Had almost 3 inches of rain last night so maybe the rainy season has finally started. People don't often think of Haiti as being a beautiful location but the North is.
We visited a new church for us today. Crossed the river a few times and saw lots of folks walking to church either in bare feet or old shoes carrying their good ones. Lots of mud and rocks.
While the church is only 5 miles away it took us close to 40 minutes. The road kept getting smaller and smaller. The last couple hills we didn't drive-but parked the truck and walked.
The church was good size and full. They had over 200 for Sunday school and reported that 200 were missing. So if you noticed someone wasn't there-go and talk to them and remind them that it is important to go to church.
We brought some of the small Moringa trees for the congregation and handouts.
They had a good service. One song they just kept singing faster and faster by the verse! They were really going at it and with the sweat dripping off my face I couldn't help but wonder-how much hotter the church could get with 300 or so folks singing at full volume to the Lord!
The sermon was on Ezra 10-about listening to the Lord and following his commandments. Then we had communion as it was the first Sunday of the month. We were shown around the school yard where roughly 350 kids attend primary school. We were served cold pop and soon on our way.
This pastor is a member of the advanced English class that is starting tomorrow. I think it was great timing for the visit to his church as it helps Chris and Kathleen to see how important this class is to some folks. How far they are willing to travel on rough roads to expand their knowledge.
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I googled Corail, Haiti seeking information on the Earthquake catastrophe and your blogsite appeared. My mother is from Corail and I visited there in 1989. I have family there today. I am not familiar with the area or Church you attended. My mother's family lives two or three houses down form the St. Peter's Church in Corail, where they are parishioners. I just want to say that I appreciate your work for us in Haiti, and I pray for your continued safety. I cannot express the appreciation I have for you and others whom are so compassionate and selfless. I will be following your blog. God bless you all and God bless Ayiti!
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