Worship

Yesterday afternoon we went to a very unusual church service.  The Christian Light School is located very close to an area known as "The Ravine."  Most of the students at the school come from this impoverished part of the capital city.  They live in tin-roofed shacks that line a dirty waterway full of garbage, stray animals, and human waste.  The people here have very little in the way of physical resources.  The area suffers from continual flooding, and was also greatly impacted by the earthquake of 2010. 

The church we attended was meeting under a tree on the edge of the Ravine. We walked up and gathered around the musicians and preachers who had gathered.  Little by little people's faces were peeking out of their homes.  As the music grew, so did the crowd in the street.  

I love the generous spirit of the Haiti people.  As we American visitors stood around, people brought chairs out of their homes to let us have a place to sit.  

Although the message and music were all in Creole, it was very clear what was being said... Jesus is the answer to our questions, He is the hope and forgiveness we need, and in Him we can find meaning for our lives.  

It was an amazing experience that challenged me to live more boldy, demonstrating the love and grace of Christ through words and through simple acts of hospitality.  It was certainly unlike any other church service I've attended, and I will cherish the memory! 

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!  Love in Christ, Jessie