CHAPTER 60

Summary

• The chapter describes the Maramon Convention, a yearly Christian revival event, and the particpation of the Parambil family.
• The convention's size has grown since 1895, becoming increasingly technologically advanced.
• American reverend Rory McGillicutty is set to speak at the event but is unnerved due to his boisterous speaking style and uncertainty about his translator's ability.
• Abed, known as "Uplift Master," is chosen as the translator despite the difficultly of his task as many attendees believe they are fluent in English.
• Abed prepares meticulously for the event, shaving his mustache and dealing with his spouse's mockery of his dedication.
• On the way to the convention, the couple meet a young boy named Lenin, who has been in an altercation with his classmates over his decision to give their food to the hungry.
• At the convention, Rory starts his speech with a joke that doesn't land with the audience due to the cultural differences in humor. Abed helps him recover via a crafty translation, and masters the crowd's attention by invoking a sense of regional pride.
• Rory starts sharing a highly personal testimony about his past sins, but Abed decides to translate this into an inspiring and relatable gospel about the struggle of the local people he knows, and the need for a hospital in the area.
• Rory does not fully understand the redirection Abed has taken but ultimately takes it in stride.
• A miracle occurs when a deaf and mute child gets the courage to stand up and talk for the first time, shouting “Yesu, Yesu, Yesu!” in faith.
• The unexpected miracle and the crowd's heightened emotions sweep through the convention and usher in an atmosphere of revival and renewal.
• The chapter concludes with Abed feeling overwhelmed by the power of the Holy Spirit and the transformation of the crowd's energy.

• The chapter takes place at the Maramon Convention where McGillicutty urges the gathering to open their hearts to the Lord and help their neighbors in need. He quotes Matthew's teachings urging people to comfort and care for those in sorrow and distress.
• Uplift Master translates McGillicutty's words and adds that their lack of local hospitals means they must travel far for medical help, leading to fatalities that could be avoided. He urges people to invest their money in building first-class hospitals instead of spending it on other superficial things.
• He pulls out the money from his own pocket (the earnings from selling their crop of paddy) and places it in the donation basket on stage to set an example. Other attendees start donating money too, encouraged by Uplift Master and McGillicutty.
• McGillicutty then quotes from Luke, encouraging everyone to give generously for it will return to them abundantly. Using himself as an example, he removes some money from his pocket and puts it into the donation basket. Uplift Master translates this message for the crowd.
• The parents of a boy take to the stage and donate their valuable ornaments. Big Ammachi, another attendee, follows suit by removing and donating her kunukku and chain. Her actions inspire others in her family to donate their jewellery as well.
• Uplift Master again encourages the crowd to donate, reminding them that their generosity will be rewarded. This causes a rush as many attendees line up to donate their gold jewellery. The chapter ends with everyone donating generously, driven by the fear of missing out on the promised reward.