So, India is behind me now. It was a tough and challenging month. There were many cultural and communicational differences, along with the never ending scorching heat and being sick. Our ministry was good though. We got to preach the Gospel a lot, evangelize, and really encourage fellow believers in the village we were staying in. Despite the fact that many people in India live in poverty and Hinduism is such a stronghold there, I do feel like I can see God slowly beginning to transform the nation.
(On the roof at one of the many cottage prayers)
(Street preaching/evangelizing/singing/praying)
(Planting a church in remote India)
(Me and a few of the boys)
(Me and my adopted son Arif)
With that said, there has been another team change. My new team is called Radiant Change/RC. I have been blessed with a new family. The change was quick and unexpected for us all, but it will bring about so much more growth in all of us. God quickly gave me a peace about everything, and I am embracing this new season for me and excited about how God continues to stretch me.
Nepal has been warmly welcomed by our whole team. The cooler weather, mountains, and delicious food have been a timely blessing from God. Our ministry has been amazing so far and we are going to different villages and churches in SE Nepal for a couple weeks. We will mainly help build a school in a remote village so these poor kids don’t have to walk 3 hours to school every day. I can’t wait. Nepal is on pace to be my favorite month of ministry so far. This place is rockin!
Introducing Team Radiant Change
(Genae, Chelsea O, Me, Chelsea C/Poppy, Lauren, Alison, Mike)
I am ready for God to grow me in the new season. I’ll be shepherding this amazing little flock. Each person offers so much to this team and the Kingdom, and I can’t wait for us to learn from each other and to unite in Christ. Everyone has been so encouraging and supportive to me and each other, and I know that God is going to grow and stretch me so much in this new role.
(Can you tell that I love the mountains?)
Isaiah 60:5
Then you shall see and be radiant;
your heart shall thrill and exult,
because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
your heart shall thrill and exult,
because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
