Day 1

The Mission Team has made it to India safe and sound. We arrived yesterday afternoon, and with the exception of some long security and immigration lines, the trip was safe and boring. We checked into the hotel, then got a chance to see Bhavani Island, a small island with a very unique activity park where we were as much of an attraction to the local people as the park was.  Afterwards, we began what probably would have been a wonderful dinner that was going to be very slow, and when some of us started going to sleep at the table, we had to abandon. 

This morning we began with a worship service at the Vijayawada Prayer Fellowship where we helped lead a worship for around 150 disadvantaged children and their teachers. The children sang and danced for us, then our group sang and led worship, including teaching the children Zacheus was a wee little man and how to play four corners.  Afterwards, we had time to socialize and make new friends and give each child and teacher a small gift.  

Afterward, we went and did a medical clinic where we saw almost 100 people and offered medical advice and diagnosis from our team of medical professionals.

Finally, we went to a outdoor, night time Gospel Meeting near one of the wells installed by Pure Water Initiative. Again we helped lead the service and dedication of the well followed by a dinner at the home of the pastor and his wife. 

It is just after 11 pm here and it has been a very long day and we are still jet lagged.  Thanks to all for their support and prayers.  Tomorrow we have another medical clinic, and visit/dedicate two more well projects.