JOY FROM THE MOUNTAINS!

(A SIDE NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: I am thankful for many of you who are commenting so thoughtfully on these web videos. I would, however, like to clarify that these little clips ARE NOT THE FILM. They are simply small, personal, playful updates that I capture with my low-quality webcam between the REAL filming/interviews. Fear not, "Treasures of India" will NOT be a shaky, shoddy collection of obnoxious observations. The 18 hours of Full-Quality "big camera" footage that I have shot so far reflect something far more beautiful than what I can post online now. Thank you for your imagination and patience. Now, back to the blog... ;-)

Here is a video moment you might enjoy ;-)


This temporary update lapse is mostly due to the lack of computers where I have been. ;-)

Since I typed you last...

...I have survived 2 top-speed nail-biting races uphill narrow mountain roads, zipping past huge trucks flying downhill, coming within 5 inches if hitting each other. literally. .... every minute.

...I have fallen in love with herds of little mountain children, all of whom I want to adopt.

...I have enjoyed many gallons of AMAZING Indian tea, that somehow all tastes like hot chocolate.

...I have trekked up 4 miles of the most rugged (and vertical) mountain terrain on foot to get to a fellowship to film. Then back down - 4 miles.

...I have come to realize that Indian people like to eat. ALOT. and OFTEN. I'm the tallest person within 100miles, and somehow, their kids can out-eat me.

...AND most importantly, I have realized why I came here...

I was expecting to film many instances of people laying hands on other people and healing them. What I have realized while listening to dozens and DOZENS of testimonies of the people here, is that there is no need, or reason to have a "ceremony" or "special time" when we expect to receive answers, miracles ... or ANYTHING from God.

It is simple.

You believe - it happens.

NOW!

Not at the next "Annual Healers Meeting"
Not at the next "Group Fellowship"
Not at the next "prayer session with a friend"

God answers prayers now.

As you need it. When you need it.

We just gotta' believe for it.

JUST BELIEVE.


....something to think about.

Love always, with miracles now,
Jonathan ;-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM INDIA!

Hello Lovely Friendlies!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!


Sadly the computers here at the hotel in India won't allow for video uploads to the internet, so my lovely personal Christmas video message to yas wont work out...

...but know that you are loved, and missed, and I look forward to blogging/videouploading/contacting you when I leave the mountains and return to New Delhi/Bains house in a few days.

... And I look forward to hugging you when I return from the many miracles here in India!

I have been filming many amazing lifechanging miracles and I cant wait to show you them!

Love always, with God's miracles everyday,
-Jonathan ;-)

ps: be sure to unwrap and watch your Christmas present from the previous post below! ;-)

A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOU...

Hello and God bless you all richly!

...with the stark time difference of ~13.5 hours, I have no idea if you'll be seeing this on Christmas Day or not, but know that my heart is there, and on time. ;-)

I was miraculously able to find an internet connection this side of the mountains, and I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you all how much I love you and desire to be both here in India and there with you now. If only cloning were possible... in limited quantities. ;-)

For your online Christmas gift this year, I hope to bring a smile to your face with a completely UNRELATED shortfilm I shot months ago with Landon Martinez, a believer and aspiring young filmmaker from south FL. It's called "Sugar Showdown", and with a running time of 3 minutes, I hope you'll have time to unwrap and watch your online gift sometime between presents and dinner. ;-)

Here is the link if you want to unwrap it now. ;-)




(if the image link doesn't work, just visit www.youtube.com/SacredAgentMan and watch the first big video on the page. ;-)

ALSO, assuming the connection here will cooperate, here is a personal greeting video from me in India:

www.youtube.com/JonReichel

I love you all very much, and I look forward to the many miracles God will continue to show us as we all continue on our adventure with him!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Love always,

Jonathan ;-)
ReichelJon@gmail.com

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Jon's India - Special Christmas Song ;-)

Episode 4 - Two Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal, and McDonalds ;-)

Episode 3 - BAINS HOUSE TOUR!

THE FLIGHT - Orlando - England - Delhi

Hello all!


The video you see is the rough and raw documentation of the adventures of my flight from Orlando to England to Delhi. Enjoy at your own risk ;-)

Today was a delightfully exhausting romp through the Taj Mahal. Much was seen, much was filmed, much was $pent and much ... needs sleep. ;-)

It kindof reminds me of a day at Disney, actually - regarding how unexpectadly exhausting the simple act of walking can be ... when repeated for 4 hours. ;-)

Through a slight change of schedule, I will be staying at the Bain's home again tonight, and most of tomorrow instead of spending the night at the home of my wonderful translator, Ashish.

Monday afternoon, I will be travelilng deep into the rural mountain ranges north of Delhi, and I not be able to UPLOAD new videos until I return to internet access.

Tomorrow, I hope to upload some of the footage of my time at the Taj Mahal. Then, when I return from the mountains next week, you'll see more of our adventure in raw-webvideo form.

Love, always and God bless,
-Jonathan
ReichelJon@gmail.com

I HAVE LANDED!

I am very pleased to say that I have indeed landed in New Delhi, India after a 40 hour combined travel time landing and changing airports in England!


I have already shot much footage with my flip video camera of my flights and time in England, and I continue to battle with the.... interesting .... computer systems here to upload some of that video for your enjoyment. ;-)

Tomorrow early morning, I will be traveling to the Taj Mahal for my single purely sightseeing/pretty footage-gathering portion of the trip. The Bains' family has been an ultimate blessing, and continue to show genuine loving hospitality - I already want to take them all home with me. ;-)

I desperately need sleep, and prayers, and hopefully, you will continue to provide me one of those things. ;-)


Love always, and I hope to upload something more graphically interesting soon!

-Jonathan Reichel ;-)
reicheljon@gmail.com

PS I was able to finally put one of the video segments online - enjoy!

FILM TRAILER!!

I am very pleased to present you a FIRST LOOK at a taste of where I am going with this project!

I will be leaving this Wednesday to shoot the other 98% of the film in India, and I appreciate your continued prayers and support that all goes well, and that this film will be completed for the glory of God, and the blessing of all who view it.

Much love to all - and I look forward to updating you from India soon!

-Jonathan ;-)
ReichelJon@gmial.com

A Sound Decision...

Hello all!

Much excitement continues to unfold as my India departure on December 17 rapidly approaches! Just moments ago, I decided upon the equipment that will capture the OTHER half of my film - the microphones.

I was advised my Ted O'malley, a respected professional and friend, to go with the Sennheiser EW100 g2 lavaliere microphone system. After much investigation, comparison, and product review searching, I comitted and went for it.

The happy package is now trucking its way towards me, and will arrive within 3-5 days to allow me ample time to experiment and perfect my usage of it.

For this project, I have a strong desire to record a new level of professional audio - and I think this tool will greatly help me do so.

I will be shooting the last of the 5 Stateside interviews this afternoon, and in my next post I should have a short video trailer to give you an idea of what I have done so far - just to get your excitement juices going for the big stuff to come!


Love, and God bless,

-Joanthan ;-)
ReichelJon@gmail.com