tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48610725253147236042024-03-13T14:29:46.580-07:00Connecting with China 2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-46281923651354297742014-07-24T22:12:00.000-07:002014-07-28T12:59:20.452-07:00Extraordinary and Unusual China Trip! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><strong>June 18 - July 2, 2014</strong></span></div>
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with new experiences, meeting many new people, and ministering in new places is
a very simplistic description of this awesome trip!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Angela Smith, Gayle Sharp and Mary Waring
worked and traveled alongside our Chinese sisters, Hope, Grace, and Rebecca.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">While we did teach, mentor, and encourage throughout the trip, the Father's focus seemed to be for us to meet new believers and develop new relationships outside of Beijing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Four train trips took us to four cities in eight days.</strong></span> </span><br />
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us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, </em></span></span></div>
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adventure and the Lord favored us enormously!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our tickets provided that four of the
five of us had tickets on tier three, and the fourth was on tier two.
Grace and Hope used their pretty smiles and charm and managed to get
Gayle and me a bottom bunk and Angela got a middle bunk. Angela is
younger, slimmer, and more agile than Gayle or me!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hope and Grace are and have been our GPiH interpreters, guides, and dear friends in China for years. We were honored to be invited to visit their home village and meet their families. This was Hope's first visit home since she left last September to study for her Master's degree at Baylor University in Texas. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not only did we meet their loving and generous relatives, we saw some of China's spectacular countryside near the Mongolian border. The mountains, bright green fields, and the gracious people are truly a representation of God's majesty, creativity, and beauty.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em><strong>His divine power has given</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em><strong> us everything we need for life and godliness </strong></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em><strong>through knowledge of Him.</strong> 2 Peter 1:30</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This new school is remarkably progressive when compared to normal schools in China. We spent Q & A time with the parents, played with the children and enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Debra.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All the teddy bears were made and donated by Barbara Pillsbury who has made several missions to China.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Discussion of teaching techniques for children</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fun and laughter with delicious food ... Perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
“Whom shall I send?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And who will go for
us?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I said, “Here am I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Send me!”</em></span> <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><em>Isaiah 6:8</em><o:p></o:p></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dear Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">In less than three weeks we will board our plane for
Beijing, China!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How could it be June
already?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weeks of preparation for
this trip have gone so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
finishing the last gifts, preparing the last teaching materials, and taking a
long look at packing "lightly" for the very warm weather in China
this time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the team
treasurer, I have been keeping close track of our budget and the contributions
that have been given to our team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
so grateful to God and to all of our faithful supporters for making this trip
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have received prayer
support, encouragement, and financial help from many loving and generous
hearts. We are filled with gratitude for all that God has provided through you--thank
you, thank you! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">This has been a "sweet" Sunday afternoon for me
as I have been going over my talk for this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have changed and rewritten my outline, my
aim for the talk, and basically much of the talk over the past few weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Angela, Mary, and I have constantly been
praying for God to show us what our audience needs to hear and to help us be
sensitive to their needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The three of
us will be teaching from the Gospel of John:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Angela..."I Am the Bread of Life; Mary..."I Am the Good
Shepherd; Gayle..."I Am the Vine and You are The Branches".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Chinese sisters we will be connecting
with in Beijing are going to be teaching from Genesis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would you please pray along with us that God
would prepare the hearts of the people we will meet and serve in China?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though
God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be
reconciled to God."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>II Corinthians
5:20<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blessings to you,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gayle for our team<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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afternoon making beaded necklaces strung on leather cording to give as gifts to
our Chinese sisters. Making the necklaces was so successful we decided to meet
again to make more. The women love to receive anything made by hand. They are
always so appreciative. The necklaces were easy to make and turned out to be
very beautiful and elegant. We were very pleased. We have an excellent variety
of gifts to give thanks to those who have made bible book covers, hand
crocheted shawls and hats.</span></span></span></div>
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finalized and our itinerary in Beijing, Shenyang, and Chengde are pretty
much in place. It looks like we'll be off to Shenyang shortly after our arrival in China. It will be a 4 hour train ride from Beijing to
Shenyang. I love traveling by train and am sure my team members like me, are
excited to see some of China's beautiful countryside. We will be attending
a wedding while we are in Shenyang. We are excited and feel privileged to be
invited. After several days of teaching in Shenyang, we will be off to Chengde, also by train. Returning to Beijing for more teaching and reconnecting with believing friends until we depart for home. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Throughout this trip we will be teaching and ready for God's leading and looking for many divine
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for your prayers and financial support. Please
pray that our team unity and bonding would continue to grow, multiplied time to
plan and prepare with excellence everything that needs to get done, and that we
would not be hindered in doing God's work by the weather or any outside forces.
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expecting cooler temperatures in the mid 70's, but we may have some humidity
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connecting with China. We couldn't do it without you! </span></span></div>
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served our Lord in China during at least two previous visits to Beijing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the next trip we will team up with precious
Chinese sisters and travel outside of Beijing to Shenyang and a small village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shenyang is about a five hour train ride
north of Beijing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our work there will be
similar to what we do in Beijing which is to teach, encourage, and mentor our
Chinese sisters and brothers.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since none of us on the EFCC team have been to Shenyang, I
thought it would be interesting to research it a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few facts from Wikipedia:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Shenyang</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">, <span style="color: black;">is the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_city" title="Capital city"><span style="color: black;">capital</span></a><span style="color: black;">
and largest city of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liaoning_Province" title="Liaoning Province"><span style="color: black;">Liaoning Province</span></a><span style="color: black;">, as well as the largest city in
</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_China" title="Northeast China"><span style="color: black;">Northeast
China</span></a><span style="color: black;"> by urban population. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According
to the 2010 census, the city's urban area has 6,255,921 inhabitants, while the
total population of the Shenyang municipality is up to 8,106,171.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the 17th century, Shenyang was conquered
by the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchu_people" title="Manchu people"><span style="color: black;">Manchu people</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and briefly used as the capital of the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qing_dynasty" title="Qing dynasty"><span style="color: black;">Qing
dynasty</span></a><span style="color: black;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Along with its
nearby cities, Shenyang is an important industrial center in China, and serves
as the transportation and commercial hub of China's northeast—particularly with
</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" title="Japan"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Japan</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">, </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" title="Russia"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Russia</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">, and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea" title="Korea"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Korea</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Shenyang has a
monsoon-influenced </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_continental_climate" title="Humid continental climate"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">humid continental climate</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> characterized
by hot, humid summers, due to the monsoon, and dry, cold winters, due to the
Siberian </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anticyclone" title="Anticyclone"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">anticyclone</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">.
The four seasons here are distinctive. </span></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Average high in June = 81, average low = 63,
rainfall = 3.6"<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Prayer
requests:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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conversations be pleasing to God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
very aware of the great responsibility we have to represent our Lord correctly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<em>As for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.</em> Psalm 73:28<br />
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is late and yet I still have China on my mind. It is not easy to forget
what God did and how it felt to be there. We have been home now 3 weeks.
It amazes me how time files by and how busy we become wrapped up in
everyday life. I know that for me, I will forever have the people I met
in my heart and in my prayers. I am eager to return. I am trusting
God to provide Leaders and Educators to Teach and equip these precious people.
I just know that God has many more Blessings to pour out upon China and I
am anxious to hear about future teams and ministries that come back
telling of the Miracles that God has done and is doing. We
serve a Mighty God my Friends! I am so Thankful for
the opportunity to have gone. It has forever changed my heart.</span></div>
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schedule was very full with teaching almost every day and/or evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is always a joy to rekindle the precious
friendships that have developed over the past four years of serving our Father
in China.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another special joy was
getting to know Karlene and Rob better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They did a great job interacting and teaching our Chinese sisters and
brothers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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first Sunday we were in Beijing, John preached at the service of a house church
of dear friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the first house
church I was privileged to visit in China and it always feels like home to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the service they fold up the chairs,
roll out a big table, and everyone eats together like a big family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">While
most pastors deserve our admiration and gratitude for their challenging calling
and work, to be a house church pastor in China takes a special determination,
courage, and dedication. Many (most?) house church pastors also have secular
jobs because their small congregations cannot financially provide for them and
their families. Often these pastors work tirelessly with no one to
mentor, encourage, or support them. It is outstanding that our church
recognizes the great need to work with house church pastors in China.
Pastors Dennis, Dave, and Jeremy have made multiple trips to Beijing to work
with pastors. It is our prayer that this link will grow strong and
long. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John and Rob greeting a new friend</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Because
John and Rob Campbell were with us, we had access to several new men’s
groups. There is a great need for men to minister in China! </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One primarily
men’s group meet in a fifth floor walk-up apartment. The very tiny living
room also served as the kitchen. Fourteen of us crowded into the dimly
lit room. John taught about listening with our hearts. Then Rob led
teaching of the men in the living room, while Karlene and Mary talked with a
few women in a tiny bedroom. </span></div>
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small intimate settings and the one-on-one Divine appointments are some of my
favorite work in China. It is during these sessions that I most feel the
presence and leading of the Holy Spirit. Our efforts in China require
much prayer and dependence on God. It is His agenda that we follow and
His plan we strive to accomplish. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of my most memorable mornings <em>ever</em> in China was attending Easter Sunday service
in a house church in Beijing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make it
perfect, John preached the excellent sermon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He began by sharing a beautiful and emotional story that illustrated the
incredible love our Lord Jesus has for each of us. Enough love that Jesus
chose to die an excruciating and humiliating death to wash us pure enough to
become precious adopted children of the Almighty God. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank each of you who supported us through your prayers and/or financial donations. We truly appreciate your contributions and know that we could not do this work without your help! Bless you!</span></div>
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<em>But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory now and forever! Amen ... 2 Peter 2:18</em></div>
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for the Team</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Last week <strong>Linda Martin</strong> and <strong>Barbara Pillsbury</strong> from the November mission came to our last training session. They helped tie bows on gifts and listened/critiqued one of the talks. Most importantly, they prayed with us and for us. Thank you precious China Dolls for your continued support of Connecting with China mission work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Barbara Vandergriff</strong> knit some gorgeous scarves for us to take as gifts for our dear sisters in China. The wonderful <strong>KnitWits </strong>in Texas sent us a box of beautiful knit hats and shawls in bright spring colors to add to our gifts for China. Thank you all you dear knitters who continue to serve our Lord in China!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you prayer and financial supporters! We cannot do this ministry work in China without you on our team! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Please pray for us</strong>:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Safe flights from San Diego to Beijing (20 hours with layovers)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">God's grace for effective and wise teaching and mentoring with our Chinese sisters and brothers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stamina to maintain our busy schedule</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many fruitful Divine appointments</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mary Waring for the Team</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-36944288295715419302014-03-27T22:40:00.000-07:002014-03-27T22:40:31.390-07:00Beautiful Bible Covers
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mission departure date seems to sneak up on us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After training for four months, you would think we would be prepared to
leave, and we are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the beginning of
training, it felt like departure was eons away, and here it is just days away
and excited anticipation is building!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">For
the last two Thursdays, sweet Barbara Pillsbury and Maria Richmond have come to
my house to help make beautiful Bible covers to take as gifts to our wonderful
Chinese sisters and brothers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bible
covers that Barbara and Maria designed and made for our November China mission
were very popular!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the last two weeks
we made over 80 covers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of these
covers will be saved to take on our June mission to Shenyang and Beijing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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last training before departure will be next Tuesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Linda Martin and Barbara Pillsbury from the
November team will join the April team on Tuesday to pray with us, critique some
of our talks, and help sort and tie ribbon on the gifts we will be taking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a wonderful blessing these busy friends
are!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Galatians 6:10<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></div>
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pray with us for the following:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our
visas will be returned very soon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last
minute details will go smoothly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">God
will provide many fruitful Divine appointments for us<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our
sisters and brothers in Beijing will be blessed by our visit</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary Waring for the Team<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-82003388263650902392014-03-17T23:01:00.000-07:002014-03-27T22:42:35.307-07:00Official Team Photos<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MWY7gJAwO2Q/Uyfdl7eI4aI/AAAAAAAAAV4/1n7zpIHiBqw/s1600/_MGL3539+Campbells-sm+jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MWY7gJAwO2Q/Uyfdl7eI4aI/AAAAAAAAAV4/1n7zpIHiBqw/s1600/_MGL3539+Campbells-sm+jpg.jpg" height="308" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Karlene and Rob Campbell</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Rob and Karlene have been married for 22 years and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">have four delightfully rambunctious boys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This is the Campbell's first trip to China.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Warings have been married for 43 years and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">have </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">two grown children. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">They have made many trips </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">to China during the past 20 years for business </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">including </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">seven Connecting with China mission trips since 2010. </span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-77239081316557539052014-03-17T22:36:00.002-07:002014-03-17T22:36:25.076-07:00Three Weeks to Departure!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">We are deep into training and concentrating particularly on
our talks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>None of this team are
professional speakers except John, so presenting talks can be one of the most
challenging aspects of the mission.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Karlene and Rob have been a joy to work with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been especially fun getting to know
them better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have very busy lives
with full time jobs and two boys still at home, but they are joyfully
determined to serve our Lord in China.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">It is just three weeks to departure and there is still much to
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We always take gifts to China and are
trying to get some collected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dear
Barbara Pillsbury and I will work on making Bible covers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ones she and Marina made for the November
team were gorgeous and very popular with our Chinese sisters and brothers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not all of our support has been raised yet and funds need to
be sent to Beijing soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, we are
confident that our faithful and loving Father will provide for our needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you those who have so generously encouraged
us through your faithful prayer support and/or financially!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could not make this trip without you!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you, dear friends, for your faithful prayer
support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would you please join us in
praying for the following:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Team will give confident professional presentation
of our talks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The teaching content will be what God wants us to
communicate.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">That all team members will remain healthy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mary Waring for the Team<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-45719190891919328902014-03-08T14:47:00.000-08:002014-03-08T14:47:21.648-08:00A Little About China<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-77_RAWKd6Y8/UxudkF0qlUI/AAAAAAAAAVA/KvFhmI293CM/s1600/IMGL3636-2+Training+Together.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-77_RAWKd6Y8/UxudkF0qlUI/AAAAAAAAAVA/KvFhmI293CM/s1600/IMGL3636-2+Training+Together.jpg" height="205" width="320" /></a></div>
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getting closer and closer to our departure and I am getting more and more
anxious. As of today we only have 5 weeks until we leave. My
Goodness! Time is moving So quickly! Our flights have been confirmed,
paid for and we are still deep in training and learning about the China
Culture. Thought I’d share some of our training with you again as we are
all on this journey together – </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">China is an Authoritarian Culture: Every Chinese government
since Emperor Qin conceived of its role in a very hierarchical, heavy handed,
top down way. Mao’s Communist Government sought to win more favor with the
peasants, but with a similar authoritarian style. The swaying between caring
for the masses and controlling them is a bitter-sweet reality that the populace
must, and usually does accept. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Chinese stress conformity: This training begins at home
and is firmly established in the school system. Children are under a great
cultural weight to learn what they <i>should</i> do.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">A longing for National Restoration: The Chinese have an unusually
strong racial identity “We Chinese” and commitment to the motherland drives a
deep-seated desire. Most Chinese just want their people and their country
to be respected.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">A Longing for improved chances and personal issues: Hard work is
the norm. It is doubtful if anyone in China can make it to the top by sheer
hard work and inspiration. Some are willing to take even questionable risks to
not let a promising opportunity go by. <i>Whatever they pursue, most Chinese
believe they need the power that money, position or opportunity gives to
finally attain peace.</i> At the deepest level the Chinese soul, like
everyone’s, longs for rest and peacefulness to quench the gnawing
meaninglessness and emptiness of the material world.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">I find it
interesting and quite fascinating how diverse and yet how similar we all are.
We all have the same wishes for peace and quietness in our souls; a longing to
belong to something bigger than ourselves, and a deep desire to connect with
one another. I love the way the Message Bible reads John 15:13-15 “</span><i><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve
told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your
joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you.
This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends.
You are my friends when you do the things I command you. I’m no longer calling
you servants because servants don’t understand what their master is thinking
and planning. No, I’ve named you friends because I’ve let you in on everything
I’ve heard from the Father.”</span> </i></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-38448590534437694682014-01-30T11:09:00.001-08:002014-03-08T14:53:13.053-08:00Talk Topics and Chinese Culture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OQX87SHRABE/UxufG-0l5KI/AAAAAAAAAVM/JOtZXxw6I10/s1600/Praying+Hands+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OQX87SHRABE/UxufG-0l5KI/AAAAAAAAAVM/JOtZXxw6I10/s1600/Praying+Hands+JPG.jpg" height="140" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Team Seven have begun our training for the China April
mission. I already am feeling overwhelmed, excited, and anxious all at
the same time. So much to think about and pray about! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our letters have sent to tell our family and friends of
our intent to go on this Mission to China and I am so very thankful for all the
donations and prayer support that has already come back. Thank you to all
who have made a commitment to serve China with us! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The team has been given a list of topics they would like
us to teach while we are there. Each of us needs to choose two topics.
Some of the subjects to choose from are: </span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></o:p> </div>
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* Parenting in a Godly way<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* Marriage (Submission, the
relationship between husband and wife)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* How to disciple younger people<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* Standards for a Godly
wife<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* Spiritual Leadership and
household<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* How to be a courageous leader<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* Seeking Christ 1<sup>st</sup> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* A Women’s supporting role in
marriage<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
* A mother’s role in raising up
Godly children<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are just a few. We are prayerfully seeking
God in what subjects we should focus on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rob has also been reading a book called One World/Two
Minds by Denis Lane and sharing with me how different the China Culture is from
our own. So very interesting! We as Westerners think in a straight
line, meaning we think of something and then work our way to complete that task
or thought. In the Eastern Culture, they talk everything through with
those around them; they weigh everyone’s input, and then they begin to work out
a task or thought. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, Thank You so much for your commit to pray for us
and the donations you've made so that we will be able to go and serve. </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">God told His disciples to "<em>Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation</em>." (Mark 16:15) What do you feel God calling you to? Ask Him! His Word promises an answer. “<em>Call unto me, and I will answer,
and show you great and mighty things, which you do not yet know</em>.”<b> </b>
(Jeremiah 33:3)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Karlene for the Team<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p> </o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-51827095597949888682014-01-26T21:53:00.000-08:002014-01-26T21:54:49.973-08:00Training Team Seven!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>January 7, 2014 was the official start </strong></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>of training for Team Seven!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Team Seven members include: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Rob and Karlene Campbell, John and Mary Waring.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">During the 1st session we reviewed what commitments are involved when participating in a short term mission; hear about raising prayer and financial support; and learn the benefits of journaling the entire experience from early training through completion of the trip. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The team was blessed to have Hope from Beijing join our first training session. Hope was able to give us valuable insight into what we need to know for our visit to China. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Please pray for wisdom to prioritize the study and reading time needed for preparation into our very busy schedules. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mary for the Team</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-84519113267486322832013-11-11T06:15:00.000-08:002014-01-26T21:57:28.500-08:00Walking The Wall!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our
last full day in China was spectacular! We walked the Great Wall!
In fact we spent five hours walking the wall. The day was perfect.
God gave us a glimpse of His glory in crystal clear blue skies and crisp, but
not cold temperatures. After taking a team photo, we split up to
investigate and enjoy this extraordinary antiquity. There is nothing in
the world to compare with the Great Wall! Ask your team member to tell you their
impressions of this truly amazing place and see some of their photos. </span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnJdh8lfASc/UoDleh0IHHI/AAAAAAAAAU0/yfL4kLMSwTo/s1600/_MGL2463+Team+Heads+on+the+WAll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnJdh8lfASc/UoDleh0IHHI/AAAAAAAAAU0/yfL4kLMSwTo/s400/_MGL2463+Team+Heads+on+the+WAll.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Heading up the Great Wall</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
Wall was not crowded and each of us took this totally unique opportunity to
walk the Wall along the crest of mountains and view the beauty of the gorgeous
landscape. The periodic quiet solitude with the soft breeze rustling
through the almost bare trees restored our souls and we praised the Creator for
His blessing to have this chance to explore the Wall for ourselves. We
took hundreds of photos. Leslie gets the prize for climbing the highest
and hiking the longest distance on the Wall. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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hours later, we happened to meet and shared a picnic of pomelos. What a
fantastic memory to have picnicked on the Great Wall! Linda and Barbara
had gallantly lugged the big, heavy, delicious fruits in their backpacks for
us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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we packed. With some trepidation, we weighed the suitcases and were
relieved that they were all under the maximum 50 pounds. Yeah!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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we hate to leave China, we can’t wait to see you and share some of the many
stories and life long memories we have made during the past 12 days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-27920377658531403582013-11-10T06:01:00.000-08:002014-01-26T21:58:56.951-08:00Sunny Sunday in Beijing<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A bright, clear, sunny day greeted us this morning when we opened our window
curtains. It has turned quite chilly and a mild breeze puts a crisp bite
in the air.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At
10:00 Grace and Rebecca met the team, Dennis and Jeremy in the lobby to take us
to church. The team teased Grace about the big comfortable bus that
transported us. Could it be that the luxury vehicle was used because
Dennis and Jeremy were with us? :-) We happily took advantage and
hope Dennis and Jeremy continue to get the royal treatment this week! While the bus
was comfy, it was not as “interesting” or fun as some "creative" conveyances some
teams have enjoyed in the past.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
historic Chongwenmen Three Self Church is located down an interesting hutong
street. The church was established in 1870 when it was called Asbury
Church. It was the first church constructed by the American Methodist
Church in Northern China. We were warmly greeted and escorted to a pew
that had earphones for interpretation. Almost the entire service,
including the sermon, were conducted by women. This is not particularly
unusual in China where there are many more women believers than men.</span></span></span><br />
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and Mary left the group outside the church because they were scheduled to teach
at a friend’s house church. The rest of the team enjoyed lunch with Grace, Dennis, and
Jeremy. After lunch, the team returned to the hotel to begin packing. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grace
had invited us to dinner at a restaurant where an M from Australia
performs. She has an amazing voice! However, the team decided to
rest up at the hotel for our excursion to the Great Wall in the morning.
The restaurant visit is something we can look forward to for our next
visit!</span></span></span></div>
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remember Dennis and Jeremy to our Father tomorrow and during the week as they
will doing His good work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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for the China Dolls<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-47292314136772974592013-11-09T07:32:00.000-08:002013-11-20T23:37:16.668-08:00Amazing Grace on an Amazing Day!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">All day Saturday we were at a house church teaching a very special group of
women. Grace was expecting about 30-35 women but there were 50+ in the
morning. During a delicious take-out lunch, some women needed to leave
and others arrived. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">After
each talk, we broke up into smaller groups with each team member doing a
Q&A and a discussion of the talk just presented (with interpreters).
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Words fail me it was such an amazing day! It was a tremendous privilege
to be used by our Father to help these beautiful women. One of the team
said, “I couldn’t believe what I was saying.” I know the feeling.
When we are here, God uses each of us in <b>His</b> way to do <b>His</b> work
with <b>His</b> words. Every one of us will have many rich stories of the
discussions in our small groups. Ask us about them when we return
home. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">We were told that there are seven house churches just in this building alone! Praise God for all His work in China!</span></span></div>
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we will go to a Three Self Church with Grace, Dennis, and Jeremy. Today
Jeremy and Dennis went to the Great Wall. We hope the air was more clear
out at The Wall than it was in town. </span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">for the China Dolls</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-41361742254252310082013-11-08T06:25:00.000-08:002013-11-20T23:36:50.886-08:00Fabulous Day at Forbidden City!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We woke
this morning to a gorgeous crisp fall day. Our driver, Mark, picked us up
at 10:00 a.m. to take us to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City has no
equal. It is unique in the world. Besides being enormous, it is
steeped in history. Parts of the complex have been beautifully restored
and they continue to work on restoration in an effort to preserve this
irreplaceable piece of antiquity. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Three
hours was the time allotted, and while we saw much of the compound, we had to
rush through some of the most interesting parts, including the personal living
quarters of the Emperor and his family. We did take a little time for a
picnic lunch in the Emperor’s Garden. That only seemed fitting since we
are princesses, daughters of THE King.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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us at the back gate and escorted us to the Emperor’s Garden across the
street. There wasn’t enough steam left in our engines to climb up to the
temples at the top of the hill, but what we saw of the gardens was very
beautiful, quiet, and serene … especially after the hustle and crowds in the
Forbidden City. On a future trip it would be wonderful to take an morning
or an afternoon to stroll through the gardens and climb up to the temple for a
spectacular overview of the Forbidden City.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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returned to the hotel via taxi to drop off our backpacks, then walked over to
the brightly lit shopping street near the hotel looking for a new restaurant
for dinner. It was a surprise to run into Jeremy and Dennis having dinner
with Grace and Andrew, the GPiH China staff. Since the restaurant was crowded,
after greeting everyone, we moved on to another restaurant nearby. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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be early to bed tonight because our alarms will ring us awake at 6:00
a.m. All of us will be teaching tomorrow at a house “club.” Please
pr*y that our words will be <b><i>His</i></b> words and that He will use us to
the maximum for His honor and glory.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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blessings,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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the China Dolls<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-88827105324827634772013-11-07T07:37:00.001-08:002013-11-20T23:35:32.994-08:00Thrilling Thursday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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morning started out a little rocky with some confusion about our pick up time,
but quickly smoothed out to be another fabulous day!! Leslie and Mary
taught a lovely group of women at a friend’s home. After the teaching
session we enjoyed a fabulous Chinese pot luck lunch made especially for us by our Chinese sisters. For the first time,
Leslie ate lotus root stuffed with meat (delicious!), kim chee (Korean, I know), and
beautiful beet soup. After lunch we had a Q&A session for several
hours. The Q&As are always very interesting because the questions
reveal the women’s true hearts and hurts. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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dinner of enormous bowls hot mystery soup at our favorite noodle restaurant,
Loraine and Barbara went to teach a lovely B*ble study group. We love the small group settings for their intimacy and openness.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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continue to be amazed at how easy the Chinese people are to love. Their
genuine warmth and thoughtfulness are refreshing and so very welcome to us, so
far away from home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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we will walk the Forbidden City! Yeah! No matter how many times you
visit there, it is always fascinating! … unless your feet hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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hugs,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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the China Dolls<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-53454285305023296352013-11-06T06:35:00.000-08:002013-11-20T23:31:33.879-08:00Wonderful Wednesday, some of it anyway<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">Leslie, Linda, Grace and Mary visited with a business group in
downtown Beijing in the morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Linda
and Leslie gave excellent talks about how “God Transforms Us” (Linda) and “Parenting
with a Purpose” (Leslie).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grace
anticipated a group of about 10 people but the Father surprised us with over
20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love it when <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">He</b> does the math!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 2:00 we dropped Linda off at the MK group where she met Barbara,
Loraine, and Rebecca.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barbara taught, “You
are not Alone,” Loraine taught, “The Lies We Believe,” and Linda spoke
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hostess of this group is a
wonderful energetic woman who our team quickly learned to love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The teaching finished about 6:00 then our
hostess invited Barbara, Loraine, Linda, Rebecca, and a few of the women to a
scrumptious dinner<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>where the team had
the opportunity to try some mysterious delicious new foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the team arrived back at the hotel,
instead of being justifiably tired, they were glowing and excited about the
fabulous memories they had created during the day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile, Grace, Leslie, and Mary took Leslie to see a doctor about the painful flare up of hitting a nerve in her arm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
waiting several hours, Leslie was seen by Dr. Bernstein (no kidding), who
checked her arm. They
had a nice little chat and he soon released her. All that took the balance
of the afternoon, about the same time as in the US ... plus lengthy taxi rides,
of course. It was clear that your prayers were heard when Leslie woke this morning with reduced pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the pain is still significant, the intensity has reduced measurably.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">While the rest of the team was with the MK group, Leslie and Mary
returned to the hotel from the hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They investigated the large and very interesting grocery store in the
basement of the hotel building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was fascinating
to see what a typical Chinese deli, meat department, and even unusual vegetables look
like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then they went upstairs to check
out the latest fashions and shoes in the five story mall below the hotel
floors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The price tags all read, “Look
but don’t buy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>;-)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to remember us to the Father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all need His protection, His wisdom, His
insight, His strength, His stamina.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May
we do no harm in our ignorance of this intriguing and very different
culture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary for the China Dolls</span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-19727930668362574562013-11-04T07:10:00.000-08:002013-11-20T23:30:03.915-08:00Monday in the Hutongs<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was another outstanding and beautiful
day in Beijing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sky is trying to
stay blue. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a hearty breakfast at the large
hotel buffet, a van picked us up for a trip to the Rear Lakes hutong area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This large crescent shaped lake is exactly
what you might think China looks like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Almost the entire lake is surrounded by white marble railing broken up
by lovely picturesque arched bridges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Weeping willows gently sway and provide speckled shade. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s beautiful!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lake was first formed during the Wei
dynasty around 250 B.C. when water was brought to the area from the western suburbs
as part of a conservation project. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
the 12<sup>th</sup> century, the dynasty leaders adopted the area as their
imperial playgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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shops in the area and there is evidence that they are building two additional
shopping streets in the same ancient style.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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the picturesque Rear Lakes, the van took us to Dashilaner Street, another
interesting hutong style shopping street surrounded by fascinating hutong
alleyways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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enjoyed dinner and a rest at McDonalds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After “friendly” negotiations, getting in and out of taxis, we returned
to the hotel tired but happy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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afternoon with five princesses pr*ying, encouraging, and Q&A.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-3462745360969896872013-11-03T06:45:00.000-08:002013-11-20T23:28:26.196-08:00Extraordinary Sunday in Beijing!<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It
was an extraordinary day! One of those days when everything comes
together perfectly. Our Father rained His gracious blessings on us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When
we peaked through the window curtains this morning, the sun was bright and the
sky was clear blue for the first time this trip! The 11:30 service at the
government Hainain Three Self Church was in English. It was quite a
moving experience to sing familiar hymns, including Amazing Grace, worshiping
our Lord while in China.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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leaving the church, we prayed (literally) that we would find two taxis to take
us to the Temple of Heaven. Since the Temple park is HUGE and there are
several entrances, we were a bit concerned that half of us would “be delivered”
to one entrance and the other half would be dropped off at the opposite end of
the park. Our Father brought two taxis at the same time and they followed
each other to the front entrance. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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weather was absolutely perfect to spend the day walking through the Temple
park. It was ideal for taking photos so we took hundreds of them. ;-)
The temple complex of trees, buildings, and highly decorated corridors
are very beautiful, but what was the most fun and fascinating was watching the
Chinese people playing in the wonderful weather and gorgeous setting.
Groups of people were sitting on railings playing cards or selling lovely items
they had made. We saw a darling little woman all dressed up in costume
singing. Another lovely woman did a traditional fan dance to recorded
music. In the distance we heard beautiful music so we walked over to
investigate. There was a small band with a director playing while
hundreds and hundreds of people gathered around and sang. It was
fabulous! After the band finished, recorded music started and hundreds of
people did line dancing. Leslie and Linda joined the dancing to the
delight of the local people. My face still hurts from smiling so much.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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our Father provided two taxis somewhat close together to take us back to the
hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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was at our favorite noodle restaurant in the hotel with a little Cold Stone ice
cream for dessert.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We
are enjoying the way Grace has arranged our teaching schedule to be more
concentrated, thereby also concentrating our free time together. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank
you for your continued prayers. God’s loving hand was certainly with us
during this very special day where we made wonderful life-long memories.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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and blessings, </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary
for the China Dolls<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-24809570360637647312013-10-17T12:54:00.000-07:002013-11-14T20:28:39.015-08:00Another Awesome Meeting!<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What
do you call it when five women can come together for prayer, ruminate over our
talks, share scripture, lay our requests at the feet of Jesus, eat a yummy
lunch and dessert, laugh and not want to end the session? ANOTHER AWESOME
MEETING!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You
might think that we all work for NASA because every time we see each other we
say, “four months or three weeks until we leave for China.” But on Tuesday we
said “two weeks and one day, do you believe it”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our excitement is definitely growing as the
time of our departure draws near. We learned a few words in Chinese…so now we
can say ‘hello – Ni Hao’, ‘yes – Shi’, ‘no – Bu shi’ and ‘thank you – Xie xie.’<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One
of the most important aspects of our mission, and each EFCC mission, is to always,
always give thanks for our prayer partners and financial contributors. We are
so grateful that our mission is almost (as of this writing) fully funded! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to you and our Lord for His guidance
and grace throughout this process. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isn’t
thankfulness really the deep, contented breath of peacefulness? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If thanks are the highest form of thought –
make it my first thought. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love this
quote from Max Lucado – “God has given you/us a cup of blessing; sweeten it
with a heaping spoonful of gratitude.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You
may remember this song: “His Love has no limit; His Grace has no measure; His
Power no boundary known unto men. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
out of His infinite riches in Jesus, He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
journey is about to begin…the travel part, that is! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay tuned!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Pillsbury for the Team</span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-85864711691998969642013-10-09T17:27:00.001-07:002013-11-14T20:27:30.260-08:00Thank You Supporters!<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">We
are so grateful for all you prayers and blessings and for your faithful,
generous support to make this mission possible! Knowing that you are our team here at home is
such a comfort and encouragement for us as we begin finalizing all of our
preparations to leave on October 30<sup>th</sup>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
experiencing shock and awe! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shock that
the time to fly to China is so near and awe that God is sending us to do His
work!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Each
team meeting is so rich in information, planning and prayer that we have
willing extended our meetings an extra two hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last week we scheduled an extra all day
meeting at Mary’s house so we could continue practicing and fine tuning our talks
for the Chinese women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each talk is 30
minutes long which will actually be one hour with the interpreting.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u8dkxkVFDpU/UlXzedLY8zI/AAAAAAAAARM/EN8lzwl0mwU/s1600/Clowing+Around+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u8dkxkVFDpU/UlXzedLY8zI/AAAAAAAAARM/EN8lzwl0mwU/s320/Clowing+Around+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Serious training efforts</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">One
of the extraordinary aspects of being on a mission team together is being in
God’s grace to learn how to lovingly and effectively communicate to each
other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we practiced our talks last
week, each speaker gave her speech and another team member acted as the
interpreter and repeated the phrases in English.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other team members were the audience. The
benefit was to find out where the message needed clarification or a different
approach in order to convey the intended idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>God’s grace enabled us to share with each other where the changes could
be made and these suggestions were gracefully and gratefully accepted by each
speaker!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">What
a wonderful learning time for each of us as we became more aware of how to
change our messages to better fit the audiences we will be speaking to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We became much more aware of how our topics
will impact them as they have so many similar problems that our culture has:
high divorce rates, abortion, domestic violence, loss of dreams, and financial
stress.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dhJLVpxTWOs/UlXzY8tlPRI/AAAAAAAAARE/hHbC9g9wZWM/s1600/Clowing+Around+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dhJLVpxTWOs/UlXzY8tlPRI/AAAAAAAAARE/hHbC9g9wZWM/s320/Clowing+Around+1.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun training efforts</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">In
spite of the seriousness and intense focus of our practice sessions, God also
graced us with His humor!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every once in
awhile we just had to cut loose and be silly!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here’s a snapshot of Mary as interpreter and Leslie as speaker doing
just that!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Dear
Ones, please pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to inspire our talks and
when we stand to give our talks, He will inspire us, inspire the interpreter
and open the hearts of the audience of believers and nonbelievers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You are truly our team here in America!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">With blessings
and gratitude, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Linda for the China team<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-70678237965024303982013-09-29T22:28:00.000-07:002013-11-14T20:35:21.705-08:00Just Three Weeks Before Departure!<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Time
is flying!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In just three <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">short</i> weeks we will be leaving for
Beijing, China, on our great adventure!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>God has been very gracious in assembling this extraordinary group of
women who have grown in their love for each other as they prepared to serve our
Lord in China.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Together we have laughed,
prayed, encouraged, and learned many things about each other and China. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our team consists not just of the five women who will travel to Beijing. There are many other team members who served on this team through sharing their time and talents making beautiful gifts for us to take to China. These gifts will be given to the sisters and brothers who come to listen to our talks.</span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cR2OdOx9TbU/UmBB1FNhIKI/AAAAAAAAARo/kvdU8rTaHCU/s1600/Barbara+-+Marina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cR2OdOx9TbU/UmBB1FNhIKI/AAAAAAAAARo/kvdU8rTaHCU/s320/Barbara+-+Marina.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barbara and Marina making gifts</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pp5_hxEXfHQ/UmBB819J39I/AAAAAAAAARw/4kMvOk6g2Lk/s1600/Loretta+Miller+-+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pp5_hxEXfHQ/UmBB819J39I/AAAAAAAAARw/4kMvOk6g2Lk/s320/Loretta+Miller+-+1.jpg" width="281" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loretta Miller one of wonderful EFCC knitters</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Other non-traveling team members have generously donated to the expanses of the team traveling to China.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The
detailed China visa applications have been submitted and airline tickets have
been purchased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is still important
training to accomplish and then … packing … which can be a challenge!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Practicing
our talks will be an important priority in the coming weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of our topics include:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parenting with a Purpose, You are Not Alone, Finding
Balance in Our Busy Lives, Submission, and God is With Us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please
join us in praying: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">May each of us fully depend on God <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">May we adapt well to changes in schedules, foods, and time zones<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank
you for your interest and support of our mission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May you be richly blessed!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary
Waring for the Team<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-77047863636723098582013-09-14T00:02:00.001-07:002013-11-14T20:35:49.254-08:00Long Meetings filled with Fun!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cpeZwijSb8g/UjTf__u87OI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/r3CMz0fvRPM/s1600/Scarves.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cpeZwijSb8g/UjTf__u87OI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/r3CMz0fvRPM/s1600/Scarves.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous gifts for our Chinese sisters made by EFCC women</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Each of us is getting so excited about
serving the Lord and our wonderful Chinese friends that our meetings keep
stretching into the dinner hour </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> … the time passes so
quickly. There is so much to share/learn/pray in anticipation of our trip that
we stopped for a devotion of thanksgiving for answered prayers…thus far. We
mentioned each of our requests by way of a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">catalog
of faithfulness of our Lord</i>. In brief; physical healings, focus and
patience, direction in preparing our talks, job seeking, safety in travel,
helping others in need, hand-made gifts for us to share (see some of them in
pictures below.) Our Lord is answering every prayer we place before Him…<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">I prayed to The Lord, and He answered me, freeing me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4 </span></i></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MV8YExc19p0/UjQI4yrHYCI/AAAAAAAAAP8/kJTSl2wFdiY/s1600/Frames.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MV8YExc19p0/UjQI4yrHYCI/AAAAAAAAAP8/kJTSl2wFdiY/s1600/Frames.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More beautiful gifts from our hands to our Chinese sisters</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">We continue to be thankful to our prayer
partners and financial supporters. You are such an important component of our
team. We are so encouraged to know that you are now and will be praying for us
throughout this mission. May God richly bless you.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8KHRJH_K0UA/UjQJ7v1_hoI/AAAAAAAAAQI/YEUrKMGbk8w/s1600/Barbara+with+notebook+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8KHRJH_K0UA/UjQJ7v1_hoI/AAAAAAAAAQI/YEUrKMGbk8w/s320/Barbara+with+notebook+2.jpg" width="276" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barbara Pillsbury</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Barbara Pillsbury for the team</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861072525314723604.post-6187375448694145552013-09-03T22:48:00.000-07:002013-11-14T20:36:25.123-08:00Training Update<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Our
team met today for our 5<sup>th</sup> training session and we had a BIG praise
report! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our support contributions are
enough to go ahead and purchase our airline tickets and apply for our visas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of these have been a concern as the
airline tickets have been steadily gaining in cost and, we need to get our
visas back before we leave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you
dear friends and supporters for your contributions to make this mission
possible!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be receiving thank
you notes and prayer cards in the very near future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are overjoyed and so grateful for your
faith in us and your support for this mission to our Chinese sisters and
brothers.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">In
today’s training, we learned about the history preceding the Cultural Revolution
and how certain events laid the groundwork for the Cultural Revolution to
actually take place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cult of Mao and
the extreme actions of the Red Guards were brought to life by reading portions
from a book, <u>Wild Swans</u> by Jung Chang.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In chilling detail, she recorded her experiences as a young girl at the
beginning of the Revolution1965 through 1976. Understanding this history will
give us greater insight to the general cultural and a better understanding of
the background the Chinese women come from.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A5J0jHQEG8w/UjTd8616jQI/AAAAAAAAAQY/p72J7RPOVuA/s1600/Practice+Talk+-+Leslie+Loraine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A5J0jHQEG8w/UjTd8616jQI/AAAAAAAAAQY/p72J7RPOVuA/s320/Practice+Talk+-+Leslie+Loraine.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loraine and Leslie practicing talks</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Leslie
practiced her talk on Parenthood with Loraine acting as interpreter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all learned a lot about how we need to
pace our talks so the Chinese interpreter will have time to interpret.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, we are getting more discernment about
our choice of vocabulary and concepts so the interpreter will be able to
accurately interpret the points we will be talking about.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Only
eight weeks before we go!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are so
happy to be serving God on this mission and we are delighted to share our
experiences with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our prayers cover
you with Thanksgiving and praise God for His goodness and bountiful
blessings!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">In
Jesus Love, Linda for the Team<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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