Tomorrow, it will have been a month since my return home. Daily, I’m grateful. My heart is warmed to be back to my old pursuits and passions, living, ministering and sharing life with friends who are special.

Many evenings a group of us would walk the trail near campus. I loved these walks to be outside and see God’s beauty all around me. We processed together what we learned that day and had meaningful conversations about life and future ministries.

I have been deeply blessed by Elder Fu from meeting and listening to him and observing how he built relations and handled issues in conferences.

Knowing that Judy Sutterlin of American Baptist International Ministries will return to the US this fall after 26 years of service in China, the China Christian Council arranged a special interview of Judy which is published in the (Chinese) Tien Feng Magazine.

The literacy program at Sofia Baptist Church finishes the year in grand style with a visit to the zoo and other activities.

We were delighted to see this beautiful rainbow over the city of Debrecen. It was a moment in which we could somehow see the hope of Christ shining through the darkness.