More from Chungju

I am sitting here at the computer and Kim, the pastor's wife, is reading my post from yesterday and tears are rolling down her face. She has taught me new words: sa rang hey (I love you) and chin gu (friend).
My simple words cannot describe how humble, grateful, and loved we feel from this church and their members.
Miran, a 21 year old student and a Christian of only four months, has been going with us to interpret. After we left one house last night, she turned to me and said, "Now I know why you are here." Even though she is simply translating our word and God's Word, she is being blessed. How amazing! This was definitely an epiphany moment for her and me.
Please pray for her as she will be interpreting for Bro. Tommy in tomorrow night's sermon (Wednesday). She is very nervous, but I know she will do just fine. I wish I could describe the glow on her face as she speaks of her faith.

Today we continued visiting homes, businesses, and a couple of hospitals. A woman church member's brother and his wife were in a bad car accident in July, and they both recuperating in seperate hospitals. I was blessed to be able to speak to the 35 year old man. He told me that he had known Jesus, but now he wants to make him His Lord and Savior. He was broken and his eyes had been opened after the accident. Amen!
His wife, at a separate hospital, had a hardened heart. She would not surrender to Jesus because she was holding on to Buddha. Unfortunately, many people over here are blinded by idols and worship other gods.
But, so many are seeking the truth and the fields are ripe. Please pray for this church and the members in this season of harvest.

We were taken to a nice Korean restaurant today. We had some amazing beef tips with veggies and other varieties of their food. (I have pictures!) This was the best so far (except for Pizza Hut last night :).
I love their pumpkin and sweet potatoes. Mom, I want a pie when we get back home.

Well, I hope to write again before tomorrow evening. We leave here Thursday morning for Daejon. I am sad already as I can't imagine it being a better experience. But, I do know that God's will is not my own, and I cherish every moment I can serve Him in this country.
Blessings from the team and church here.
We love you all!
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