Tue, 08 Nov 2005
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DAY FIVE
Thought we might have a rain-free day today. No
such luck - the rain started again just before we
left the hotel for our visit to Project 522. This
project was set up by a woman from New Zealand
over 40 years ago. This is a facility with a
school, hospital and various clinics attached (of
which Compassion only funds a part through child
sponsorships). The language barrier is still
occassionally problematic, which resulted in
Justin being proudly shown the washing machines in
the hospital laundry when really wanting
directions to the WC. It was great to hear further
testimonies from children and parents about their
experiences of being involved in a Compassion
project (including stories of families being
converted from Hinduism to Christianity).
Following their welcome, we were asked to perform
an inpromptu choral piece (led by Pastor Pete)
of 'Jesus, Name above all Names', followed by 'Our
God is a great big God' (led by Chris and Glenys)
and concluded with a team prayer (led by Brother
Andrew). After a take-away lunch at the Compassion
India Office, we went on to see some of the homes
of the families at the project. These were slums
on the river bank, some of which had been damaged
by the rising flood waters during the monsoon. It
is hoped that Compassion may be able to support
the repairs to some of these properties. On our
way back Pete (speeding off to find a toilet) and
Hayley were so keen to get back to the coach that
they left Martin, Chris and Justin aimlessly
wandering around the slums in search of a familiar
face.
When finally re-united, our day was concluded by
an extremely hairy road-crossing to reach the
coach. We were aided by a young local boy who with
little regard for his own life, stopped the
traffic whilst a group of us raced across the road
holding hands (where's a lollipop person when you
need one). FINAL NOTE: We may not be able to
update the website for the next couple of days as
we are going to venture inland to a rural area and
may not get access. Please keep checking and
posting your comments to aid any withdrawal
symtoms.
BREAKING NEWS: Due to poor weather conditions, we
have been advsed not to travel to Vellore for the
next two days. We will therefore be staying in
Chennai and visiting some more projects
here....watch this space!
Posted 07:08
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11 comments
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Greetings
Good to see that Justin is hard at work on the
computer! It's wonderful to have up to date
pictures and hear what you are doing.
Love
Liz
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water, water everywhere!
Well we have had torrential rain today and lots
of water on roads but your still much wetter than
we are! Glad Chris, Martin and Justin found their
way out of the slums and got back to the coach
safely. Still praying for you all especially for
strong stomachs and many experiences of seeing
God at work.Hope next couple of days just as
good. Will miss the updates. Love Val
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Vellore
I rush home from work every day to read the
updates! It's great to hear that Compassion is
working with the children who live in the slums
along the river. Great website and photos. You
are all in my prayers. Love Ceri.
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Computer skills
Okay, so yesterday I posted a message and it
posted twice. Today I post a message with the
title Vellore and my message has nothing to do
with Vellore, (I was going to write something
about your trip there but then read the beaking
news, didn't write it and forgot to change the
title). Also a number appeared after my name. I
didn't type it! Fortunately those updating the
website each day have good computer skills -
thank you for taking the time to keep us updated -
it really is appreciated!
Ceri.
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Watching this space ...
Justin, thanks for your email - we have
been "watching this space" each day (and praying
for you all). Tell my daughter-in-law I'm not
impressed with the way she's keeping hold of her
man! (Leaving you wandering aimlessly, indeed!).
Love to you both, prayers for you all. Dad.
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Awesome
Thanx guys for the excellent website, daily
updates & photos. It's the highlight of the day
and i can't wait to read it & see the photos!
What a great way of helping us to feel part of
what's going on. Glad you didn't get lost in the
slums Martin Chris & Justin.
With Love & prayers Ingrid
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Hello Andrew
Thanks Andrew for your emails esp the one for the
Special Care Group. The website and photos are
very good and keep us very well informed. Sounds
like you are having a wet time but still seeing
lots. Hope you and the group are keeping well.
With love and prayers Pam, Dot, Janice, Marion,
Pauline and Janice.
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Hi Mum 3
Great to hear that you did a bit of song leading,
with actions as well i hope! Sorry to hear about
the worsening weather preventing the trip inland.
A Romans 8v28 situation. Love the masks, and did
your T shirt say 'move' or 'love'? Love and
prayers Rob and Gaynor
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We are watching you!
How marvellous to see you Pete on screen. Your
wife Carol, Chris Rosemary Harrison Alan and I
are sitting around our computer thrilled to be
able to see you in action in India. God bless you
Did you take your wellies?. Carol said you would
be asleep just now.lots of love from us allxxxxx
are you behaving yourself? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Nitenite!
Hello, just saying night night! Im just about to
head to bed (your probably waking up soon), i'll
let you figure out what time i'm going to bed at!
and just to let you know that we rememberedto go
to school today. We did sleep in a bit but we
made it on time. We found a few photos of you. We
were laughing at one of them, becoz it looked
just like you were teaching your sunday school
class ;)Kevin sends his love - Hes in bed at the
mo! Hes turning into a wee evangelist heehee, he
was out handing out coffee in bangor on Saturday
night and Natashas given her life to God (after
lots of talking with Kev!)...Well i better go to
bed now. Hope your enjoying the curry! Is it
better than the Bokora?! Hows the camera? Any
problems? Love your loads and loads xoxo
And we who with unveiled faces all reflect the
Lord's glory, are being transferred into his
likeness with ever increasing glory which comes
from God, who is the Spirit...2 Corinthians 3:18
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Love to you
Hi Hayley & Justin. It is wonderful to read your
emails and to hear the news on the site. We only
discovered today that you can post messages, so
this is our first. They say that a picture
speaks a thousand words, this cannot be more
true than of the pictures on the site, showing
the desperate circumstances, that some of the
people are living in. We thank the Lord that he
has sent your team to shine a light in this area
of the world and the smiling faces on the
locals, we feel shows their love of your visit
too. We look forward to reading your next
installment and pray for health and well-being
for the whole team. We hope that Justin learnt
how to use the washing machine, as this could be
another useful life skill he can put into action
on his return to the UK..hehe...Love to you both
Zoe & Andy x x x
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