Another day out and about

 



Today, we spent time with three Big Life groups in the suburbs. With opportunities to share our faith stories and pray for people. One woman was wanting prayers for protection from her neighbours who wanted to kill her and her family for their faith. We have it so easy!!! The faithful people we met were so welcoming and were keen to speak with us practicing English when it was known to them. In two of the groups, the rooms were so full people were standing outside the doors. Each group has a leader and each leader is looked after by someone in a more experienced group. Several groups are then cared for by a group leader and then a regional leader. This provides a method of discipleship compassionate support and accountability. One group had many children so Peter told a funny story about a bridge over a river full of crocodiles which was about trust and then reflected that we can trust Jesus but we need to step forward in the trust for us to get where we need to go.

This evening, we were invited to the first service of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This week, all over the Christian world, people may be participating in unity services. This service, at the BMS Guesthouse, was the first of 8 planned at different churches in Kolkata. In attendance were representatives, ministers, and church leaders from the Catholic Church, Brethren Church, Baptist Church, the Assemblies of God, and other churches. It was a joy to be together with brothers and sisters in Christ from many churches. It's a reminder again that we are stronger together; working in unity across denominations and language divides.


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  1. gapmpnthJanuary 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM

    What a blessing to be with brothers and sisters and to pray for unity together. Tracy xx

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  2. David TJanuary 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM

    This is so encouraging guys. I'm pleased you are all doing well.

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