from the (India) team (Stephanie H)

Jamisiki!

We have just finished our last full day in Damoh. We spent the part of the morning learning about the church planting efforts of CICM and hearing about the work going on at the Bible College. The remainder of the morning and early afternoon were spent hearing the testimonies of 5 evangelists from different parts of India. A couple of them had experienced severe persecution--all had moving stories of great faith. Their words were a blessing and we were able to pray over each of them. Unforgetable.

We were blessed to be hosted for lunch at the home of Ajai and Indu--what a treat to see where they come to rest and be refreshed.

The nursing college graduation ceremony was this evening--Glynn and Pat were the most honored guests and we all got a kick out of seeing them in robes on the stage giving and recieving honor! Stephanie gave the graduation address and Emilee gave the charge to the first year students in the lamp lighting ceremony. It was a very beautiful, meaningful evening at CICM.

We have a HUGE prayer request: several of our team members are showing signs of illness, mostly sore throats, congestion and upper respiratory stuff. We have already given most of our meds to the mission hospital, but Glynn has some in a personal stash and is treating accordingly. We have 4 more days left in India-with much travel involved. We leave tomorrow afternoon on a train to Bhopal to be with a couple of churches on Sunday. We are praying for everyone to sleep well and be able to feel better tomorrow.

We have a full travel day tomorrow with late arrival in Bhopal, so we will write again on Sunday.

Blessings to our sweet families and friends! Jamisiki!

Stephanie (Harkins) for the team