Bermuda dedicates
church building

By Senior and Cecil Pulley

HAMILTON, Bermuda—After many years of meeting in rented halls and school auditoriums, the members of the Bermuda congregation constructed a church building.

Pastor General Joseph Tkach participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, and the work began Aug. 10, 1999. By last July the downstairs section was completed and members used it for meetings and other functions.

It took an additional seven months to complete the upstairs, which houses the main auditorium. God is worthy of all the honor and the praise!

A weekend celebration, March 16 and 17, marked the official opening. Guests were J. Michael Feazell, special assistant to Mr. Tkach; and Charles Fleming, regional director. A potluck took place Saturday evening, March 16.

A thanksgiving service took place Sunday morning, March 17, in which Mr. Fleming reminded us to thank God for 1) allowing us to know him, 2) preserving his church, 3) keeping us in unity and 4) joy. He then encouraged us to go forth into the field to bring others into the same type of joy God has blessed us with.

The dedication service began at 4 p.m. The hall was almost filled to capacity with members, friends and family, as well as clergy of different denominations and business leaders in the community. The praise team led us in inspiring worship, which set the tone for the entire service.

Pastor Cecil Pulley welcomed friends and guests and read congratulatory letters from pastors and congregations around the world. The first was from Dr. Tkach, who was unable to attend because of illness.

Musical selections were presented by God’s Praise and The WCG Gospel Ensemble. Mr. Pulley led the congregation in the act of dedication by way of responsive reading, in which the building and the people were dedicated to God.

Dr. Feazell delivered the dedicatory sermon. He spoke on the goodness of God and how we can move on without fear because he has redeemed us and cleansed us. We were dead in transgression and sin, and in the midst of our transgression, Christ moved for us. It was not a matter of when we were good enough—we could never measure up. He’s already done what’s necessary and we can trust him to do what he says he will do.

The service concluded with a scripture, prayer and benediction by Mr. Fleming. A fellowship reception followed the service.

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