Went to Banaswadi Bible Church this morning for the Good Friday service.
It started at 9.30 and finished about 12pm. I was feeling very tried and found it hard to stay awake let alone concentrate on what was going on. The service was focussed on the body of Christ on the cross. Each cell group did a short presentation on the different parts of the body they were given.
- Crown of thorns
- Face
- Shoulders
- Back
- Side
- Hands
- Feet
The presentations involved things such as readings, songs, dramas and movement peices all of which were quite simple but it was good to see that all members of the church got involved from the youngest member to the eldest.
In between each presentation the pastor, Albert Davis, would lead the congregation in some scripture reading from John. I found this quite difficult because it was a sort of call and response thing and when reading with the rest of the congregation I found it hard to take in what I was reading.
I went to visit my new place where I was going to stay. It’s so much cooler than Raj’s place. It has a lot of space as well as my own fridge and shower facilities. The family who own the place have been struck with the tragedy of the father of the household dying suddenly, leaving a 15 year old son, a 14 year old daughter and a young widow in her mid 30’s. Raj says me staying there will be a blessing financially but also to the young lad who has just lost his dad. I don’t know what to think or feel about this situation or what it will be like.
Nandu took me up to main road later in the evening. The traffic is mad, there are so many people on the streets and vendors are also trying to sell you stuff even when you said ‘NO’ for the sixth time. I suppose it’s out of desperation and because I’m white they assume I have lots of money.
I wanted to buy a street map a Bangalore so I didn’t get lost and to have for a reference in case any rickshaw drivers were trying to rip me off. Nandu says some drivers will take advantage of tourists that don’t know their way around and just go round and round in circles. I’m adamant that I’m not going to be one of those tourists! Just let them try and rip me off!
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Welcome to my blog where I will be posting news about my trip to India and everything that goes with it! I hope you enjoy it!
So what's it all about then...?
Well, it's a long story really, but here is the short (er) version...!
I will be travelling to a City in the south of India and will be primarily working with a charity called The Fishermen Trust. There is a video about the Trust at the bottom of this web page.
The Fishermen Trust (TFT) is based in Bangalore, a City with a population of over 7.2 million people! Many of the young people living in this vast city suffer from low self esteem and low aspirations.
The Fishermen Trust has been established to work with other agencies to Engage and Empower these young people and then Enable and Equip them to make better choices.
I plan to spend two thirds of my time in India working for The Fishermen Trust, to find out more about the kind of work I will doing and the people I will be working with, please check out there website here. The rest of my time in Bangalore will be spent working closely with smaller charities and projects in and around the city, visiting orphanages and schools doing things like teaching basic English and using my skills as a drama and music practitioner to help build confidence and self-esteem, even in such simple things as playing games.
I will also be working closely with a local church that is linked with TFT, helping out with the youth and worship aspects of the church, something which is similar to what I do here in my local church.
My plan is to commit myself to this mission for 2 months, come rain or shine, and then be open as to what to do after the 2 months is over. Whether is be to stay in India, come home or go elsewhere.
So why am I going? Well on the application form I filled out to work for TFT, there was a section saying, ‘Reasons for applying’. I was quite honest in my response and so would like to share with you some of what was written. ‘I have recently been challenged by God to look at living more selflessly and start to push my boundaries of comfort so that I can reach my full potential of usefulness in his plans for me.
My daily routines and career aspects have been becoming less and less important where they were once meaning so much and I feel like I have been becoming stagnant in my current position. I really feel God has been putting the word
‘Importance’ in my mind of late, and has been making me think of what is ultimately important, not only to me but to others. TFT has been in the back of my mind ever since Raj came over to my church to present his vision. I really feel God was planting a seed in me then which has grown recently into a desire to go to India and help.
I must admit at first I felt a little lost when thinking of how I can help and what I would do, but with the help of Dave Hider and God I feel much more confident in my ability to live and work in India for a period of time, how long is unsure.’ I hope this paints a picture for you, as to why I’m going.
So, finally, thanks for taking some time out to read about my plans and passions. I would just like to make you aware that this is a self funded trip, I will not be getting paid out in India and will living of any money that I have raised from fundraisers and gifts whilst I’m out there. God has already begun to answer prayer to do with finances and needs and I believe by faith that he will continue to do so. I will also be raising money for TFT itself in the weeks leading up to my trip.
I reckon that's about it for now.
Enjoy the blog!
I will be travelling to a City in the south of India and will be primarily working with a charity called The Fishermen Trust. There is a video about the Trust at the bottom of this web page.
The Fishermen Trust (TFT) is based in Bangalore, a City with a population of over 7.2 million people! Many of the young people living in this vast city suffer from low self esteem and low aspirations.
The Fishermen Trust has been established to work with other agencies to Engage and Empower these young people and then Enable and Equip them to make better choices.
I plan to spend two thirds of my time in India working for The Fishermen Trust, to find out more about the kind of work I will doing and the people I will be working with, please check out there website here. The rest of my time in Bangalore will be spent working closely with smaller charities and projects in and around the city, visiting orphanages and schools doing things like teaching basic English and using my skills as a drama and music practitioner to help build confidence and self-esteem, even in such simple things as playing games.
I will also be working closely with a local church that is linked with TFT, helping out with the youth and worship aspects of the church, something which is similar to what I do here in my local church.
My plan is to commit myself to this mission for 2 months, come rain or shine, and then be open as to what to do after the 2 months is over. Whether is be to stay in India, come home or go elsewhere.
So why am I going? Well on the application form I filled out to work for TFT, there was a section saying, ‘Reasons for applying’. I was quite honest in my response and so would like to share with you some of what was written. ‘I have recently been challenged by God to look at living more selflessly and start to push my boundaries of comfort so that I can reach my full potential of usefulness in his plans for me.
My daily routines and career aspects have been becoming less and less important where they were once meaning so much and I feel like I have been becoming stagnant in my current position. I really feel God has been putting the word
‘Importance’ in my mind of late, and has been making me think of what is ultimately important, not only to me but to others. TFT has been in the back of my mind ever since Raj came over to my church to present his vision. I really feel God was planting a seed in me then which has grown recently into a desire to go to India and help.
I must admit at first I felt a little lost when thinking of how I can help and what I would do, but with the help of Dave Hider and God I feel much more confident in my ability to live and work in India for a period of time, how long is unsure.’ I hope this paints a picture for you, as to why I’m going.
So, finally, thanks for taking some time out to read about my plans and passions. I would just like to make you aware that this is a self funded trip, I will not be getting paid out in India and will living of any money that I have raised from fundraisers and gifts whilst I’m out there. God has already begun to answer prayer to do with finances and needs and I believe by faith that he will continue to do so. I will also be raising money for TFT itself in the weeks leading up to my trip.
I reckon that's about it for now.
Enjoy the blog!
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