Got a full 10 hours of sleep last night and boy did I need it. I felt at about 90% by the time I woke up. I got up quickly with just enough time to get dressed, go grab a piece of toast (yes, one full piece of toast) and then head out to the bus. We were supposed to go to one church but something happened and instead we wound up at a small church in town names Clearview Baptist Church. We had to park and walk about 5 minutes to it. It was right in the middle of a small community. A very impoverished community…moreso than the communities that we were in, in Jamaica this summer. And for some reason today was our first-what felt like-200 degree weather. The small church was amazed that we were there and very happy to see us from “America.” Rev. Soaries greeted the Pastor of the church and we all walked in to dozens of smiling faces…most of them under 30 for some reason. We may have looked a lil cute for a second when we left the hotel, but after 10 minutes in that chur
ch everyone was sweating bullets. Rev. Soaries spoke briefly to the congregation and let them know that we weren’t just there to worship, but to partner and help. They worshiped in song and dance which was a sight to see. Then the guest preacher spoke a word on Faith, which Rev. Soaries thinks was specifically for me because he seems to think I lack a great deal of faith. When I blessed the table the other day, he wasn’t there and when he got to the table Mr. Corpening told him that I prayed over everyone’s food and his already. Rev. Soaries joked that he had to pray again because he didn’t think I had enough faith to pray over his food. Ha ha ha. Well, if I lack any faith, this trip will surely help me overcome that don’t you think? Lol After the word, we agreed as a church to help with this churches building fundraiser, gave them offerings and I think we promised to purchase chairs because they said that was their immediat
e need. I actually think I’ll be at that church sometime the week after next to speak to their youth which is about 90% of their church. When we left we went to check out of the hotel (did I tell you the beds at that hotel is like sleeping on a table?…no joke…so hard. Nice hotel but really).
ch everyone was sweating bullets. Rev. Soaries spoke briefly to the congregation and let them know that we weren’t just there to worship, but to partner and help. They worshiped in song and dance which was a sight to see. Then the guest preacher spoke a word on Faith, which Rev. Soaries thinks was specifically for me because he seems to think I lack a great deal of faith. When I blessed the table the other day, he wasn’t there and when he got to the table Mr. Corpening told him that I prayed over everyone’s food and his already. Rev. Soaries joked that he had to pray again because he didn’t think I had enough faith to pray over his food. Ha ha ha. Well, if I lack any faith, this trip will surely help me overcome that don’t you think? Lol After the word, we agreed as a church to help with this churches building fundraiser, gave them offerings and I think we promised to purchase chairs because they said that was their immediat
e need. I actually think I’ll be at that church sometime the week after next to speak to their youth which is about 90% of their church. When we left we went to check out of the hotel (did I tell you the beds at that hotel is like sleeping on a table?…no joke…so hard. Nice hotel but really). We then headed to the King’s brother’s house for lunch. What a beautiful home. The King was there and his entire staff and entourage listening to music and drinking. It was like a family barbeque really. The King’s brother…one of them…is the owner or a bank. When we got there we sat and had appetizers and drinks. Well, I had nothing, I’m still in recovery. (My poor mom, I wonder what she was thinking when I told her I was sick. I think this trip is a lesson on faith for her too.) Anyway, at one point I looked up and there was Rev. Soaries handing me a glass of some sort of concoction and low and behold, it was lime juice. This morning when I got on the bus he said, “I am determined to find you a lime.” And he did. And got them to squeeze a handful into a glass too. I just didn’t understand what was up with him and this whole lime thing. It was so bitter and…just horrible. But he was so proud, you would have thought it was the cure for AIDS….so I drank the whole thing. According to him I’ll never have stomach proble
ms again. SIGH. Anyway, I had not one, but 2 kinds of rice for dinner…thank you, thank you. The King talked to us about his 9 years living in the states and how he got to First Baptist Church. He also talked about being King and told us stories of being with Zulu King's in South Africa. This man is really brilliant. AND he's a man of God. What a sight to behold!
ms again. SIGH. Anyway, I had not one, but 2 kinds of rice for dinner…thank you, thank you. The King talked to us about his 9 years living in the states and how he got to First Baptist Church. He also talked about being King and told us stories of being with Zulu King's in South Africa. This man is really brilliant. AND he's a man of God. What a sight to behold! Well onto the bus for yet another 
3 ½ hour bumpy, bumpy, bumpy ride back to Accra. The bus had troubles and we almost broke down. So yeah, it’s official…I am one of those people that can say, “Remember that time I was in Africa and the bus almost broke down?” Yeah…that’s me. lol The good news is, we’re back at La Palm. And we’ll stay here till they leave on Wednesday. No worries though fam…the King’s people are putting together my itinerary for the next 2 weeks as we speak. The King’s people are just great. They make me feel very comfortable. I love Jesus more and more I’m on this trip and the mighty works of God. I’m excited about the journey.
3 ½ hour bumpy, bumpy, bumpy ride back to Accra. The bus had troubles and we almost broke down. So yeah, it’s official…I am one of those people that can say, “Remember that time I was in Africa and the bus almost broke down?” Yeah…that’s me. lol The good news is, we’re back at La Palm. And we’ll stay here till they leave on Wednesday. No worries though fam…the King’s people are putting together my itinerary for the next 2 weeks as we speak. The King’s people are just great. They make me feel very comfortable. I love Jesus more and more I’m on this trip and the mighty works of God. I’m excited about the journey. Hi Ebonee! Miss you friend…)-:
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