Singing in the Jeep

Things have been going very well in India. The students have been staying with the Indian students and sharing life together. The moments that come out of these relationships have been wonderful to see. From times in class together to singing songs at the top of their lungs in a jeep (this is a wonderful story) it has been amazing to see our students with the Indians and reach across cultural barriers to build friendships.

As for me, I am enjoying the trip. Each day is adventure filled with spicy foods, crowds of friendly people and endless possibilities for the future. For example, to get to this Internet cafe I road a motorcycle with one of the theology students.

The rest of the trip looks great. Please pray for the team and for the people we are serving as well as the future of our relationship with India. I hope you are doing well and enjoying life.

Blessings & Peace,

Matt

Tabor Team 3 Journey Begins

It is unusual to see 14 Tabor students so energetic at 4:30 am but here is proof that India changes people's perspective of what is important in life. You can see the excitement on their faces as they prepare to leave for an Interterm trip to India on this cold January 10, 2008 morning. The warmth they will find in India will be a welcome change.

The trip will take the team to Kansas City by van and then by air to Delhi, via Amsterdam. After a few days in Delhi where they will be hosted by the Mennonite Brethren Mission Service International team (MBMSI), with a side trip to the Taj Mahal, the team will fly to Hyderabad, spend a week at Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College (MBCBC) in Shamshabad, and then a week in Jadcherla and other cities south of Shamshabad where they will serve in rural and urban India MB churches.

Pray for Dr. Del Gray and Matt Cox as they lead the team and for the students as they learn and serve.

Lawrence