As a storefront church in a popular shopping complex in downtown Trivandrum, the Blessing Center has unique opportunities to make a difference in the city. The church operates as a full-time ministry to the downtown population, offering prayer and worship services open to the general public. Each Sunday, the church has a lively worship service that attracts many passers-by. Many urban residents and business owners of all backgrounds come in for prayer and counseling.
The facility is located in a business district with many retail shops and lends itself to our vision of marketplace ministry. When the church is not conducting worship services, our vision is to provide seminars and workshops for workers to provide a bridge of practical support to meet their particular needs. Like many Western cities, Trivandrum is a typical metropolitan city with industry, medical complexes, and business centers. Today, the workplace has almost as many women as men, and we see this location as a hub of hope for women who feel the stresses of balancing work and home. Being in the downtown shopping areas can bring hope to many who would never enter a regular church environment.
Christian music and worship are big parts of the Blessing Center, and for people who enjoy singing with others, there are many ways to be involved. We also have an active church schedule for both young adults and families with opportunities to minister and be ministered to. We not only have great services with special speakers, but we always enjoy fellowship after the services and break bread together weekly.
