Today is the beginning of India's 67th year of independence! We participated in the morning celebrations with two flag raising ceremonies, along with some dancing, drills, speeches, and tons of color. Apparently, when India earned its independence (August 15th, 1947), it sparked a chain of other countries gaining their own! I'll have to do some research on that. I know that a majority of the countries in Africa gained their independence in the mid-late 50's...it would be interesting to see how that played out. Some the more interesting parts of the celebration were seeing a kid dressed up as Mahatma Ghandi (hairstyle and all), the style of marching and saluting they do, and some of the music that was danced to. I might have to get some, so my roommates at home will probably be annoyed with me after I listen to Indian pop on repeat. Sorry I'm not sorry :-).
Today was the Y-21 Youth Leaders Training conference. The chapel (more like a pavilion) slowly filled as more than 200 students and student leaders came to hear the speakers. Our German friends took a few sessions while Kyle and I added a little something from the US. I gave a slightly extended testimony and Kyle gave a teaching from the book of Colossians. Each year presents a different theme that is adhered to in each conference. The theme for this year is "The Body of Christ." I wonder what next year's would be?
Gerhard (Germany) taught on being willing to be called on by God from Isaiah 6
Dr. Reinhardt (Germany) taught on Leadership principles from the story of David and Goliath
Kyle taught on Unity and Love in the Body of Christ from Colossians 3:12-14
We later attended another Children's Program which was very similar to the one we went to last week. A couple new dances and testimonies, but largely the same. Kyle was able to meet his sponsored child! Little Yogapriya is going into the second grade and was very grateful to meet Kyle.
I'll post photos tomorrow as I'm le tired and will be "taking rest." Tomorrow is another day at the office (we think...) Catch you later!
Today was the Y-21 Youth Leaders Training conference. The chapel (more like a pavilion) slowly filled as more than 200 students and student leaders came to hear the speakers. Our German friends took a few sessions while Kyle and I added a little something from the US. I gave a slightly extended testimony and Kyle gave a teaching from the book of Colossians. Each year presents a different theme that is adhered to in each conference. The theme for this year is "The Body of Christ." I wonder what next year's would be?
Gerhard (Germany) taught on being willing to be called on by God from Isaiah 6
Dr. Reinhardt (Germany) taught on Leadership principles from the story of David and Goliath
Kyle taught on Unity and Love in the Body of Christ from Colossians 3:12-14
We later attended another Children's Program which was very similar to the one we went to last week. A couple new dances and testimonies, but largely the same. Kyle was able to meet his sponsored child! Little Yogapriya is going into the second grade and was very grateful to meet Kyle.
I'll post photos tomorrow as I'm le tired and will be "taking rest." Tomorrow is another day at the office (we think...) Catch you later!
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