ok, so this is definatley going to be my last update before Christmas! Just 2 days to go!!! I'm so excited.
This week has been another busy and Christmas-filled week...
Friday was the Anusaran staff's Christmas party. This included lunch on the roof of our hosts house (in the lovely blazing sun - just to make you jealous!) followed by games, tea and cake in a nearby garden. It was lots of fun!
Saturday we went SAREE SHOPPING! There was so so much choice, but we each chose one eventually to wear on Christmas Day. Mine is pink with flowers on - I love it, I just hope the tailor has finished in time for Christmas.
We spent Sunday afternoon at a park in our compound. We went with the aim of playing and getting to know some local children. 2 hours later we returned home shattered from playing frisbee with about 20 kids! It was lots of fun, and amazing that so many children turned up. We hope to continue to do this most weeks to build relationships with them.
Yesterday we ventured into the centre of Delhi to do some traditional last minute Christmas shopping! As a team we're doing secret Santa stockings and so bought each other presents.
Last night was also the first of two nights of Carol Singing. It was the best carol singing I've ever done!! We visted about 10 houses, at each one we all (about 20 people from church) piled into the front room, sanf 2 or 3 songs and said a short message (at one point I was handed a piece of paper with 5 bible verses on and on the spot had to pick one and talk on it!). One person from Church dressed up as Santa... so we had an Indian-style dancing Santa who travelled on motorbike between the different houses! It was so funny!!
Tonight we're Carol Singing again, then it's Christmas Eve and then CHRISTMAS DAY!!! I don't know what the plans are but I can't wait.
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Love, Hannah x
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Christmas Parties!
So since my last update things have been pretty busy here as Christmas approaches!
Here's a run down of the week:
Sunday: All the staff from Anusaran attended an art competition/fete where we had stall. We sold wall hangings, cushion covers, bags, cards and jewellry and made about 3000 rupees :) It was quite strange being at this fete as it was at a private school, so we saw the richer side of India. Quite a culture shock after spending so much time with children who have basically nothing.
After the fete we went back to church, and the team lead the service. It was fun and went well, especially as we thought it was going to start at 4pm, when at 2pm we were told it would be starting 30 mins and we wouldnt have time to go home to collect our props etc!
Monday and Tuesday: We were at village school decorating and preparing for the christmas party!
Wednesday: City School christmas party. Lots of fun - dancing, singing, games, food, and each child recieved a gift. It was so good to see them all recieving a Christmas present.
Thursday: Village school Christmas Party. A repeat of wednesday, with the addition of a party for the women, where we danced ALOT and ate lunch together. I enjoyed the children's christmas party here more as I knew the children and have relationships with them, whereas I know very few of the children at city school.
In other news:
Our mouse is back! Freddie the second, and he's very clever - managing to eat the food in the trap without getting trapped!
Santa!! One evening last week we were reading the bible when suddenly we heard drumming from outside our flat. We had a look expecting wedding celebrations but instead we saw Father Christmas being followed by drummers! It was pretty impressive (and unexpected) considering we're in a contry that is mainly Hindu!
For those who do, please pray that:
- The staff Christmas party is fun, and runs smoothly (first christmas party outside!)
- Carol singing next week goes well.
- The true meaning of Christmas isn't forgetten in amongst all the celebrations!
- For the team to support each other, as Christmas nears and we're missing home and families.
Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas Day :)
Love, Hannah x
P.S. To Church people - thank you very much to those who left a Christrmas message. I love it! :)
P.P.S. We were given the wrong postcode. It's 110078, NOT 110075 (but post to 110075 will still get to me, it just takes longer to get to me!)
Here's a run down of the week:
Sunday: All the staff from Anusaran attended an art competition/fete where we had stall. We sold wall hangings, cushion covers, bags, cards and jewellry and made about 3000 rupees :) It was quite strange being at this fete as it was at a private school, so we saw the richer side of India. Quite a culture shock after spending so much time with children who have basically nothing.
After the fete we went back to church, and the team lead the service. It was fun and went well, especially as we thought it was going to start at 4pm, when at 2pm we were told it would be starting 30 mins and we wouldnt have time to go home to collect our props etc!
Monday and Tuesday: We were at village school decorating and preparing for the christmas party!
Wednesday: City School christmas party. Lots of fun - dancing, singing, games, food, and each child recieved a gift. It was so good to see them all recieving a Christmas present.
Thursday: Village school Christmas Party. A repeat of wednesday, with the addition of a party for the women, where we danced ALOT and ate lunch together. I enjoyed the children's christmas party here more as I knew the children and have relationships with them, whereas I know very few of the children at city school.
In other news:
Our mouse is back! Freddie the second, and he's very clever - managing to eat the food in the trap without getting trapped!
Santa!! One evening last week we were reading the bible when suddenly we heard drumming from outside our flat. We had a look expecting wedding celebrations but instead we saw Father Christmas being followed by drummers! It was pretty impressive (and unexpected) considering we're in a contry that is mainly Hindu!
For those who do, please pray that:
- The staff Christmas party is fun, and runs smoothly (first christmas party outside!)
- Carol singing next week goes well.
- The true meaning of Christmas isn't forgetten in amongst all the celebrations!
- For the team to support each other, as Christmas nears and we're missing home and families.
Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas Day :)
Love, Hannah x
P.S. To Church people - thank you very much to those who left a Christrmas message. I love it! :)
P.P.S. We were given the wrong postcode. It's 110078, NOT 110075 (but post to 110075 will still get to me, it just takes longer to get to me!)
Thursday, 10 December 2009
You know Christmas is coming when....
....you have a cold, made 200 greeting cards, decorated your flat, had a staff meeting discussing Christmas plans and go to Costa for a hot chocolate!
So yeah, my weeks been pretty Christmassy! Monday, Tuesday and today (thursday) the team and a couple of teachers at city school have been busy making greeting cards to be sold on Sunday morning at a fete (more on that later). Between us we made about 200 - some great, some not so great!
We've also started to decorate our flat to make our home feel more Christmassey - at the moment we're in the middle of making a Christmas tree complete with decorations! And we've hung all our Christmas cards up too.
Yesterday was the staff meeting. It was held at our flat, so we had 17 people in our front room. It was very productive, but the best moment was when all the village school girls walked in - we hadn't seen them in a whole 4 days and they were all so happy and excited to see us again. I don't even want to think about the final goodbye in April!!
And finally a hot chocolate in Costa - Christmas is not complete without it! ALthough it was a very strange experience. Stepping in it felt like we'd just been teleported back to the UK - it looked the same and smelt the same! Over our hot chocolates we discussed our highs and lows of India so far. As soon as we stepped out of coffee, India hit us and we were back in reality! It's nice to know there's somewhere we can escape to if we need though.
This next week is going to be pretty busy...
- Saturday the team are preparing for the service we're leading.
- Sunday is the fete. Anusaran have a stall at a local fete to sell bags, wall hangings and greeting cards. We're also leading the service on Sunday
- Christmas parties are happening at both the village school and city school
- Rehearsals for Carol singing the following week
So prayers for all of next week would be good, just that everything planned goes well.
Hannah xx
P.S Don't be alarmed if I don't update for the next few Thursdays as we'll be out of routine!
So yeah, my weeks been pretty Christmassy! Monday, Tuesday and today (thursday) the team and a couple of teachers at city school have been busy making greeting cards to be sold on Sunday morning at a fete (more on that later). Between us we made about 200 - some great, some not so great!
We've also started to decorate our flat to make our home feel more Christmassey - at the moment we're in the middle of making a Christmas tree complete with decorations! And we've hung all our Christmas cards up too.
Yesterday was the staff meeting. It was held at our flat, so we had 17 people in our front room. It was very productive, but the best moment was when all the village school girls walked in - we hadn't seen them in a whole 4 days and they were all so happy and excited to see us again. I don't even want to think about the final goodbye in April!!
And finally a hot chocolate in Costa - Christmas is not complete without it! ALthough it was a very strange experience. Stepping in it felt like we'd just been teleported back to the UK - it looked the same and smelt the same! Over our hot chocolates we discussed our highs and lows of India so far. As soon as we stepped out of coffee, India hit us and we were back in reality! It's nice to know there's somewhere we can escape to if we need though.
This next week is going to be pretty busy...
- Saturday the team are preparing for the service we're leading.
- Sunday is the fete. Anusaran have a stall at a local fete to sell bags, wall hangings and greeting cards. We're also leading the service on Sunday
- Christmas parties are happening at both the village school and city school
- Rehearsals for Carol singing the following week
So prayers for all of next week would be good, just that everything planned goes well.
Hannah xx
P.S Don't be alarmed if I don't update for the next few Thursdays as we'll be out of routine!
Thursday, 3 December 2009
December in Delhi
So December is here! And it's actually beginning to get cold in India. Still pretty warm during the day but huddling in blankets is required in the evenings!
This week has been a good week for several reasons:
1. I have henna! I love it :)
2. We discovered an amazing ice-cream parlour. No doubt we will become regulars!
3. Our Christmas presents have been sent home! A lot of effort though as we had to stitch them in white cloth then seal the edges with wax.
4. We spent yesterday decorating the church/village school, which was lots of fun.
5. Holidays plans are underway and train tickets have been booked!
6. We've been told that we'll be spending more time at City school. Probably teaching the children or women. This is good as we wanted to do more for Anusaran.
For those who do please pray:
- That Delhi belly will go away and stay away for all the team.
- God will continue to reveal his plan for our time in Delhi
- Christmas preparations at the schools and church will go well.
A short and sweet update today!
Love, Hannah xx
P.S. If you feel like sending me a Christmas card here's my address!! :)
Hannah Burfitt
c/o John and Abha David
Anusaran
House no. 257, DDA Flats, Pocket 1
Phase 2, Netaji Subhash Appartments,
Dwarka,
New Delhi,
110075,
INDIA
This week has been a good week for several reasons:
1. I have henna! I love it :)
2. We discovered an amazing ice-cream parlour. No doubt we will become regulars!
3. Our Christmas presents have been sent home! A lot of effort though as we had to stitch them in white cloth then seal the edges with wax.
4. We spent yesterday decorating the church/village school, which was lots of fun.
5. Holidays plans are underway and train tickets have been booked!
6. We've been told that we'll be spending more time at City school. Probably teaching the children or women. This is good as we wanted to do more for Anusaran.
For those who do please pray:
- That Delhi belly will go away and stay away for all the team.
- God will continue to reveal his plan for our time in Delhi
- Christmas preparations at the schools and church will go well.
A short and sweet update today!
Love, Hannah xx
P.S. If you feel like sending me a Christmas card here's my address!! :)
Hannah Burfitt
c/o John and Abha David
Anusaran
House no. 257, DDA Flats, Pocket 1
Phase 2, Netaji Subhash Appartments,
Dwarka,
New Delhi,
110075,
INDIA
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