I've been piecing together information that I'm getting to blog everyday, but since Jayson is doing nothing for hours in the airport, he had time to write today. So here is what they did this morning before leaving Patna (last night for us):
This morning we went first to the Ganges River. It wasn't as dry as when we went in March, but the odor was still extremely foul. Same Hindu priests were there and beggars. I took some pics. Didn't change much.
Went the crematorium. That was a blast. No ashes this time.The machine was out of order. (He's saying that because I got ashes all in my hair last time...disturbing).
We then went to the TIM property. It was good to see it again. Biju still needs $175k before the contractor will start. When he raises the money and gives the contractor the go ahead, he said it would be completed in six months. That's exciting. He just needs the money first. You can tell he's frustrated/disappointed that he can't raise it easily.
Finally, we went to TIM offices and had a worship service. It was great. Pat delivered the message and Rob worked with the worship leaders on songs they can sing and gave them a guitar lesson. It was awesome!
Please pray for them as they head home. Pray also for Biju and TIM. If you feel led at all to be involved in this ministry, please consider giving or going. They desperately need a building to house their many ministries. They are currently renting from Hindus and they unexpectedly raise the rent on them often. Here is the link to adopt a village or build a well or adopt an orphan or help build the TIM building. There is a great video at the bottom of the page.So then we went to the Patna airport. It's been a great trip!
http://www.baptistsonmission.org/Projects/Outside-US/India
Thank you for your prayers this week! I'll get Jayson to update when they get back & add some pictures.
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