Gleanings from USA Visits

This time, a visit to the USA also included the visits to some sightseeing spots, not according to the world's way but according to the leading of the local saints. The saints that we visited have been laboring on their localities and the Lord also blessed them bountifully. We came to witness what the Lord has been doing through their labors. Personally, I have seen the wisdom the Lord gave to the brothers in the way and the places they labor. I have been very much impressed by what I have seen. Besides, the hospitality arrangement for all of us from India was exemplary. 

In addition to the blending and fellowship we enjoyed with the saints in the churches in the Bay Area, we were also led to visit some places of interest. The brothers took all the pains to take us to all these places. What a favor from the Lord that I could be a part of the team from India to be able to participate in this trip. The places that we visited are the following:

• Golden Gate Bridge 
• University of Berkeley 
• Fremont Conference Center
• University of Davis
• Sacraments New Meeting Hall
• Alpha House, a 335 acres in Nevada County
• Hatchery and a Dam on American River
• Old Sacramento 

One thing that impressed me was the wisdom of the brothers in purchasing lands many many years ago and some recent ones. They had the vision for the present need and also for the future plan. The Fremont Conference Center was built with the latest technology has now become useful for the perfecting of the saints of all ages. The Alpha House in Nevada County was very thoughtful for meeting the need of the saints for spiritual retreat as it was an hour drive from the bustling city life, far away enough to be secluded only for spiritual training. This place was once a goldmine and now turned into spiritual goldmine for the saints to gain more gold of the divine life through perfecting training. These visits surely have a great impact on me. 

To all these, I can only thank the Lord and worship Him for all that He has done through the ministry. I have been blessed to glean from all the places we visited. Yes, gleaning from the old creation for the new creation! What a pattern! Praise the Lord!