In a lighter vein...

Anyone who knows me well knows that I am fascinated with emerging technologies. Paul and I flew on Emirates Airlines from Dubai on down to Colombo, Sri Lanka on the last leg of our trip. The seat back video screen from the entertainment system had what I think is a very cool feature, namely, live video from a camera mounted on the nose of the plane. This enables passengers to see what the captain sees throughout the flight, including during take-off and landing. I had only encountered this once before, on a Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to Singapore, but it was only in black and white it did not show the take-off and landing. Hats off to Emirates (which is a fabulous airline, by the way - I will fly them again any day!) for offering this feature to their passengers. Here is the video Paul filmed of our night take-off from Dubai and the landing at Colombo the following morning.

Almost home...

Pray for Sri Lanka's spiritual leaders

Pastor and Mrs. Darshan Fernando who serve on the ministry team of People's Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Worship

Here's a little taste Sri Lankan worship during one of the Sunday services at People's Church.

What a powerful church!

What a great day we had here in Colombo, Sri Lanka, ministering at People's Church and fellowshipping with Pastor Dishan Wickramaratne and Dr. Colton!



Senior Pastor Dishan Wickramaratne

Founding Pastor Dr. Colton Wickramaratne and Suzanne

The photos below show a portion of the congregation this morning at the 10:30am combined Tamil/Senhala service.

We are nearly there...!

Whew...! It seems like Paul Kerr and I have been travelling forever. Of course, I have to remind myself that we are headed for the furthest international airport from DFW in the Northern Hemisphere, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. During our six hour layover in Amsterdam, Holland, we were able to hop the train, run into town, and meet up with Steve and Rhonda Ashworth who minister in one of the darkest parts of that very dark city for YWAM (Youth With A Mission). Our church has been partnering with them financially for several years and it was great to get an update on what God is doing through them. I was even able to record a TV program with Rhonda from "The Tabernacle" prayer center that your offerings helped build. I will air the interview on "Word and Spirit" when I get back. Thanks for your continued prayers as we fly all night tonight on to Colombop, Sri Lanka for our ministry there at People's Church and some 1,500 leaders!
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Greetings from Dubai...!

Paul and I have arrived in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, en-route to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Later this evening, we fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka for special meetings at the People's Church and with some 1,500 leaders. After a visit to a local congregation this morning, we went to a nearby mall for lunch. Outside the temperature had already reached some 110 degrees, but look what we found inside...REAL, man-made SNOW(the H2O variety - not styrofoam or something synthetic) and a skiing slope...! In case what you are wondering what this oil-rich, cash-flush country is like, this short video says it all... As prosperous and progressive as it seems, this area also evidences deep spiritual needs. Pray for Dubai, its leaders, and the people from all over the world who are living here. It is a very cosmopolitan city - some estimates put the expatriate population at 90% of its current inhabitants.