September Team Report #4

 

 

The joy of serving!

 

What a joy it is to serve our Lord in China!  He has kept our team very busy and we look forward to sharing our many adventures and blessings with you when we return home.  For now, we will let these photos tell the story. 

 

Angela teaching with Fangfang

 

 
Gayle teaching about "My Heart Chr*st's Home"

                                         Lorrie at the podium

 Gayle and Larry sharing 

 

 

September Team Report #3

Pictures tell today's story ....

September Team Report #2

 

Lorrie, Angela, Gayle, Larry with Business group

 

Divine appointments:

We traveled to Fangzhu Ang where Larry and Gayle talked on "Before You Say I Do" to about 15 Mary Kay sisters. The talk was very moving and generated a powerful discussion on marriage, divorce, singleness and trusting God. After an  animated and powerful discussion, Fang Fang asked Larry to give his talk on "Refuse to Worry". Talk about being flexible! Larry didn't have his talk with him, only a rough outline. Larry's talk was superb! Deep, thoughtful, Biblical, and oh, so timely.

 

Lorrie, Gayle, Angela at Chongwenmen church

Sunday we went to the oldest Christian church in Beijing, Chongwenmen  established in the late 1870's. As we stood  wondering where the church was a woman walked by and pointed us in the right direction. Talk about God sending an angel. This church has a long, interesting history. We were warmly received and given Bibles, hymnals and programs. The choir sang beautifully and the pastor who is a woman gave a theologically sound, inspiring message. Our team felt a deep joy over being with these believers. We met a girl named Claudia who was a first time visitor and told us she was  Buddhist and Christian. She has a great interest in Christianity and prays for a Christian husband (like so many of the girls here). Her sister who is a Christian lives in Riverside. After talking with her for awhile she helped us get a taxi and we said goodbye. Talk about divine appointments!

Pr'y:The H. S. would work through us and move the hearts of  the people we teach.

 

We are growing fond of the people and ask you to join us in pr'ying for them.

 

September Team Report #1

Ni Hao! Greetings, we are in Beijing!

 

Our flight from San Diego to Seattle was smooth and quick. After arriving at Sea Tac we went directly to the check in counter. We decided to take a team picture in front of the check in counter's sign announcing our departure for Beijing. Since we had a 3 hour layover, we decided to have lunch at the food court. We sat with a man who was returning to Beijing after a 2 month visit with his daughter. He invited us to a small but well known restaurant in Beijing. Larry exchanged information with him. We are already making friends! I think it is a sign of god things to come.

 

Grace from GPIH met us at the airport, for some of us it was a happy reunion and for Lorrie a happy beginning. Grace gave us our schedule for the 2 weeks, which is still in flux. Larry and Gayle have scheduled one on ones tonight for counseling and encouragement. We're ready for our divine appointments.

 

Please Pr*y:

Pr*y that we would adjust quickly to Beijing time.

Pr*y that our 1st. talks would set the tone for powerful teaching and ministry.

Pr*y for our team's good health, joy,  stamina and flexibility.

Pr*y for receptive hearts and changed lives.

Larry Sharp

Don't get confused ... We are happy to report that there are three groups from EFCC going to China this fall.

 

     September 3 - 12: Dennis Keating and Dave Hall

 

     September 12 - 25: Larry and Gayle Sharp, Angela Smith, Lorrie Tustison 

         

     October 31 - November 14: Tammy De Armas, Nancy Lane, Cheryl Moen,
     Chris Montgomery, Mary Waring

 

 

 

Larry and Gayle Sharp, Angela Smith, Lorrie Tustison

September 12 - 25, 2012

 

 

 

Two Months and Counting…..

 

 

The airline tickets have been purchased, we are close to being fully funded, talks have been prepared, roommates announced, customs discussed in great detail, gifts are being purchased for our Chinese sisters – and to all this we say “Praise be to God.”  Thank you Jesus that you continue to lead us and guide each one of us as we move forward in our dependency to you- our King!
 

 

As I look through my journal of our first meeting to now, I have a deep sense of gratitude and joy.  We haven’t left yet for this mission, and He has knit our souls together in unity.  We have laughed and cried together, prayed together, and have become a team together.  We know each others gifts, and shared some deep desires, and needs.  We have seen a bit of the spiritual warfare, and yet we have seen our Lord move miraculously through the battles.  As Pastor Dennis preached several weeks ago- There is no “I” in team.  I, for one am very grateful to be a part of this dynamic team!

 

Thank you to each of you who are following us and praying for us.  Below are some prayer requests for our team.

 

1. Praise for the funding already received. 
2. Praise for the airline tickets and logistics that have already been settled.
3. Prayer for the finalization of some of our talks.
4. Prayer for health for team members
5. Prayer that the remaining money be received by 9/20
6. Prayer for the women in China we will be working with, for the contact people that work directly with us. 

Tammy