Last week I wrote about getting lost on our way to church. Through some miscommunication, the preacher had sent me his home address not the address of the church. He came to our apartment to meet us yesterday and to be sure that we had the correct address to the church. He is a very nice man named Ronald Martinez and is married to Nora. They have three children between 17 and 22.
Since we were not exactly sure where the church was, we decided we would catch a taxi there and walk home. Church started at 9:00, then at 11:30 there is Sunday school. Ronald introduced us and said we would be part of the family for the next year. When the worship time finished, almost everyone there came and greeted us and said they are so happy that we are here to worship them. It was a very warm welcome. I remember back to times I have visited at other churches when no one talked to me, so it is always very comforting to be the visitor and feel so welcome.
Everyone was excited to meet Haley. She was so tired when it was time for Bible class, but she was so excited to go to be with other children. She gave everyone hugs and even some wet slobbery kisses. She also broke my necklace during church and beads went everywhere.
I was just looking at the map and learned that the next time we walk we could do it in under a mile instead of the slightly more than two miles we walked today. Oh wellk, I can always use the exercise.
Praise God, for he is good.
1 comment:
I am happy you have met your new church family for the next year. Haley will make many new friends in her bible class, and you will have a nice stroll to look forward to when the weather permits. Always enjoy reading about your experiences. Know you will make many new friends. linda
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