family worship

last night as i was making my way to my room to read and hit the sack, i stopped by jan's room to tell him good night. in his room i could faintly hear drums and some singing. he did not know what it was. i asked if he wanted to go explore. he was happy to.
we stepped out into the darkness and wandered down a foot path back behind the house.
after searching for a little while for the source of the music, we jan located the house and we knocked (we knocked on the iron door which part of the wall around the property). no one answered so we looked around. we found a neighbor who knew the people in the house and he was able to rouse them on our behalf. after the young man who answered the door inquired with the mother of the house we were let it.
it was late and proved to be an intimite gathering of an orphanage home with some women and children. as soon as we were seated they broke out in vibrant song. we joined in as we could in the singing but could not help but be caught up in the spirited and vivacious singing. and the singing soon developed into some dance as well. in a short while there was also a scripture reading and prayer.
jan and i both were quite blessed to be a part of this time of worship. the women loved God and showed their love shine strongly through their worship and the work they do with the kids they have taken in.
again, i was struck by the fervancy of faith in the midst of so little. joy comes from the spirit of God and not from the possessions that we have.