Friday, June 30, 2023

Kholagaun

Today was our first missionary trip. We divided into 3 groups to visit 3 different churches. We traveled together by tuk-tuk and then each group went in their own direction. My group went to Kholagaun. We didn't have to hike and only needed a push up the mountain (they call them hills)twice. 
We had music beforehand by a group of young people. We then told our Bible stories and then handed out bracelets that said "Jesus loves me" and "Jesus loves you" and other gifts. We had a translator at each site. We pray that the words we spoke were received by those who listened. We have been promised in Isaiah 55:11 "  It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
We then had a meal of dal bhat and chicken.
We met one of the other group before heading back to the Jungle Wildlife Camp who had to hike up to their church. The trip back down the "hill" was quite fast and steep and bouncy.
It will be fun to hear how their trip went. The third group had a longer way to go and we hope they arrive safely back soon.
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Beth K. Sorenson