Monthly Archives: June 2009
Accompanied by Signs
As I was preparing for our recon trip in Salem this morning, I spent a few moments review my notes from Kalavai. I found something that put my heart in a stranglehold. When our vehicle was still 200 yards … Continue reading
The Dance and A Hug Worth Cheering For
Last evening, we returned to the Compassion Project for a program the children had prepared. Sangetha and her friends had prepared a special dance just for us. Wait until you hear the music…believe it or not, it’s a Christmas song! … Continue reading
Sangetha Part 2: Our 2nd Visit to our Compassion International Daughter
Our family just returned from our visit with Sangetha, our Compassion International daughter. Our girls were received with unrestrained joy and kindness. All the little girls in the Compassion project swarmed around them, each reaching out to touch their faces … Continue reading
Rickshaw Rob
They let me drive the rickshaw on the open road. Be afraid. Very afraid.
PD Graduation 2009
Yesterday was the Purpose Driven Church graduation. Friends, family, and church members packed the hall to support their pastors. That support is well deserved. Of course, it isn’t a real event in India unless you have a HUGE banner! Most … Continue reading
What Do You See?
Gene Ort in action. All photos by Bruce, Raj's son. Behind the scenes, silently capturing the moment. He may be silent when he’s framing a shot or filming the video, but this servant’s voice will be heard loud and clear. … Continue reading
PDT Day One: Supernatural
Purpose Driven Training (PDT) started today. The latest batch of pastors have arrived in Trichy, many of them having traveled through the night to get here. You’d never guess they were operating on fumes. Through eight hours of teaching in … Continue reading
Baptism Video Live from Tamil Nadu
Baptism in India 2009 from Gene Ort on Vimeo. Two words to describe Gene Ort: God’s Man. Whether he’s capturing a shot, playing with the kids, encouraging a church planter, or just “being”, Gene is such a clear reflection of … Continue reading
375 Baptisms and the Universal Language of Grace
Today we have the privilege of joining with 18 of our churches for a regional Baptism event. Over 375 men and women publically declared their devotion to Jesus. Look at the line! The location was one of the reservoirs outside … Continue reading
Kalavai Colony is Having a Kingdom Party!
Today was remarkable. Kalavai is one of the villages where GCC is rolling out community development initiatives. Five years ago, Pastor Sam, one of our GCC trained pastors, moved into this town to plant a church. The people of this … Continue reading