Doing Life Together

It had been a season of change for the Baptist Church in Boyer.  It had also been a season of change for the Church on the Cape in Wilmington, NC.  Though unaware of the simultaneous transitions as they were happening, once together in Boyer, the churches began sharing their stories and realized the similarities.  The relationship in which Boyer had been joined with Church on the Cape was not random. It was ordained by God and had been set in place for a purpose.  God is in the details.  This was evident to the team from Church on the Cape after their most recent trip to Boyer. 

Above:  Sunday Morning Worship.  The team taught the congregation the hand-motions to “I’ve Got a River Of Life”

It was an extra special trip for Pastor Devin as his wife and two oldest children were part of the seven member team.  In addition to a sweet time of sharing between churches, the Church on the Cape stayed busy during their stay in Boyer.  They held a youth meeting, a children’s meeting, a deacons meeting, a open air service and a ladies tea but the highlight of their visit trip was the three trips they made to three satellite churches.

To get to the first church they drove a short distance, and then left the trucks and after about a five minute walk, they arrived.  The property sat on top of a mountain, with a beautiful view of the valley below.  The church is under construction so they met in a temporary structure.  The second church was tucked away in the countryside and after leaving the trucks it took about 20 minutes to arrive by foot. The building is also under construction and so a ‘hut’ has been put in place to hold services.  The third church was set on the coast with a gorgeous view of the ocean.  At each church, the team enjoyed sharing a message and worshipping with their Haitian brothers and sisters.  Its always a special time of worship at satellite churches, because many of them are rudimentary at best and its in that kind of setting that team members feel closest to the presence of God. The music is always sweet and the worship is always genuine and they aren’t distracted with ‘things’ that would distract them from experiencing God at his fullest.
(Photo: The team shares a song with the Moindre Church.)

 

                                                                  Left: The Church at Moindre      Right: The Church at St Martin

While the team visits and monetary gifts are valued and greatly appreciated by the Haitian church, it was made clear on this visit that its not only about that.  Its about the relationship.  Its about loving one another, supporting one another, praying for one another, and walking through both mountaintops and valleys together. 

Please pray for both churches as they continue to grow and for the work they are doing in North Carolina and in Boyer, Haiti.

Pictures from the week can be seen here.