Day four in the Kathmandu and we are having a spectacular time. We started the day with our famous and fierce leaders, Kyle and Callee. They took us to a breakfast spot, niche in the middle of thamel. It has typical American breakfast choosings, like an omelet and pancakes. It was very good. We then went to Church and transported there via Tuk Tuks. If you don't know what they are i will tell you basically they are these box looking cars with a pointy nose that is placed on three wheels. It was a slow ride, but who cares when you are smelling the Nepali air in a Tuk Tuk.
When we arrived at the Church it was way different than an American Church. You start by taking your shoes off before you go in then you are greeted with a "jaimisee"(victory in Christ) by everyone in the church. I don't know if we stuck out so much that they wanted to greet us or they do it to each other all the time. Either way i felt welcomed and when we walked in you are seated on the ground with your legs folded. Immediately worship was going on and it felt amazing. The people were raising there hands and worshiping and i just was just in awe, to think what God is doing in a place were Christianity is only 5% among the population. Also seeing how a woman can speak at the church where women are oppressed in the culture. It just showed how people can change from the environment they are in to show love that people deserve, especially the women. I honestly think that most Nepali's don't smile but at that Church i saw so many people with them that it was great to exercise my cheek muscles.
After Church we then went to a Childrens home that was operated by a man named Bishnu. Once this man talked i was immediately drawn to listen to him. He had so much wisdom and so much love for the kids and it was just great to hear his testimony as well as know that there are people in Nepal who care about the injustices that are going on. He found all the kids at this home on the street. He takes them in feeds, teaches, and loves them, he calls them his family. Him and his wife are doing an extraordinary job there. Bishnu is well known around here and i hope i get to hear more stories from him and see the kids. My experience at the Children's home was great. When we went to the kids i was taken right away from a little 8 yr old girl named Asa, which meant Hope. She clamped my hand and said, "brother come" in her broken english. She took me on this tour of the place for the whole hour we were there and taught me some games. The best moment there was when we were going to a pond and when we were going down and i started to skip. Every kid started to do the same and immense laughter came, it was a joy. Everyone was having fun and some of us were playing soccer with the other kids. I had a great time and i commend Bishnu for his ministry. I hope there will be more days like this.
We ended the day with some games and spaghetti at the president of Tiny hands. An intense game of Mafia was taking place and all i can say is that it was a great team bonding time. With intense narrations from Angela and Justin. So to whoever reads this know that there are people and ministries here that need your prayers. As well as our team for the next five weeks. Thanks and Jaimisee!
sorry for it being long. Thank you friends and family-Eddy
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