The called out ones......

Ekklesia in Greek, Iglesia in Spanish, Church in English, in the New Testament it translates, "the called out".  A very fitting decription for those whom the Lord has called and have followed the voice of The Master. 

 

Sunday morning worship with some of the called out in Copan Ruinas Honduras is always humbling and convicting for me.  the service was about one hour late starting.  All those who had already arrived sat patiently waiting, reading their bibles or visiting. The children ran around outside playing.  What was the delay? why the wait?  The group pictured above had not yet arrived.  These families walk down from the mountains each Sunday to worship and fellowship with their brothers and sisters in Christ. Young and Old, some carrying infants, a very loyal dog in the group and all of them are smiling and laughing.  The trail is steep and rocky, it twists and turns through the mountains. It is about a two hour walk each way.  Once they arrive Pastor Nahum takes up his guitar and the singing begins!  Prayer time is a group participation experience with many of the congregation praying at once. It is a wonderful sound and reminds me of the scripture that says "the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God.....".  It was a wonderful time of  preaching and fellowship.