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India Mission Trip | Update 5
March 22, 2026 | Denise Pope
We all started our day a little groggy since we didn’t get to bed until 3 AM. Between late-night flights and delays, sleep was hard to come by. Welcome to the schedule of a mission trip. Today began with a visit to Bethesda Christian...
India Mission Trip | Update 4
March 21, 2026 | Connie Briggs
We spent a second day at Bethesda School, and it was truly unforgettable. Pastor Buju Kurian’s sweet family prepared an amazing, authentic Indian meal for us. We felt so honored to sit at their table and share in their hospitality—it...
India Mission Trip | Update 3
March 20, 2026 | Heather Rinehart
Our 2nd day began with a flight to Andhra Pradesh (1,500 miles south of New Delhi) alongside Pastor Abraham and Ranjit. Thanks to the Vineyard 2025 Light up the Night for India fundraiser, we had the incredible opportunity to witness firsthand...
India Mission Trip | Update 2
March 19, 2026 | Sam Briggs
This morning, we visited the village community center in Rohini (in the slums of New Delhi). Pastor Fenial’s father started with Christ for India back in 1984. It was nice seeing his son take over his mission and continue to grow what...
India Mission Trip | Update 1
March 18, 2026 | Pastor Mark Pope
Our team is currently sitting in the Newark, New Jersey airport waiting to board the next flight—a short 15-hour hop to New Delhi, India. While we wait, I figured it would be a good time to begin our first missions update. Sunday morning...