We are always lifted up by your prayers back home! We just finished our first week here in Calcutta. We are definitely seeing so many things and learning so much. We all feel God's very presence in this place, and we always remember you guys as we stay here.
We did some VBS with the local children in a home a family generously opened for us, and we were also able to do the same at the local fellowship of believers. It has been a huge blessing for us, and we are encouraged to see the people coming with joy and faith. A couple days ago, we went into the village area and had fellowship with the local people. That too was extremely encouraging to us, and the people there were some of the kindest and genuinely joyful people. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to come to India to see these things. God is indeed so good.
We did get a bit culture-shocked: driving is crazy here! After we got off at the airport and were driving to our place of stay, we asked the driver, "So, I guess Indians don't really use lanes, huh?"
Response: "What are lanes?"
If you thought LA driving was bad, this is a whole new level. It's like Mario Kart LIVE on the streets, and 5 cars side-by-side on a two-lane street is absolutely normal.
India is indeed a very hot place, and the humidity is severe. It has affected our health, and many of us feel sick, especially from the massive pollution here in Calcutta. We are afflicted with things like indigestion, headaches, being drained from the heat, and other things that sometimes have us worried. Please pray especially for our physical health so that we could labor in the Lord with all of our strength with joy.
Though some of us are afflicted with sickness, we actually rejoice in all of these things because we know that it is simply the enemy trying to hinder us from working for His kingdom. We strongly feel His presence with conviction, and we know in our hearts that He will do something great in this nation. He has continued to deliver us in so many ways and we know that He will continue to have His hand upon us. Please continue to pray on our behalf, and we also pray that you would have a heart to pray unceasingly.
Throughout this week, we will be with children in the village areas, and we are excited to be a part of this.
That's all for now, and we will update very soon with some pictures!
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