Much has happened in the past couple of months, as it always does in this line of "work". We've seen wonderful people--missionaries, members, friends--come and go, and there are little pieces of our hearts all over the world. The good thing about that is the spaces are filled in with bits and pieces of those we've come to love so much.
Our attendance at Sacrament Meeting was over 100 last week - which is awesome! We are hoping the numbers keep climbing...the members of the Church see the benefits of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives and love to share it with their friends.
We're looking forward to Mid-Autumn Festival 2010 (September 23rd this year) - Roland has committed to trying "mooncake". By the way, I tried durian - and it really wasn't bad!
Feast for some of the hungry ghosts.
This festival falls on the 7th month of the Lunar Year and it is believed that during this month, the gates of hell are opened to let out the hungry ghosts who then wander the earth. They create mischief unless appeased by food, or other offerings which are burned - the most popular being fake money (called "hell" money). The food is placed on the streets and sidewalks in the evening - not in the doorways, because you don't want the ghosts to come to your home! This meal was on the corner next to our building - and was evidently meant for three.
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August "Mormon Morning" at Camoes Garden. A small portion of the "birthday dinner" celebrants. (Richard and Louise - do you recognize the guy with the orange tie???)  One of the SIX birthday cakes!   The streets of San Mah Louh today. It's raining - again. |
Hard to imagine that it's already been a year! And yes, the man in the orange tie is VERY familiar to us.....but we just can't seem to put a name with the face. Can we attribute that to getting older?
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which.......the emailed version of the branch's celebration in honor of Peachy's birthday really was touching, and your success in getting 100+ to Sacrament Meeting was quite a thrill! You are doing an amazing work!
Dick & Louise
WoW sounds like you guys are really doing a Great Job!! 100+ members! We're back in Galesburg now, Monmouth that is. We'll be going to Burlington ward this Sun; Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteboy a Year has gone by fast!! Your Pics are great Ida!! some many colors and new things to
see. thanks for sharing. Miss you guys! Pam n Gary
40 years?! GUNG HEI LEIH DEIH!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday, Maligayang Bati, SaangYaht Faailohk!
You both are amazing! That 100 people are sure to climb soon :)
Love this! I didn't know you guys were in China!! We miss it so much and can't wait to go back! Ginormous Hugs!
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