Praising the Lord in Port-au-Prince

Sunday, January 24, 2010

The whole team traveled to the area of our beloved "church on the rooftop" today for worship service and a medical clinic. Pastor Cenor worked hard to ensure a great turnout for both events. Attending this unique church in the past was always a highlight of the trip. It was an open air church literally held on the rooftop of a home half way down the valley. It was a very long steep walk down to the church. People would stand outside of their homes all over the hillsides to listen to the sermon and join in with the singing. I have attached a picture of Dr Karen and me attending a service there in 2008. Also attached is a photo of the destroyed homes that sit there now. The people have now set up a tent city made of sheets and sticks at the top of the hill. Pastor Cenor has been given permission to put up a new tarp church at the top of the hill on borrowed land. I believe the churches are going to be a key factor in people being able to survive now. We can channel food, water, and supplies to the pastors to share with their congregations. Let's keep Pastor Cenor and his congregation in our prayers.