Our Visit to a Village in India (Pictures)

[Elizabeth]

Here are some pictures of a Village we visited during an outing with our host. When you visit there village they will fix you tea and some bread (forgot the name). I took of pictures of the children and the women- I loved making contact with these people, we wanted to offer to pray for the sick-but I dont think our host understood what we wanted to do, so I am going to continue praying for these people.

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[Elizabeth]

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[Elizabeth]

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[Elizabeth]

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[Elizabeth]

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[Sister Alvear]

such beautiful people and such an opportunity for the church to get involved.

[Elizabeth]

such beautiful people and such an opportunity for the church to get involved.

I love their spirit and those little huts are so immaculate!

You are so right this is a great opportunity for the church to get involved-it is my prayer that some day I do get to return and visit these villages!

[Elizabeth]

Here are some of the children balancing bowls on their heads.
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[pelathais]

Where is this village? Is that the sea in the background?

[Elizabeth]

Where is this village? Is that the sea in the background?

The village is next to this fresh water lake (the rains come and dump a large amount of water and make this lake). The lake evaporates with when the summer comes.

So this village sets up when the lake is there. The lake attracts birds, and seems to be a scenic spot just outside of Ahmedabad. A school was visiting this lake as well as other folks--like we would visit the park.

[Elizabeth]

Here are some other pictures of this woman cooking for us--notice her fire with the long kindling- I also took a picture of her tidy hut.
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[Cindy]

Amazingly beautiful despite the poverty. Praise the Lord y'all got to visit. The people in India will be in my prayers.

[Sister Alvear]

I wish I had another life to give to the mission field! I love missions...and pray for the fields of our world everyday.
I have tears running down my cheeks right now...paganism pains me...blessings to you folks and may God repay your love many times over for loving his lost sheep.

[Elizabeth]

I wish I had another life to give to the mission field! I love missions...and pray for the fields of our world everyday.
I have tears running down my cheeks right now...paganism pains me...blessings to you folks and may God repay your love many times over for loving his lost sheep.Ever since I left I have been having dreams of village people and praying for their sick and demon possessed.

It's hard coming back to the states where their just isnt the harvest I see when I visited India.

[Elizabeth]

Amazingly beautiful despite the poverty. Praise the Lord y'all got to visit. The people in India will be in my prayers.

And they work so hard too!

Even thought these folks are poor, I think the woman dress so beautiful!

[Cindy]

And they work so hard too!

Even thought these folks are poor, I think the woman dress so beautiful!

Yes, they do. Do you know if the jewelry is part of the culture? And I noticed the older women had their heads covered but the younger ones didn't.

[Elizabeth]

Yes, they do. Do you know if the jewelry is part of the culture? And I noticed the older women had their heads covered but the younger ones didn't.

Yes jewelry is definitely part of their culture, I was told it completes the look! There was a very tall young woman (I regret not taking her picture) who could have been a model, her attire was beautiful and she had her "bangles" on-to complete her look.

[Monkeyman]

And they work so hard too!

Even thought these folks are poor, I think the woman dress so beautiful!I don't care about any of that, I wanna know if they are godly and wear pantyhose!!!!!!!

Just kidding Jeanie

These pics are amazing and God bless you and Keith for getting involved, I don't know what God is doing with ya, but I know its gonna be GOOD!!!!

[Cindy]

I sure got a kick out of seeing the calf nosing around and your little David right there close. And being carried to see the BIG water buffalo. I imagine he had a great time. Oh Lord thank you for people like Bro. Keith and Sis. Jeanie that carry on your work.

[Elizabeth]

I don't care about any of that, I wanna know if they are godly and wear pantyhose!!!!!!!

Just kidding Jeanie

These pics are amazing and God bless you and Keith for getting involved, I don't know what God is doing with ya, but I know its gonna be GOOD!!!!

Can you image making these ladies wear those dumb thing(?)! lol!

Thanks for encouragement btw.

[Sister Alvear]

you are never the same once the burden for missions grips your heart...

[Elizabeth]

I sure got a kick out of seeing the calf nosing around and your little David right there close. And being carried to see the BIG water buffalo. I imagine he had a great time. Oh Lord thank you for people like Bro. Keith and Sis. Jeanie that carry on your work.

Pray that we can go back--btw if you think thats funny, you should see the cows casually walk down the street if front of our hotel.

But those cow are a big part of their food source. They make butter and cheese from their milk, plus drink the milk and buttermilk (which I drank as well).

[Cindy]

Pray that we can go back--btw if you think thats funny, you should see the cows casually walk down the street if front of our hotel.

But those cow are a big part of their food source. They make butter and cheese from their milk, plus drink the milk and buttermilk (which I drank as well).

Yes, I have seen documentaries about that. And don't they consider some animals sacred?

[Elizabeth]

you are never the same once the burden for missions grips your heart...

Sister Alvear I had a burden for missions more than 20 yrs ago, and had to wait for this opportunity to come. ( I knew it would, I just didnt know I would have to wait that long)

After being in India it is really hard to come back home to life as usual- that is for sure.

[Elizabeth]

Yes, I have seen documentaries about that. And don't they consider some animals sacred?

The Hindus do, they do not serve beef in many places that we ate at.

[Sherri]

Sister Alvear I had a burden for missions more than 20 yrs ago, and had to wait for this opportunity to come. ( I knew it would, I just didnt know I would have to wait that long)

After being in India it is really hard to come back home to life as usual- that is for sure.This is exactly how I feel about Kenya!! It's hard to explain if you've never been there.

[Elizabeth]

This is exactly how I feel about Kenya!! It's hard to explain if you've never been there.

I know, I am getting a mixture of reactions from folks since I have been home.

One thing I like about India is that they do not stay in doors and most people are outside interacting with each other, I was never never bored.

I hope I get to go to Kenya one day myself!:)

[Elizabeth]

Here are pcitures of the lake..(sorry I do not remember the name)

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[Sherri]

I know, I am getting a mixture of reactions from folks since I have been home.

One thing I like about India is that they do not stay in doors and most people are outside interacting with each other, I was never never bored.

I hope I get to go to Kenya one day myself!:)
My friends and family here probably get tired of me talking about Africa, but it's just in my blood now. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks!!!! I read every book about Africa that I can get my hands on, religious or secular.

[Elizabeth]

My friends and family here probably get tired of me talking about Africa, but it's just in my blood now. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks!!!! I read every book about Africa that I can get my hands on, religious or secular.

I know what you mean, Keith and I did the same thing (read books about India). I went to a family gathering and wore one of my Punjabi's, I bought a new one while in India that I love and wish I had more like it.

I am really fascinated by these village people. Meeting them was a high light of our visit.

[Elizabeth]

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[Elizabeth]

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We took a boat on the fresh water lake, here is Keith & David.
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[Hoovie]

I sure enjoy these pictures Jeanie!

Bless You!

[marthaolivia]

Jeannie: Our pastor is in India now. I believe this is his second trip there. He should be back Thursday afternoon and I'm sure he will have lots of wonderful reports. It was announced this past Sunday morning that 350 people had received the Holy Ghost there already. Our church has really been praying.
These pictures you posted are wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Elizabeth]

I sure enjoy these pictures Jeanie!

Bless You!

Thank you! I have quite a few more to share too!

[Elizabeth]

Jeannie: Our pastor is in India now. I believe this is his second trip there. He should be back Thursday afternoon and I'm sure he will have lots of wonderful reports. It was announced this past Sunday morning that 350 people had received the Holy Ghost there already. Our church has really been praying.
These pictures you posted are wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us.

Do you know where in India he goes??

Does he go through the UPC?

[Elizabeth]

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[seguidordejesus]

Sister Alvear I had a burden for missions more than 20 yrs ago, and had to wait for this opportunity to come. ( I knew it would, I just didnt know I would have to wait that long)

After being in India it is really hard to come back home to life as usual- that is for sure.

Do you wish you'd done something about it sooner?

[marthaolivia]

Jeannie, I really don't know where he is in India and I don't know whether he went through the UPC. I am thinking that someone mentioned a conference and our pastor was asked to be a speaker. I guess I should ask more questions! I will find out and let you know later. Perhaps you even went to the same area..God Bless.

[Elizabeth]

Jeannie, I really don't know where he is in India and I don't know whether he went through the UPC. I am thinking that someone mentioned a conference and our pastor was asked to be a speaker. I guess I should ask more questions! I will find out and let you know later. Perhaps you even went to the same area..God Bless.

Is your pastor's intials PM

[Elizabeth]

Do you wish you'd done something about it sooner?

Actually I do sometimes, I wish I knew then what I know now- and I think I would have looked going over seas differently than I do now. I was told 20 years ago when I shared a desire to go do missions that I need "to be still and know that He is God" what ever that meant!

[seguidordejesus]

Actually I do sometimes, I wish I knew then what I know now- and I think I would have looked going over seas differently than I do now. I was told 20 years ago when I shared a desire to go do missions that I need "to be still and know that He is God" what ever that meant!

IOW "stay in the boat" LOL

[Ron]

Here are some pictures of a Village we visited during an outing with our host. When you visit there village they will fix you tea and some bread (forgot the name). I took of pictures of the children and the women- I loved making contact with these people, we wanted to offer to pray for the sick-but I dont think our host understood what we wanted to do, so I am going to continue praying for these people.

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Looks like Chapatti (sp?)

["GL"]

Great pics!!

I'm preaching a Hindi funeral tomorrow. It will be officiated by a Pundit (Hindu priest). It should be interesting...

[Elizabeth]

This is a sunrise! We got up at 4am that morning--it was worth it when we met the village folks!
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[Ron]

Here are pcitures of the lake..(sorry I do not remember the name)

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Are they fishing?

[Sister Alvear]

I am going to copy these pictures if it is ok with you for our next missions service.

[Elizabeth]

Great pics!!

I'm preaching a Hindi funeral tomorrow. It will be officiated by a Pundit (Hindu priest). It should be interesting...

wow let us know how that goes will ya? sound very interesting indeed.

[Ron]

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We took a boat on the fresh water lake, here is Keith & David.
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Hey those two guys in the red & beige don't look Indian at all!

[Elizabeth]

I am going to copy these pictures if it is ok with you for our next missions service.

Oh yeah please do!

[HeavenlyOne]

Pray that we can go back--btw if you think thats funny, you should see the cows casually walk down the street if front of our hotel.

But those cow are a big part of their food source. They make butter and cheese from their milk, plus drink the milk and buttermilk (which I drank as well).

But don't ask them for a ribeye!!! LOL!

[Elizabeth]

Hey those two guys in the red & beige don't look Indian at all!

But they are very handsome though!

[Ron]

This is a sunrise! We got up at 4am that morning--it was worth it when we met the village folks!
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Beautiful!

You know that this would be Sunset in California!

[Cindy]

Beautiful pics Sis. Jeanie.

[Elizabeth]

But don't ask them for a ribeye!!! LOL!

Or eat a big juicy burger in front of them!

[Ron]

Great pics Jeanie!

I admire you all for your burden for India!

[Cindy]

What do they eat there in that village?

[Elizabeth]

Or eat a big juicy burger in front of them!

Like we did when we got home!!! We ate at In and out burger 2x--in 4 days!

[Elizabeth]

What do they eat there in that village?

Their bread, buttermilk, chili paste mixture and probably some veggie dishes with lots of spices.

[Elizabeth]

Great pics Jeanie!

I admire you all for your burden for India!

Thank you!:wave

["GL"]

Jeanie, can you or Keith help me with the spelling of Yeashu Messee?

Thanks!

[Elizabeth]

Jeanie, can you or Keith help me with the spelling of Yeashu Messee?

Thanks!
My friend I wish I could help, but I am not sure and do not know how that would be spelled.

[HeavenlyOne]

Or eat a big juicy burger in front of them!

Imagine.......a hamburger would kill your witness!! LOL!

[Pragmatist]

Jeanie, can you or Keith help me with the spelling of Yeashu Messee?

Thanks!

What are you trying to say? My husband speaks Hindi but doesn't know what you're asking.

["GL"]

Yeshu...

Jesus Christ

[revshoney]

Thanks for sharing the pix sil!!!!!! I would like to see you in your PUNJABI......I bet it is beautiful......the Hindu's have such interesting colors....most of which is not black......I am glad that you, Keith and David made it back safely......welcome home.......Are you rested??????

[Pragmatist]

Yeshu...

Jesus Christ

Yesu Christu...

He's not sure if that's Hindi but that's how it's said in the region.

["GL"]

Yesu Christu...

He's not sure if that's Hindi but that's how it's said in the region.

Yes. I'm looking for the word for Messiah - Christ. Phonetically... Mess-ee.

[Pragmatist]

Yes. I'm looking for the word for Messiah - Christ. Phonetically... Mess-ee.

He's never heard it used.

["GL"]

He's never heard it used.

Is he from India? Fiji?? The converts (former hindu) we have won all use this word...

BTW - thanks for your help!!

["GL"]

Oh, and the word for God is what??

"Pag-won" ????? I can't remember...

["GL"]

Oh, Jeanie....I didn't intend to hijack the thread. Sorry about that!

[Elizabeth]

Thanks for sharing the pix sil!!!!!! I would like to see you in your PUNJABI......I bet it is beautiful......the Hindu's have such interesting colors....most of which is not black......I am glad that you, Keith and David made it back safely......welcome home.......Are you rested??????

Thank you! :wave I love my new Punjabi! lol- it is taking a while to recover but we are safe praise God!

[Elizabeth]

Oh, Jeanie....I didn't intend to hijack the thread. Sorry about that!

Oh I do not mind at all, no prob!

[Pragmatist]

Is he from India? Fiji?? The converts (former hindu) we have won all use this word...

BTW - thanks for your help!!

He's from India, raised oneness Pentecostal. His native tongue is Malayalam, but he learned Hindi from watching movies (everyone in India watches LOTS of movies), possibly why he never learned the word for Messiah. :)

[Monkeyman]

Like we did when we got home!!! We ate at In and out burger 2x--in 4 days!Just when I am feeling all proud of ya guys and all, you go and say this!!!!!!!! I'm 3,000 miles from an In-N-Out, sheeeeesh, now I am MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rgcraig]

Great pictures Jeanie!

[COOPER]

Great pictures Jeanie!

yep!

[commonsense]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. India is a beautiful country.