Sunday was a long, hot, tiring yet a wonderful day. We left Quiet Corner early in the morning in order to attend church in Gudalepet, a good size village about one hour away. After a rough ride through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve (at least 50 speed bumps), we arrived in the village which has a population of about 300,000.
The Quiet Corner Church there is a wonderful little community of believers. Thomas Samuel is especially proud of the
Christian presence that exists there. Forty years ago QCI planted this small church. Since that time many have come to faith and Bible Vision has distributed many bibles throughout the area. Sal preached a message on being a light to the world. After the service we enjoyed fresh coconut water.
We had a good lunch at a vegetarian restaurant and then traveled about an hour to a newly established satellite church. Pastor Thomas, the pastor of the Gudalepet church, travels this distance every Sunday to conduct a service there and then comes back to conduct a service in Gudalepet. The small village of about 70 people is very poor
and rural. The church meets in a tiny building with no electricity. As we drove down the narrow dirt road, villagers began congregating at the tiny church and gave us a warm welcome.
The Christians who attend the church read scripture for us and sang some hymns in their language. To see the conditions in which they live was troubling to us, and yet they all seemed to radiate with joy and peace.
Our next stop was Elmbrook Farm. This 10 acre farm is home to almost 100 coconut trees and a large crop of tomatoes. Pastor Samuel and his young family live in a nice house there. It was a sweet time of fellowship. One of the farm hands climbed a tree to cut down some fresh coconuts for us. While at the tree top he took a call on his mobile phone. Technology has infected India!!!!
Completely exhausted we safely arrived back at QCI around 7:00 PM. A hot shower never felt so good. After a wonderful meal, we all called it an early night.
This is the (Sun)day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
The Quiet Corner Church there is a wonderful little community of believers. Thomas Samuel is especially proud of the
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| The Church in Gudalepet |
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| Satellite Church planted in the village |
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| Rural church believers |
The Christians who attend the church read scripture for us and sang some hymns in their language. To see the conditions in which they live was troubling to us, and yet they all seemed to radiate with joy and peace.
Our next stop was Elmbrook Farm. This 10 acre farm is home to almost 100 coconut trees and a large crop of tomatoes. Pastor Samuel and his young family live in a nice house there. It was a sweet time of fellowship. One of the farm hands climbed a tree to cut down some fresh coconuts for us. While at the tree top he took a call on his mobile phone. Technology has infected India!!!!
Completely exhausted we safely arrived back at QCI around 7:00 PM. A hot shower never felt so good. After a wonderful meal, we all called it an early night.
This is the (Sun)day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
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