Church

On Sunday we went to two church services. The church is a very humble cement-block building carved into the ground. During the morning service we sang songs (en Espanol of course), then split up into Sunday school classes. I went with Bruce, Lindsey, Stacy, and Sarah Allen to join the youngest kids' class. It was a joy to see the kids learning bible lessons and songs. I didn't understand most of what was going on, but I listened to Lindsey's sermon on the golden rule. Rachel and Lydia translated. The thought crossed my mind during Sunday school class about how well-behaved these children are. In America I think it would have been much more difficult to control the kids and have them listen. The only real trouble maker was "Lil' John", but I put him in my lap and he was distracted with my bracelet so he calmed down. I was impressed with one little boy's prayer at the end of class. It was very confident and heart-felt. After class we went back to church and sang the song "No no, no me Soltaras" it means "You'll never let go." The song is about God being with us even when we're in the valley. That is a favorite song of everyone however, we cannot get it out of our heads. Some of us have even woken up in the morning singing this song. 

The evening service was very powerful. Some of us gringos gave  testimonies to the congregation. They were all very moving. Some tears were shed. Also, our team sang a couple of songs for the congregation. "Open the eyes of my heart Lord" and "You are my All in All." We thought the first would suffice but the congregation wanted an encore, so we sang the second piece. Niel and Sarah Allen did a great job of leading us in the two songs. Sunday was a powerful day of worship. 

-Maresa