Redeemer Stories: Meet Melvin and Sharmila

Name: Melvin George / Sharmila Rebekah
Nationality: Indian
Favourite Food: we like to try different cuisines

  1. What does your day-to-day look like, particularly during the past year since the COVID pandemic?
    I work 5 days a week, starting my day in the presence of God, then I boost my fresh start of the day with a cup of hot coffee and a healthy breakfast.
    Later I start my work at home during the pandemic at 9 am. My work continues till evening 6 pm leaving some in between intervals.
    In the weekend, I make some extra time for my family and some more rest and sleep. We go out for a walk and enjoy a drive and shopping’s.
    We talk with family back in India. We share the love of God and His guidance. We pray for everyone who suffering financially and we are able to meet their needs on time.
  1. What have you learned about God and who He is in this season?
    God is everything for us: provider, care-taker, comforter, guide… I can keep listing on.
    The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold : Ps: 18:2
    According to the above verse, we learned to trust more in Him.God is everything for us: provider, care-taker, comforter, guide… I can keep listing on.
    The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold : Ps: 18:2
    According to the above verse, we learned to trust more in Him.
  1. How has it been for you to connect with others (friends, family) during this time of distancing?
    Thanks to the online platform which kept us in contact with family and friends, we were able to serve God through online meetings with ministries of God across the world.
  1. Do you have any stories of God answering prayer or breaking through in situations that you’d like to share?
    In spite of difficult situations and a changeling path, God has been a faithful being on our side. In this year 2021 March, we experienced a tragic situation that I lost my father.
    The news shocked everyone in our family. But God comforted us in a special way and healed the broken heart.
  1. What are you thankful for?
    We are thankful for the blessed life, good job, family, and friends. God’s protection during this pandemic.