We have finished our short stay in the state of Karnataka. We were housed at the YWAM base here in Belgaum, along with the DTS students of that base who are also on their outreach. Belgaum is a large city of over a million people and I've enjoyed going around the city via bus and autorickshaw.
This week we visited a number of houses for prayer and meetings. We also visited a village for an open-air program of singing, skits and preaching. My favourite time was attending a retirement party for a church lady - the church members met outside in the court area of a government housing project and after the program we all sat down for dinner. I've been impressed by the generosity we've experienced here. We've had two meals with local Christians and every home we visit we are offered tea and cookies, even in the village. Another good time for me was being able to give the lesson at a pastor's meeting on Saturday for 45 minutes - a good opportunity to use my speaking skills and pass on some of the teaching I've received.
One other thing - there are no "maximum occupancy" rules here, at least none that are enforced. Yesterday coming home from dinner at a home, we crammed 21 people into an autorickshaw that ought to only carry 10!. Granted two members were hanging out the door so they weren't exactly "in" the rickshaw but still!
Tomorrow morning we are heading for the state of Maharastra and it will be another long journey.
3 comments:
The autorickshaws remind me of the crowded minibuses in Haiti - people hanging out all over the place. Glad to hear you are using your teaching/preaching skills. God bless - Mom
Hang in there. Especially if you're the last person to get on the autorickshaw!
I love hearing about your adventures. Thanks for taking us along via this blog - and please post again soon. {{{HUG}}}
xw
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