Nagercoil Day 3

We began our day with Melissa and I crying to our Lord with much tears. It did not end there. We gathered yesterday morning before the day began as a team and it was a precious time with the Lord as we cried for humility, courage and passion for the lost. It was very profitable. Afterwards, the team traveled to a dedication of a home that consisted of two apartments that Charity Home build. Many years ago Dr. Spurgeon led by the Lord purchased land not knowing what will happen with it. This past year, God blessed them with the finances to build this apartment home to bring funds into the ministry. God is good to His people! Dr. Spurgeon and his wife prayed for the home as well as they asked Melissa and me to pray for the home. What a joy and privilege to be a part of this great blessing! Mrs. Spurgeon gave a tour of the home as well as the land, which they will be able to build another apartment home. Afterwards, we traveled back to the home of the Spurgeons. The girls readied themselves as they were going clothes shopping and Dr. Spurgeon and I stayed home to work on biblical studies for upcoming preaching opportunities. The girls were gone for almost 3 hours and returned with lovely Indian clothing for themselves. After the fashion show, we focused on our skit and lesson for the evening with the Charity Home girls. This would be the first time in meeting them, and the our girls were so excited. We left the Spurgeon's home around 4:50 and arrived to the girls standing in two lines waiting for us. We were touched. We unloaded out of the vehicle and walked between the two lines as we entered the building. Once we entered, the girls quickly sat down on their mats waiting patiently to begin the service. As we settled in, Dr. Spurgeon spoke to the girls in regards to how we became acquainted with the Charity Home and introduced us individually. Surprisingly, when Dr. Spurgeon called our names, a girl would come to each of us to bring us flowers. They were precious! All of our hearts melted and questioned how the culture can treat the Indian girls as a curse. After the gifts, the girls performed two dances for us, which we were truly blessed. We felt specially honored.

Dr. Spurgeon turned the service over to us and the girls sang We Will Glorify and My God is So Big. The Indian girls participated in the motions for My God is So Big. I cannot say enough on how precious they are, but I was reminded that their hearts are wicked and need a Savior. This was the mission God set before us. After the singing, we performed the skit called The Waiting Father from the parable of the Prodigal Son. God truly used this for His glory! Subsequently, I gave a lesson, which led into crafts and games. We ended the evening with singing and Elizabeth giving her testimony.

Again, we were truly blessed to have the opportunity to share and live Jesus before the girls. The assistants at the school are Hindus as well as Dr. Spurgeon's driver. The gospel was presented and we pray for salvation to come to them as well as the girls.

Well, I need to go as we are preparing to leave for our second meeting with the girls. Thank you for your prayers and keeping us in your thoughts. God bless you!

In Christ Alone
Dean
(Psalm 103)