This evening we hosted 16 PLWHA for dinner in a banquet room in Point a Pierre. The group was diverse, mostly women and three men. These people meet regularly on Monday evenings with a doctor who treats AIDS patients at a large hospital. The group is to allow them the opportunity to express themselves, learn about the disease and find support.
Pastor Dexter makes it clear wherever we go that Jesus loves everyone no matter what our situation. He has a clear vision of the church’s involvement ministering to PLWHA and God’s offering the free gift of salvation to all. We sang:
“Jesus Loves Me This I Know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, we are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me; Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so.”
Peter gave a brief presentation about the books. We read John 8:1-11. Each one received a book at no charge. The woman next to me told us that she is Muslim. But, that would not stop her from reading the book. The group gave us encouraging words about our work and the importance of our message.
The fellowship was good. I felt blessed to be there. Jesus said, “I was sick and you stopped to visit”.
There are no pictures or names in this entry due to the sensitivity of being pointed out as a person with HIV disease or AIDS.
Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Friday evening
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