Friday turned out to be another interesting day full of adventure. Asokan and I woke up at 530. After showers, Bible reading and prayer, quick pack and breakfast, we headed for the airport. We arrived at 800. The place was deserted, let alone for the security personnel. But as we walked out from the hotel we walked into a wall - a wall of fog. Visibility was at less than 100 ft.
The weather did not clear up and we began to search for options... A SUV jeep parked outside seemed like a good options, so we talked to the check-in agent but were told that they would not cancel any tickets for complete refund until 1pm... in the mean time another passenger gave the SUV driver a higher bid and off they went...
Finally at 130pm we managed to get another vehicle, new but much smaller. A business man wanted to share the cost, so we agreed. By the time all three of us had received our refunds, the time was close to 3pm and we headed towards Kathmandu... We were held back by several roadside accidents and a major Hindu festival at a temple next the road, about midway... To cut the story short, we checked in at a hotel in Kathmandu at 130am...
But as Asokan and I look back at this trip we see God's hand all over this. How we were able to meet with pastors in each city we arrived in and how they cared for us was like we were traveling with Paul... This is the opportune time for Nepal. In the midst of political upset and instability, the Christians are at peace and they can work unhindered. Elections are scheduled for May this year, so this might be the last time for this nation. God is up to something big.
Butwal will never be the same again. They have never had an outdoor evangelistic event in the city and the churches are excited. The churches had planned for an event this past Christmas but had to postpone indefinitely due to a three day banda (strike) that took place on the planned date. The pastors now see this as the event and are so eager to work for its success.
Pray with me and believe God for a breakthrough in this dark place so bound by Hinduism and Buddhism. The light of Jesus needs to shine forth in this region of the world. Believe with me that we will see key miracles take place that will turn people to Jesus.
Again... pictures will come...
C U!
About The Almqvists
Hi, my name is Peter Almqvist and I am a minister of help. I work with setting up large outdoor evangelistic festivals all around the world, primarily in Africa. Currently we are on what we are calling the African Capital City Tour, or ACCT for short. We preach the gospel to those that have not heard or have yet to respond. The cry of the lost has been heard and we are responding to their SOS.
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