A Few Days Left

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Hey everyone, Ben here! We only have a day and a half left. Tomorrow is a full day of a Kerala wide meeting called the Gladiator Meeting. It's for youth and singles who have the desire to go on mission trips and church plantings. It should awesome! Christy and Lucy have been amazingly hospitable and my favorite little girl in the whole world is here and growing like weed!!! Her name is Valentina and she holds a special place in my heart. We are at Christy and Lucy's house right now and Damon has again made a delicious meal that has encouraged the disciples of Trivandrum.
I definitely want everyone else to write so I'll split. Love you all!!!
Ben

hey yall
chef damon strikes back!!! we just finished up eating dinner and everone was encouraged by the dinner i prepared! God is really using me here in india, and as clifton brent would put it "i been having a jesus day" everyday! preaching at churching here in travandrum, doing a lesson at the leaders meeting, studying the bible with people here! you really don't have time to focus on anything but the misson! i really love the team members! i feel like i have found new family members! we laugh, cry, disagree, and pray together ! ben is doing a great job with this rag tag group! ( you would be proud of him jen) cindy is just so sweet! she came out her shell and amazed all of us. toledo , she is a great disciple who wants to serve! ( we sang old 80's song in the cab) autumn is like mylittle sister who i just love so much! she punches me and well as hugs me! (tony and diane, you have a great woman of GOD here. please take care of her when she comes home) hal your wife is so amazing! doureen is like the momma of the team and is so helpful to all of us!! and ericka is like the heart of the team. she always wants to pray in every situation and keeps us focused on jesus! we are like the partridge family! singing in everybodies home! we mare a traveling music ministry! honey, we are set to be back in detroit around 10am sunday morning! i love you ver much can't wait to see you all!!
much love
w. damon banks

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Comments

[The Kelsch's]

Thanks
I think it's so great that you are keeping in touch with all of us through your blogs. They are exciting to read. Cindy we can't wait for you to get back. We Miss You. Love, the Kelsch's 2

[Katy Schafer]

Goosebumps....
Hey Team...I got goosebumps reading your story. I will be ready to hear your stories and lessons when you come back home. Hugs all around!

[Brett]

Bring the Heat
Metaphorically, not literally, please. It has been amazing to read your posts and to hear all the work being done, but also to hear how our very own Cindy is letting her voice ring and her convictions heard. Kudos to all of you, may God bless your last few days and your return state-side. I pray that you bring the 24/7 evangelistic mentality back to us and that we will be a ready and willing people. Cindy I'm excited to hear and see how your life has changed, and thank you so much for wishing me a happy birthday. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. And as for that cheeseburger I ate, I'll eat a few more for all of you. And maybe some fries. Mmmm. Take care. -- Brett "I don't know much about Cricket, but I'll whoop you in Croquet" Hibbler

[pearl]

witing on your arrival
can't wait to hear all the stories when you guys get back.

[Brett]

Cindy's ride home
Hey, Cindy, you don't have to post this but we're trying to figure out your return plan. Were you going to join any of the Detroit-ers for service on sunday or were you still planning on Jen S. coming to pick you up when your plain gets in? As of now she's still coming, but I know we'd briefly mentioned you going up there for service but hadn't heard what you'd decided. Take care and post when you get a moment. -- Brett

[grant]

Great blog
Was the 80's song Cindy was singing "The Church of the Poisoned mind"?