FROM NICK AND JANET
Our last two days:
~We have worshipped and led bible study with the local believers. They are hungry to learn the Word! It is exciting and humbling. When they sing and play the drums in their native way, lots of us get goose bumps and teary eyed. It is a beautfiul sound!
~We have "church" together like this for several hours - interrupted by multiple chai and snack breaks. They are being SO hospitable that they feed us constantly.....and 90% of their diet seems to be carbs and sugar.
~After our times of worship, we have presented our Christmas cantata in the street. Yes, in the street. That's where everybody of every age gathers all day long. Each evening over 50 people have gathered to hear our Christmas story in their language (which we've we've written to be the entire salavation message). The cantata is complete with Indian actors/actresses dressed-up in costumes we brought from Trinity. It is quite a site :).
~ Last night, right through the middle of the cantata, two motorscooters drove through. As if that wasn't hilarious enough, right at the end as we were telling about the resurection and Jesus was standing with His arms lifted to heaven, a large cow decided to mosy through. That's how they roll in India - cars, tractors, camels, elephants, cows, dogs, bikes, trash, and people all share the streets together in harmony.
FROM NANCY AND SHELBY
Hi Everyone!
I am having the time of my life. We are having fun riding in rickshaws and the traffic is crazy! No one
looks behind them when they are driving-only ahead-no need for rear view mirrors. The food is good and
spicey. Hope everyone at home is fine. Can't believe that tommorow is New Years Eve.
Love to all,
Nancy
Hi to everyone,
Ditto! Janet said it all thankgoodness cause I am tired and want to go to bed. I am having a great time and doing good works for the Lord. Love to all and to all goodnight Shelby
Our last two days:
~We have worshipped and led bible study with the local believers. They are hungry to learn the Word! It is exciting and humbling. When they sing and play the drums in their native way, lots of us get goose bumps and teary eyed. It is a beautfiul sound!
~We have "church" together like this for several hours - interrupted by multiple chai and snack breaks. They are being SO hospitable that they feed us constantly.....and 90% of their diet seems to be carbs and sugar.
~After our times of worship, we have presented our Christmas cantata in the street. Yes, in the street. That's where everybody of every age gathers all day long. Each evening over 50 people have gathered to hear our Christmas story in their language (which we've we've written to be the entire salavation message). The cantata is complete with Indian actors/actresses dressed-up in costumes we brought from Trinity. It is quite a site :).
~ Last night, right through the middle of the cantata, two motorscooters drove through. As if that wasn't hilarious enough, right at the end as we were telling about the resurection and Jesus was standing with His arms lifted to heaven, a large cow decided to mosy through. That's how they roll in India - cars, tractors, camels, elephants, cows, dogs, bikes, trash, and people all share the streets together in harmony.
FROM NANCY AND SHELBY
Hi Everyone!
I am having the time of my life. We are having fun riding in rickshaws and the traffic is crazy! No one
looks behind them when they are driving-only ahead-no need for rear view mirrors. The food is good and
spicey. Hope everyone at home is fine. Can't believe that tommorow is New Years Eve.
Love to all,
Nancy
Hi to everyone,
Ditto! Janet said it all thankgoodness cause I am tired and want to go to bed. I am having a great time and doing good works for the Lord. Love to all and to all goodnight Shelby
Thanks so much for the posts everyone! I love hearing what you are doing for God! It is a further reminder when I see your blogs to say another prayer for all of you and your work in India!! Thank you for your willingness to serve!!
ReplyDeletehave tried to post numerous comments, but none of the were "approved" ... at any rate, sending lots of prayers your way from SC ... God Bless all of you in your efforts to spread the Word
ReplyDelete-Andy W.
Hey Janet,
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great trip .... I am going to forward this Blog to Josh and TJ so they can follow.
Take care and God Bless !!
Uncle Leighton