The last couple of weeks have been really
awesome. We celebrated three birthdays, preached the gospel to a leper,
fundraised a lot of money for the kids at Asha Mission and spent the
fourth of July at the Taj Mahal!

Ministry at Laj Pat Negar Leper colony has been really interesting.
The colony is really big, 205 people! So at first it was difficult to
direct our energy. Now we have each started to build our own
friendships! We spend the first part of our time at the colony with out
friend Sharnaima, who has been at the colony for over 40 years. She is
always sitting in the temple by the entrance waiting for us. Last week
was really great when our conversation turned from tatoo’s to Hunduism
to Jesus! We asked her if she had any questions about Christ and then
we were able to share the gospel with her. We prayed with her and her
friend Ratnabhai at our next visit which was great, but the bonds of
the Hindu tradition are holding strong. They have heard the truth of
one true God but are having a hard time shedding their Hindu traditions
of many gods. Please Pray for our last week at the colony that we will
be able to help them find Christ.

Ministry at Asha Mission has been FABULOUS! We continue to praise
the Lord that the kids are able to go to school, that we were able to
raise enough money. Thankyou to all of you who financially supported
the Kids here. Our days at the mission are filled with bible stories,
songs, games and tutoring. A couple weeks ago we got to take the kids
to the park for a picnic. Their home has no court yard or green space,
just an open room with a floor of Marble, and the kids haven’t been to
the park since the fall! So it was a lot of fun to go with them. They
took advantage of every minute and hardly stopped playing, even to eat
Pb and J sandwiches. The kids also have a very strong faith which has
been such a testament to how the Lord is changing lives here in India.
Its a blessing to be a part of their walk with God. Let me tell you –
watching a 7 year old lead worship and prayer for  20 other kids (all
under the age of 12) everyday is AMAZING! The kids sing and pray so
loud! (With all their Heart!) Wow! Thats all I can say! Next week 5 new
kids will come to the orphanage and we are so excited to meet them.
Please continue to pray that Asha mission would have the financial
support needed and that Gracie and Saji (who run the orphanage) would
be blessed –  Its hard work taking care of 20 kids!

As this is our last week of Ministry, we are excited to pour all of
ourselves into the people here.We are also getting sad about leaving
and saying goodbye. Regardless, we praise the Lord for this time in
India and the privilidge of serving the people here.

Thankyou for your support, love and prayers. We Love you all and Miss you!