by Jen (New England Outreach Team) We sat on an empty bench looking into an empty town square. Our friend, a Nepali pastor, explained how tomorrow morning this exact spot would be filled with people and produce. Apparently this weekly market outside of downtown Boston was a hub for Nepali, Korean, Brazilian and many other people groups. Looking around skeptically, …
Like Asia in America
by Samantha W (New England Team Outreach) “Ready to go?” Pastor Dan asked us, while his hand twisted the doorknob. It was the first official day of our team’s outreach and I was ready enough to run past Pastor Dan and jump in the car. Finally, we could meet the people we had crossed eight states for! We met with …
The Journey Begins
by Samantha W (New England Team Outreach) We pulled out of the parking lot early in the morning. There were 1200 traveling miles ahead, and our team was anxious to be on our way. For the past week, the four of us had been preparing for the journey to New England, and the Bhutanese refugees who awaited us there. And …