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HIGH KIRK INDIA TEAM 2015 It never ceases to amaze me the joy My time in India was AMAZING. and blessings I receive each time I You can’t really explain it, or know what travel to India. This year was my seventh to expect until you experience it. It’s visit to India; not to our beloved such a different country to what I’m Kollegal, but to Sasalu orphanage. used to, but it’s an amazing place. Even though it was our frst time there, we were made very welcome and very The children from Victory Children’s quickly got to know most of the Home really touched our hearts with children (both boys and girls). their faith in God. There is too much During this time it became evident of to put down in a few lines but my how persecution is affecting the home highlight would be the night we left and village. Pastor Mark informed us when the 53 children encircled the that the children at school had refused team, praying for us and our journey. to follow some Hindu tradition and They stretched their arms out towards were subsequently beaten. He and us and all prayed in their language. It others had to go several times to the was beautiful to see and hear them all school authorities, who eventually pray for us. Amazing sums it all up for relented. This all happened as a result me. of sustained prayers. We witnessed frst-hand in Sasalu village, of how Paula Magee Christians live in atrocious conditions, with roofs falling in or even parts This year, as a member of the India missing, but they refuse the temptation Team, we headed to India on 15th of money to convert back to Hinduism. January but not to Kollegal Girls’ Home. God had other plans for this team; a Many people came to us for prayer new mission to a boys’ and girls’ home. after the Church services and even It was a new start for the whole team. though language was a barrier for us, One door was closed but another it is never a problem for God who door was opened. After a few days, we unites us all as a family of believers. realised why God had placed us here. We are so thankful for your prayers to They had been praying for a team for keep us safe and well during our two years and God had answered their 2 weeks in India. prayers. Thank you heavenly father for Pastor Mark and for Victory Children’s Maurice McAllister Home. Robert McDowell