High-Fives are Super Effective.

Another busy and amazing week here in hot, hot India.
All last week we were involved in a Vacation Bible School. It was a lot of fun but very tiring. The kids were so cute, usually were very difficult to understand, and also had endless amounts of energy. Me and another girl were involved in the bible deck, where we taught them basic bible stories. I got to act like an idiot and teach them sea facts. Acting like an idiot is fun. The culture was different, so there were a few things taught/done that I didn't agree with, but I'm learning to accept and fit in to other cultures so I think it was a healthy experience. At the end we performed some funny skits for the kids as a tasty cherry on top of the week. To conclude the week, I would say I learned one main thing. Indian kids love high fives. You high five them and smile at them, they are your best friend for life.
On sunday we went and helped out a church run their service. We performed the everything skit for them and then...

I spoke my very first sermon ever;

In a foreign country to people who don't speak my language, speaking about Lordship. It was really cool, I was so nervous beforehand, but as soon as I walked into the church instantly I was fine. Gods peace was all over me. I began, and had to be patient as everything I said was translated for them. My prepared message went about 30 mins, but I thought it was too short, so with a liberal helping of the Holy Spirit, I spoke 15 mins more.

It was amazing to speak to some of the indian youth afterwards (who are the most amazing, friendly people. They held my hand and laughed and claimed we were good friends already and India was "our country")
They said they were amazed I had never spoken before and I think my message really spoke to some of them. It made my faith soar, God was with me every step of the way and none of it was in my strength. Especially seeing as I was sick for it and the two days prior.
I have no idea what we're doing this week. In typical YWAM style we'll do it on the fly. But I'm not nervous because God is with us and we are doing what he asked us. And He will provide in abundance for those who obey Him. I'm excited for what's going to happen and the stories we will have.
Continue to pray that we will walk in obedience and the hearts of people will be open to what we're saying or doing.
Miss you all, look forward to seeing your fabulous faces soon!