Can I just say WOW!!
We went to church this morning, the one the Gateway group goes to while they are here. We had heard so many great things. We were excited to see for ourselves. First off, we notice the gym, just like worshiping at home! Relaxed atmosphere, check. We couldn't understand all the words to the songs but knew that Jesus' name was being lifted, high! Beautiful voices praising his name! Then, we put the head sets we were given on and listen to the pastor speak briefly and introduce the guest speaker. THE GUEST SPEAKER SPOKE ENGLISH FOLKS!!! Yes!! Larry and I just looked at each other in disbelief! Imagine that, a worship service tailor made for us! Then, his message was about the importance of "being the church"! Not just "showing up" on Sundays but being involved in God's work. Sound familiar Gateway family????:) The "GREETER TEAM" were a FINE replica of Gateway too! Oh, and the pastor also started off with how the church is involved in all sorts of outreach programs, a women's home, children's home, garden, financial peace & marriage enrichment! Truly unbelievable! I seriously had to control myself from full on tears 4 or 5 times and Larry agreed. Especially as I looked to my right to the most beautiful Peruvian Princess, that we have waited so long for, coloring in her Strawberry Shortcake coloring book. She was an angel:)
Although we miss home horribly, God surely gave us a taste of it today, in His own comforting sort of way!
Love to all!
Laci & Larry:)
1 comment:
But was there a Peruvian Joey? I would like to see that! Hope Amy made it smoothly. Abrazos!
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