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Baptisms, Bibles and Blessing!

This afternoon I had the pleasure to Baptise 8 people in a rural church but cannot show any pictures for security reasons. An awesome experience that was truly a beautiful moment of celebration and praise.

This was followed by an evening service in a small house church. Here Bibles were handed out to needy people, and also some Saris given to some very poor widows (expressions of gratitude can be seen in the pics). Always a humbling experience , the evening closed with an opportunity to pray for many individuals. 

Some knitted 'toys' and sweets were given to the children does anyone recognise the 'teddie' you made ? The children were so happy ! 

This is what we love to do, reach out with love...

Despite the distractions....

Today started with a morning of youth and what we called India Youth Olympics... 'running the race .....and obtaining a crown of righteousness'. It was not without problems!! All kinds of distractions and interference as well as 3 temp power failures happened ion a short time. At one point one microphone became 'hot' electrically speaking as some how it got connected wrongly, and while David and I both got shocks, no harm was done; then the power went out, (x3) and then some visitors turned up to look at the hall we had hired and walked on the stage and caused distraction... they were soon persuaded to move on!

We all felt the satan was making good efforts to inflict disturbance and distraction to the max. PLEASE double your prayer efforts as we are in enemy territory! despite all that over 80 young people re committed their lives to Christ which a wonderful response! 150 young people had signed up to come but actually 200 attended! (most were new comers!)

At first only one young lady responded to an 'alter call', but because of her boldness (which was truly amazing) approx. 19 others soon joined her and made a decision to accept Jesus. They were all given New testaments in Tamil.

Ready for planting..In more ways than one!

While some of you were thinking fresh coconut milk, and everything looks like holiday mode, well that all changed as we got straight into selecting plants at a nursery ready for planting up tomorrow. 

From there we got headlong into various aspects of our evening programs as we gathered with David & 8 of our co-pastors for prayer, communion and mission discussions. We were honoured with some beautifully crafted shawls.

 After the pastors left we enjoyed a meal and fellowship with David and his family, and watch the two boy's unpack some belated Christmas presents! 

            

Time for bed now as it's 10.30pm local time = around 5pm your time, but we have yet to sleep so night night!

Safe, Sound, Sleepy

While you guys were going to sleep we arrived safe and sound in Bangalore... but then started our day having collected all our luggage and proceeded South! Wow had we forgotten the sounds, and sights as even at 5am, the city was coming to life!

The journey seemed much quicker than before, stopping on the way for a cool refreshing coconut, and around lunchtime arrived in Salem complete with knitted teddies all screaming ..."let me out", and bags of toothbrushes, combs and pencils etc. After a quick breather we set off to purchase plants in preparation for a new church opening. A garden coming on me thinks ! Thanks for your prayers keep them coming!

Nearly there:

Just a note to say that we have received sufficient funds for carrying out the mission which is a real blessing ... Thank YOU Jesus !

Please continue to pray as we head off from London on Thursday and arrive in India in the early hours of Friday.

Pray especially for all our luggage (and there's a lot of it!) to make it thru without hassle and delays, also for no issues with our visa's on arrival. 

And finally that we also might arrive in good shape to start the programs that very same day, after a further 6-7 hrs driving!!