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Pastor’s health update
I’m not sure I was very clear when attempting to give my update a week past on Sunday. I think those present would have seen my feelings more clearly than my progress itself. I was keen therefore, just to clarify … Continue reading
Home sweet home
Liz Callander Dear All One last email to say the UK arrived home safely this morning following the long haul having left Repalle on Thursday night. Overall the journey was fine and the team are well. Thank you all for … Continue reading
IREF update 7
Liz Callander Dear All Last report from India Thursday morning we were reminded at devotions of Christ’s love for the poor. While we are surrounded here on a level few reading this will experience, we have done the job we … Continue reading
Ready to roll
The final day in Repalle has arrived for the group of volunteers. Bags are packed and they are ready for the return journey. Those at IREF organised a farewell for the group. Please pray for safety in travel as they … Continue reading
IREF update 6
Liz Callander Dear All It’s Wednesday night as I write this and hard to believe Thursday is our last day in Repalle. Life here is so unpredictable at every level that sometimes we from the west find it so hard … Continue reading
Final day
The IREF trip 2012 is very nearly at an end, today being the last day in Repalle before the return to the UK / USA for the volunteers. They started the day taking part in the morning devotions of the … Continue reading
Packing up the clinic
With everybody now seen and treated, it was time for the team to break down the clinic for another trip. After doing so there was the opportunity to hear the testimony of the sister of the original Pastor at the … Continue reading
Nalluripalem Church dedication
Today has been pretty busy, what with the morning assembly, ground breaking and now a dedication service for a Church in Nalluripalem.
Revisiting Pedalanka
As well as attending a Ground Breaking Ceremony, the team also visited a Church that had been opened 6 years earlier during one of their trips at Pedalanka. The team managed to resist buying one of the multi-coloured birds for … Continue reading
Ground breaking ceremony
After spending time at the school, the team took part in the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new Child Development Center at Pesarlanka. Each member got a chance to turn the soil where this new facility will be built. Afterwards … Continue reading
Morning assembly
With clinics complete, the volunteers are free to partake in a range of other activities in and around the IREF compound in Repalle. This morning, Jim Leitch was able to return to his teaching routes by taking morning assembly. The … Continue reading
Out and about in Repalle
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”…or in this case, Jason. Having worked tirelessly, the group of volunteers decided on a little night out sampling the delights of downtown Repalle. A little retail therapy was enjoyed by … Continue reading
Aravapalli Church dedication
Today the group of volunteers had the privilege of attending the Service of Dedication for the Aravapalli Rural Evangelical Church.
Support at IREF
IREF is a charity and, as such, relies on financial support from those giving from around the world. One way of supporting is through Child Sponsorship (more information can be found on the IREF(UK) website. Today the team met a … Continue reading
Arumbaka Orphanage
The volunteers ran a clinic for 87 children at the local Arumbaka Orphanage. There were many extractions required, although not everyone’s teeth were in a bad condition. At the end of the day the equipment was packed up, ready for … Continue reading
IREF update 5
Liz Callander Dear All Looking forward to a day off we found ourselves driving for two hours across Andhra Pradesh to a little town called China Parapa for a church dedication. Around 150 people gathered as we walked around the … Continue reading
Jam session
Friday 10 February 2012 We are hosting a jam session in the Church this Friday night from 7pm – 10pm. Following up from a similar night in January, it is open to anyone who plays an instrument, regardless of ability. … Continue reading
Life at IREF
Monday arrives and so begins the Volunteer’s second week at the IREF compound in Repalle. The compound incorporates numerous buildings, including a School and Junior College, a dining hall and dorms for the students who attend. There is also an … Continue reading
Sunday at IREF
Sunday started with a trip to Church…a 4.5hr trip to church! Afterwards, the congregation of 3000 posed outside for a photograph…stopping the traffic in the process. Following this, the volunteers got to tour the Degree College at IREF with the … Continue reading
IREF update 4
Liz Callander Dear all It certainly was quite a Saturday. The clinic saw over 180 people with adults fighting to get in to both the clinic and to see the optician who saw over 120 people! 50-60 people were baptised … Continue reading
Church in Repalle
This morning the group of volunteers attended the Church in Repalle that has close links with Airdrie Baptist. With a 9am start, the congregation was still in full voice singing at 11am. The volunteers will be called during the morning … Continue reading
Last night of gospel meetings
Tonight was the last night of gospel meetings. This week has seen thousands of people attending and tonight was no different. Pray for all who attended and those who would have responded at the end of the evening.
Believe and be baptised
The volunteers in India had the privilege of attending a Baptismal service today. Many recent converts took the step to publicly profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for them as they grow in their Christian lives.
Another day in Repalle
Another day in Repalle and almost all the children have been for their check ups. Jim Leitch continues to keep himself busy making sure the clinic and utensils are fit for purpose. Elsewhere there was a sizeable queue for the … Continue reading
IREF Update 3
Liz Callander It’s hard to believe its Saturday in Repalle and the end of the first week. The meeting last night saw the field so full people were standing on the road and around 600 went forward. The bugs were … Continue reading
The quiet before the storm
Another day, another clinic. From an empty room at 9.30am to the hustle and bustle five minutes later, there were plenty of patients to see and extractions to perform. With that, the first week in India comes to an end.
Another night, another meeting
Open meetings will be happening each night during the IREF 2012 trip. Once again, many thousands of people came to hear the Word of God preached. There was a call at the end of the meeting, to which many responded. … Continue reading
Clinics continue
Clinics have continued today in earnest. As well as medical and dental check ups, there is also an on-site eye clinic. One of IREF’s evangelists snagged himself a new pair of specs which will certainly help him and his work … Continue reading
Class 7′s turn
Today it’s Class 7′s turn for check ups. The class consists of 45 girls – 13 down, 32 to go…
IREF update 2
Liz Callander Dear All Greetings from Repalle. We arrived in Repalle on Tuesday morning at 7.30am following a unique train experience for most people. Let’s just say it’s not Scotrail though trains do tend to be on time. We were … Continue reading
Gospel meetings
The first Gospel meeting since the group’s arrival was last night. Thousands of people attended and hundreds came forward for prayer. The evening consisted of three sermons. The local police also popped along to one of the clinics to find … Continue reading
Next!
Clinics are now underway. During session one, some 61 children were seen, with 67 extractions required. The first group were from classes 1-3 (equivalent of P1-P3). A couple of the boys let curiosity get the better of them and sneaked … Continue reading
Ready to roll
The clinic is now set up and ready for (pro-bono) business. Tuition has also been provided for non-medically trained personnel. Clinics will start shortly. There was also a chance to visit the Church in Ullipalem. 10 years on from ground-breaking, … Continue reading
A hearty welcome
Our intrepid travellers have now arrived in Repalle. Having survived a journey on the train, with all the facilities it offered, they arrived at 6am to a hearty welcome at IREF. The team were presented with colourful flowers garlands / … Continue reading
Leaving on a mail train
Travelling on the Hownah Mail train from Chennai Central to Tenali. The train departed at 5.15am.
All present and correct
The entire team is now together. Here they are atop St Thomas Mount. Thomas is credited with taking Christianity to India 2000 years ago.
Chennai
The USA contingent of volunteers has now arrived and the group of 25 have been spending some time in Chennai before heading for Repalle. They spent time at the Indian Ocean and viewing some local Hindu Temples, Hinduism being the … Continue reading
IREF Update 1
Liz Callander Dear all Arrived safely after good flights via Dubai to get here at 8.30am. Praise God all our baggage arrived safely which, as ever, was no mean feat. Dee, Christie and Jonny had travelled down fom Repalle to … Continue reading
Caught short
Not content with his “Clinician of the Year” title, Jason Leitch has now added “Tuk Tuk driver” to his CV. On the way back to the guest house following a tour, their Rickshaw ran out of petrol. Being a trustworthy … Continue reading
Touchdown
Our intrepid travellers have now touched down in India. Unconfirmed reports that the weather may be ‘a wee bit better than Scotland’. The group will now continue their journey to Repalle where they will provide medical care for those based … Continue reading
The Journey Begins
The volunteers heading for IREF left from Glasgow this morning. Please continue to pray for those who are going, and for those who they leave behind.
IREF Trip 2012
A few of our members are heading to India this week to provide medical care at IREF. Jason Leitch, Liz Callendar and Jim Leitch will be in India for three weeks and will be sending regular updates which will be … Continue reading
Men’s Breakfast
Why not come along to our men’s breakfast this Saturday (14 Jan) at 9am. There’s a (free) full Scottish breakfast and one of our leaders, Jason Leitch, will be giving a short talk. Our men’s breakfasts are short informal and … Continue reading
New arrival
We’d like to extend our warm congratulations to Jamie and Jenny Robertson on the birth of their son Cameron James. We also extend our congratulations to their wider families.
Christmas and New Year Services
Please note the following arrangements for our Church services over the next couple of weeks. Christmas Day There will only be a morning service at 11am. Jason Leitch will conduct. This will be a short family service suitable for all … Continue reading
Meetings during Christmas period
Please note some of our regular meetings will not be running over the Christmas period. Tuesday lunchtime services This will not run on: 20 December 27 December 3 January It will resume on 10 January. Prayer meeting / Bible study … Continue reading
Funeral of Mr John Austin
John Austin, a much loved member of our church family, died earlier today (8 December). We mourn our loss but give thanks for John’s life and the promise of eternal life for all who know Jesus as their Lord and … Continue reading
Pastor’s Thoughts on the Scottish Government’s Consultation on Same-Sex Marriage
The Scottish Government Consultation on the Registration of Civil Partnerships, Same-Sex Marriage and Related Issues ends on Thursday 9 December. You can still complete the consultation online here (click on ‘online response form’). Our pastor has offered his own thoughts and some helpful resources … Continue reading
Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Richardson
We extend our warmest congratulations to Alasdair and Elizabeth, who were married in the Church on Friday 2 December 2011. May God bless you richly as you start your new life together!
Opportunities to serve with Glasgow City Mission
Plans are quickly coming together for an emergency night shelter for the winter months. This will be opening at the old Glasgow City Mission building on McAlpine Street from 4 December 2011. They are recruiting the following staff and volunteers … Continue reading