We have access to the throne room of God. So, we pray anytime and anywhere, for anything for anyone. I know first hand that prayer makes a huge difference in mission. I see God’s protection as we travel round to meet people and through God's grace we make it.
Our first day of HIV/AIDS training began in the afternoon for students in Maranatha Mission College. We were greeted with a resounding "Good Morning Sir! Good Morning Madam!"
The College provides training and skills for students on wide range of social issues to prepare and equip them to overcome some of the challenges in their communities including HIV and Aids. It was amazing to see them singing songs, making presentation on issues of sexuality, and sharing reflections that related to Bible teachings. Khanal, who is the principal of the college, emphasised the importance of having accurate information on HIV and Aids to minimise stigma and discrimination and to strengthen the Christian response to the issues.
This was the first time the students had had an opportunity to learn about HIV. Some stood up in front of their peers to confess how the communities stigmatised and discriminated against people living with HIV. They felt confident to move on to change their community perception about HIV. Our time with the students was fulfilling and a total of seventeen students attended the training for 4 days.
It was an incredible week, and a fantastic way to end our training with students praying and lighting candles to remember the ministry a head of them to bring hope to those who are infected and affected.
Please pray for the students as they complete their studies, that God will provide them with safety while traveling in and outside Kathmandu. Pray that God will lead us and all staff of the United Mission to Nepal as we continue to serve the poor and marginalised people in Nepal.
