There really aren't words to explain tonight...everyone is sitting around sharing the events of the four revivals we were part of tonight. We all feel so very blessed. Sam preached at Black Mountain tonight (he loves it there)! Aaron went with Sam as team 1. Brother Joe, Abby and Kaitlyn were team 2; Arnie, Samantha, and Janice were team 3; and Pastor Kevin, Patricia, and Ryan were team 4. Personally I have never experienced anything like the church our team went to tonight. This church was enclosed by partial concrete walls that were built recently. There was tin roofing over 1/2 of the building, but down the center the roof opening was draped with ragged tarps and you could look up and see out into the dark night sky. This church is being rebuilt after it collapsed during the earthquake. The pastor's wife and two other church members were killed when the building collapsed. I have never felt God so present in a service as I did tonight. There we were, far away from home, in a building with no doors, no windows, a partial roof, no musical instruments, in a room full of Haitians who didn't speak our language. I just sat and thought about how small I felt in that building, realizing that in the big scheme of life we are truly insignificant. At the same time it is such a blessing to be part of God's master plan. We are all overwhelmed by the amazing faith these people show in God and the joy and hope they cling to everyday in the midst of their circumstances. Another thought I had was the evidence of the strong faith our team has, individually and collectively, in God. If we were short on faith we would be in such a different place right now. We would be weary and would be ready to go home and would be tired of what we are doing and would want a break. You don't see those things in our group. Each day, as our bodies get more tired our faith grows stronger. We sat here tonight in the highest spirits we have had so far. We hugged one another when we got 'home', and we laughed hard together. We celebrated the work God has done tonight. In the four services this evening, total attendance was 480, 12 individuals were saved, and 22 individuals recommitted their lives or made other decisions. The total of what we have witnessed so far this week: 1,455 in attendance, 55 saved, and 167 other decisions. How AWESOME it has been to witness God's work here! We are all falling in love with Haiti and the people here. While we miss our families and friends and look forward to seeing everyone, we will miss this place when we leave. Many are already speaking of their plans to return. Haiti will stay in our hearts forever!
It is getting late and the cold showers are calling. Time to get ready for some rest as 6 am comes early around here! Good night and God bless!
Patricia
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