The church people had wet down the earthen floor to control dust and the sun was brightly shining through the large space between the roof and the partly completed walls. As the 2 vanloads of people from our immediate area arrived, we set up the musical instruments as other groups came in from neighbouring towns and villages.
There was an excellent turnout and soon we were singing and worshiping God. Instead of afternoon messages many of the people were glad to participate in answering one of three questions.What is your favorite verse in the Bible and why?
How did you come to know Jesus Christ as your Saviour?
What promise have you received from God and how was it completed?
After another time of worship we moved the chairs around and lined up for the supper they had prepared. It was so good and was typical what the poorer people are able to serve. It was ‘pozole’ boiled parched corn with chicken, vegetables and mild seasonings. It is served in a bowl with chopped raw onions and raw cabbage on top. They also had a fruit drink. The large cooking pots were brought from the homes close to the church as there are no cooking facilities there. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and soon all were really full. We gathered together for more singing and a message from the Word. An invitation was given to those who had special needs and Jesus met so many as they were prayed for.
This reunion was a real encouragement to the people of the village for they are used to just a few people rather than the large crowd that gathered. Their pastor was in hospital very ill but they also prayed in the service for him and he returned to his home early the next morning. It was a wonderful time and all look forward to the next gathering of the churches in three more months..
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