Just thought I'd send an e.mail your way to let you know how things are going here.... I'm in Hong Kong right now, so finally I have found some internet connection again. In Shanghai I had limited access (found it, but it was expensive), and none when I visited Yellow Mountain. Shanghai was really fascinating, especially the fake market they have there, and of course, I had to buy some DVD's (amongst other things) since they were about $0.62 USD per movie. The upside to the trip so far has definitely been Yellow Mountain where I got to experience some of God's creation at its finest. The scenery was ridiculously beautiful. The only downside to this part of the trip was that my memory card for digital camera stopped working and I lost the pictures I had taken of the trip up to this point. I have another card, so the rest of the trip should be documented, but not of Yellow Mountain. Good news though: My friend Danny took several pictures as well, so I can get them from him when we go back home.
Hong Kong is a wonderful blend of west and east colliding into an interesting blend. I'm staying at the most rundown hostel room I could imagine, but it's home for now. Tonight I'm moving into another room with another hostel so I can experience things a little cleaner. I have a couple friends here in Hong Kong who've shown me around a little, so it's really nice to get a local view of the culture/food/etc.
Following Hong Kong, I'll be visiting Macao, then flying to Thailand, over to cambodia, and lastly back into China where I will stay in Yangji to attempt to interview the North Koreans. I'll be arriving home Sept. 16th, I believe, which is a Friday, so I will be back in time for service on the 18th. Please keep me informed about any new locations so I can be prepared. It sounds like God is really blessing the foundation of our new church, and as such, I'm excited about the vision you have (repeatedly) shared with us. How is Bible study going? I've been keeping up with the workbook here, as time permits, and look forward to catching up with you guys the following thursday of my return.
The only real downside to my trip so far was that I got pickpocketed for $400 RMB which is about $50 USD. $50 isn't so much money to lose, but $400 RMB could've lasted me for about a week in China. The exchange rate is 8 RMB to $1. To give you an idea, I eat my meals for about 5-10 RMB, and stay in a room for 40 RMB. Well, I've got to get going, there's someone else waiting for the internet here at the coffee shop I'm in (that has FREE internet access), but I will write again as soon as I can. Please share with others how my trip is going, and I'll be joining the prayer requests for our church this week as well. Due to money constraints, I'm fasting a meal or two per day anyways (haha), but will focus a few on the prayer requests from your blog.... Hope as is well back home, and God Bless....
In Christ-
Harrel
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- Pastor Peter
- I'm a pastor and also a hospice chaplain. Building up a future generation as well as being present with our elders in their last days on earth. I would like to think I have the privilege of being involved in God's precious work of both future and past. Some thoughts here from my reflections... I regret not being able to post as often as I would like to... Also enjoy "facebook" for more pictures and contacts.
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