Sunday, July 13, 2008

Just like home

Sunday here and we went to church. There is only 1 in this town of 1.5M - all "non denominational." We had to park far away and walk through construction. The church is tucked away in the center of town - you could hardly recognize it. We walked up dark stairs to a huge open room with a stage on one end and a microphone. All the windows open and fans blowing on the stage. We sat on uncomfortable chairs and there was a clock so the preacher could end on time. Just like Grace in so many ways!

The minister was a woman and even though I spoke no Chinese I understood her smile and warmth in the preaching. Afterwards I met her and had our picture taken. Then she told me she had a 3 month old daughter and could the baby be in the pictures, too? Of course - and I held it!

Afterwards we walked through a shopping area and I brought an umbrella - far better here to keep off the sun than a hat that is too hot. Then we went to a KFC - yep - the Boy from Kentucky is here. It had a playland and there were so many adorable children and families out eating.

Now we have met and interviewed each class member - 85 probably. Mostly women. Tomorrow we begin!

2 comments:

Bonnie said...

Hi Robin, It's fun to read about what you are doing there in China. Your Sunday sounded like our: past construction, up stairs, fans blowing and ending on time. We just were missing the woman with the beautiful smile! But of course you are in all our thoughts and prayers. Be well and keep tring all the food!

jmt@first said...

Love following your adventure. I trust you are writing a journal and this will someday be a book...Leaving for an Emmaus Walk on Thursday. Girls room is painted and we will order furniture soon. Michael ready to leave...mother is encouraging! Dave is taking care of us...what a guy. Praying for you....Jana