A Perfect Storm!

We've got a perfect storm brewing here. 

Not a physical storm....... 

The Annual Function is tonight; no way to tell how many will come but some estimate betweeen 800-1500.  On this night, Veer's school displays with all pagentry their musical talents in grand Indian form. 

People are asking Veer for invitations.  Jon and I went with Veer to personally deliver invitations to special guests on Thursday.  Into the MAYOR's office, into the POLICE CHEIF's office, into the hospital owner's office, into the owner of the cement factor's office; all welcomed Veer with gratitude.  Many of the who's who of Beawar will be there tonight.   Featured on Veer's invitation are the names of the 3 chief guests of honor, including our very own Dr. Edward Smith.  This is simply the way the culture here works.

Enter Faith!  This year's function includes 28 Americans who have been seen in local papers with color photographs no less than 3 times since our arrival 5 days ago.  Many of the men Jon and I visited with Veer recognized us from article published that morning about the team from America. 

Even as I type, our team perfects their dances and skit.  They will perform the skit based on Lifehouse, "Everything" (look it up on YouTube for more details).  Jon will come behind and speak on our shared struggles as humans.  Veer will conclude with the Good News.   

Monday morning begins open enrollment for Veer's school.  He is ready to add a second floor by faith if 350 students enroll.  He has 265 currently.  He will have to add another floor. 

God has made it clear to Jon, me, and several other team members that Veer's greatest need here is to hire an administrator that will oversee the functions of the school.  This would set him free to press on in the church work to which God called him.  Guess what it would cost to cover the salary of a Master degreed educator to oversee this school?  $215 month or $3200 for the year.  If there is one thing I have learned in India, God provides.  Just pray. 

The aftermath-  What will happen tonight when the audience of 98% Hindu audience witnesses the Faith skit, "Everything"?  What will people say tomorrow in the streets of Beawar City about Emmanuel Mission School?  What if 400 kids apply for enrollment and Veer an administrator in place on day 1 of the new school calendar in April? 

It drives my wife nuts that I am a storm watcher.  The bigger and darker the clouds, the more I want to be outside.  I wish you could see what I see here.  The Faith students are just doing what Faith kids do......lead & serve.  Yet, we are just beginning to wrap our minds around the perfect storm in which we find ourselves. 

For such a time as this.........

Brandon