MWC The Hams - India & Ministry Pictures

The city Haridwar is a famous Hindu pilgramage where people come yearly to dip in the Ganges River to be 'cleansed' of their sins.

These little red-faced monkeys are one of 2 species in our region. You really have to watch these crafty thieves.

Pastor Shivcharan pastors among the Tharu people in a hot-climate region near the southwest corner of the Nepal border.

The Tharus live in a hot-climate region near the southwest corner of the Nepal border. Most of these people are farmers.

This pastor also works among the Tharu people.

Janki (seated, wearing black) is a Tharu friend who works and is being discipled in Mussorie by Pastors Edwin & Nivedit. She helped her parents build this house in her village.

His house is designed to double as place for Believers to gather.

Pastor Uday works amongst the Kumaon people.

The pastor we work with who oversees several churches and disciples in the mountainous Garhwal region.

That is, to be slaughtered for dinner.

Janki is a Tharu friend who works and is being discipled in Mussorie by Pastors Edwin & Nivedit.

A civil engineer from the U.S. who was also involved with the Sattal Youth Conference, which was held in early June 2008. At least 70 youth from different villages came to be strengthened, and solidified through fellowship, teaching, and worship.

The Sattal Youth Conference was held in early June 2008. At least 70 youth from different villages came to be strengthened, and solidified through fellowship, teaching, and worship.

One of the disciples in the miniistry we work with.

The pastor we work with who oversees several churches and disciples in the mountainous Garhwal region.

One of two types of monkeys in our region. Less bothersome than the little red-faced ones.

This donkey is used for transporting goods (this one is carrying fresh milk) in the mountains.

The famous mausoleum (Muslim tomb) built by Manghal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. It was completed around 1648. In 2007, it was voted to remain one of the '7 Wonders" of the world.

This evening view of the Doon Valley (second-largest in Asia), where we live, from the hillstation (city built in a mountain to escape summer heat) of Mussoorie (7,000 ft).

Charles and friend, Vishal, preparing for a bike ride. The hankerchiefs and shades are for the dust, not to rob banks.

One of the old buildings from the British colonial days in downtown Mumbai (Bombay).

Clock tower of an old building, from the British colonial days in downtown Mumbai (Bombay).

Small three-wheel vehicle used to deliver Lays' Chips in Mumbai (Bombay).

No joke, one day we happened to drive up behind Herbie in Mumbai.

Slums are built up to the edge of the runway at the airport in Mumbai (Bombay), hence this is the first thing we saw when we landed in India. Quite a welcoming party.

Village lady in Maharashra state preparing chapatis (wheat flour tortillia-like bread), while describing her plight with demon activity in her home.

The main artery of Mumbai transportation. These trains are packed far beyond normal capacity (especially in peak hours). An average of 10 people die daily from various mishaps.

Taken from platform of Bandra Rail Station in Mumbai (Bombay). At least 60% of people in Mumbai are 'slum dwellers'.

It's quite common to come across an elephant in the streets of Mumbai (Bombay).

This man is toying with a cobra who's venomous glands have been removed, which results in the snake only living about another 45 days because it 'dries out' without those glands.

This cliché is far too common on the streets of Mumbai.

The pastor we work with who oversees several churches and disciples in the mountainous Garhwal region.

Nivedit is Pastor Edwin's wife and Anandi is his mother. They are both heavily involved with the ministy work.

Three of the Garhwali disples in the ministry we work with.

Taken in September 2007 during church baptism / picnic.

One of the Garhwali disples in the ministry we work with. Funny guy.

One of the Tharue disples in the ministry we work with.

One of the Garhwali disples in the ministry we work with.

One of the Garhwali disples in the ministry we work with, who was baptized.

One of the Tharu disples in the ministry we work with.who was baptized.

The pastor we work with who oversees several churches and disciples in the mountainous Garhwal region.

Gurudev, Pastor Edwin, O.P. & Charles

A former Muslim and Pastor Edwin's brother-in-law.

The Sattal Youth Conference was held in early June 2008. At least 70 youth from different villages came to be strengthened, and solidified through fellowship, teaching, and worship.

Three of the Garhwali disciples.

During the Sattal Youth Conference, 16 people requested baptism. Sattal means seven lakes, so it wasn't hard to find water.

One of the Garhwali disciples.

The Sattal Youth Conference was held in early June 2008. At least 70 youth from different villages came to be strengthened, and solidified through fellowship, teaching, and worship.