2.10.08

Hey guys!

I am wrapping up my second week in India! This was our first full week of ministry and I think it went really well. Some highlights of the week included the relationships we started to build in the leper colony. Things were a little bit awkward at first. I'm starting to see that the way we minister to these precious people is so backwards! Instead of serving them, they love to serve us. And I must confess I find it a little hard to be grateful sometimes when I'm offered my fourth glass of chai and offered yet another portion of mysterious food. But I am trying to learn to be appreciative!

Due to some illness [thanks to the mystery food...] I was only able to spend one day at the orphanage this week. The majority of the day was spent with the staff while the kids were at school and/or taking naps. I got to know two young girls named Peru and Rama who help care for the children. They are so sweet! I'm really excited about getting to know them.

Today is Sunday, and I preached the sermon at church! How crazy, right? Every Sunday we kind of have to be prepared to sing, preach, lead Sunday School or whatever. We just kind of get put on the spot. But at least when you are speaking with a translator it makes your message twice as long! J