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12.10.2008
Bakr-Eid
Yesterday Bakr-Eid, the Festival of Sacrifice, was celebrated in South Asia and around the world. This eid is a commemoration to Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.
This festival is practiced in this way: The father, or a recognized head of the family, buys a sheep, goat, cow or camel from the local market. The animal must be healthy and without any defects. The animal is brought home and tied up in the yard, where it is well fed.
On the day of Bakr-Eid, the family gathers in their finest clothes. Male members of the family place their hands on the cow as a hired local expert prepares to slit the throat of the animal with a knife. In the father's possession is a piece of paper with names on it. They are the names of relatives or individuals close to the family. Before the act of killing the animal, the names on the paper are read out loud. The sacrifice, or "Korbani", is intended to cover the names on the paper as well as those placing their hands on the animal. After the father says a prayer, the throat is cut and the animal dies. The Korbani is complete. Meat is divided up among family, friends, and poor people.
Please lift up this people group today. Ask that they would know the One who has given Himself as the Ultimate Korbani.
This festival is practiced in this way: The father, or a recognized head of the family, buys a sheep, goat, cow or camel from the local market. The animal must be healthy and without any defects. The animal is brought home and tied up in the yard, where it is well fed.
On the day of Bakr-Eid, the family gathers in their finest clothes. Male members of the family place their hands on the cow as a hired local expert prepares to slit the throat of the animal with a knife. In the father's possession is a piece of paper with names on it. They are the names of relatives or individuals close to the family. Before the act of killing the animal, the names on the paper are read out loud. The sacrifice, or "Korbani", is intended to cover the names on the paper as well as those placing their hands on the animal. After the father says a prayer, the throat is cut and the animal dies. The Korbani is complete. Meat is divided up among family, friends, and poor people.
Please lift up this people group today. Ask that they would know the One who has given Himself as the Ultimate Korbani.
These are some pictures from yesterday's Bakr-Eid ceremonies. Please pr.y.
12.03.2008
Update from Mumbai
Please be lifting up the people of Mumbai as they try to get back to
"normal" after last week's terrible terror.st attacks. International
Believers working there wrote, "So, what of this? How do we feel? A little
edgy, trapped at home. Sad for the city's loss of life and sense of
security. But worse, sad for the Kingdom's loss. For among the dead are
Musl m terror.sts, Hindus, a rabbi's family, hotel employees, socialites,
businessmen from many countries, and more. Perhaps there was a believer
among them. Apart from that possibility, they all, terror.sts and victims
alike, right now face the same eternity before but one God! We lift up our
hearts and cry out to Him for this city's redemption. How do we feel? We
feel an urgency that the Good News be shared among all of the lost. In spite of the terror, PTL for 13 new "family members" who "went swimming" the night before the attacks."
"normal" after last week's terrible terror.st attacks. International
Believers working there wrote, "So, what of this? How do we feel? A little
edgy, trapped at home. Sad for the city's loss of life and sense of
security. But worse, sad for the Kingdom's loss. For among the dead are
Musl m terror.sts, Hindus, a rabbi's family, hotel employees, socialites,
businessmen from many countries, and more. Perhaps there was a believer
among them. Apart from that possibility, they all, terror.sts and victims
alike, right now face the same eternity before but one God! We lift up our
hearts and cry out to Him for this city's redemption. How do we feel? We
feel an urgency that the Good News be shared among all of the lost. In spite of the terror, PTL for 13 new "family members" who "went swimming" the night before the attacks."
12.01.2008
11.29.2008
'Round Here
Hey, remember those dudes that I told you about a few months ago who gave me 100 rupees worth of change all in 10 rupee notes (an amazingly rare thing, by the way)? This is a pic of those guys.
And here's a picture of that crazy bank that almost got away with $800 of my money! (read old blog post to find out what happened...). The girl in the far right corner of this shot, well her expression says it all about my feelings toward this establishment, although I must admit I kind of love their slogan: "A friend you can bank upon" That always makes me chuckle.
There are some more pics that I took around my neighborhood below. Whenever I come back to this town after being out of country, it makes me feel like I'm a tourist again and for about a week or so I just walk the streets everyday for hours. I'm trying to take advantage of this window of opportunity by taking more pics of my world to share with you. Also, this is a sort of tribute to my neighborhood. I'm moving next week. Farewell neighborhood! I love you and will miss you very much!
Tropicana Houses
A shrine around the corner from my street that the street dogs like to steal food from.
Ganesh. Behind every corner.
The girl in black is my favorite. She is actually the "servant" (the word choice most common here) to the other two kids. The extent of my conversations with the girl on the right go like this: "Hi, how are you?" "Fine, Auntie" *big smiles on both our faces*. I really wish I knew this girl's language so I could share with her more than just a smile. Please pray for her.
And here's a picture of that crazy bank that almost got away with $800 of my money! (read old blog post to find out what happened...). The girl in the far right corner of this shot, well her expression says it all about my feelings toward this establishment, although I must admit I kind of love their slogan: "A friend you can bank upon" That always makes me chuckle.
There are some more pics that I took around my neighborhood below. Whenever I come back to this town after being out of country, it makes me feel like I'm a tourist again and for about a week or so I just walk the streets everyday for hours. I'm trying to take advantage of this window of opportunity by taking more pics of my world to share with you. Also, this is a sort of tribute to my neighborhood. I'm moving next week. Farewell neighborhood! I love you and will miss you very much!
Copper House
Art Deco-ish House. When I first moved here, almost a year ago now, there was nothing on the lot where this building now stands.
One heck of a big, Big house. I wonder how many people live here and what they do.
One heck of a big, Big house. I wonder how many people live here and what they do.
Chocolate Chip Mint Icecream House
McDonalds, where?! Oh, wait....
McDonalds, where?! Oh, wait....
Tropicana Houses
A shrine around the corner from my street that the street dogs like to steal food from.
Ganesh. Behind every corner.
Construction worker on my street. She lives in the small building in the background.
Press wala. Isn't she beautiful?
Press wala. Isn't she beautiful?
Lady
Tramp
Kids that live in my apartment building...
The girl in black is my favorite. She is actually the "servant" (the word choice most common here) to the other two kids. The extent of my conversations with the girl on the right go like this: "Hi, how are you?" "Fine, Auntie" *big smiles on both our faces*. I really wish I knew this girl's language so I could share with her more than just a smile. Please pray for her.11.28.2008
Fear Not, I am safe here.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I've posted new pics from vacation and from my Thanksgiving celebrations. Check them out here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sasiametronews
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
-C
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