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Adventure Missions
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January 16 - 27, 2012
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Visit India and witness the impact of
Glad Tidings India
and India Bible Literature through the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cost: $2,500
Includes: Airfare, 2 meals/day in India, Housing, Travel within India
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You will see how God is working in Church Planting, Literacy Classes, Vacation Bible School, Christian Schools and through self-help projects. Cutting edge ministry will be experienced. You will be able to participate in ministry, as well.
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The following is a comment from a person
who went on a trip: Christina (my 12 year old daughter) and I had an incredibly rewarding experience during our visit to India. It was very uplifting to witness how Jesus was transforming lives and communities through the efforts of India Bible Literature (IBL). Nothing can compare to seeing the joy, love, and positive outlook evident in the children and adults we met at various IBL supported schools and churches. The growth in the number of believers was staggering - one school had grown from about 100 students to over 1,600 over the last 20 years (and dedicated three additional buildings while we were visiting); a church of 600 congregants (including 6 converted witch-doctors) with a school of over 400 children had blossomed in 10 years from a small group of 10 believers who met under a tree in a remote village that wasn't accessible by roads; other churches were dedicating their first building with a vision of reaching out to families and planting churches through the grace of God. Our lives have been forever changed as we reflect on the lessons we learned during our 12 day adventure. ~ Byron H., Alta Loma, California
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Itinerary and Details
| Monday, Jan. 16th | Depart USA for Delhi |
| Wednesday, Jan. 18th | Arrive Delhi early morning. Rest in morning. Afternoon ministry exposure. |
| Thursday, Jan. 19th | Day trip Taj Mahal / Agra |
| Friday, Jan. 20th | Fly to Mumbai (Bombay), home of India's stock exchange and film making Industry.
Yet 60% of Mumbai 's 18 million people live in slums without running water or electricity. The slums are rife with crime, pollution, disease,
poverty, unemployment, and hopelessness. IBL's literacy ministry has been a very effective tool here. We will visit a partner ministry called
to work among the slum people for the past 20 years. Over 25 churches have been established. You will visit Dharavi slum which is the largest
slum in Asia and was highlighted in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. You will also experience a very moving trip to Mumbai's Red Light District
where this partner plans to start another ministry. Additionally, we will visit prayer cells started among the Kolis Unreached People Group. |
| Saturday, Jan. 21st | In the afternoon fly to Chennai (Madras) |
| Sunday, Jan. 22nd | Share in a Sunday morning worship service in the Chennai area. |
| Monday, Jan. 23rd | Travel to Tindivanam to visit Peace Blessing Ministry. This work is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
It was started in 1977 by John Selvaraj who has partnered with IBL for many years. Since 1986 after attending IBL's Church Planting School,
290 churches have been established with approximately 8,000 baptized. 15,000 people have become literate as a result of IBL's literacy classes.
A Christian school, established in 1977, now has over 500 students and is developing school support for ministry. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 24th | Visit St Thomas Mount where allegedly the apostle Thomas was speared by a
Radical Hindu. Shopping in the afternoon followed by dinner at the Breeze Hotel with IBL Executive Director and other IBL officers. |
| Wednesday, Jan. 25th AM | Visit India Bible Literature headquarters in Chennai, the center
from which ministries throughout India are directed. |
| Thursday, Jan. 26th | Leave Chennai and return to USA |
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| Deadline for Registration: | September 1, 2011 |
| $500 Deposit Due: | September 1, 2011 |
| Remainder Due: | December 1, 2011 |
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Call Glad Tidings India at (717) 768-0388 or send an email to
gladtidings@frontiernet.net to register as individuals or groups from a church or organization.
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Pastor from PA in Indian orphanage.
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Woman from CA visiting tribal village.
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