Mission: Impact India
The trip to India was life changing. I came back with a focus to raise $200,000 to build a school for poor kids. I know it can be done. This blog evolves.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Population Two
It's hard to begin to put into words the things I've seen and the emotions I've felt after today. I mean, you expect to have life altering experiences on a trip to India, and in that sense, I'm certainly a changed man. Yesterday I was worried about my income going down by $1800 or so per month. Now I'm just thankful I'm not living in the slums. But surprisingly, the people I met today who live in abject poverty seem to be much more satisfied with life and happy than I feel day to day. Something's wrong with that.
This is the outside of the school we visited today. It's located in the heart of the slums and is pale in comparison to what we as Americans expect a school to be. |
We were welcomed warmly with big full malas or traditional Indian flower necklaces as they are called. |
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
We made it!
Originally I wanted to do daily video updates. But I'm not sure that will be possible unless I'm able to get an adapter that works with my lap top. In fact, I've got 8% batter power left right now so I'm going to be very brief.
First let me give you the back story behind these pictures...
This is the team right after hopping the pond. We were lucky enough to have a 12 hour layover in London. Bloody hell people! Look at those blokes:)
This was the school we went to today. I'll write more about how this school works, but in a nut shell they basically train people on how to effectively minister to people. The thing that most impressed me was that they follow a model of pray, serve, then share. Pray for the person, help them out in some way, and share the Gospel when they ask, why are you doing this? It's how Jesus ministered and I never really realized that until I heard how they operate today
This is a picture of the students taking a break in the court yard. Everyone was so hospitable. They offered us chi tea, which was not like the chi I'm used to but still good none the less.
I really have so much more to share. I've been shooting video and taking pictures like crazy. But alas, my battery is down to 4% now and if I don't post soon, it wont get posted. So... keep coming back. I'll try and add more as I'm able.
Please keep our team in your prayers.
First let me give you the back story behind these pictures...
This is the team right after hopping the pond. We were lucky enough to have a 12 hour layover in London. Bloody hell people! Look at those blokes:)
This is a picture of the students taking a break in the court yard. Everyone was so hospitable. They offered us chi tea, which was not like the chi I'm used to but still good none the less.
I really have so much more to share. I've been shooting video and taking pictures like crazy. But alas, my battery is down to 4% now and if I don't post soon, it wont get posted. So... keep coming back. I'll try and add more as I'm able.
Please keep our team in your prayers.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Murder Mystery
I'm thrilled to report the Murder Mystery Party was a lot of fun. We had a wonderful turn out and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. There are definitely a few tweaks and changes we'll make before the next one, but overall I feel like it was a complete success.
When it was all said and done we raised a total of $290 which puts us less than $300 away from the $1800 goal I gotta meet by the end of June.
A very special thank you to everyone who came out and those who continue to help support Mission: Impact India.
Also, thanks to www.playingwithmurder.com for a wonderfully written murder mystery party and their gracious support for Mission: Impact India.
Below are a few pictures from the event.
When it was all said and done we raised a total of $290 which puts us less than $300 away from the $1800 goal I gotta meet by the end of June.
A very special thank you to everyone who came out and those who continue to help support Mission: Impact India.
Also, thanks to www.playingwithmurder.com for a wonderfully written murder mystery party and their gracious support for Mission: Impact India.
Below are a few pictures from the event.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Mission Work
I just found a blog about some mission work already going on in India. The author is a friend of our pastor and I found it very interesting as this is the mission field we'll be heading to. The latest post "Big Jesus" is a great read. Check it out.
http://impactindia2013.blogspot.com/2013/05/big-jesus.html
http://impactindia2013.blogspot.com/2013/05/big-jesus.html
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mom
Thank you mom,
for putting up with me, for being my biggest supporter and helping me
with all these fundraisers. You are the bomb. You are my mom. I love
you. Happy Mothers Day.
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