Learning How We Can Help

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Sunday after church we had the opportunity to see the work being done on the large church. Pastor Marky was so happy to show us how far they've come. There's a great deal of work to do but it was so exciting to finally see what we've only been able to share by photographs.

In 2008 Peace sent a truck that was loaded with building materials. Boxes of tiles for this very floor are in Haiti waiting for the time when they will be layed.

We walked through the church and Pastor explained what the different rooms would be. He felt that in two years after completion of the church he would have this church filled. Seeing and hearing the passion he has for the gospel I don't doubt that it will happen.

Pastor explained their hopes to purchase extra land so they could have access from both sides of the church. This area is growing and will be plotted out for homes. Without the access on the other side, parishoners will need to travel an extra 15 minutes to the other access road.

As members of Peace Lutheran we needed to get a sense of what the needs are for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti to grow. Pastor Marky has 3 other churches in the area that he's growing. With the help of lay pastors the word of salvation is being shared.