Ordination Service

Lydia getting ready for the Ordination Ceremony!

It was a time of celebrating God and His mighty works!

This panel of men worked together to examine the elder candidates.

After a time of preaching, prayer and song each elder to be ordained was introduced and presented with a gift.

Here are the newly ordained elders of the Presbyterian Church in Bangladesh.  These men make up the first presbytery in Bangladesh.

As Bangladesh custom, men and women sit on separate sides of the room when in large gatherings.

All sit on the floor, except elderly and pregnant women who sit in chairs in the back.

This woman is a sweet sister in the Lord.  She is pregnant due right after me.  It was a joy to be with her for a short time.

What a sight to see!  A church service done in reverence and in the context of another culture.  It was beautiful!

Micah in his Bengali outfit.  This outfit is full of meaning.  

White trousers to symbolize holiness / Dark red tunics – the blood of Christ / Green kamarbands – flourishing spiritual growth / Cream scarf – sanctification / Green Turban – service

Lydia kept the other kids occupied during the service.

They crowded around her so interested in her every move.

She liked the attention, but was overwhelmed at times.  She stayed close to our side.

This is the view of the surrounding property.  It is in a secluded area with many rice fields.

They have built a pavilion and two gazebos.  The trees lining the property are newly planted fruit trees of all types.  These will serve as a cash crop for PCB to help them become financially independent.

We took a tour of the property as the head pastor explained where the building will lay.

It was a something to envision.  Very exciting for all!

The church served a feast!  It was wonderful! 

The children sang and danced praising the Lord!

We witnessed a dedication ceremony for this land and the upcoming facilities.

Each member of our team and the partnership that attended planted a tree the church prepared for us in advance.

It is an honor to be a small part of the Lords work!  Humbling to witness the coming together of this church.