What’s been happening?
Life in India has definitely been different. My team and I have had some of the best moments on the race, but also the worst moment of our race thus far. We have met people so grounded in Jesus, but have also encountered people so lost in their idols. I have never felt so many different emotions in a span of one month.
To tell you in detail what my life looked like the past couple of weeks would make my brain hurt. I will do my best to recap the last couple of weeks, but I am sincerely sorry that I was not able to share more in depth of each event, person, or wisdom that I have encountered.
Phrases of the month
To God be the glory, great things he has done.
To live is Christ, to die is gain.
My life is in the hands of the maker of heaven
Song
Nothing I hold on to / Climb by Will Regan
It is well
Favorite Passage
Psalm 27
Ministries that we have worked with
University EV
Slum Ministry > Youth Ministry, House to house visits, & Children’s Ministry
VBS: “God has the power to provide”
Leper/Homeless Colony
Ministry Partner
YWAM – Worldview team & Esther Project
Books I have read
Leviticus & Mark
The Return of the Prodigals Son.
YWAM: is that really you God?
Fun Facts about India
Wild cows everywhere.
The head bobble is contagious
To get into a movie theater or a mall, you must go through a security check in.
There’s a bajillion switches that are next to eachother. They control the light, water, fans, and everything else.
Motorcycles can legitly fit a family of 5.
There’s a technique to eating with your hands.
Everyone knows atleast 3 languages.
Man skirts are a real thing here in India.
The caste system is so visible.
Women and men sit seperately EVERYWHERE. Buses & classrooms… to name a few.
Men like to hold hands here. Such a strange cultural difference.
Updates/Prayer Request
A. P Squad will not be going to Nepal due to the earthquake. Although so many of us would love to do disaster relief, currently resources are short and the people of Nepal need as much supplies, food, and water as they can. They are currently seeking professionals that can help them during this time. We will not return to our previous ministries but will find contacts to partner up with in Hyderabad, India. Please pray that God will give our squad peace and joy in knowing that this was Gods plan the whole time. Also pray that many many people in Nepal will turn to Christ during difficult times.
B. There has been a major car accident that some of my teammates as well as team Aslan were in two weeks ago. A couple of surges were done, but it is through Gods grace that all of them survived. Their work on earth is not done here on earth just yet… but the pain is real. Please pray that God will continue to heal us physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
C. Hyderabad is currently in the 100s. Its HOT & dry. Please pray that P-squad, leaders, & coaches will be able to stay safe and healthy during this time!
