In 11 days I’ll be heading to Nepal as part of a CMS Encounter trip to Nepal. There are 6 of us making the trip (myself, Chuli Scarfe, Suzi Shortland, Joanna Ramsay, Pete Brady and John Boyd) and we’ll be out there for 2 weeks (unfortunately Pete can only join us the 2nd week). The purpose of the trip is primarily to meet with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Nepal and to attend the SACYN “Cross the Bridge” conference in Pokhara.
We’re all very excited to go out and meet people out there – I’m particularly excited to be able to meet and learn from Christians who love out their faith in a culture that is so different to any I’ve ever experienced. 4 of us were able to meet together a couple of weeks ago at a training weekend down in Oxford – it was good to meet some of the folks I’ll be traveling with!
Before we leave there are still things I need to get done – I’m reading up on Nepal and cross-cultural experiences – using a book given to us by the CMS crew. It’s interesting reading, throws up lots of food for thought. I’ve manage to be prepared enough to have a lot of the things I need to take so I don’t need to worry too much about that side of things!
While we’re away, there are a few ways you can keep tabs on what we are doing, providing we are able to get internet access! I’ll be updating this blog as often as possible, we’ll also be posting updates on the cosyblog and tweeting whenever possible. We’ve also set up a group on Facebook where you can recieve prayer points while we’re away and read updates before, during and after the trip.
It should be an awesome trip – I’m sure we’ll all have a lot to write about while we’re away and when we return, we’ll be doing our best to make sure that the trip is well documented – in writing and in image.
The picture below is of 2/3rds of the team. Once we have a picture of all of us, I shall upload it!
Peace Out
Chris
Chris, this sounds so exciting! Can’t wait to hear all the updates!
will be praying for you all. x