"Greetings to everybody" in the Telegu language. I'm sitting in an internet cafe in Rajahmundry whilst the rest of my team are leading a conference for local pastors and their wives. Reflecting on the last couple of days I hardly know where to begin and what to tell you! Here's a quick summary:
Holding dedication services for 2 new ignite churches.
Visiting the Ignite church in Gummuluru one year after opening and seeing a flourishing church with many children and young people- they performed Indian dancing for us as an anniversary celebration.
Hearing that 4 members of one church our team visited had died that day due to fevers brought on by the rain and the mosquitos.
Seeing 12 new salvations after one service.
Travelling for an hour and a half into a remote village area to visit a small church and pray for many people.
Hearing the testimony of Sarah on our team- her Grandma wanted to come to India as a missionary 80 years ago but was turned down by a number of mission agencies. She died an old lady a few years ago, and never did visit India. Sarah heard me speak about this trip a few months ago and realised that her Gran wanted the opportunity to come but was refused, whilst Sarah herself had opportunities and wasn't taking them. She decided then to apply for our team and fulfill her Gran's dream!
Wow! What an emotional roller coaster ride!
12 saved! Praise God...and the four that died...bitter sweet....they are gone from us, but are Home.
Thanks for the updates Nigel.
Much love
Joan
Posted by: Joan Young/Godgrl Gomer | 10/22/2007 at 09:14 AM
Amazing.........all of it.
I understand totally why Sarah felt she had to go.....what a lovely testimony.
My family ties with India are strong and I have many reasons for wanting to go.
Posted by: Teresa (auntie gomer) | 10/22/2007 at 10:41 PM
Thailand is calling your name
Posted by: Aussie | 10/23/2007 at 09:26 AM