What one song taught me about mission, gifts and the worldwide church

Have you ever seen someone’s jaw drop? There are only a few occasions when I’ve seen that literally happen. Once was on a walk with friends, when a beautiful view suddenly opened up before us. The second time was during a church service.

We had invited a friend of ours who was struggling with housing issues. In the past, we had invited her and her family many times to come to church, and they had always politely said no. Then, finally, they agreed to come.

The song she never expected

Oz grew up in the Middle East and came to the UK at a young age. She came to church in her traditional clothing, and we were thankful that people welcomed her in a friendly, respectful way. Then the worship began.