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.