Grateful Fellowship

 When I was preparing to embark on this journey to India I sent out a plea for introductions...those "Friends of Friends" connections that so many of us living abroad rely on and I was blessed with an incredible response.  One group has especially welcomed me with open arms and loving hearts.  I love that I get phone calls checking on me and my little charge, I love that I am called "Auntie" just as all women are called here in India.  I love that when we are able to join for fellowship on Sunday mornings that there are people all around who have been praying diligently for us.  There is a group of women who have been faithfully lifting us before the Throne of Grace and I am humbled by their prayers for not only me and my sweet charge but also as we have had opportunity to share they are now praying for all our sweet China babies and the staff who care for them.  Sunday as I joined them in worship, my heart was overwhelmed with gratitude as we lifted up our voices in singing "The Family of God." 

I'm so glad I'm a part of the Family of God,
I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
For I'm part of the family,
The Family of God.

You will notice we say "brother and sister" 'round here,
It's because we're a family and these are so near;
When one has a heartache, we all share the tears,
And rejoice in each victory in this family so dear.

I'm so glad I'm a part of the Family of God,
I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
For I'm part of the family,
The Family of God.

From the door of an orphanage to the house of the King,
No longer an outcast, a new song I sing;
From rags unto riches, from the weak to the strong,
I'm not worthy to be here, but praise God I belong!

I'm so glad I'm a part of the Family of God,
I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
For I'm part of the family,
The Family of God.