3 Services

On Sunday I once again had the privilege to visit all three churches with a team. (I often find that while doing it I feel interruptive to the services but this time wasn't too bad.) We started at Terre Noire as it begins at 6am. Praise songs, prayers, choirs and more praise. We left as they began the communion part of the service to go to Cite Soliel. We arrive a little after their service begins in time for songs and choir performances which was very beautiful this week. There was a choir symphony which was male and female voices and it was gorgeous. I felt that I was understanding a lot more that was going on than I normally do which was pretty exciting for me.  There was a talk to announce that October 15 is international Handwashing Day and the importance if washing your hands. Also that you should use soap. We were greeted as visitors at all three services (I was given the visitor ribbon as well) and they sang the song for the visitors (we love you in God and we can see Christ's love in your face). We took communion and as we returned the cups and have our offerings we made our way out of the church to head to Repatriate. We arrived there in time for the message before communion- that we come to the table as unworthy but as open eyed as we can. Communion twice in a Sunday is special. It can be a reminder that it doesn't take us long to forget an fall from the path. It can be a chance to rejoice with fellow believers in The Lord. It can remind us to share with those around us as God has shared with us. 

At Repatriate we were told after we (and many others) had sat down that the pews were possibly still wet. They ha been painted last week but it had been very humid and possibly the paint wasn't quite dry. It was true. Some of us took the reminder of that day with us on our clothes. The message to stick with us as we moved forward.