Dear Incredible People,
Sorry I am a little late this week, but I spent the last four days in China on a school mission trip and I am just now finding the time. The group that goes on these trips to China call themselves Glow In The Dark, as Jesus is often referred to as light in the darkness. The kids are led by a teacher named King Yu who has been at CAIS for almost forever, but did start out in North Dakota and New Jersey where, because he is Chinese, he really stood out. Eventually he found himself back home in Hong Kong. King Yu and his group of grade 10-12 kids are all quite excellent and what they do is put on a program for local churches in China. So they sing, dance, and act out gospel songs and stories. I came along to help King ride herd on the kids and I also was coerced to sing a few songs with them. My voice, like my physique, cough, cough, blended in nicely with the numbers presented. After the program is done the kids, and most of them know Chinese, tell other kids who have shown up for the program about the Lord and many decide to become followers. It is all very real, sweet, and beautiful to witness even though I don't understand a word, but the kids often translate so that helps.
Any way I have titled this edition 18 Things I Bet You Have Never Seen In Your Life because I saw some very interesting things on this trip, which by the way included the city of Keiping, and the villages of Ma Gon, Chek Hum and the San Cheun Church in Keiping. I am sure you can google the locations. Ok where was I? Oh yeah if you have seen five of the things I am about to present or more you are pretty cool, if not don't worry I still think you are cool. And just to make sure you know that I am not making some of this stuff up I have included photo evidence.
1. Crowd at the border between Hong Kong and Shenzen, China. Lots of people. Lots and lots.
2. Urine district. Thats what the sign said at the Chinese restroom. Really.
3. Over the urinal were the words Close Easy and Close To Civilization. Ok whatever you say. I love Chinglish!
4. A Bamboo pipe.
5. Chinese Bible
6. Old people sorting out Lychi nuts on a street corner.
7. Majong games. Kinda like rummy.
8. Fireworks in front of a restaurant that had a million motorbikes, preferred method of transportation for many Chinese, in front of it.
9. Chickens pecking at garbage on a street corner.
10. Kids from a variety of Asian countries singing English gospel songs to Chinese people.
11. Visible minority standing amongst real Chinese junior high girls. I was a rock star for a moment.
12. Kids riding with umbrellas to ward off the sun.
13. Narrow "road," in rural Chinese village.
14. Chinese Coca Cola. Its the real thing!
15. Kid eating a chicken head. I understand the comb of a chicken is quite tasty.
16. Europe meets Asia. All great.
17. Empty street with cool buildings. In Chek Hum.
18. Great Kids. I am sure everyone got this one. At least I hope so.
Have a great week,
Catch you next time,
Love Adios and Peng On,
Dirk
Sorry I am a little late this week, but I spent the last four days in China on a school mission trip and I am just now finding the time. The group that goes on these trips to China call themselves Glow In The Dark, as Jesus is often referred to as light in the darkness. The kids are led by a teacher named King Yu who has been at CAIS for almost forever, but did start out in North Dakota and New Jersey where, because he is Chinese, he really stood out. Eventually he found himself back home in Hong Kong. King Yu and his group of grade 10-12 kids are all quite excellent and what they do is put on a program for local churches in China. So they sing, dance, and act out gospel songs and stories. I came along to help King ride herd on the kids and I also was coerced to sing a few songs with them. My voice, like my physique, cough, cough, blended in nicely with the numbers presented. After the program is done the kids, and most of them know Chinese, tell other kids who have shown up for the program about the Lord and many decide to become followers. It is all very real, sweet, and beautiful to witness even though I don't understand a word, but the kids often translate so that helps.
Any way I have titled this edition 18 Things I Bet You Have Never Seen In Your Life because I saw some very interesting things on this trip, which by the way included the city of Keiping, and the villages of Ma Gon, Chek Hum and the San Cheun Church in Keiping. I am sure you can google the locations. Ok where was I? Oh yeah if you have seen five of the things I am about to present or more you are pretty cool, if not don't worry I still think you are cool. And just to make sure you know that I am not making some of this stuff up I have included photo evidence.
1. Crowd at the border between Hong Kong and Shenzen, China. Lots of people. Lots and lots.
2. Urine district. Thats what the sign said at the Chinese restroom. Really.
3. Over the urinal were the words Close Easy and Close To Civilization. Ok whatever you say. I love Chinglish!
4. A Bamboo pipe.
5. Chinese Bible
6. Old people sorting out Lychi nuts on a street corner.
7. Majong games. Kinda like rummy.
8. Fireworks in front of a restaurant that had a million motorbikes, preferred method of transportation for many Chinese, in front of it.
9. Chickens pecking at garbage on a street corner.
10. Kids from a variety of Asian countries singing English gospel songs to Chinese people.
11. Visible minority standing amongst real Chinese junior high girls. I was a rock star for a moment.
12. Kids riding with umbrellas to ward off the sun.
13. Narrow "road," in rural Chinese village.
14. Chinese Coca Cola. Its the real thing!
15. Kid eating a chicken head. I understand the comb of a chicken is quite tasty.
16. Europe meets Asia. All great.
17. Empty street with cool buildings. In Chek Hum.
18. Great Kids. I am sure everyone got this one. At least I hope so.
Have a great week,
Catch you next time,
Love Adios and Peng On,
Dirk
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