Well we may have lost some time in communicating all that has taken place for the past several days but I'll try to catch up with this message. Some of this may be a repetition.
We left the Capitol city to the south and caught an overnight train back to the border. After arrival, we had breakfast and left on a bus ride scheduled for 9 hours. We arrived early and made a mad dash across this large city from the East Bus Station to the West Side Station. We made it in time for a connection leaving in about 30 minutes! This bus ride was about 5 more hours and we arrived at our destination around midnight (27 hours since we started this trip). We were tired and hungry since we had not eaten since early in the day.
around the local university and also passed out invitations for evening activities over the next three nights.
Half of our team went to a local house church while the balance of the team met with students for a time of games, singing, and fellowship. Both of these activities were very enjoyable and productive.
Today (Saturday, 8/3), we met with university students who volunteered to serve as tour guides for the old, historic part of the city. We divided up in three teams with two students and two from our team (Americans). This was a great opportunity to get to know these students, who are not believers, better and develop bridges to move into spiritual conversations. We will be meeting with many more students this evening as well.
Our team continues to serve with great unity and a wonderful spirit of love. Everyone remains healthy and we're catching up on our rest.
Keep praying that we will be able to share our faith in a way that some of these students might come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Pray for open doors and open hearts with neighbors, drivers, and even the hotel workers.
Yesterday, our team was split up and each group went to a different worship service. Both were wonderful and there was a sweet spirit as we joined our Asian brothers and sisters in worshipping our Lord. We then joined in a time of fellowship over lunch.
In the evening we had our third consecutive evening, coffee house talk with university students. Besides board games, karaoke, and a dance demonstration, we engaged in wonderful conversations in small groups. We continue to build relationships that we trust will be carried over with the local believers.
We just have one more day of ministry and then we will travel, by bus, five hours back to the city of departure. Please pray for continued good health and safe travels home.
