We have been attending the Ethiopian Evangelical Church, and never have I felt more at home, more welcome, and more loved. The people of this church are angelic, their souls are kind, gentle, and so very passionate for God.
Service starts with the choir singing songs in Amharic. First let me say I love the way Amharic sounds, it is beautiful. So although I do not understand what they are saying the emotion in their voices tells me all I need to know. It is a remarkable experience and I am so blessed to be able to have access to such beauty every Sunday.
The sermon itself is also in Amharic. We wear an earpiece to hear the translated version. I find sometimes that I want to turn the ear piece down and just listen to Pastor speak. He is so passionate about what he is saying, and to hear it in Amharic is unlike anything I can describe.
At the end of service we get the Ahbie from Sunday school, Oz stays with us, and we have Ethiopian bread and hot tea. The boys LOVE this. We visit with new friends, and I often find myself standing there wondering what it is I did to deserve such a phenomenal life. It is hard to wrap my head around the abundant blessings I am discovering each and every day.
Two thoughts often run through my head simultaneously -
Why did I wait so long to truly meet God?
You weren't ready, now is your time.
I understand completely what my thoughts mean, but I can't help but feel like now I am catching up for lost time. I have this hunger for more. More of Him. All of Him. It is in these moments that I smile and my heart bursts with joy because the truth is that I get to know Him each and every day. To know that there is this to look forward to is a bit like Christmas morning with many presents under the tree. Just when you have unwrapped one gift there is another, and another, and another.
I am so happy and God is so good.
This little guy LOVES having his picture taken...and I LOVE taking it...
Went to church with Nana and Pop. The boys were really happy about this.
No I did not know little man was in goofy mode when this picture was taken. It is perfect thought because it is a true depiction of just how much fun he is to be around.
