Day # 2 blog: Bonsoir from Haiti!

Allo 

    We are winding down our first full day here in Carrefour. Five AM came bright and early, accompanied by the beeping of car horns and crowing of roosters (which, incidentally, do not stop just because it is nighttime.) Many of our team members had an interesting sleep experience- between the time zone changes, heat, and light from the nearby lighthouse, several of us had a fitful night's rest.

    After a beautiful sunrise and a pancake breakfast, we all got cozy in a white passenger van for the bumpy ride through Carrefour to the local church. By 6:50am, the church was packed- standing room only- with Haitians, every one of them dressed in their Sunday best. We were welcomed by the pastor, and Scott got to say a few words of thanks and blessing to the congregation. Then, as a group, we got to sing to them an American hymn; don't worry- each and every one of us was perfectly on key.

    Haitian church is quite unlike anything most of us had ever seen- clapping, yelling, stomping and praying out loud are all ways common to the people for showing praise to God. We were amazed at the passion and fervor that the Haitians have during church, and also interested to observe that is doesn't appear to be rude to nod off slightly during the sermon!

    We have spent our afternoon here at Grace Village, playing games and talking to get to know each other even better as a team. The relaxation time has been a blessing, especially during the hottest parts of the day. However, it's making us even more excited to begin work bright and early tomorrow!

Bondye Beni Ou, 

Team Haiti