The last week
Well faithful followers, this will be my last week in Mussoorie. Crazy to think that a year ago at this time, I had absolutely no clue where, or even if, I would be gone a semester for. But alas the only thing constant in life is change, and in view of all the great things God has done for His glory during my stay, I cannot complain.
The last week a few of us went to the village for one night, there was the Pi thanksgiving meal (since everyone was back), and some “goodbye dinners” with a few great brothers and sisters here in the city.
Krishna also went back to Nepal to see family, so I got to say bye to him too. I would make a separate post about him, but it’d be more for myself than for anyone. If there is something to say to ya’ll back home though, it’s that he has been an incredible blessing the last 4 months. We got to talk with each other and thank each other for what God’s done through us and how He’s blessed us with our friendship. I have rarely met someone who’s servant heart made me praise God daily. Krishna has that kind of heart and attitude, and it is one I have tried, and will continue to try, to emulate since meeting him. God’s presence through people is always a joy to witness. If anyone is wondering whether the kingdom and body of Christ outside their comfort zones at home is worth investing in, look no further than Krishna for an incredible testimony of how great God’s family really is.
Praise for being able to find dictionaries, Hindi NT, English NT, and even a gospel of John w/ notes pamphlet to give out to our English students! I was nervous that we wouldn’t find anything to give them since we wanted to leave them with at least a window to read about the gospel, even if we couldn’t share it proficiently. But God is good and provided all, and more, to give to these guys. The Word is actually very easy to get a hold of here, and it’s all for free. What a blessing! Our last meeting with Raju will probably be Wednesday, so please be praying for that time. (He agreed to go to church with us, but on Sunday he was still in his village. O well, at least we know he’s open to something!)
The majority of the Pi team will be going to the village Wed-Sun, but I’ll be staying Wed to attend cell group one last time, then take a taxi out Thurs morning. I don’t know if there will be any fellowship times as there are 2 weddings during that time frame (one of them is Lakhi’s), but it’ll be nice to see all the kids one last time and to say goodbyes. I’ll be coming back super early Sun morning to go to church and say my goodbyes there too. Then Monday night, the EMI interns and myself will be taking the night train (with seats this time) to Delhi. They’ll be visiting another part of India for the week, but I’ll just chill around Delhi for the day and then head to the airport that night since my flight is around 1am Wed morning.
Prayer Requests
-For Raju and Vijay!! That our last meetings with them will be good and blessed, and that God will open up opportunities for them to read the Word we give them and hear about Jesus in deed and truth!
-For the last time in village. That the marriages will go well and that God will still be at work even amongst all the celebration and commotion, strengthening or breaking down hearts for His glory.
-For all the goodbyes and closure to my season here. That they will be filled with His Spirit and not anxiousness or burden.
-For travel and transition back home; emotionally, physically, and spiritually. That God will be guiding me the whole way and helping me with whatever He has planned to mess me up with :) and that I will continue to push into Him.
Sooner or later this blog will be finished and all of this will officially be in the “past.” But whether then or now, I’ll give thanks to a God who is greater and a Savior who is my brother.
Holy are You God. Holy is Your Name. With everything I got, my heart will sing how I love You. -Beautiful Exchange by Hillsong United
And just for giggles…
These are a few of the chicks that have been hatching, with more on the way (Dave and Daphne have chickens.) Cute, huh?
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