October Women's team members:
Loraine Doud, Carol Uhler,
Mary Waring, Angela Smith, Gayle Sharp, Diane Hamlett
Each of these extraordinary women stepped out in faith and marched out of their comfort zones to serve our Lord and the people of China. Each one was mightly blessed for their faithfulness."They can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God."
Titus 2:4-8
Here are a few comments about their experiences:
My trip to China was an amazing experience that I will treasure in my heart forever. I honestly had no idea what to expect. From the very first night I spoke I felt such a connection to these wonderful people. They are amazing women and their love for God shows in their hearts and cheerful smiles.
We were blessed beyond our wildest imaginations as we taught, mentored, laughed, cried, and interacted with the most wonderful and amazing Christian women. What a joy to be used by God in a country where so many people are hungry and eager to hear God's Word and want to grown in their Christian faith!
Beijing is a busy bustling city filled with beautiful people and towering skyscrapers. The people we met and taught have such a passion for God and His Word that many of them traveled one to two hours to hear us speak. What impacted me the most during our time in Beijing were the many Divine appointments we experienced. These were interactions totally unplanned by the team, but were Divinely appointed by God. I went to Beijing with the thought of serving on God's behalf, but I was the one served.
After leading three missions to China in 19 months I thought the excitment would fade as familiarity sets in. I was wrong! Seeing God at work using the unique gifts of each team member keeps the visits fresh and exciting. Also, during each trip I make new friends and have the pleasure of renewing precious previous acquaintances. One highlight of this visit was to be asked, along with Gayle, to dedicate the precious new baby of friends we made during our September 2010 trip. What joyful work!
One of my many blessings and memories of our mission to China was hearing Chinese sisters and brothers joyfully singing Christian songs and singing for us. Another fun memory was when I taught many of the groups the song, "This Little Light of Mine ... I'm going to let it shine 'til Jesus comes!" I am so thankful to God for the many blessings and opportunities we had in China to serve Him.
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