Canada: Churches Visitation

I received the burden to visit Canada and prayed about it as the brother, RF, who used to coordinate with me went to be with the Lord last summer. At that time, though I planned to attend at least the memorial day service, I could not make it as it was impossible to get Canada visa from USA within a few days. This time I proposed to the brothers coordinating with me to visit Canada, but I did not receive a response initially. I waited and waited until it almost became late to make a decision and apply for a visa. Finally, I let my brothers know what was on my heart about visiting the brother's family especially his wife. I deemed it proper to pay the family a visit as we would already be in the USA; traveling further to Canada is just another step. Finally, all the brothers agreed, the visa was approved, and the plan was finalized.

The Lord was truly behind this plan. Once the plan was made known, two brothers from Canada called me, welcoming me before I even began the journey. Then while in the USA, during the Summer Training, a leading coworker in Canada met us and welcomed us stating that everything for our visit has been arranged. The brothers were eagerly awaiting our visit to Canada. I was surprised at such a response from the brothers. I just felt like, "Who am I to be welcomed in such a way?" My intention was a simple  brotherly visit to the bereaved wife of a brother who went to be with the Lord. But he Lord planned something much much better; everything for our fellowship, blending, learning, and perfecting.

The moment we landed at Vancouver airport, two leading brothers came to pick us up and took us to the visit the key brothers and the meeting halls in the church in Vancouver, the church in Richmond, and the church in Surrey. The wonderful hospitality of the brothers deeply touched me. As we went around to visit the meeting halls of the churches, I was deeply moved by the wisdom the brothers had in taking care of the Lord's testimony in their cities. No wonder, the Lord planned this beforehand, for me to learn from. I was taken aback in wonder and worship the Lord for His recovery.

The lunch lovefeast fellowship in one of the finest Chinese Hong Kong restaurants in the city with the brothers in the churches there and the fellowship we had was unforgettable. The brothers' demeanor and the spirit of fellowship and brotherly love were so sweet! This wonderful hospitality humbled me yet encouraged me very much, and I count it all blessing. The Lord's hand was behind all these arrangements. Praise the Lord for the Body!

May the Lord continue to bless His testimony in Canada!