I have longed to go to India since grad school. September 2010 I traveled to North India on a tour: Jaipur, Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Delhi. I knew then I wanted to return, especially after I visited the Anglican Diocese of Durgapur in West Bengal. The projects to educate and make life better for the very poor there touched me and I wanted to be a part of it. The Bishop there told me he wanted a Western music program in the schools the Diocese runs. Would I do it? After recovering from the shock of hearing the
Bishop's words, I replied, "Yes, of course I will do it." This Call to serve combines all the things I have ever done and wanted to do in music. The Episcopal church sends people to be Partners in Mission with a host church, and I was given the opportunity to go to Durgapur. Two weeks of intensive training gave me some insight into what this Call might involve besides conducting rehearsals. Adaptability, humor and complete trust in God's plan seem to be key ingredients in this journey.
Bishop's words, I replied, "Yes, of course I will do it." This Call to serve combines all the things I have ever done and wanted to do in music. The Episcopal church sends people to be Partners in Mission with a host church, and I was given the opportunity to go to Durgapur. Two weeks of intensive training gave me some insight into what this Call might involve besides conducting rehearsals. Adaptability, humor and complete trust in God's plan seem to be key ingredients in this journey.
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