After a day of rest yesterday, we looked forward to getting out and about today. We had the opportunity to school that Jose and Sarah lead which trains and equips thousands of leaders each year. I had the chance to teach this morning at DTS, and then we worshipped together with the students. It was a powerful time of worship.
We met many different people today throughout different parts of the YWAM base. There were so many staff and students around, and we got to hear some amazing stories of what God is doing around the world. Jose is the director of the entire school and base area, so he has many responsibilities. It was good for me to experience their mission first hand so that our church can pray specifically for everything that goes on here. They are really making a tremendous difference with their lives and the ministry. I am so thankful that we are connected with them at North Way East End.
Julie and I learned that we are the first staff members from North Way to have the chance to visit the ministries here. What a privilege! We will definitely be doing our best to be good advocates and supporters of the mission here when we return back to the U.S. We were inspired by the stories of faith from people who are putting their lives on the line and trusting God to come through for them in adventurous missional efforts in cities and remote villages.
We are also enjoying getting to know Jose and Sarah's family. They have a big family and it has been such a joy to be able to be invited into their lives for a few days. We had lunch with Jose and Sarah at a restaurant which is located in a place that has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The view was incredible.
I've been writing these blog posts from my ipad this week (my laptop hasn't adjusted well to the travel), but I haven't yet figured out how to post photos on this blog from my ipad. I will be posting photos of our adventures on Facebook, though. There is so much to see and do here.
Please continue to pray for us as we enter into our last couple of days. Tomorrow we will visit several ministries that have been started through YWAM, and we're also planning to check out the city of Pune before we head to the airport of Wednesday. Pray that our remaining time here will be fruitful, and please also pray for the ministry that Jose and Sarah have going on here in this part of India. God is doing amazing things through them, but they have many leadership responsibilities for which we can provide prayer support.
We met many different people today throughout different parts of the YWAM base. There were so many staff and students around, and we got to hear some amazing stories of what God is doing around the world. Jose is the director of the entire school and base area, so he has many responsibilities. It was good for me to experience their mission first hand so that our church can pray specifically for everything that goes on here. They are really making a tremendous difference with their lives and the ministry. I am so thankful that we are connected with them at North Way East End.
Julie and I learned that we are the first staff members from North Way to have the chance to visit the ministries here. What a privilege! We will definitely be doing our best to be good advocates and supporters of the mission here when we return back to the U.S. We were inspired by the stories of faith from people who are putting their lives on the line and trusting God to come through for them in adventurous missional efforts in cities and remote villages.
We are also enjoying getting to know Jose and Sarah's family. They have a big family and it has been such a joy to be able to be invited into their lives for a few days. We had lunch with Jose and Sarah at a restaurant which is located in a place that has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The view was incredible.
I've been writing these blog posts from my ipad this week (my laptop hasn't adjusted well to the travel), but I haven't yet figured out how to post photos on this blog from my ipad. I will be posting photos of our adventures on Facebook, though. There is so much to see and do here.
Please continue to pray for us as we enter into our last couple of days. Tomorrow we will visit several ministries that have been started through YWAM, and we're also planning to check out the city of Pune before we head to the airport of Wednesday. Pray that our remaining time here will be fruitful, and please also pray for the ministry that Jose and Sarah have going on here in this part of India. God is doing amazing things through them, but they have many leadership responsibilities for which we can provide prayer support.
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