An Update from Pastor David

Monday, December 6, 2010

An Update from Pastor David

Bethany and I received an email from Pastor David last week. He shared with us some of the concerns of his church, amoung them- the father of one of the evangelists died two weeks ago and 3 other believers have gone home to be with God due to sickness.

The monsoons have also been particularly bad this year and there has been some damage to Pastor David's home. He is having to replace the roof on his house as well as do some other work.

the hole in the roof

working on repairing the roof

Please pray with us for him and his church family. Pray for comfort among the believers especially those who have lost a family member. Pray that they would be a testimony to their friends and neighbors as they grieve, not as the unbeliever, but looking forward to the day when they with stand together and worship Jesus Christ again. Please also pray for Pastor David, that the Lord will continue to provide for his needs as he must make unexpected repairs on his home.

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Why India?

Bethany: I have dedicated my heart and life to the Lord for spreading the Gospel. Whether in another country or home, through finances, time, or prayer, this is my greatest desire. I grew up reading missionary biographies and Christian literature and theology. Back in 2001 my dad, along with the pastor of my church at the time, took a month long trip to New Delhi, India to work with an orphanage. A special love for the people of India grew in my heart. For the past nine years the desire to work among the women and orphans of India and to support believers there has continued to increase.

Chelsea: I’ve heard missionary’s stories all my life. I first remember thinking I would like to be a missionary when I was about 13. Shortly after that, India caught my attention as a place in desperate need of workers, particularly among the women. I’ve thought and planned toward going to India for about seven years now. Now that I’m done with my bachelor’s degree, there is a natural break and I’m very excited to finally fulfill the childhood dream of being a missionary in India.

Word of the Day (in Telugu):

3/12 --> Ustundi ('oo-stun-'dee) = going
3/10 --> Okati ('oh-kah-'tee) = 1
3/8 --> Ivvu ('ee-vuu) = give
3/7 --> Nenu ('neh-nuu) = "I"
3/6 --> Nedra ('nee-drah) = sleep
3/4 --> Dratcha ('drah-chah) = grape
3/3 --> Chesava ('chay-sah-vah) = finished?
3/1 --> Randi ('Rahn-dee) = please come
2/27 --> Aatma ('aht-mah) = Spirit
2/25 --> Pradana ('prah-dah-nah) = pray (prayer)
2/21 --> Idu (eye-'doo) = 5
2/16 --> Chappulu (cha-'poo-loo) = sandals
2/10 --> Chalu (cha-'loo) = enough (important word for meal times)
2/6 --> Baggunanu (bah-goon-nah-'noo) = I am fine
2/5 -->Baggunara (bah-goon-nah-'rah) = How are you?
2/3 --> Baggundi (bah-goon-'dee) = It is fine
2/2 --> Baggunda (bah-goon-'dah) = How is it?
2/1 --> Wata ('wah-dah) = deep fried dough with pieces of onion and "green leaf" in it
1/30 --> Stotrum ('stoh-truhm) = Praise
1/25 --> Chuni ('choo-nee) = "scarf"
1/20 --> Ra (rrrah) = COME!
1/15 --> Vandenalu ('van-deh-na-loo) = Thank you
11/19 --> Ekkada (ehk-'ka-da) = where
11/18 --> Pustakam (pu-'stak-am) = book ('course I would pick that one first)

With HIM in India - Chelsea and Bethany

Monday, December 6, 2010