It's been a while since we posted. The hotel we are staying at did not have the wi-fi working. Today is the last day of the conference here. We have been amazed at the popularity of The End Times teachings. Over 265 people crowd into the church each day to hear the teaching. The worship has been wonderful and the people are so hospitable. We are humbled to be here with them.
There is such a contrast of life here in Mysore. This is the home of the king's palace. It is over the top in terms of opulence. There are many elaborate structures, buildings and architecture sprinkled throughout the city that speaks of the royal presence here. However, poverty is seen everywhere you go. The conference is being hosted at a very nice church building in a section of Mysore known as Bamboo City. Flanking the road to the church are branches of bamboo that are fashioned into ladders and fences and other useful items. The street the church is on is a slum. The poverty is hard to imagine. The homes are flimsy and many are slanted. They are made of all sorts of materials including hay and straw. The street is a bumpy dirt road. Traveled by people, auto rickshaws, motorbikes, pigs and chickens.We are grateful that it is the dry season.
After the last session today we will leave for a three day rest at Quiet Corner before returning to Bangalore and preparation for returning to the US. We all miss our families, friends and church. However, it will be sad to say good bye to these precious saints. The gospel of truth is being spread here through them in very powerful ways. We count it a privileged to be a part of it.
Thanks to all of you who have supported us and prayed for us. Your prayers are answered. We have so much to share with you.
There is such a contrast of life here in Mysore. This is the home of the king's palace. It is over the top in terms of opulence. There are many elaborate structures, buildings and architecture sprinkled throughout the city that speaks of the royal presence here. However, poverty is seen everywhere you go. The conference is being hosted at a very nice church building in a section of Mysore known as Bamboo City. Flanking the road to the church are branches of bamboo that are fashioned into ladders and fences and other useful items. The street the church is on is a slum. The poverty is hard to imagine. The homes are flimsy and many are slanted. They are made of all sorts of materials including hay and straw. The street is a bumpy dirt road. Traveled by people, auto rickshaws, motorbikes, pigs and chickens.We are grateful that it is the dry season.
After the last session today we will leave for a three day rest at Quiet Corner before returning to Bangalore and preparation for returning to the US. We all miss our families, friends and church. However, it will be sad to say good bye to these precious saints. The gospel of truth is being spread here through them in very powerful ways. We count it a privileged to be a part of it.
Thanks to all of you who have supported us and prayed for us. Your prayers are answered. We have so much to share with you.
So good to hear from you, my friend. Appreciate your observations about the sights you're seeing. Cannot imagine!
ReplyDeleteAfter 10 days in FL, we're glad to be home. Got here in time to watch the Packers win....yeah!!
Our Shannon has been in hospital for a week w/pneumonia, on top of fighting the CIDP. Prayer, much needed.
Praying for your safe return. Love, Sandy