Monday

Sunday night was very short, and Monday came early for the team, as they had breakfast at 4:00AM and then headed to the airport to fly to Nepal. At the airport, they found that their flight had been delayed an hour. They managed to fill in all the necessary paperwork for going through customs to leave India and for visa requirements upon arrival in Nepal. They enjoyed the beauty of God's creation in the Himalayas as they flew in and are enjoying the sunshine and radiant colors.

A local pastor and host met the team and got them settled. Then they visited a Buddhist monastery. The monastery is on top of a mountain, and hundreds of steps lead up to it. This is a place of worshiping idols and false gods, and the place was full of people. Some were there as tourists; some just to look; children playing because their parents were there; others selling things. It's terrible to see how people climb those stairs and then end up going to hell! They perform many rites and don't know that God offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life freely and seeks people who will worship Him free of charge. Before leaving, the team prayed for God to deliver the people of Nepal from spiritual darkness.