What a day! In Ed's words we saw the complete range of "the spectrum" here today. Our morning began with an awesome breakfast prepared by the great staff here at the guest house; oh by the way, the coffee here is amazing! I have finally found my true love. We were able to attend service here on campus. What an amazing worship experience. We could not understand very much of what was said; but the feeling of God's love flowing from everybody was unbelievable. We were introduced to the congregation and asked to speak just a bit. The hymns are quite beautiful. Many are recognizable but obviously they were sang in Creyole. There were many experiences just at the church that we look forward to sharing with you all.
We were also taken on a tour of the city today and I must say, there is nothing that can prepare you for that. At this moment I can only stop and reflect because words DO NOT DESCRIBE what has happened and continue to happen.
After swimming in the guest house pool, we were greatly surprised by Jean's three sons, daughter in law, and cousin. Many of you know Jean. If you do not, he has done an incredible job of raising his three boys and the world is a much brighter place with them here! We were blessed to have them with us this afternoon and were even more encouraged by the spontaneous worship inspired by God we took part in together.
The only hope that this place has is in God. Without Him, and there are those who this is truly evident of, that have neither. We are all greatly inspired by the love of Christ and the pure trust in faith that those who we have met have in God. They have truly turned over everything to Him, and many of their lives are full of joy (and smiles with laughter) that is difficult to understand. The sermon today was about how we on many occasions receive God's blessings and gifts with an ungrateful heart. And this was being given to a Haitian congregation? How then, must we evaluate our own reception of God's gifts? We have all received an undeserved, yet freely given inheritance by Christ's sacrafice. Let us praise God with joyful and grateful hearts! Lift up His name in praise for all that He continues to bless in your life.
Sean
This blog is for members who want to comment on observations resulting from their experiences while participating in events taking place at Hibben or on Hibben Mission trips.
4 comments:
We continue to keep all of you in our prayers. It sounds like God is blessing you as much as I am sure you are sharing his blessings with everyone you come in contact with. Praise God!
Thanks for the words Sean! You rock, man. Keep Ed out of trouble!
God Bless!
Hey Sean,
May God bless you and those you are with and keep you safe. So proud of you.
Love,
Jane (your aunt in Alabama)
Praying for the mission! Terri texted me tonight to say the internet is down, so we can't receive updates right now. Hopefully, we'll hear from the team, soon!
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