If you can't take the heat, stay out of Bangladesh!

Hi everyone, Danielle here giving you an update of our awesome trip so far!

I believe we left off at the hindu villege. The next day we had morning devotions which was lead by our lovely Kristin, she did a great job talking about the passege "I am the vine you are the branches..." from John 15. Albert was very moved. Later Metali took us all out shopping to add some bangles and jewelry to our salwar camises (or three piece traditional outfits) We went to what looked like an outside mall and it was awesome!!! We went from store to store looking at beautiful jewlery and after seeing all sorts of options we of course bought a few things to look pretty.

After our shopping experience we went to shabon's place, one of the members of the church. Although he was not there we enjoyed spending time with his wonderful mother and sister and seeing his family home over biscuits and cha (tea) Next we went to Ro-ma-ma's place, Metali's mom who's name is Roma but we've nicknamed Ro-ma-ma, which is always filled with laughter. We were even more excited when we recieved our beautiful new salwar camises. They look very beautiful and now we actually feel like we fit in here and stick out a little less.

The next day was my turn to do morning devotions. I talked about the Psalm 145:8-21 about how we need to remember to praise the Lord and remember how amazing and wonderful He is. A few hours later Casey, Metali, and I went to the market. It looked like a farmers market times 10. Everything was fresh and there was all sorts of fruits and vegetables, everything that was in season. There was also a whole area just for chickens! aAs you may have guessed we did get a chicken, however considering we don't know much about picking a live chicken we looked to Metali to help us with that. It was quite an experience of which neither Casey nor I could stand to watch. Instead we waited over by the potatoes while Metali laughed, we always have a lot of fun with her. We must say, the fresh chicken tasted really good.

A couple hourse later we vistited an all boys Christian orphanage. It was a very moving experience. The boys ranges from all sorts of ages from about 6 or 7 to teenage years. We sang many songs which they helped lead and sang along with. Casey did a wonderful skit with them followed by a short teaching on the Prodigal God by Jennifer.

Now on to yesterday, well our yesterday. Albert had planned a "Day with the Lord" for us and the Khulna Friends Church leaders. We started at nine am and took a nice litte ride to the other side of town. We ended up at a nice little church where we talked about Psalm 145. We had disscution followed by personal time and then lunch. After a delicious lunch of curry and lentils we continued talking about the bible and having a bible study type of discusion. It was so nice hearing stores how amazing the Lord is and how many moving things He has done. It was great to be able to spend the whole day talking about the Lord with others who feel strongly and love the Lord so much! It also involved some personal time of solitude, which we all shared was moving to each of us. Thanks for your continued prayers and support from home. We're all doing great and we know its because of your faithful prayers. More to come soon!