As I sit here and type, my mind is racing with so many thoughts. I miss my family, I’m tired of eating Curry chicken, rice, and drinking water. Of course, we have met so many people here in Kolkata that only wish they had a meal…clean water, etc. So I find myself in my typical predicament…Feeling humbled that God has not given up on me. Read the full post »
Yesterday was a great start to our time in Kolkata…our outreach team
had an incredible day in the slums.. Ministering to kids and adults
alike… Todd even busted down the Word on some of the adults
(forgetting it’s illegal as American pastors to street preach) so
maybe you will see Todd at Herndon/Blackstone preaching when we get
back. Melanie stated that this was one of her best days ever doing
foreign mission work. Wow! God is good! Read the full post »
Our first day has started (finally)… After several flight issues, we arrived in Kolkata. Tired, hungry, and dirty we arrived at the BMS (Baptist) missionary society) where we will live for the next week.
Our team is tough, resilient and prepared for such a time as this. I awoke this morning by hearing on a loud speaker outside at 5am Muslim prayers. It was very disturbing to think they awake that early to pray…did you even pray today? Faithfulness isn’t convient. Todd, Melanie, Chenicua, Stace, Kim, Tina and Rupee headed out this morning for the slums to teach and share God. After they left I stepped outside our compound to see the streets for myself. All I can say is WOW! People, cars, bikes and even naked kids walking around… It’s loud, horns honking, birds going crazy, people whistling…WOW! Steve and I are teaching at the Pastors Conference. Steve is tearing it up right now as I type this (hope he doesn’t get mad at me for not paying attention but I have to do something to get my mind off the fact that I have a speaker pointing At my head and giving me a headache). In about an hour I will be taking the youth pastors and workers out for a session. Pray for a bonding to take place with all of us.
Pray for our team’s physical and spiritual health.
We will update you all as often as possible.
Keep praying!
Much Love,
Kevin
