Our last full day in India...in New Delhi. It has been quite a remarkable trip for all of us. Last night we had a moment as a group to reflect on our time here. I asked, "What is the first thing you will tell folks when you get back to the U.S. What stands out in your mind?" We all had different answers: taking communion with the Christians in the village of Upumalaguru celebrating our unity and God's grace for us all, playing volleyball with the kids, the church visit to Rompercherla where 63 people greeted our group in the middle of the day on a Monday, the smiles of the children at Moriah Home and School that warmly greeted us many days...and on and on. Our experience was blessed and rich and full of signs of God's gracious love.
For me, this third visit to Guntur and the BFLC has been great. My visit to churches and understanding the mission of the BFLC wasn't new to me as it was to Aaron, Bob and Jim. This visit for me was renewing and continuing friendships here. Friendships with people like Zakkiah who has traveled with us to Delhi to see us on the plane, and Rajesh, a young and emerging leader within the BFLC. I count these two men truly brothers in Christ among many others not named. We learned a bit of Telugu along the way as well from our friends here. By the way, the Telegu word for lizard is bali. No go impress your friends with that one!
We arrived in Delhi yesterday by train from Agra. Our visit to Agra was good. We were able to see the Taj Mahal and other historic s
ites from India's past (12-14th centuries). All of the sites we've seen thus far in Agra and Delhi yesterday were buildings and palaces built by Muslim rulers when they ruled India during that time period. They are quite impressive.
Today, before we leave, we'll see a bit of old Delhi as well. Aaron is feeling much better.
While it's been a great experience, we're all looking forward to seeing our friends and family in the U.S. again. We arrive Saturday morning in Columbus. Please pray for our safe journey. I'll post pictures on this blog once I get back to the U.S.
See you in Ohio.
Thanks again for reading and your comments to the blog entries.
In Christ,
Mike
For me, this third visit to Guntur and the BFLC has been great. My visit to churches and understanding the mission of the BFLC wasn't new to me as it was to Aaron, Bob and Jim. This visit for me was renewing and continuing friendships here. Friendships with people like Zakkiah who has traveled with us to Delhi to see us on the plane, and Rajesh, a young and emerging leader within the BFLC. I count these two men truly brothers in Christ among many others not named. We learned a bit of Telugu along the way as well from our friends here. By the way, the Telegu word for lizard is bali. No go impress your friends with that one!
We arrived in Delhi yesterday by train from Agra. Our visit to Agra was good. We were able to see the Taj Mahal and other historic s
ites from India's past (12-14th centuries). All of the sites we've seen thus far in Agra and Delhi yesterday were buildings and palaces built by Muslim rulers when they ruled India during that time period. They are quite impressive.Today, before we leave, we'll see a bit of old Delhi as well. Aaron is feeling much better.
While it's been a great experience, we're all looking forward to seeing our friends and family in the U.S. again. We arrive Saturday morning in Columbus. Please pray for our safe journey. I'll post pictures on this blog once I get back to the U.S.
See you in Ohio.
Thanks again for reading and your comments to the blog entries.
In Christ,
Mike
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