WE MADE IT!!! After 16 hours in the air, the group arrived safely in Delhi on Monday night. It was a quick scramble from our connecting flight to our flight to New Delhi, but we made it through the gate at a run just in time. Praise God, we made it here healthy and with all of our luggage! There were no problems as we went through customs, and after assembling on the sidewalk for a few minutes, we got the whole team loaded into taxis and back to our new home for the next 2 months. We have been adjusting to our new habitat the last few days and Delhi seems to agree with us!
The first day we spent unpacking and settling into our rooms. In the afternoon, we ventured out to the market via rickshaws and spent a few hours exploring, trying samosas and other Indian delicacies, talking to some local people, and simply letting the Indian culture envelope us. We had an amazing night of worship on our roof, looking out over the city. Jet lag didn’t hinder us as much as we expected, and the group seems to be adjusting well to the climate and time changes that have met us here in India.
Today was spent revitalizing and caring for our house—a deep cleaning of many of the rooms was in order. It’s a beautiful house that we have been blessed with to stay in! Quiet time has really been hugely important as we prepare for our first day of ministry tomorrow. Lots of time has been shared worshiping, praying and reading the Word. We’ve learned some useful phrases and words in Hindi, but if we do not open our hearts to hear the words of Christ, we are not prepared to minister. Prayer for our first day of service in the orphanage tomorrow is greatly appreciated and needed! Tomorrow we begin our service to the orphans of India.
I am so sad that I was not able to go with you all to India this summer. My fiance and I are planning to do a semester-long mission to either India or Africa after we graduate through a program that accepts married couples. I will definitely be keeping up with your trip on the blog and praying for you. May God bless you all and all of those lives that you touch in India.
My team back here in the States are praying for your team. We look forward to hearing about your ministry with the orphans and others. And, hopefully seeing a few pics. Be sure to send along any special prayer requests. Naturally, we are praying for God’s favor that you will be able to share Christ’s love to many souls. I will be praying that your hearts will be opened to the Holy Spirit.
Annie,
I am so proud of you!!! It is so amsome what God can do. I am sure you and your team will do what He has in store for you. Take advantage of each opportunity that you can. I will keep up on your trip and as always I wish you all the best and you are in my prayers.
Hallelujah! you all made it safe. We are praying for you. Joshua Geiger, God has provided $1000 for your AIM trip. be checking your account over the next couple of weeks.
Love you,
Mom
Hey, Hannah and Megan! Just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking about you, and hoping that everything is going great as you’re diving into your time in India. It’s fun to be on the same continent as you! Have a great day! Krista