Church Plant - First Week

Last Sunday we had our first service of the First Presbyterian Church of Port-au-Prince. It was a very beautiful service. All 4 pastors participated and lead the service, doing different parts. There were about 120 people in attendance. Pastor Charles preached on Luke 23:39-43, which tells of the robbers who were crucified beside Jesus, when Jesus was crucified. He focused in on 3 points titled, "Salvation Today!" - 1. Knowing Jesus 2.Knowing ourselves 3.Finding our salvation in Jesus.
It was nice that John Kottelenberg could be here to share it with us, and he gave an address at the end of the service. It was also nice that we had a work team here from Canada who could join us as well, and help us prepare to get some things ready for it. And it was nice that all the families of the pastors could be there (a few were missing) as I had not yet met their families.

On Wednesday we had our first prayer service. Pastor Leon led us in it, and gave a devotion on Acts 12, Peter being freed from prison. He talked about how when we pray the LORD breaks the chains that bind us and opens the doors, in answer to our prayers, even when things look hopeless. It was a beautiful evening of prayer, song, and worship.

And on Friday we began our Bible study evening. We are studying the Larger Westminster Confession of Faith. Pastor Leon led the singing, and Pastor Delfis led the study. He explained the neccesity of confessions, and the need to study doctrine, and be alert against heresy's that creep into the church. It looks to be an exciting time as we work through it.

Here are some pictures of the first worship service. I didn't get any pictures of the prayer service or Bible study, as i forgot my camera.


Before the Service - people coming in.


John K giving an address at the end of the service.

Pastor Leon and Pianist leading Singing.

During Singing.

Pastor Charles preaching.

3 Haitian pastors.

The pastors and their wives, and us. (Pastor Octavius Delfis's wife was absent because she was sick.)