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Across the Globe in 33 Hours

Steph Modder

After 33 hours of airplanes, layovers, Bollywood, smells of curry, airplane lavatories, and Indian airline food, we have arrived! All 11 of the team arrived Saturday morning to Kolkata, India. We were greeted by a representative from Calcutta Mercy Ministries and quickly were whisked away into the chaos that is common on the roads of Kolkata. Foot rickshaws, moto-rickshaws, bike rickshaws, mini taxis, pedestrians, goats, cows, and buses were all heading different directions simultaneously while joining in a constant chorus of horns.

Finally, we made it to our accommodations at the Baptist Mission Society guest house. It is an amazing piece of architectural and spiritual history in the heart of Calcutta. The church where legendary missionary William Carey once held services is on these grounds.

Today we went back to the place where Calcutta Mercy Ministries began - the grounds where the first tent services Rev. Mark Buntain started over 50 years ago. A church stands there now.

There is much more happening, but I just wanted to let you all know we have made it safely. We are looking forward to diving into the rest of this week. There is thunder rolling in the distance, horns honking, air conditioners struggling and an anticipation in the air that there is so much more to come.

The Baptist Mission House

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