Family Worldwide

September 14th
     
     Ruman and Kiron are dear friends of Russ, and for the last sixteen years, have pastored "Community of Nations Church" (CNC) in Mussoorie. They are wonderfully gracious and hospitable, and had us over for a visit despite having just moved, and still had unpacked boxes throughout the house. 

Ruman and Russ catching up

It was inspiring to hear their testimonies of how God's purpose had threaded through their lives, and lead them from New Delhi, to Mussoorie.  We also had the privilege of taking part in their Sunday meeting.

Reunion between old friends

                                                                                
                                                                                         
CNC is about 130 people strong (Christianity represents about 1% of India), and meets in a hotel conference room on Sundays. 

                                                                              It was a privilege to witness their overt joy, exuberance, and passion; excessive dancing took place.  Their love and care for one another is openly demonstrated, and extends far beyond the walls of where they meet.

Making new friends

Family

     Perhaps without resources that we are fortunate to have, these are men and women who are impacting their community and beyond. 

Playful Schoolmates

                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                     To detail only a couple,  several members are devoted to teaching children at a primary school started by Kiron.

Devoted Teachers

A man named Samuel organizes and treks medical teams to remote mountain villages to provide medical care, and to build relationship with the people there.  These are a people who have encountered Jesus, and have patterned both their vision and their lives after Him.