It is sad to think that today is our last full day in Haiti for this trip. The time here always seems to go by so fast. Of course we are already talking about the next trip!
Today is Sunday and here in Haiti that means it is a day of worship! This morning we went to church with Pastor Odvin. The church was packed with every row squeezed tightly with people. We were guessing there were probably close to 400 people there this morning. Pastor Odvin asked Arnie to greet the church and tell them hello. As always, service in Haiti is amazing! While we could not understand the majority of what was being said, we recognized many of the songs from those we sing in the US, and we were able to follow along in our Bibles as various passages of scriptures were read. We were also blessed to participate in the Lord's supper with the church this morning. Pastor Odvin asked Arnie to help serve! What a blessing! They do the Lord's supper much like we do, except they use real wine :). The passages covered this morning included Psalm 111, Psalm 73, and Matthew 7.
Psalm 111
Praise the Lord
I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever - holy and awesome is his name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
Psalm 73: 23-26
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Matthew 7: 24-27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and he winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.
We were blessed beyond measure to spend three hours in service with our Haitian brothers and sisters this morning singing, praising, reading the Word, and participating in the Lord's supper. This evening we are heading to Black Mountain with Pastor Sanousse, where Arnie will be preaching!
More later! We hope you have a blessed evening!
Patricia
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