India, Chapel Missions, and Grand Prize

This coming Saturday I'll be trekking to Bangalore, in Karantaka India (Southern India - red state on map to left) on a business trip (unless we have to cancel due to the recent terrorist activity). We will be busy during the day for work, but we (another Brother and I) hope to connect with the outreach activity of Chapel Missions India that currently pastor churches, plant churches, run children's centers, orphanages, ministries to those suffering with leperocy and aids, among other ministries. We pray for the many many pastors and missionaries that are working all over India to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ, that people might be free from their sin and have eternal life.

This week there is a Christian music band called Grand Prize that is touring in India, especially at Universities and Colleges. They literally expect thousands to attend. They will be playing music and sharing the truth and reality of Jesus Christ. Our prayers are for significant fruit and many lives turned to Jesus for the first time. With roots in Idaho and Calvary Chapel Boise, this band is now on a national contract with Apostrophe Records (started by Christian singer Jaci Velasquez).

In the mean time, I'm trying to figure out what I'll be able take on my carry on (no liquids or gels) and praying about how the Lord would use us to further His glory and kingdom there.

By the way, Cody (my 9 year old) started Football practice last night. It was a good start and he seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. He'll do great! I'll get some pics posted soon of him in his pads, he's becoming quite the young man. Callie (my 11 year old) has a Clogging performance at the Idaho State Fair grounds coming up. Unfortunately I'll miss it and Cody's football Jamboree as I won't be back from India to attend. Mom will video.

I leave you with a final quote.

"The work we do is of no account when compared with the compelling purpose of God. It is simply the scaffolding surrounding His work and His plan." - Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest 8/3