Haiti: Day Five.

Today we went up Cha Cha Mountain. What an adventure that was! Anyone reading this knows that mountain climbing is not my thing, at all .. and I can say that it still is not. It was definitely an amazing experience, but a once in a life time experience – for sure. If they ever dedicate a church up there, I’ll go back but other than that I don’t ever see it happening it again.
It took us maybe 2 or so hours to get to the bottom and maybe another 45 to get to the top. We had the option of riding a donkey, walking or riding in the truck to the very top. I’m sure you all know which one I chose – the truck! It was a fun ride in back of a truck, for sure.
Once we arrived there was a church service already in session, so we finished that one and then took a break. Once everyone was there we started up again with more singing, dancing, praying and preaching (not in the order, and all more than once). We also all got a chance to share something with the people. I chose my ‘ole faithful Jeremiah 29:11, because we all need to be encouraged that God has a plan and it is always a good one!
What stood out the most to me was toward end of the service the pastor announced that we were going to Holy Spirit dance after prayer. It reminded of the times I have heard to “praise my way into victory.” They must have danced for 30 minutes. It was incredible.
After that we looked at some land for a possible church building location. We were heading back to the truck and we were asked to come back to the church because they had prepared breakfast for us. Mind you, it was about 2 o’clock at this point. There was coffee, bread, cheese spread and eggs. I wasn’t very brave and only had bread and cheese spread, but it was very good.
Following ‘breakfast’ we headed back down the mountain and to the mission house.
It was an incredible experience, and definitely one that I will never forget! These people worshipped and praised with everything they had, and there was such an atmosphere of expectancy in that place. I’ll end this with something that I have heard my Papa say many times “The atmosphere of expectancy, is the breeding ground of miracles!” A miracle is what they need on the top of Cha Cha, and these people are definitely expecting God to move on their behalf. We all need to join in agreement with them. We serve a big God, and through Him ALL things are possible!!

Blessings,
Han