Outdoor Worship Together

Praise God!  He stopped the rain so we could gather to worship together outside on Sunday!  It was wonderful to be able worship God and to fellowship with several people we know and love!

Worshiping together in the street

The congregation of the Open Bible Church of Gherla had not met together to worship since March 15 due to the COVID-19 restrictions.  A few weeks ago, the government allowed outdoor worship services with social distancing measures.  The problem was, it has been very rainy and it rained every Sunday so we were not able to meet.  We thank all of you who prayed for clear weather and we thank the Lord for answered prayers. 

Pastor Simi preaching on the front steps

The notice that there would be service outside on Sunday was sent out only two hours before worship time so only a few people were able to make it, but those who did were very happy to be there.  The church has no outdoor space of its own, so chairs were set up in the parking spaces and on the sidewalk in front of the church.  A few people stood across the street to listen.  Special thanks goes to Francis and Violeta Fulop who set up the sound system and instruments so that everything could be heard clearly even when cars and trucks passed by. 

Please keep praying for clear weather for our next services on Thursday evening and Sunday morning.  God is bigger than a stormy forecast!