Glorious Mission Nepal

24/09/2011 Posted in Construction, News, Update

Construction has started in Gorkha

First of all a huge thanks to everyone who has donated to this project. About three weeks ago construction began. Basically since the time that we first posted about the need complete provision has come in. There is another great story behind this which will be coming soon, along with some photos of the current progress. But before all that here is a first update from Joel, a volunteer from New Zealand who has come over to help:

On the 12th of September, myself, Matt, Adam and Dev left the orphanage in Kathmandu for Gorkha. It was a very long day of travelling but we got to see some awesome parts of God’s creation on the way. We arrived at the village around 5pm that day and then we were welcomed by a whole lot of the church members. We were given flowers, lots of flowers and these were place around each of our necks. We were also given a Nepalese hat by father, who is Dev’s Father in law. We felt as though we were already part of this community. 

We have well and truly got under way with the foundations of the church; we have moved a lot of rocks and have filled most of the dug foundation with them.  Yesterday we went into the jungle to locate two trees that we needed to chop down for this project. We chopped both of them down and it was amazing to see them fall and see their sheer size. They were huge! We also spent one day in the river with a tractor collecting a whole lot of rocks for the foundation which was a very hard day. 

Alongside the building of the church we have had a few opportunities so far to join in worship with the people here. The way in which they express their praise to God is so inspiring. They are also very diligent in prayer. I have really enjoyed these moments. It has encouraged and challenged me in my faith. Matt has been bringing the word with Dev as his translator. God has been speaking to the people here and challenging them all to not neglect God for the sake of working. 

The main highlight for me so far is seeing the faith these people have. The people here prayed for a church and now it has become a reality. On Sunday father and three other church members decided to fast and go up into the mountains to pray for the whole day. I believe it is through the power of prayer that God has made it possible for this Church to be built. These people are faithful and we can learn a lot from them, well I know I can.

Christianity in Nepal has a very small population but I believe that God is doing something in this nation. My prayer team leader from my church said the other day to me that she believed that there is going to be a revival in this land. I am praying and believing that the people here will turn from their idol worship and turn to Jesus.  Jesus is the one true God and the only God that can set them free! Please be in prayer as we continue to build this church, pray that many will come to know Christ. My prayer for this church is that God will add to their number daily, all for his names sake. Hallelujah!!

On the 12th of September, myself, Matt, Adam and Dev left the orphanage in Kathmandu for Gorkha. It was a very long day of travelling but we got to see some awesome parts of God’s creation on the way. We arrived at the village around 5pm that day and then we were welcomed by a whole lot of the church members. We were given flowers, lots of flowers and these were place around each of our necks. We were also given a Nepalese hat by father, who is Dev’s Father in law. We felt as though we were already part of this community. 
We have well and truly got under way with the foundations of the church; we have moved a lot of rocks and have filled most of the dug foundation with them.  Yesterday we went into the jungle to locate two trees that we needed to chop down for this project. We chopped both of them down and it was amazing to see them fall and see their sheer size. They were huge! We also spent one day in the river with a tractor collecting a whole lot of rocks for the foundation which was a very hard day. 
Alongside the building of the church we have had a few opportunities so far to join in worship with the people here. The way in which they express their praise to God is so inspiring. They are also very diligent in prayer. I have really enjoyed these moments. It has encouraged and challenged me in my faith. Matt has been bringing the word with Dev as his translator. God has been speaking to the people here and challenging them all to not neglect God for the sake of working. 
The main highlight for me so far is seeing the faith these people have. The people here prayed for a church and now it has become a reality. On Sunday father and three other church members decided to fast and go up into the mountains to pray for the whole day. I believe it is through the power of prayer that God has made it possible for this Church to be built. These people are faithful and we can learn a lot from them, well I know I can.
Christianity in Nepal has a very small population but I believe that God is doing something in this nation. My prayer team leader from my church said the other day to me that she believed that there is going to be a revival in this land. I am praying and believing that the people here will turn from their idol worship and turn to Jesus.  Jesus is the one true God and the only God that can set them free! Please be in prayer as we continue to build this church, pray that many will come to know Christ. My prayer for this church is that God will add to their number daily, all for his names sake. Hallelujah!!

 

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