We busted out of here! Living on a compound begins to feel confining after awhile so we, especially me, have been looking for ways to get off the compound and be able to see more of the country and people. We found our chance on Saturday when a retired couple who is back for a few months offered to take us with them on a trip to the camp that they've established. The morning began with a two hour drive, which we were warned about. It was bumpy at times as we drove down the brick and then pothole filled dirt road, but was overall manageable. Grace's fun and then nap certainly wasn't disturbed by the bumps! It was especially enjoyable to listen to our host couple as they related just a few of the stories and insights gained over the course of 40 years of work.
After arriving at the camp, we were served some of the amazing Bengali tea with samosas and sharingas. We were then taken to a village where we witnessed a family at work in their pottery business. The clay was hand mixed to the right consistency and placed on the "pottery wheel" which was carefully caked with mud in order for an even rotation and turned by the potter putting a stick on a hole and manually turning the wheel around and around until it was spinning fast enough. This is the pre-foot pedal version. We also met a family who had had part of their house burned down, the part in which the believing part of the family lived. Since this incident, the rest of the family has come to belief.
We were also able to visit one of the two churches that have been started through this ministry. This church hosts an Awana program and a Compassion site through which children's lives are touched.
Finally we were served rice, dhal, chicken curry, and vegetable curry for lunch and shown around the little camp. Including housing for 100+ kids and counselors, two playing fields, a covered basketball court, and a challenge course used for team-building, this small but well organized camp is the culmintion of 40 years of ministry for our host couple and the fruit of their commitment and our God's work was evident.
Bekah
4 comments:
just thinking about yall! thanks for all of the news. it sounds like yall are really getting a good taste of life there. i'm so glad Borodin was good too ;) can't wait to see what God will do next. we're lifting you up here, friends! tomar apa, lauren
Haven't left a note till now, but fascinated with your life there. Looking forward to hearing more when you return. With love,
Lynn Culver
So great to read the latest. We look forward to hearing all about it upon you return. Did you get any pictures of the potter at work? -Tim
Great to hear of the camp adventure! I would love to try some of the Bengali tea with samosas and sharingas. Can you bring some back? Sounds like a good camp. I know you are heading back next week. It's hard to believe in time is almost done. I look forward to hear all the stories when you return. I'm sorry we will each other for another month. We leave on the 19th for Ukraine.
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