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Sitting on the Gujarat and Rajasthan border, the church hall was beautifully decorated with shining ribbons and new mats. Many evangelists and pastors were present to thank God for His goodness and be a part of the joyous celebration. The occasion was the dedication of a church building at Dhavdiya. This was after a wait of seven years!

The hall was packed with men, women, children and pastors. It was a time of great rejoicing. The people especially, Pr. Ravji and family and the church believers could hardly contain their joy. It was a privilege for us to witness this great day as a family. It was a hot sunny day but still the people had gathered to thank God and they praised Him with all their hearts and strength. The sound of local drums, instruments, Christian folk song and dance filled the air as people lifted up the name of Jesus.

Pr. Ravji accepted the Lord when his daughter fell sick and there was no cure for her. She was almost on the verge of death when a servant of God came and prayed for her and she was healed. Added to that was his alcoholic nature which ruined his family. But God had mercy on him and he found a new life in Christ. Since that day he gave his life to God and he has not stopped telling people about this great God. They would go as a group to the church a few miles away on foot. But as the numbers began to grow, God began using him to save lives and the leadership asked him to start meeting in the same village. A small hut of a believer was the first location.

As the people began to grow in number, they found it harder to sit and worship, especially in the summers and in the monsoons. One day, one of the men gave his land to build a building. They took it from there and in faith, began praying and believing God to provide for the needs. They collected cash, goods, wood anything the people would bring. And then God raised you up to give towards this building. It was a marvelous miracle, a clear answer to their prayer. They proceeded to build the building. And though it took some time to finish, today the church hall is packed with people whose lives have been touched by God.

This hall was paid for by one family. We encourage you to pray and join us in helping other congregations get their own place to worship.
May the Lord bless you personally and also as a family as you pray about it. Because you decide to build the house of God and God in return will build not just your house but your household for you.