Daughters Of The King: Colette's India Update

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Colette's India Update

Namaste! India was an amazing journey for me. I feel like God stripped me to my bare soul and all my thoughts are new. Sometimes you need to get out of your comfort zone and into a different environment to really see what life is all about. The people of India are so beautiful. Their open and humble spirit is so much a part of their culture. I was always greeted with warmth and kindness.

Seeing the dire poverty firsthand put the reason for this trip into perspective. We went to India to meet needs that were spiritual, emotional and physical. We met spiritual needs hosting a three day womens conference. We preached, encouraged, served communion and showed them love and freedom that is found in following Christ. We met emotional needs by hugs, smiles, and gentle touches. Prayer was given to any who asked. Though there was a language barrier the power of touch speaks what the heart feels. We met physical needs as food was distributed at two mercy camps, two leper camps, the conference and funds purchased five water wells bringing fresh water to villages.

Harvest India is an amazing organization that meets so many needs of the people. I experinced how a small amount of money can accomplish great things when given to further God's kingdom.

Blessings,

Colette

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How You Can Help

Prayer for our team and the people of India
Financial Support $3,500 for each woman that goes to India
Women's Conference $30 per woman covers ALL their expenses for a 3 day conference
Fresh Water Well Installation $1,200 covers the cost of digging a well, pump installation, plaque and the dedication ceremony
Mercy Camp $600 provides 200-300 villagers an egg, banana and bread
Medical Outreach $1,500 provides medical supplies, doctors, nurses on site diagnosis teat basic ailments for 500 impoverished villagers
Elderly Homes $60 per person monthly
Ministry Kits $125 provides a microphone, lights and drums to help establish a new church

As we continue to care for thousands of men, women, and children by providing food, shelter, education, and the hope of Jesus to those who would otherwise go without. We are breaking down walls of discrimination by telling people that they do matter and that they are loved.

2014 Mission

Daughters of the King plan to return to India in November 2014 to serve these ladies and more. The impact of the God-lead trip in 2012 was so great that Harvest India has asked DOK to return for an expanded purpose. DOK have been invited to host the first Dalit Women’s Conference in Tenali. For just $30 per woman, 3-days of lodging and food, transportation from their villages, and conference provisions will be provided. Our theme will be Overcoming an Orphan Spirit – when you have accepted Christ as your Savior, but do not embrace a personal relationship with Him, feeling along and insignificant. DOK’s live as heirs to the throne of Heaven, with power and authority, resulting in joy serving our loving Father. Our goal is to reach 100 women, although Harvest India is confident we can reach over 500 – limited only by the donations we receive! In addition, we will return to continue our relationships with the Ashraya Women and Elders that began in 2012. We will also dedicate water wells for remote villages, and host medical and mercy camps as donations and God’s provision permit.