It's hard to believe, today is our last full day in the village! On one hand, it feels like we just got here, then on the other hand, I can't even remember everything we've done because we've covered so much over the past 10 days! But, what I do know is that this has been an amazing trip, and this is the day that the Lord has made, so I'm going to rejoice and give thanks in it!
My message today was basically "A time and a season; part 2", as I continued on from where I left off last Sunday, but focusing more on the difficult periods of life. And within those challenging times, how do we manage to still give thanks to God...not for the hard things but in them. We may not always be able to change our circumstances, but we can change how we respond to them. We can also choose how we support each other during those dark seasons.
Alan took this opportunity to share some of the history of Joyful Journeys and highlighted those who were instrumental in getting the India Ministry off the ground in the beginning.
He gave credit to Novahu, Pastor Jim Eckblad, & Terri Tybring
for being the visionaries who trusted to take this leap of faith.
I give thanks for their passion to be the change!
Following the service, Jo and Sophie handed out more of Oma's washcloths and soaps to some of the "Oldster" women. The "Oldsters" is a division of Joyful Journeys that offers aid, in the form of food, clothing, medical assistance, and love, to the elderly folks within the village.
I give thanks for those who have so little, yet give so much!
The afternoon was spent visiting different Joyful Journeys Board Member's homes. These dedicated people actively work at keeping things running smoothly on this end so that we can remain compliant with the international rules and regulations for this type of organization.
I give thanks for those who serve behind the scenes!
With just a little time at the end of the day, what better way to spend it than with some of the hostel kids.
I give thanks for these children, who set a great example of giving thanks in all things; after all, they are semi-orphans, living in a poverty stricken village, with little besides their basic necessities, and yet love and joy simply radiate from them!
Now, I’ll leave you with this…
With a grateful heart, I say,
Namaste’
~Jenny
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