Monthly Archives: January 2006

After she left, Kalpna and Shikha came over for our Bible Study.  We started a study on repentance.  We studied how repentance requires: (1) Confession; (2) Forsaking what we have done (a turn away from the sin); (3) Walking on … Continue reading →

We have decided to start having the people memorize scripture verses.  Although most of them cannot read the Bible, they can learn the promises of God and hide them in their heart for use when needed.  Our first scripture is: … Continue reading →

Even before she left, several children showed up for tutoring.  The regulars, Ajay, Kulbushan and Sonu came.  But also, Ekraam, Akram, Sanju, Sushil and Moolchand came.  Although Ajay, Kulbushan and Sonu are all at the same level, I noticed that … Continue reading →

Once we finally arrived at the lake, we noticed that the lake was quite dry.  We have not had winter rains this year.  But, it was still a pretty area.  Picnics in India are quite different than picnics in the … Continue reading →

Then Shikha, Kalpna and I finished our Bible Study on sin and the atonement of sin provided by Jesus.  While we were doing our Bible Study, four little boys from the same slum as the new kids showed up.  But, … Continue reading →

We had approximately thirty people at the fellowship today.  Many of them were people who have come before, which is a good sign.  There were a few new faces however, as well.  And some missing faces.  I missed seeing Ikraam … Continue reading →

I also taught them a little conversation in English.  This is how it goes: Me: How are you? Them: I am fine.  How are you? Me: I am fine.  What is your name? Them: My name is ______.  What is … Continue reading →

However, I forced myself out of bed for the miracle meeting.  Today was our seventh miracle meeting.  But, before the miracle meeting, we had our first tutoring session for the kids.  As I mentioned before, some of the kids have … Continue reading →

Mom began a weekly prayer meeting with my cousin’s wife, Babli Bhabhi (Shikha’s mother-in-law).  I think they will meet every Monday for prayer and a short Bible study.  Babli Bhabhi had been filled with the Holy Spirit many years ago … Continue reading →

We began the first meeting with my cousin Vipul and his wife, Rajni (one of the maid’s) and three little children, Amit, Sarika, and Mahima.  But, just as we began worship, the Chauhan family came.  A short while later, Ekraam … Continue reading →