The team in Chennai had a lovely time in worship this morning. The church in the slum is packed to the edges and people up and down the stairs. The prayer and worship are oassionate and tuneful. There is both a hunger for God and a deep gratitude that the oppression of Hinduisms many spirits and curses have been lifted off their backs. Tears flow and we just get caught up in it... even without understanding the words.

Sharon spoke, with Kevin translating. Debra lead the worship. Then so many people longing to be prayed for.

All the children have now been interviewed. We have spent quality time with each one and with a parent or guardian. Some great stories of whole families' destinies turned round. Others.... just tragic!

Today we have been sorting out the money and making sure every penny people give for the work of SKM is getting to where it should, and then taking more from other funds to supplement. Everything they do here is fantastic and so essential.

The team continued in Chennai today. It was great in the breaks just enjoying Kevin & Deborah's friendship.

The interview process was harder. The children are lovely. But so many of their stories don't fits with their lovely smiles. It seems amazing that people can treat each other in the ways described today

Sharon, Catherine, Sam and Elsbeth left on Monday for a week with Kevin, Deborah and the church in Chennai. Today, after 5+ hours of jetlag, they visited the slum and started interviewing each of the sponsored children. More news here as we get it.

This is a short version of the video on the previous blog.

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People have been asking if they can give a donation to the support of the Dalit children in the Chennai slum and receive a certificate of sponsorship to give to a loved one. Well now you can!

Go to grassroots.org.uk/chennaigift

... will be sent out with the newsletter in a few days time. Or you can watch it here! It is quite disturbing but thrilling to see all that the Lord is doing.

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Rach Warwick - who uses some of her time to run ORISON - has had a great idea for her birthday present list. Read about it in her blog.

rachwarwick.blogspot.com