Greetings from India

August 9, 2008

In Habakkuk 1:5 the Lord says, “Look to the nations and watch – Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you.” This word of God certainly seems to be true for the nation of India in these days and for me especially in the work at Rahab’s Rope. I was in a meeting yesterday and given the information that 6 of every 10 Hindu’s you meet on the street are interested in hearing you tell them about Jesus and that 1 of those 10 will accept Christ. That is truly amazing! The transformation I am watching take place in the women of Rahab’s Rope is just as amazing. Words cannot explain what your eyes see and your heart experiences.

I hope this finds you all doing well. I departed Atlanta June 30th with two other ladies, Mackey Hooper and Katie Macias. Our travel went smoothly with no problems. The women at Rahab’s Rope are doing very well. The quality of their workmanship continues to improve as well as the atmosphere of unity at the center. Their growth spiritually is evident in all aspects of their lives. Mackey will be here most of the time for the next two years teaching English and Math. The classes have already begun and it is amazing to watch the girl’s as they are extremely eager to learn, honestly it is like watching a child open presents at Christmas. Mackey is teaching, Katie and I are assisting by working with the girls individually on their worksheets. We also have Michal, a young lady from CA helping us as well as another American that lives here. We are all so impressed with how well the girls are learning.

Thanks to those that have donated to our Scholarship Fund. Our two girls that started Beauty School in May, Susan and Mary Stella, are doing very well. They are absolutely living a dream come true! Some of the skills they have learned thus far are manicure, pedicure and hot oil massage. Next week we will get to experience their new learned skills first hand, should prove to be quiet interesting. I can’t wait!

Thursday we were invited to a function at the Bangalore Baptist Hospital honoring Dr. Rebekah Naylor for her 35 years of service to the hospital and the work of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was also the release of a book written about her life of service to the people of India and her involvement in the development of the hospital and nursing school. The book is a must read as it inspiration of “what one life intertwined with serving God and love can do”. The book is “Rebekah Ann Naylor, M.D. Missionary Surgeon in Changing Times” by Camille Lee Hornbeck.

Last night we attended another function for Dr. Naylor at the Campus Crusade compound, this one hosted by Dr. David Dass. This was a very exciting evening for me as the girls from Rahab’s Rope performed a song and dance for the guest. The song is “Pray for India”. The girls were dressed in costume from 17 different people groups in India. They were beautiful and did a wonderful job, I couldn’t have been more proud. They have come such a long way; they were smiling and so confident in themselves as they performed. Their transformation from sad, withdrawn and hopeless eyes to bright, big, beautiful eyes and smiles; from slouched and down-trodden shoulders to holding their heads upright is as the scripture says, “utterly astounding”.

Please continue to pray for us. If you would like to be a part of this incredible journey we are on please visit our website to see how you can become involved.

Blessings,