From Danielle Burrus, I-K Synod Communications:

Once again, I received a call from SALT team member Jean Eisen this morning. She reports that the team had just finished meeting with 35 HKBP pastors, teacher/preachers, Bibel Frau ("Bible women" who have attended a school to learn to work with women and Sunday Schools), and deaconesses who all meet on a regular weekly basis for Bible study and sermon preparation.

The team also met with the HKBP version of the Global Mission committee and both groups discussed and made plans for the future direction of the I-K Synod/HKBP companion relationship.

On Thursday, the team will drive three hours to Medan, the capital of the province of North Sumatra and the third largest city in Indonesia, and enjoy some sightseeing in the afternoon.

On Friday, the team will leave Medan to board their flight home which will include several layovers in various places. The entire voyage home will take approximately 36 hours and the eight weary travelers will arrive in Indianapolis mid-morning on Saturday.

Jean reports that the trip has been very successful and that she will post much more about it after her return, so we can look forward to more entries and photos.