following...

1. Pray for health and safety of the team.
2. Pray for jetlag and fatigue as it sets in.
3. Pray for wisdom in teaching.
4. Pray for the Malagasy believers to have a renewed passion for God's word.
5. Pray for the non-believers attending these events, that they would see the love of Christ through this team.

Comments

Debbie said…
How exciting! I will be praying, and I can't hear all that God does through this team.
September 22, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Doug E Fresh said…
How long will the team be in Mada?
September 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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