A group of the volunteers drove about two hours to chennai (we didn't actually drive, that would be terrifying, we had a driver) to go to church. We went to the chennai branch of The church of Jesus christ of Latter-Day Saints. (Sorry my capital c still doesn't work). It was so neat. There were about 30 members there, mostly Indian and a few American families. church was conducted in English, but in some of the classes the teachers would also speak in Tamil so that the non-English speaking members could also understand. After church we stayed for Jerrin's baptism. He is an engineering student "at university" and was introduced to the church by his aunt. It was so wonderful! I loved seeing that no matter where you go throughout the world, the church is still the same and the Spirit is there.
Natasha and I going to church in India! (I am wearing the chudidar that I bought the day before, I love it!)
Our group with Jerrin. I don't think he spoke very much English, but he had the biggest grin on his face the entire time :)
The chennai branch is getting a new meeting house. We were able to see what the final building will look like, as you can see from what they have built so far it is going to be beautiful! (currently the branch meets on the bottom floor of a dilapidated office building.) I am pretty sure the new building is going to be the newest, nicest, cleanest building around.
This evening the children performed their dance for us again. It truly is beautiful. Here is a link to a video of them during dance class. They are so cute!
P.S. There are still spots available for you to volunteer in July or August. Sign up! It is such an amazing experience!
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