What a night!!!

Ok, so I am so blown away. I could feel people pr-ying for us during our Christmas dinner tonight. Thanks thanks thanks!!! So here is how it went.....

Every single person we invited showed up....plus a few extras....we had to go out and get extra food- afraid we weren't going to have enough. They ate and ate and ate- turkey,dressing,rice ( of course), gravy,mac and cheese, deviled eggs, green beans, and desserts- cheese cake, cookies, and brownies.....it was sooooo good.

Then we shared about Christmas- what people thought of when they thought of Christmas. Answers ranged from Santa to Jingle Bells to shopping. Many said they thought of dinners with family and friends...some said they thought of giving gifts.

This led into me, Angie, trying to share about the best gift EVER and tearing up through it. But it opened up for more discussion- why did He come here? What do we do to receive the gift?

The discussion lastest over an hour and a half!!!

Lots took information papers- in their native tongue- to learn more. And I had a discussion with one person before the dinner even started!!

This was an amazing night for us....to see all the work leading up to this night- help us build the relationship to the point of being able to share with them. I was amazed at how hungry they all were to know more and more.

There are two left that I am pr-yin hard for...they are still resistant- can see it in their posture and faces, but we serve the One who can do anything....no worries.

So, thanks!!! If you were prayin tonight/ am for you guys, we felt it!!!

Will keep you updated on how it all plays out now- the ball is in their court....

Merry Christmas to you all!!!

Almost half way there!!!

Hard to believe but Christmas is almost here and with it's arrival, we will be half way through the school year!!! As excited as I am about heading home, I feel a sort of loss that the time here is almost over. We have made some very good Chinese friends that we hope to welcome into the family very soon!!

Interesting story- we have been pr-ying for all 1o or so of our closest friends, that they would be open to what we share on Christmas night and that the ones that are to be here would be here and others, that are not "Ready" would not be here for dinner.

One friend we have not seen in a while. His dad has been sick so he has been away taking care of him and attending to his business affairs ( rich family). We have been remembering him and hoping he would get back to the city to be able to attend the dinner over the holidays.

Finally, this past week, he showed up at our Thanksgiving gathering!!! PTL!!! So hopefully he will be around for Christmas too.

Please help us pr-y for these friends.....we would love to see some fruit, but if not we can see the plants beginning to grow...

As Christmas comes closer, my opportunities to share at school become more. I have 16 students in my B-ble class and I also want pr-yer for them. Many are Korean and are worried about issues there and family members - ones there and ones that do not believe.

Please put this on your "list". These kids are precious and are growing in their faith- scary world they face going back home.

Also, youth group has several non-believers in it. Next week, at our home,I will be sharing a lesson about What is Christmas. These students are all in our school, but many do not have a personal faith and are questioning things.... they are from faith-less families and are confused and uncertain....hoping to help change that!!

SO.....we need lots of talking to Daddy for us- about Chinese friends as well as international expat friends....the need is great, and at this time of year, doors are opening for opportunies to share the greatest gift of Christmas!!! Please remember us!!! We thank you all for pr-yers- we can feel them!!!