"Live" from Kathmandu

NOMESTEI! Here we sit in an internet cafe in Bhaisepati right outside Kathmandu Nepal!

WE'VE MADE IT!!

Dropping down from a clear blue sky in to a foggy haze of bustling city filled with cows roaming the sides of the road, endless horns honking, cars inches away from our faces. Met at the airport by Pastor Dhan and his nephew Chris, this trip was made in a van piled high with the large amounts of luggage on the roof while inside we sat cozily hip-to-hip--ALL TEN of us--in a seven seater. The bonding time was great! :)

We arrived at our destination unscathed and extremely EXCITED to be welcomed at the church we're putting up for the night by a line of beautiful children all saying "Nomastei" (hello) bowing and shaking our hands. Afterwards we enjoyed a warm cup of Nepali coffee prepared by Rose, Pastor Dhan's wife.

The rest our adventuresome day has been spent touring Kathmandu, buying last minute supplies, shopping and people watching. Lots of people watching!

This is truly a special part of God's creation. Colors make up everyone's wardrobe, life shines in the eyes of the children and despite the conditions, smiles are everywhere. The greatest reward of this day has been seeing, for the first time, the people we have come to serve--a gift far beyond anything any of us could have imagined.

Our request for each of you now is to continue praying for us: for our health, our travels, our planning and preparation. We will be leaving for Kawasoti tomorrow to start preparations for the first conference. Pray for the 250 youth who will be attending the conference, that their hearts will be open and ready to hear from God. Pray for us as we share.

Over the next several days we will be having limited internet connection, but still updating as much as we can. Keep checking back to see all God is doing here in Nepal!

-The Team