Sun. Nov 1 - The team was very blessed today to attend the service at the Haitian Methodist church, where we did crafts yesterday. We were excited to see some of the children, as well as some of the construction workers in attendance. Jackie and Terry came to Petit Goave in 1981 and 1982 and helped install the ceiling at this church. The church had little damage from the 2010 earthquake.
There were over 300 in attendance. The congregation was very warm and welcoming.
The team sang "God Is So Good" in both Creole and English.
Terry preached the sermon in English and Pastor Jean-Lesly translated into Creole. The scripture text was John 5:1-9. The story of the lame man who laid by the pool at Bethesda for 38 years. That story teaches us that when it comes to being in a relationship with God, typically we offer up excuses on why things can't happen instead of responding positively to God's desire to heal us and make us whole.
The communion rail is circular and over 30 of the church family can take communion at a time. The service lasted three hours, but we all commented on how quickly the time went. Beautiful music, a baptism and a great sermon. "Amazing Grace" and "To God Be The Glory" were two of the hymns sung and we were able to sing along in English. Being a part of the service was a wonderful blessing!!
This part of the parsonage is the area added for mission teams to stay. We are very grateful to have ladies do laundry for us. This is helpful to the team and a source of income for the ladies. When we returned from church, we discovered where it is hung.
Stephen is interacting with a couple of neighborhood boys in the driveway.
Our interpreter, Ricardo, with a neighbor.
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