Matthew 10 Team arrive in India

Uncategorized 24 November 2009 | Comments Off

We arrived early this morning around 5:30am and used the morning to relax and recover from the 24 hour trip. Before lunch, Robert (our talented Indian driver), drove our media team into the busy city of Hyderabad to grab a few shots. Robert shared with us that he has been with Manna Ministries for 24 years. It is amazing to see his love for Jesus shown through his faithful service.

Though he speaks good English there was still a small communication barrier; so in an effort to make us feel more comfortable he popped in an “American Worship CD” for us! We loved it! While driving, we came to a hectic intersection and saw two young girls, probably 10 and 8 years old, run out in between the cars. They began doing backflips, cartwheels and other acrobatic tricks; then pressed their faces to our car window begging for money.

It took us a moment to realize that they were working for tips in order to buy food to bring back to their families. It broke our hearts. There is such a need in India…God has called us to meet it.

We met in the afternoon for a time of prayer and worship. Dr. Tony Slay spoke about the importance of agreement and unity in order for the work of the Lord to be accomplished in its fullness. As we all began to pray together it was amazing to see how easily everyone came into agreement for the salvation of Suryapet and for not only the city to be changed…but the nation of India to be changed! Dr. Tony Slay also ministered to the team and God spoke through him to encourage and edify each team member. It was the perfect way to kick off this trip!

The Great Commission challenges us to go into all nations making disciples in Jesus’ Name. The sole purpose of why we are here is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost, broken, helpless and sick. Our mission: to leave Suryapet forever changed…a city washed in the blood of Jesus.