Hard to put words to today's morning service...

Today's service at church was beyond touching. The church is very small and modest, and the altar is very colorful at one end of the long building. Instead of pews in rows, all pews were pushed against the walls leaving the middle section open. Little children sat in small chairs in front of the adults, smiling and playing and looking adorable the entire time. Many things stood out from our experience there: when you typically give "peace" in church, in America we shake hands. Here, they give hugs - heartfelt hugs - instead. The children too - made the rounds and gave awesome hugs and kisses on the cheek. I had three little girls at once tackle me at once with so much love it was overwhelmingly emotional. Many of our team members were touched by our experience there, and the simple sermon we heard. We also witnessed a young woman (16 years old) who had lupus and struggled just to walk. The church was giving her a walker today, and took collection for her also. We received special gifts from the children - another heartfelt moment...and said goodbye with the blessings of the congregants.