The Word for the World missionaries have departed from Dehradun, and John and I have traveled with our Indian family to Chennai. The acclimation to India continues and has taken on new meaning with the hot, humid climate of south India. After the conference, we said goodbye to many brothers and sisters who returned to the work which God called them. I suspect the prayer concerns these believers have given us to bear will come to mind more often as we begin participating in the ministry.
The train ride from Dehli to Chennai took 2 nights and 1 day. Singing with Uncle Ebenezar and his wife Angel, waving at naked children, AC in our train car, reading, cows, many terrains, and interesting discussions are just a few highlights of this trip. (We went to Taj Mahal before traveling. Pictures and words will do little to describe it. This palace tomb is an extraordinary, time-tested piece of architecture.)
Our brief time (1 week) in Chennai will consist of sleeping at the Word for the World office, sharing during devotion times, teaching some English, playing Connect Four with a prayer warrior named Jim Asir (who happens to be disabled and from whom I have much to learn), and preparing for the ministry opportunities in Mumbai.
Thank you for your prayers and support. (Forgive me for the many parentheses. Maybe I'll use footnotes next time.)
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