It is late Tuesday night October 16, 2013, and yesterday was a hot day in Razole. The entire community went to Miracle Church, where Pastor Sharath's brother, Shravan, has completed the construction of wonderful facilities for the children at Miracle Children's Home. It is truly an excellent construction, beautiful, clean, and modern. Everyone was weary coming home from the stifling heat. Plus the formal occasion demanded suit and tie. I was the renegade in a white shirt and pants, but it was much cooler. The children were truly beautiful.

We are still giving thanks and full of amazement at the "Bandh" has ended. Life here was constantly disrupted for over 70 days. At the end even all power was cut. GOD answered prayer and suddenly, it is over. The children will go back to school on Thursday. This is especially important for the Agape Children's Home children, since they are here precisely for educational reasons. Many come from rural villages where they could not learn the skills for modern living.

So today God gave everyone a TREAT!!! We went swimming! There is a resort nearby with a wonderful, clean, modern pool. Boy the children liked it. Raju took many pictures, which I will post 'as soon as possible'. We have another full day tomorrow, so this little update will have to do for now.

Thank you for reading this first-hand account of my life in Razole, India. If you are so inclined, please pray for that we will have the ability and strength to build many bridges between India and America, America and India. We will all benefit greatly.

Steven Heintz at The Harvesters