I was expertly draped in my saree by Pastor Gomes’ wife before leaving for the Easter service. We arrived at a church filled to capacity with the many vibrant colors of all the beautiful sarees not to be outshone with the welcoming smiles and Easter greetings.The aroma of sweet jasmine which many ladies wore in their beautiful long black hair filled the contagious atmosphere.

John and I were officially greeting with the “shawling ceremony” and bouquets of flowers. After John shared a word God had laid on his heart, I shared on the power of the resurrection.

The service was concluded with dancing and singing from every age group in the church and a worship performance from the orphanage children. It was truly an awesome celebration of the Resurrection.

Easter greetings and need for pray surrounded us lovingly as ushers tried to get us out of the crowd to a waiting car. It was hard to say goodbye to all these warm people who became such friends after only four days pf ministry.

Pastor Gomes and the elders joined us for an awesome Easter Buffet at the lovely Regency Hotel.

What an awesome day we will always remember!