They tell me there are ones bigger, but the church we were in today was the biggest I've ever been in in Haiti, and just BEAUTIFUL. We found out through the program that Matt was doing the opening prayer, and it was also fun to see so many EBS family members involved. Pastor Elizay was the MC, Paul read, Guenson translated and prayed, Matt prayed and over 20 of the students were in attendance. We had quite the tap-tap going :)
The little flower girl and ringbearer sat on their chairs in front the whole service...very impressive!
We saw this twisted tipped truck accident on our way from the wedding to the reception...just to show you a bit of what the roads (this is the MAIN road through down-town) are like right now.
Lucner's family (on the left) are all shorter than him, then Luna's family (on the right, minus several towering brothers and sisters) are all taller...Luke never seems to mind!
Bride and groom with Guenson and Claudia
Two different choirs and four different singing groups blessed the ceremony with some great performances, and ultimately the senior pastor where Lucner is an associate pastor married the couple. With public displays of affection being VERY rare in this culture, "the kiss" had everyone on their feet, pushing down the aisle with camera phones ready. The pastor was so unsatisfied with their first attempt that he made them kiss three times for good measure :)
We're thankful to be in ministry and living life alongside of this special young couple! Thank you to the many of you who sent gifts and cards along for their big day.
Luke's taking the week off for his honeymoon, and we head for the Dominican on Wednesday morning for our annual OMS Haiti retreat (through Saturday).
Congats Lucner!!!
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