Sunday, December 29, - Abundant Love
I think that God’s love is abundant and it is a joy to share more about how that love moves and works in us and through us. Our day today which began with worship continued as we went out to several farms. We saw firsthand how the projects of Bethlehem Ministry are teaching people how to farm in ways that deal with the difficult soil and the desperate need for food. We stopped by Father Bruno’s farm and enjoyed moments of peace and fresh mangos picked directly from the trees.
One of the beauties of the day was the pace of life in Haiti and the opportunities for fellowship, not just among our group but with our Haitian brothers and sisters. Anna Scott said today something to the extent of - she thinks many of the world’s problems could be addressed if there were one big front porch or maybe she said it was if everyone had a front porch (don’t want to misquote). There is much wisdom in the idea, however she said it.
Time spent on our front porch here is sacred time. Time laughing and sharing and building relationship with whomever comes by to sit. Other sacred time is around the table. It is not the rushed, hectic kind of dinner we may be accustomed to in the states. It is time to share our thoughts about the day and share in a wonderful meal.
One of the profound traits of the Haitians that makes it such a joy to be here is their hospitality. It is a biblical mandate - to show hospitality, especially to travelers and this is one of the many things that Haitians can teach us about. Their faith and joy in being with one another and their guests is another. Abundant words for this day, for it was a day of sharing in God’s abundant love.
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