Today we went to church in Hong Kong. It was the first time I'd been inside a real church - a sanctuary - since before we moved to China. It was as though I'd come home, and I spent much of the service peeking through tears of joy. I feel truly happy, in a way I haven't felt in a long time. The building, the service order, the songs - everything was so familiar. The church we went to has a summer-long vacation bible school on Sundays, and the boys had a great time. Alex asked if we could come back every Sunday from now on. The message wasn't too long (they usually last - I'm not kidding - about 45 mins here in the China church) but was challenging and powerful and funny. Ella behaved, and we sang one of my favorite songs at the end. We were well-received by some very friendly people, and I was yet again struck by the diversity of the faces in the congregation. It was lovely.
Then we went to Disneyland and had a nice lunch, went on a few rides, and got ice cream.
Took the train home, and had a quiet evening at home together before we start the week again.
I feel as though a something inside me has changed, been filled up with goodness and energy and love. Just the physical presence of being in a sanctuary and feeling the freedom to worship was truly missed the last six months.
It was a beautiful day.
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hi Michelle!
I can feel your happiness through your blog! I'm not kidding! I always love to read your blog, but this was simply heart warming!
heidy
Michelle - what wonderful news.
I completely understand the peace that finding a 'home church' brings! That so wonderful that the boys loved it too!
(I just wanted to mention that I nominated your blog for an award! You can pick up/copy the award icon over at my blog if you want....and if not...just know how much I love your blog and enjoy reading it!) :0)
Blessings,
Michelle W.
Hi Michelle!
I re-got your blog address from Michelle W. I had your address in my favorites on my desk top and for some reason, not on my laptop, so when we moved, your address stayed in Korea with my desk top. Yep, I'm a Westerner now, a mid-Westerner actually. We've been back for almost a month now and things are fine. Not too much reverse culture shock, thank the Lord. I credit Him with that. Glad to hear things are going well for you still. It is so nice to be in a church again, isnt' it? I feel your happiness!
Where were you in Japan? We were in Osaka and actually found lots of English. But I totally agree with you about those toilets! LOL! Korean toilets were the same, very nice. :)
beth
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