Easter Dinner in China. Don’t you love the lilies?
This is my first holiday away from the USA. I was feeling a bit lonesome for America and my home church. God is with me everywhere though and When I prayed to him this morning and read his word, I felt a sense of peace and his love washed over me. You are never alone when you have God’s love. However I still want a puppy!!! That would be very awesome.
I wish there were foreign teachers that were my age and singletons like me. I have to get out and explore Nanchang but I have no sense of direction and will probably get utterly lost. I guess I want a partner in crime, who knows maybe next years crop of foreign teachers will bring me a gal pal.
I have met some amazing people in China like Joel, Lulu, Ron, Bai Qing, Dawn, Sean, Keith,Jessica and Jonathan. They have become good friends as well as spiritual supporters for me.
i have met English professors Lily and Andy(Andy is really cute) that I hope we can become better friends. I would love to hang out with those two but I live in the boonies. Maybe one day I can suggest an outing. I just have to reach out to people more. On this day, I reflected on Jesus’ love for us and I realized that I have been hiding my glory, due to fear of rejection. My greatest gift is my love for others.
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I want a teddy bear puppy to love!!!
This Easter Sunday, I spent the more in fellowship with my new spiritual family. I have to say, I really love that God placed these people in my life to help me grow. I am the type of Christian who thrives on fellowship. I like to worship in a group setting, prayer is more powerful in numbers. I also like my time alone with God as well.
This Sunday Lulu spoke on love. She did a great job and spoke from her heart. I just love Lulu she was not a Christian all her life. This sermon made me realize how much Jesus loves us all. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross.
After service, Dawn made a an Easter lunch. This was my first western meal since I came to China. I had ham, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, broccoli and bread, There were also baked beans. It was so good, I tried not to eat too much since I am losing weight in China. I didn’t take leftovers. Dawn and Sean have a rarity in China, they have an oven!!!. I should have taken a picture of their oven!
Easter lunch courtesy of Dawn 🙂
