Today is the team’s first full day in Haiti. So we haven’t even been here 24 hours, but man oh man, how WONDERFUL it has been! We are currently relaxing at the house after a morning at the church, Eglise Communion De La Manne Evangelique D’Haiti. A Haitian church service is something everyone should experience. First off, it started at 6am and ended at 11am. Although it was longer than we were used to, and we were all a bit hungrier (and sweatier) than we may be in a CLC service, we all loved it. Today was the 26th anniversary of the church, so it was a really special day for the pastors, leaders, and congregation. A man from Florida who had helped Pastor Wilson start the church 26 years ago was in attendance. He preached the Word of God so powerfully to his beloved Haitian brothers and sisters. Note: he preached in English (hallelujah!) and there was a man translating to Creole. As I listened to him preach I was so reminded of Paul’s relationship with the New Testament churches. Here was a man (Pastor Sunny) who had invested so much of his life into encouraging, raising up, and empowering the church in Haiti. He spoke with tears today as he remembered the past 26 years of growth between him and the church, and the church’s relationship with the Lord. How it has grown! God is so faithful. Pastor Sunny may not be able to be with these people whom he loves so much all the time, but just like Paul he is being faithful to God’s calling on his life: to love and equip. It was amazing just to witness the strength found in this man’s relationship with Pastor WIlson and his church. A relationship truly anointed by God. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has to offer!
- Meredith Tighe
That was an extra blessing for your team....preaching in English. Have you seen the kids yet? Blessings from Utah.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Thank you for sharing! We love & miss you!
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