Just landed in Atlanta after 25 hours traveling from India. Great mission trip and a special thanks to all who prayed us through the trip. We are on the highway headed to Dothan. Can't wait to see everyone in church this Sunday.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
On board getting ready for take off
After our long layover we are on board waiting for takeoff for Atlanta. Thanks for your prayer covering for this 8 hour flight.
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Arrived in Amsterdam
We all were able to get 5 to 6 hours of sleep on the first leg of the trip which was an 8 hour flight. We have an 8 hour layover until our flight to Atlanta. All looking forward to getting home!
And the purse saga continues... They didn't put a tag on my purse so I got sent back to security and terry and pastor boarded without me in Delhi. But I made it. Kim
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
At Delhi Airport
We have checked in for our flight cleared security and now waiting at the gate for our flight to Amsterdam and then connect on to Atlanta. This was a really good trip connecting with the Dehradun Vineyard. Their church is so much like our church that we all said if we were blindfolded and didn't hear the different language it would be Dothan Vineyard. The ministry of the Word was well received and our team did a lot of one on one ministry. Thank you all for the faithful intercession. Believe me it made a difference. We depart healthy but very tired. However knowing we represented you our church family makes it all worth while. Love to all. More later.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
In Delhi spending time with Vineyard missionaries Rick and Ellen Coffin.
Arrived in Delhi after a profitable week for the Kingdom of God.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Lunch break leaders seminar. Making chapati rumali outside for lunch. Yummy!
Some Impressions
I am on the break at the Saturday Leadership Seminar. It has really been a refreshing time to work with Sunny Gilbert and his Vineyard Church in Dehra Dun. In all the years I have travelled, there has never been a church or mission that dedicated a night to getting to know us by asking us to tell our story. I was so moved by the service last night. It was dedicated entirely to hearing about us. They asked me to tell them the story of Dothan Vineyard. Terry and Kim helped me share the story of Dothan Vineyard. I saw tears in Terry's eves as he shared. The people here were genuinely interested in us - I suppose it threw me for a loop. I am not saying this to cast a negative light on any other group or church -- this is just a commendable quality that this church and its leader has. They don't see things from the "its all about us" perspective. They were genuinely interested in our work and church as well as theirs. This is truly a partnership in that sense of the word. Again, one impression that stood out . . .
I want to say thank you to everyone who is praying faithful for us during this trip. The leadership seminar now in progress is going very, very well. It's an honor to be able to invest in this group of leaders in God's Kingdom.
'Pasta' Lyle
Friday, March 5, 2010
A Note From Kim Knight
Wow! What can I say, my time in India has been a humbling experience to say the least.
Number one, they don't hate Americans! Fancy that! The people are friendly, welcoming and polite, and for a country of 1.2 billion that's amazing! Man, New Yorkers could take a tip from them.
It is wildly fast paced and the drivers are the most considerate I've ever seen, (NASCAR is for sissies!). They drive in both lanes, pass on either side and miss each other by mere millimeters. You get used to it after a while. They are professionals! Oh, and did I mention, the food is fantastic!
Mostly, though, I can tell you the people I have met are passionate for Jesus! Despite having experienced persecution and fear they continue to, "fight the good fight" and refuse to give up! To say I admire them tremendously is quite an understatement.
I can't wait to share pictures and stories of our experience!
Ciao! Oh, sorry that's French!
Kim
Kim says its safer to be a cow on the street. Its common to see cows owning the streets, busy or otherwise.
Worship at pastor Sunnys where we are sharing the story of Dothan Vineyard
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After the Village service we gave the children the signed soccer balls from our kids church
Kim brought candy to give out to the kids in the village. A big treat for all.
Meeting at dakhbari mothrowala Vineyard with pastor sanjay.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Quotable tidbits from the Trip
Kim, Nascar is going to be going after Pastor Sunny the way he drives around town!
Terry, What! no red lights, no stop signs!
Lyle, Is there any curry left?
Sunny, Where is Dothan?
Sunny, On the roads in India, Expect the unexpected!
Terry, Hey, That's our UPS line!
Kim, Don't expect me to go home and recreate these meals - DELICIOUS!
Lyle, How are we ever going to cross this street!
COME HOLY SPIRIT !
Street Vendors making a living for their families are a common sight around town.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Itinerary
Itinerary:
Wednesday: share in small groups get to know the people
Thursday Kick off new 2 year intern program with teaching . Small group meeting Thursday night
Friday visit village churches. Friday night share at an all church pot luck and share the story of Dothan Vineyard and our personal lives walk with God.
Saturday Leaders seminar. Teaching morning and afternoon.
Sunday Share at the church
Monday fly to Delhi and spend afternoon. And evening with mission friends Rick and Ellen Coffin.
Tuesday Day off
Wednesday Fly home. 17 hours flying time with 9 other hours on top of that in transit
Thank you for your prayers!
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Wednesday: share in small groups get to know the people
Thursday Kick off new 2 year intern program with teaching . Small group meeting Thursday night
Friday visit village churches. Friday night share at an all church pot luck and share the story of Dothan Vineyard and our personal lives walk with God.
Saturday Leaders seminar. Teaching morning and afternoon.
Sunday Share at the church
Monday fly to Delhi and spend afternoon. And evening with mission friends Rick and Ellen Coffin.
Tuesday Day off
Wednesday Fly home. 17 hours flying time with 9 other hours on top of that in transit
Thank you for your prayers!
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With Pastor Sunny at a house meeting in his church. Terry and Kim shared at another location.
Good nights rest, headed to airport to catch flight to Dehra Dun for meetings tonight.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Arrived in Delhi. Moving through the crowds to get our ride to hotel.
At Paris airport waiting for connection to India. A little bleary eyed but hanging in there.
First leg of trip
Our first leg from Atlanta to Paris is complete, 8.5 hour flight. Waiting at gate. Just realized this is first time I have done an all nighter with Terry and Kim.
First blessing of trip- Kim left her purse behind at security when she was distracted by the search of her bag. Got to gate then she realized "no purse oh no!" Run Kim run we all said ... Good news it was still at the gate. Phew! Keep covering us in prayer. We need it. Now we wait for flight to Delhi.
We send our love to all. More later.
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First blessing of trip- Kim left her purse behind at security when she was distracted by the search of her bag. Got to gate then she realized "no purse oh no!" Run Kim run we all said ... Good news it was still at the gate. Phew! Keep covering us in prayer. We need it. Now we wait for flight to Delhi.
We send our love to all. More later.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
India mission trip to Dehra Dunn March 2010. Watch this blog for upcoming trip information. Your prayers in advance would be greatly appreciated. Intercessory prayer makes a difference. Please pray for safe travel, good health, Kingdom breakthrough as we go to minister and build relationship in a Vineyard mission partnership trip.
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