India Photos

I’ve finally had a few moments to put some of our India photos online.  Check them out!

http://picasaweb.google.com/christina.jerrett/India#

Back from India!

Hello friends!

We arrived back from India last Friday, and it has been a whirlwind since then, trying to catch up from 2 weeks out of the country and leaving for another week tomorrow, all while recovering from jet lag.  (That’s probably why you haven’t heard from me yet…)

Anyway, we had a GREAT trip.  We took around 1300 photos in two weeks (yes, that is a ridiculous amount of pictures) that will be helpful in future recruiting and promoting for this region.

Our trip consisted of all sorts of different experiences: riding camels, avoiding cows on the highway, navigating confusing India streets in auto rickshaws and on the back of scooters, eating new foods, buying clothing without knowing the language, learning about the history and culture of the region, and making new friends!

But rather than just telling you about it, I’d rather give you a small taste of what it’s like through some of the photos we took.

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One week!

Just a short update to say… one week until we leave for India!  I’m excited!

And, some great news, I’m at about 90% of my support (still have about $300 left)!  Thanks everyone for your gifts and prayers!

Almost there! 80%!

I leave for India in two weeks, and I currently have 80% of the support I need raised!  Thanks to all of you who have given or been praying for me!  Only $600 left to raise!  (That means if 3 people gave $200, 6 people gave $100, or 12 people giving $50, I would be there!)  Check the previous post for details on how to give, and thanks for your continued prayers as I’m preparing to go.

In other news, Paul reached his goal for his 25 Day -$25 challenge! That means the beard will be coming off soon. I’m sure there will be a video of that soon.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Update on India Trip

I just wanted to send a quick update on the progress of my India trip.  Several of the things I asked you to pray for have already happened.  We have both received our visas and our plane tickets have been purchased.  We’ve also found a dSLR camera to borrow. I just got an itinerary emailed to me a few days ago, and it’s starting to set in… I’m really going to India!

So far in only a few weeks, about 59% of the support I need for this trip has either come in or has been pledged!  Thank you all so much! That means only $1,220 more remains to be raised. My goal is to reach $3,000 before June 25. Thanks for considering partnering with me in this strategic way.

To give, visit www.perspectives.org/giveonline and select my name from the “Choose a Staff Member” menu.

Or if you would prefer to give by check, make it out to USCWM – MA-210 (for IRS purposes, do NOT write my name on the check) and send it to:

U.S. Center for World Mission
Ministry Accounts
PO Box 3586
Fayetteville, AR  72702

Include a separate note that has my name and says it’s for my India trip.

GOer Group Video update

In other news, back at the USCWM, I’m working with a summer intern named Jessica, and we’re just about to start filming for the GOer Group videos tomorrow afternoon.  So far we’ve built a small sound-proof studio (ok, more like sound resisitant… you can’t soundproof a room that starts with 1inch walls and no ceiling) in a back office (Dad, thanks for teaching me how to use power tools!), put together a set, started scheduling some incredible speakers to come in for interviews, and brainstormed how to get t his valueable information to college students.  Please pray with us as we take on this huge task!

I hope you all are enjoying the first few days of summer!  Let me know what you’re up to!

Trip Dates:
June 26 – July 9

Total Trip Cost:
$3,000

Amount left to raise:
$1,220

Ways to Pray

• GOer Group Project: Pray for guidance and creativity as we start filming this week.

• Support for India: Pray that my friend and I will both be able to raise the support we need for this trip.

• Long-term Workers: Pray that this trip will help raise long-term laborers to go to this region!