In this city of 13 million, much time can be
spent in just traveling to different parts to accomplish specific tasks. Our first task of the day was to meet with
our American "friends" for an orientation of their city and the work
they have been assigned. It took us over
an hour to reach their home but the time was well spent as we got to know them
and their passion for reaching the more than one million university students in
this major city, known as an academic hub in the center of the country.
The task can seem to be overwhelming for one family and
one additional young lady. That is why
it is so important for them to have strategic partners, like First Baptist
Norfolk, to assist in this monumental task.
I trust we were as encouraging to them as they were to us.
In the early evening, we traveled to another part of the
city for a coffee house gathering for mostly university students. The coffee house is one of two owned by an
American couple from Louisiana. This
Brother and Sister have devoted the past 11 years to reaching the university
students with the Good News and are making a significant difference in their
location among several key universities.
We had a great evening as we met new friends and began,
what we hope will be meaningful relationships where lives will be transformed
for eternity! We exchanged contact
information, took many photos, and began down the path of spiritual
conversations. We invited the students,
and young professionals, to an Easter party at the home of our "M's"
here.
Please pray that through this Easter party that the
Gospel will be clearly presented and someone, or perhaps many, will decide to
follow Jesus. Pray that those who were
invited will indeed join us for this evangelistic gathering.
The team continues to be in good health and good
spirits. We do need to find times where
we can get rest and recharge for the work that remains here. Everything happens at such a fast and busy
pace that there seems to be very little time to rest. We know that our time is limited and we can
rest when we return to the States so please pray for strength and stamina to
endure to the final moments in this hospitable city.
Pray for our family and friends at home. I found out this morning that a dear friend
from First lost her father yesterday and I'm sorry not to be there with
her. I know she understands the mission
and its importance so that provides the peace that is needed at this
challenging times.
We're looking forward to tomorrow's activities and trust
it will be a productive day in Kingdom building!
East Asia Team
