The Road to India

Wow. It is hard to believe this day is finally here. It was just over six months ago that we learned about Compassion International’s pilot program. From then it has been a whirlwind journey, applying to the program, being selected, going through training, getting our partner church in India, and now the day has finally come. Bob and I are flying to India to get more training and to meet our partner church in Pratapura.

We know many of you would like to receive updates about our trip. We believe we will have occasional access to the internet over the next week. So we are planning on using three ways to send out updates.

First, Bob and I will be posting updates on the New Covenant Facebook page. If you are on Facebook, become a Friend with (or fan of) New Covenant to get frequent updates.

Second, I plan to post some updates on the missions blog. Here is the link -- oh, wait, you are already here!

Third, we plan to send out occasional updates to the church. If you don't receive it already, go to www.newcovenantbible.org and click on "eNews sign-up" at the bottom of the home page and check the box for "missions." (If you get the church e-news, you will receive a special email telling you how to manage your subscriptions and just add "missions").

Let me close by giving you a few prayer requests:

• Pray for the obvious: Good health, safe travel, smooth flight and train connections, etc.
• Pray for us to adjust quickly to another culture and timezone.
• Pray for us to make a great first impression on St. Paul’s Church, our new partner church.
• Pray for us to establish a healthy and mutual working relationship with St. Paul’s Church.
• Pray that we would have wisdom in discerning how our two churches can best partner together.
• Pray too for the 30 or so other churches in India with us as they also meet and begin a relationship with each of their partner churches.

So thanks, in advance, for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

For His Kingdom,

James