It
has been a fruitful and happy summer for our family. In the end of
June, Jenny took Joseph and Julia to Shanghai to visit their
grandparents. It was their first time to meet Julia. Though the weather
there was unbearable- hot and humid, the kids enjoyed the attentions
the grandparents gave them, and the special Chinese food. Julia learned
to crawl, stand with support, and her only two teeth were popped up
while she was there. Joseph learned swimming and attended a month of
summer camp with other Chinese students. His Chinese has improved
greatly.
While the kids were well taken care of, Jenny and Luke were able to
minister together in Europe for almost a month. Luke led a week of a
Gospel and revival conference in Germany and Jenny shared in workshops
about self-image, marriage and parenting. About 150 people came and
many of their lives were being touched. They rededicated their lives to
the Lord, and 4 were baptized. There were many counseling and prayer
ministries because people needed comfort and encouragement. Finishing
the work in Germany, Luke was invited to speak in the Zurich Chinese
Church in Switzerland for a weekend. We met many Chinese professionals
who work there, and were able to connect and build relationship with
them. God is gracious to give us a couple days of rest in this “earthly
heaven” before our next intense schedule of conferences in Italy. Luke
led an annual retreat of Chinese churches of northern Italy and Jenny
helped with children and youth programs in Milan. The retreat was
non-stop from morning till night for 1500 people, and by the end of it,
Luke was exhausted. But by His grace, the results were fruitful. People
responded to God’s messages and many came to the front to confess their
sins and dedicate their lives for Him. We had extra 2 days after the
retreat and were given an opportunity to see Rome and Vatican. Our last
stop in Rome, the prison where Paul was jailed and the place where he
was martyred, strengthened our faith in God. It also made us to think
deeply about life and ministry.
Thank
you for your faithful prayers and support for our ministry. In fall,
Luke will have mission trips to far-east and Europe, and will share in
mission conferences in America. Please continue to remember us, our
family, and the ministry in your prayers. May God richly bless you.
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