Most of you are already aquainted with Mel and Tri. They have a very important role of telling the travel stories of Melvin and Trisha Anderson.
This July Mel and Tri are going on a huge adventure to Mumbai, India. What's in India, you ask? Mel and Tri are going to Mumbai to visit and serve alongside those at Bombay Teen Challenge.
Bombay Teen Challenge (BTC) is a ministry that has planted a church in the Red Light District of Mumbai. There goal is to "Stop Human Trafficking"! The ministry builds relationships with the ladies, men and children who are trapped in the district and then gives them a new future. They have homes and vocational programs to give the ladies a hope.
Mel and Tri will be going to take part in the work at BTC. Mel alongside of Trisha will be going June 28 - Aug. 2, 2011 and will be leading two teams. Tri and Melvin will be joining Mel and Trisha on July 19 - Aug. 2, 2011. The purpose of going to visit BTC will be able to allow others catch the vision of BTC and to help with some of their educational needs.
Mel and Tri will be posting more about their journey to India in coming days. You can be involved in helping Mel and Tri get to India.
1. Please pray for the team as they prepare to go to visit BTC. There are 3 people going for 5 weeks, 6 people going June 28 - July 13, and 4 people going July 19 - Aug. 2. Be in prayer for our safety, health, and that we will be vessels to be used by God.
2. You can get involved financially. Mel and Tri need to raise about $7,500 to be able to both go on the trip. If you would like to be involved financially follow this link and Contribute Type is "Project." Then in project click "India:Mumbai/Chennai T031." Enter the Sum you would like to contribute. In the comments box put, Donation Towards Melvin and Trisha Anderson's Trip.
Mel and Tri are so looking forward to what God is going to do. Thank you for taking the time to read this post. We hope that you will be praying for us.