The students at Deojeon English Institute are invited to attend an English Bible Study on Friday nights. Mike Loudermilk usually teaches them, but he invited the Bible Students to share with the English Students. There were a lot of students and it was a blessing.
This morning we had the opportunity to hike a little up the mountain and do our devotions near the mountain stream. It was a real blessing. We worshipped the Lord, did a devotion and spent some time alone with the Lord.
It was a major blessing hanging around with Matt. But he had to leave the group today in order to get back to CCIwakuni for their Sunday morning service. We had a great time hanging out with our buddy, and the other team members really enjoyed his fellowship. As one of the guys said "He was a cool head". God bless you Matt, may the Lord continue to bless your ministry back in Mainland Japan.
The team had the opportunity again to be a part of Mike's English class with the students at the School of Ministry. We had a lot of fun with the students, after we played a game, we spent time getting to know them better asking about Korean history, especially the history of Christianity in this country.
These pictures were taken a few days before our brother returned back to Indonesia. Jonathon is doing well, this is what he emailed me below:
This was an incredible model of the battle for independence that is located right in front of the memorial park. If you look in the larger picture you can see how big we are compared to the models. There was a lot of work put into this sight, it was really amazing.
David is back at home and sent us this picture of his buddies at home. Dave loves his dogs, and reminds me of Joe Tipton. We miss you Dave, be blessed and we can't wait until the Lord brings you back to Okinawa.
After dinner at this Korean restaurant, we took a picture with the owners. It was a family owned business. The food was absolutely delicious. Too much food though, we ate like pigs. Daniel was to coffee server after dinner. What is really cool about Korea, you can always get a good cup of Joe, after you eat.
Can you see Masao in the bottom picture? You can see how big this statue is behind our brother. This statue commemorates Korea's rise to the top through much difficulties. In the pictures above, you can see the team in the midst of all the Korean flags.
Today Mike took the whole team sightseeing at a famous place in Daejeon. This is the memorial site where the Koreans celebrate their independence from Japanese occupation. Just like we have Peace Memorial Park in Okinawa, this place is similar. Everyone had a great time hanging out, just having a good time.
This is the only Calvary Chapel here in Korea. Their services were originally only in Korean, but recently they started a new English service to serve more people here in Cheonan. Inwon is the Pastor at CCCheonan, while Mike Loudermilk teaches the English side of the Church. The ministry rents the basement floor as well as the second story of the building.
One of the students at the Korean School of Ministry is a Martial Arts expert. He gave Bryce and the some of the students a demonstration of his abilities. He did this back flip kick as he knocked the book out of Bryce's hand. Check out the expression on his face.
It's ministry time at the School of Ministry. Mike Loudermilk teaches English to the Bible Students. We were given the opportunity to help them with their English communication. We were blessed with this time to help at the school.
Each of the students were given the opportunity to share their favorite Scripture with the students at the English institute where Mike teaches. Chris did a good job of sharing the Lord when it was his time to speak.
At this restaurant they allow you to draw on the walls. Zach (like always) started drawing pictures of the team. Tom Cotton is first, then Daniel, and last but not least, Chris and Bryce. Everyone had a good time of fellowship.
A special dinner in Chungju. After the study class, some of the Korean students joined us for dinner. Mike took us to a place that cooked Chicken and vegtables in this large iron wok. As you can see there were a lot of pans frying. They are not all pictured but there were 7 of them going. Words cannot describe the eating experience as well as the great fellowship.
Hi everyone! Sherry sent us this picture of her and the family. This is Sherry's husband Larry. Please continue to pray for her and all the work that the Lord is doing in their life. We love you Sherry and may God continue to do a wonderful work in you and your family.
Isabella was born on Monday, April 7,2008. Somewhere between 8:30 - 9:00pm. She weighed 7 lbs 9 oz. And was 20 inches long. Mom and baby (and daddy) are all doing fine. The baby should be coming home tomorrow, Wednesday April 9th.
This is the best time of the year to be in Korea. The weather is getting warmer, and the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom. The city where we are staying at, there is a major festival going on. So we went out and walked the streets. Because the cherry blossoms are white, they put different colored floodlights on them, they look so beautiful.
We stepped off the plane and took this picture. As you can see, we are all rested up. It is so different flying from the United States into different countries, you are so "jetlagged". This is not what it is like when you fly from Japan. The flight is only 2 hours from Okinawa. We get off the plane and we are ready to minister.
Stephen is a good friend of Aaron Megiede's Dad Allen. In fact Allen works for Mr. Lee's company. Stephen is such a blessing to many people. He has a real calling of God to help assist ministries over seas. Stephen spent a few days here in Okinawa and then he was flying out to see his parents in Korea. After a short visit to Korea, he will head back to the San Francisco area. He is only able to travel a short time overseas, then, back to work.
When is the best time to eat snacks? Answer: Any Time. Before we left Joanna made little care packages for us in the airplane. (As you can see, we could not wait) What a good mama Joanna is. Even though these guys don't have their physical moms here, Joanna fills in as much as she can.
