October/November 2025 – 22nd trips celebrating the glorious work God has allowed me to do for 20 years.
Although I was unable to go to the villages due to flooding and rain I was blessed with a time of fellowship and teaching.
The morning after I arrived, I was whisked away to a rural area of Kathmandu to attend the grand opening of the church CFH helped to build by suppling the windows and roofs. As said previously, the people had begged to have a home church. The land was donated; members of Prashansa church labored along with others of the community to take care of building. The building is fantastic for that area, and a wonderful meal was supplied after the service…and to my surprise a western toilet! 50 were expected and over 100 came.
Following I was able to attend the 50th anniversary of the Bible Society. The bible has only been in Nepal for 50 years was astonishing to me. Both English and Nepali were used and I was thrilled to hear the testimonies of many. I was tapped on the shoulder twice and was so surprised that a young student I had in ESL classes remembered me from years ago. The second tap was a man I worked with at an orphanage when I began this in 2005. Over 1500 were in attendance and there too was a wonderful meal.
Next, I taught a women class on friendship based on Biblical truth. It was a joyous time and even I was shocked at how much the Bible teaches on friendships. What was to be a 15 min class lasted over an hour with the ladies asking for more.
A woman’s fellowship followed with a day of praise and worship- they came to overfill the building- 100 women were expected and over 300 came. A testimony of the love of these women. Of course there was a meal afterward and I was taken away first so this old grandma could be fed.
The last commitment I made for 2025 was to roof the inside of classrooms with insulating materials for Orchid Garden Nepal- run by Bina Basnet- a wonderful woman whom I have worked with for 8 years now. The rooms become a furnace in the summers, and the need to insulate is paramount.
Updates in the next few months for blanket distributions, radio station news, warm clothing for the poor at Shree Majhi Basic School ( we have supported many times over the years), painting the toilets and shower room in Kalitar and so much more.
There were many meals and many visits by people whom CFH has worked with in the past. Many days were spent talking to kids and laughing hysterically as we played Farkle and Connects.
Thank you everyone who participated in the work that continues in Nepal. As I reach my 74th birthday in March I pray I can continue…please pray for me.
Be blessed at you bless others.
