Shout to The Lord
When you think about it, it's kinda funny how the human mind works. It seem seems like it's so selective on what information it retains and discards.
There are moments every week that we have to stop and try to remember what we went into the kitchen for. Or, as soon as you see your garage door closing, you remember you forgot something on the table (or, in my personal case, you drive one block away and forget if you even closed the garage door at all.)
At the same time, sometimes it seems as if it's impossible to forget some things. The times when you said or did something really foolish, or the questionable fashion choices that you made 20 years ago. Why can't we forget those things?!
When I think back on my mission trips, one thing sticks out: the memories of the annoyances of the long travel days are quickly replaced by the joys experienced once you arrive. On Saturday, we traveled for nearly 20 straight hours. After worshipping with the brethren here in Linden on Sunday morning, those 20 hours in travel really didn't seem that bad after all.
At home, I fall into the routine of going to church every time the doors are open, but sometimes forgetting the whole point of going to the church building is to worship. I go to church, but sometimes I don't worship.
The church here gets it. The singing, the prayers, the dedication to Bible study, and the emphasis on Bible classes for little ones are just on a whole different level than what I sometimes give on a typical Sunday morning. I keep a portion of my attention and focus on myself, while giving some to God for a few hours. When this church here meets, it seems as if they focus completely on God.
We came to Guyana to teach, but I was the one learning this morning. Christianity is about worshipping God with all of our hearts, minds, and soul. Sometimes I get so focused on worshipping in truth that I neglect to worship in spirit, but this morning reminded me of the importance of both. If there is one part of Guyana that I bring back with me, I want to make sure it's the spirit of worship that they use here.
Please continue to pray for the Hoover team and the church here in Linden. We'll see all of you soon!
Joel, Che', Wes, Mary, Sean, Pam and Will about to attend morning worship services
Joel bringing the message!
Sean, sharing God's word during service
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