His love washes over me

We just got back from church again at the Haidain Christian Church. This time, I went with one of the guys that has gone before (marcel) and another guy (Nico) that hasn't set foot into a church in his memory. It was so great to see his reaction and though I don't think much changed, only time and God's power will tell if that seed planted will begin to grow. Abby and Susan met us there and we enjoyed a great song service today. I believe on of the pastor of the church (Pastor Wu) led the sermon today on Acts 2: 41-47. He emphasized four parts of the scripture that he felt led to the 3,000 people being baptized: 1)devotion to the word - through the apostles 2)fellowship 3)love for others and God's power 4)prayer It was so uplifting to see another preacher talk about his mission field in the church and in Beijing and how we too can bring 3,000 to Christ. Beijing is a city of 17 million and I pray God can be seen by all!

Also, the best part of the service, we learned a song in both Chinese and English and it is one we all know! This is the Day that the Lord has Made

Here are lyrics in Chinese characters, pinyin and English. The song doesn't translate verbatium but means the same thing. It was amazing!


zhe shi Ye He Hua
這 是 耶和華
suo ding de ri zi
所定的日子
These two lines translate into our words: This is the day that the Lord has made - but not in that order!)
women zai qizhong (we will rejoice)
我們在其中
yao gaoxing huanxi (and be glad in it)
要高興歡喜

English song: This is the Day (x2) That the Lord has Made (x2) I will rejoice (x2) And be glad in it (x2)

Hope you enjoyed your Chinese lesson. It was a great experience.

Also, at the end of each service, they sing a song (in English) to all the visitors and I finally had the chance the write it down:

Grace and peace in the name of Christ
We're so glad you came today.
We hope you felt the Glory of the Lord
As we sing this song we wanna say
God Bless You
God Bless You
God Bless You
Today and forevermore

Hope everyone has a blessed day!

Oh and side note: Last night we went to Wangfujing which is a night market with street vendors of food and souvenirs.... we ate candied pineapple and some of our guy friends ate Scorpion, Squid, meats and some type of Sea creature! it was crazy! (just didnt want to forget)

Love to all!