This Sunday (6th November) We tried out our third church- Emmanuel Evangelist Church. This one was not quite as small as Big Life but its still small. Probably the closet to my home church in Totnes. The worship was good and its really friendly. We all enjoyed it and it would be a good church to properly get into and become a part of, AG (Assemblies of God) is amazing, but its so big you will only get to know a few people. So, I think we have come up with a plan, or at least I have for me anyway. We do have one more church to try out this Sunday coming, but I think I will go to Emmanuel every Sunday morning, and AG in the evenings. We did that this Sunday and it worked out really nicely. AG in the evenings is aimed more at youths/young people, so its ideal and the messages are really relevant.
Monday 7th was the holiday for Aid Ul Adha. They were lying when they said it was a blood bath, I think between us we saw a few insides, couple of bones and some animal skin. It still wasn't pleasant but people were defiantly over reacting when they said that the streets run red!
Tuesday we went to Entally girls hostel. The girls there range from 6-17, and they are all so happy and bubbly. We played games with them and got to know them a bit. They don't know much English so its the perfect chance to get to know the local language. We will be going there one evening a week, nothing official just getting to know the girls and being a friend.
At the school this week we have been making Christmas cards. You would think that the kids would do it all right? Wrong. We were told to draw the pictures on the front then the teachers started colouring them in! Luckily the kids joined in with the colouring too but for a minute I thought they were just gonna sit and watch! Day by day they have been adding more things, colour, cotton wool (for Santa's beard of course), glitter, paint.. And today they were finished off by us writing their names for them... Indians do not have easy names.
Yesterday was yet another Indian holiday- I actually have no idea what it was for but nothing was on so we had a free day. None of us like to sit around doing nothing so we decided to get a little ferry up and across the river Howrah (famous for the Howrah bridge).
The main one wasn't open (because it was a holiday) so we just got the little one that took about 5 minutes to get from one side to the other. But it only cost 4rupees (Like 5-10p) so we couldn't really go wrong. Kari came along with us which was nice, shes like our American team member now! So we went across the river (dirty but kinda beautiful) and got off the ferry right by Howrah station.
The station is massive. Puts London ones to shame! We didn't stay there long as there was really nothing there apart from this station. So we got the ferry back, and went out for lunch together... Any chance to get pizza and we jump at it.
So that's my blog up to date. Nothing crazily exciting or different, but it means you get to have another look through a little window into my new Indian life.
:) x
Monday 7th was the holiday for Aid Ul Adha. They were lying when they said it was a blood bath, I think between us we saw a few insides, couple of bones and some animal skin. It still wasn't pleasant but people were defiantly over reacting when they said that the streets run red!
Tuesday we went to Entally girls hostel. The girls there range from 6-17, and they are all so happy and bubbly. We played games with them and got to know them a bit. They don't know much English so its the perfect chance to get to know the local language. We will be going there one evening a week, nothing official just getting to know the girls and being a friend.
At the school this week we have been making Christmas cards. You would think that the kids would do it all right? Wrong. We were told to draw the pictures on the front then the teachers started colouring them in! Luckily the kids joined in with the colouring too but for a minute I thought they were just gonna sit and watch! Day by day they have been adding more things, colour, cotton wool (for Santa's beard of course), glitter, paint.. And today they were finished off by us writing their names for them... Indians do not have easy names.
Making Christmas cards!
Milk mustache!
One of the only calm ones!
Me with other of the calm children. I like it when they come for a cuddle.
Shooting me with a "gun"!
Proof of how mental the kids are!
Sweet.
Yesterday was yet another Indian holiday- I actually have no idea what it was for but nothing was on so we had a free day. None of us like to sit around doing nothing so we decided to get a little ferry up and across the river Howrah (famous for the Howrah bridge).
The river and the New bridge in the distance.
Kali, thrown in the river as part of the ritual.
The locals washing in the river.
The main one wasn't open (because it was a holiday) so we just got the little one that took about 5 minutes to get from one side to the other. But it only cost 4rupees (Like 5-10p) so we couldn't really go wrong. Kari came along with us which was nice, shes like our American team member now! So we went across the river (dirty but kinda beautiful) and got off the ferry right by Howrah station.
Kari, Ellen, Naomi and Me on the ferry.
Me, Josh, Naomi and Ellen on the ferry.
The station is massive. Puts London ones to shame! We didn't stay there long as there was really nothing there apart from this station. So we got the ferry back, and went out for lunch together... Any chance to get pizza and we jump at it.
A crazy little boat on the river.
So that's my blog up to date. Nothing crazily exciting or different, but it means you get to have another look through a little window into my new Indian life.
:) x
Looks like lots of fun with the kids Harriet-Actually it looks like my worst nightmare lol, but I'm so pleased you're enjoying it :) Glad you've sorted your church thing out too. Lots of love x
ReplyDeletelooks like your making a difference out there how ever small, bet your having an amazing time besides the curry diet lol, look forward to reading more xx
ReplyDeleteHi darling.....another amazing post! It looks like you are truely making the most of every opportunity and throwing yourself into the life there! I love the little peek into your world full of colour, life and vibrancy. Missing you loads. Mama xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Harriet. It's lovely reading your blogs and finding out what you are up to. What an amazing experience! We pray that you will be continually filled with God's Spirit and Love so that you have plenty to pass on and never feel powerless or with nothing to give. God bless you! Love you loads.
ReplyDeleteNana xxxxx