This float, part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Vellore Diocese, proclaims to Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and people of all faiths the message of peace. The Rev. William Moses, retired Bishop of CSI, stands at the rear of the float. RCA delegates Ron DenHartog, Matthew Menning, and Bruce Menning receive welcoming garlands in the Chamberlain Memorial Church, which was built in 1876 in memory of RCA missionary John Chamberlain. The Center has many medical facilities, including the second largest tuberculosis sanitarium in the world. RCA missionary, the Rev. Marty Weitz, serves AMC as chaplain to students and patients.
Vendors sell shrimp at a fish and seafood market at night.
Drummers and dancers welcome RCA delegates to their remote village for worship and programs of their Church of South India congregation. A memorial arch in Delhi, India.