It's Over !

Lecture phase is over ! We had our last week of lectures at the YWAM base in Byron Bay, combining with their DTS. We had Neville, a pastor from Byron Bay, speak to us about worldview and different religions. It was very informative and we learned a lot about the specific religions in the areas of India and Nepal we are going to. He taught us how to understand their religion and ask questions that will cause them to question what they believe. Of course our first intention is to love on those people but we also need to know a little bit of background information to understand their culture and how we can best minister to them. We also got to catch up with our friends in the DTS at Byron and we explore around town a little bit. It was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to going back there for our first week of outreach! 

As the lecture phase ends, Christmas break and the outreach phase begin! It's kind of a bittersweet time as I'm sad about moving out of our house and routines that we've had for the past 3 months, but VERY excited for everything that lies ahead. We had to say goodbye to the friends we've made at Set Free Care and Coffee Van and clean our houses from top to bottom. We are now on Christmas break and are in the process of packing up all of our things for outreach in Byron Bay on the 30th and India/Nepal on January 6th! Things are falling into place and the reality of this trip is slowly starting to hit me. We will be staying in New Delhi for a few days before flying to Kathmandu, Nepal for just over a week. Then we are travelling to Darjeeling, India and visiting villages around there for 3 weeks. Our last stop will be back in Agra and re-visiting New Delhi before flying home at the end of February. If you would still like to donate to my trip I would be so blessed to receive from you! Please follow the link and write my name in the comment box! http://www.ywamgc.com.au/finance/paydonate-online19.html?view=donate 

THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING. YOU ARE AMAZING!

 For everyone who's wondering, Christmas here is not at all what it's like at home. The whole occasion isn't as commercial as in Canada or America and it's more of a casual holiday. Nobody dresses up for a sit down turkey dinner, it's more of a BBQ on the beach or potluck picnic type of thing. Santa still wanders the mall and gifts are exchanged but not nearly at the same level as at home. As a DTS we tried to dress up our house as much as possible to make it feel like Christmas, but if you look out the window and see the blue skies and sunshine you get confused all over again. None of that really matters though because it's about celebrating the birth of our Savior & Lord, Jesus Christ and that should never get old! 

     Sadly this is the end of my blogging career for now, as I wont be blogging in India. There will be email updates sent out occasionally so if you would like to get those please let me know and I'll add your email to the list! For now I just wanted to let you all know that I feel extremely blessed to be on the other side of the world and loving life. It's amazing to know that all you wonderful people are back home supporting me with your prayers, gifts & encouragement. I am so thankful for you all and as much as I wish I could be home for Christmas I am very happy to be here because I know that it's where God wants me to be. I have learned so much through this experience and I would HIGHLY recommend doing a DTS to anyone who wants to learn more about God, themselves and the world! I covet your prayers as the next part of my adventure continues and I look forward to when I can come home and tell you all the amazing things I've experienced in person. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all my love!  - Becca