Saturday Medical Camp

Juli & Beth providing comfort

Kayleen & friend

Mike is filling syringes while Juli is getting ready to give a child a Hep B injection.

Beth, Linda & Kelsey waiting to leave for camp

Quote from Jeanette Mausolf about the trip so far--"this is my fifth trip to India. Each trip has been unique and exciting but with 14 people(10 of which is their first time), watching them experience the Lord's work at Good Shepherd and the Indian culture brings a lot of joy. Sometimes I wonder why we organize trips but as soon as we get here and see our friends and watch the team begin to bond, I know exactly why we are here. The teams are learning by stepping out in faith across continents. A journey that enriches our own personal walk with Jesus. I am already looking forward to the next trip"

The apostles said to the Lord, "Make our faith greater." -Luke 17:5 (TEV)

Friday Night Service

Henry's sister in law opens the service praising the Lord. Many from Henry's family sang Do Lord, I Will Celebrate, Praise Him, and the team sang Open the Eyes of My Heart. Afterwards the children came to ask for us to bless them.

The psalmist wrote, "I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth."
-Psalm 40:10 (NIV)

I am writing this as we leave Vengalathur where we held a medical camp. The focus was Hepatitis B shots for the children. Several doctors from GSH along with Peggy Riche checked many while others dispensed a lot of medication. The camp was held at the pubic school in Vengalathur. The headmaster at the school received eye care at GSM and is very supportive of GSH As always the children were very excited to see us. They fanned us, brought us flowers, and asked us for autographs. We are now headed back to the mission for lunch (it is 2 pm). Tonight we will participate in vespers at the mission.

Helen, Kelsey and Juli having a soda!! ----- Peggy with Henry interpreting

Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." -Matthew 18:5 (nrsv)

Maureen prays at the dedication of the clinic before unveiling the placque of donors. Afterwards the team immunizes 120 children with the first Hepatitis B shot. Lots of tears, screams, and shrieks followed then with a tootsie roll reward. We were outside the hospital taking pictures when one little boy recognized us and began to cry. The medical camp came from much adrenalin and excitement as we have been awake for what seems a really long time. (we landed at 1 am, dedication at 10 am-- after 1 pm lunch, we all took a siesta). We look forward to playing with the children and worshipping in the ashram tonight.

We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. -2 Corinthians 4:7 (NRSV)

WE MADE IT!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. -Psalm 150:6 (NIV)

Helen, Preveen & Henry at the Chennai Airport

Everyone met us at the airport. All bags are on board and we are waiting to go. From what Maureen said-- we are dedicating the PT clinic at 10 am Thursday (which is today) and then doing a medical camp at the mission. A medical camp takes place at a local village on Friday. We are not sure about Saturday & Sunday, then medical camps all next week & PT clinics. 10 camps in all. We'll be busy

Ruth said, "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." -Ruth 1:16 (NIV)

Flying to Brussels

And what a plane!!! Seriously we were in rows 50ish and I think they numbered the plane wrong. The numbers should have been from back to front. Anyway. The plane was huge and really comfy (as comfy as 7 hours could be). The flight was great with lots of movies and yummy food. Beth, Michelle, and Juli got to go into the cockpit. Way to go.

They made sure our flight path was straight and smooth. We were delayed leaving Newark so it was a bit tense going through security again.

We'll see you in Chennai

Vicky and Kayleen wave goodbye.

Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. -Colossians 3:17 (NRSV)

TEAM B HAS LANDED IN CHENNAI 3:45 pm EASTERN TIME 1:15 am CHENNAI TIME

Team B

Top row: Beth Zahnd, Michelle Miller, Linda Swope

Row 2: Helen Hartman, Vicky Gentell

Row 3: Kelly Klopping, Kayleen Elsbree, Juli Nelson

Bottom Row: Kelsey Stephens

Team B is on their way! Notice the smiling faces in the Kansas City Airport. Here is their flight schedule (all times are local):

Leave Kansas City 8:50 am - Arrive Newark 12:33 pm, July 8 - 2 hr 43 min

Leave Newark 8:25 pm - Arrive Brussels 9:40 am, July 9 - 7 hr 15 min

Leave Brussels 11:40 am - Arrive Chennai 12:45 am, July 10 - 9 hr 35 min

They are currently eating lunch at Chili's in the Newark airport. They will probably eat dinner there too, since there are not a lot of options on their 8 hour layover in the Newark airport. It seems that they get special treatment on this trip:

Check in made soooooo much easier with Dunkin Donuts brought by Kristi Campbell, Wyatt Park Associate pastor's wife

Jesus said to his disciples, "Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation." -Mark 16:15 (NRSV)

Team A: Jeanette Mausolf, Maureen Raffensperger, Mike Richie, Peggy Richie

Team A is checked in at the Kansas City airport and ready to go to Puttur, India. They received a great send off from friends and loved ones. Please remember to keep them in your prayers. Team B leaves tomorrow.

Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 (NLT)

The India team is counting down the hours until departure from St. Joseph to Puttur. All four worship services at Wyatt Park laid-hands-on and prayed for the misison team. After services the supply bags were packed and weighed, final details were checked, and the team is ready to step out and serve. Due to an airline ticketing snafu Team A (four members) leaves on Monday morning and Team B (9 members) leaves 24 hours later. Emotions and excitment are running high.

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him." 2 Sam 23:31 (NIV)