Submitted by Shema, who has been our co-leader on several missions trips, as well as our worship leader and interpreter. Here is her perspective of one of her experiences:

I was being asked if I would come along on another missions trip. How desperately I wanted to say yes! But my circumstances seemed unsure over the next few months. Not wanting to lose the opportunity but with my head buzzing with the ‘what ifs’, I replied falteringly, “Uhh…I most probably…..might” and everyone in the room burst out laughing.

Fast forward a few months. We had driven almost 8-10 hours to get to an idyllic valley nestled between the Lower and the Greater Himalayas. Our aim was to conduct pastor’s conferences in the region. But over the next 2 days, though we gave it all we had, the response from the area didn’t exactly have us throwing our hats in the air. Especially after what we had seen in some other places. We said our goodbyes, smiled politely and picked up our bags to leave, and someone (thank God) asked for one last prayer.

And suddenly He came. Crashed in. People began falling over without anyone touching them. Others getting wrecked by the kindness of God toppled over unable to remain standing. Involuntary cries of desperation began to ring out. What started as a quick, obligatory prayer lasted for more than 2 hours. Continue Reading…

After a long journey, much of it along the tense Line of Control (between India and Pakistan), and with an overnight in the military town of Kargil, we arrived in Leh, a city cut off from the rest of the world 6-8 months each year. Leh Ladakh is also known as “Little Tibet.” An incredibly beautiful area of the Himalayan Mountains.

Highlights of our time in Leh included getting to know our wonderful guest house hosts, Nadia, her sister and mother (who was healed of a frozen shoulder before we left). We spent much time praying and worshiping with them over the 4 days we were there…in the sanctuary of the Moravian church, on the mountain pass, at the guest house and in homes. As usual, our steps were ordered by the Lord.

One evening we went to a couple’s home for dinner and had one of the most powerful times in the Spirit of this entire trip. After hearing their story of being led by God to come here and what they have endured over the past few years, Shema took us real deep with a prophetic song and we began to pray and prophesy. Continue reading →

Our prayer journey brought us to the amazing city of Srinagar. We have connected with a CNI (Church of North India) there and have had some good prayer times. Began our Sunday with a visit to the Hindu temple, then church. Shema and I preached and felt a good measure of God’s presence.  Unbelievable experience to preach in Srinagar. The people received us beautifully. We prayed for a number of people afterward and saw some good healings. After lunch with the pastor we went to the 2 major mosques with Naveed, our tour guide. He has been recovering from an accident yet came out to be with us…very dedicated, and it was good to see him again.

The pastor is very excited about us being here. It’s an amazing thing to know that you’ve been sent by God. I know God has plans for fruitful ministry here for a long time to come. There is much work to be done. Around 1.3 million in the Srinagar valley and less than 400 Christians.  I am very thankful, and humbled, that they have asked me to return and gather all the Christians together for 3 days of meetings. We hope to bring healing to their broken spirits and see the Church revived with hope, courage and faith once again. God has wonderful plans for them.

On Monday, the pastor took us out to the villages where they are still recovering from the flooding. There are still lakes of water all around the shanties where the people live. Lots of sickness and disease because of the the dirty water. This is where Mark (SEAPC) made the commitment to help. I spoke with Sunny about the plans to get the water out and begin reconstruction.  Because of the bitter winters here we have a short window of time, just until the end of October to do as much as we can. If you would like to help, simply designate your gift for the India flood or give directly via SEAPC, great article: http://www.seapc.org/bring-hope-to-srinagar/

I can’t tell you how humbling it was to be here, to see the conditions, to meet those affected by the flooding. Back in Srinagar we met with some people and heard their stories. Continue reading →

Arrived safely in Delhi and had a great time in church on Sunday. Worship was over the top and a good presence of God while preaching. Got to have lunch with everyone at the church and they continued to come for prayer all afternoon. Monday morning we headed to Punjab joined by our Indian team from Delhi, where we met up with Mushtaq and Neera. We visited the Golden Temple during the day, prayed at Neera’s mom’s house, and church service in evening…about 100 people, including our two Sikh drivers (who were first to come to the altar for prayer). Great start to the trip.

Tuesday was busy with house visits, a mid-day gathering, praying at the Pakistan border, topped off with an evening service. Approximately 200 people crammed into an upper room of a house they use for church. Over 90 degrees with no a/c…we were dripping sweat but no one cared. Our time of prayer and worship was off the charts, a very powerful time. So blessed to have Shema with us once again to lead worship. There was no room to come up for prayer, but God began healing people where they were as I called out words of knowledge and prayed. The pastor is very excited and already wanting us to return next spring. Vicki and Theresa are having a blast as God is flowing through them in prayer and prophecy.
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From June 12 – July 1 we will be leading a prayer team into Northern Punjab then into the far Northern state of Kashmir. This area is less than 1% Christian, with a great deal of persecution.

On our last trip we were introduced to Punjab and now they have asked us to make room for them in our June schedule.

We will then travel to Srinagar where we will be working with a CNI church in the all Moslem territory. We will minister in the church, make house visits, prayer walk Mosques and other strategic power points in the area. This is a highly contested territory between Pakistan and India. Much blood has been shed along this border where we will be driving and praying for several days. Continue Reading…

(March, 2015) Mushtaq, the priest of Christ Church, Shimla had invited us to come to his home state of Punjab, (the land of 5 rivers), to conduct some pastors conferences.

It was at one of these conferences that Mushtaq and I had just finished preaching. The presence of God was heavy as Shema played the guitar and sang. We stood on the platform together, becoming spectators as we watched the pastors respond to the presence of God, crying out in prayer with loud voices.

Suddenly, one of the older pastors stepped out of the congregation and walked toward me.I thought he was coming for prayer but instead he stepped onto the platform, wrapped his arms around me and wept. He kept saying, “thank you, thank you, thank you,” as he held me in his arms. After some time he turned and went back to his seat.

It was just a moment in time. A short moment that has been burned into my spirit. At that moment this man was not embracing me but was embracing the Jesus inside me. He was embracing the presence of God. He was embracing the love of the Father, and he was embracing the move of God that was being released in this region. Read more…