Year 4.14 regressed in HK. On Monday I got a deserved rest from preaching the day before. The day was usually for flower shopping in Prince Edward in memory of Doris. I met up with coworkers for a drink and got my foot massage for the day.
Day two was anxious time because I have to preach in coworkers chapel but the attendance was low. I went to kwun tong to join a coworker and a guest David for dinner. The return home was a long hour and 25 minutes.
Wednesday was a long day ahead, so I got my haircut in the morning for Doris’ big day tomorrow . At night was leaders meeting but I was glad the next morning was a rest day. The issues are trivial but personnel again got in the way.
Day four was half day at work. I finished the last correction to the book and added a new illustration and finally submitted the manuscript to the publisher for our new book 給她讚賞.
Friday was another birthday lunch, this time by pth coworkers. I started translating my Ex 18 sermon for next week. At night missionary Lewis joined us for dinner, staying two nights at my home.
Day six was breakfast at the pier before we did some work at the clubhouse. I put the ladies English version together at long last. At night I went both to fellowship and worship.
On Sunday we had breakfast to brainstorm my new project Structure Bible. Speaker King was a hit and coworkers met A for our staff position. Night dinner was high tea at Edward Restaurant. The night was worst in hk yet.
August 27, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Year 4.13
Year 4.13 was a sigh of relief in HK. I got a good rest after pouring all my energy into my Mandarin 1 John 3 sermon the day before. I will improve on it for my English sermon on Sunday.
On day two morning I heard a very good interview of Darrell Johnsonnthat inspired me to deal with an issue in my life. The denomination’s political talk in the morning was somewhat flat, as of all things lately. I finally got back Doris’ diary to finish up our new book on Women in the Bible. The debriefing on open house went smoothly.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting and it was ok with all the city turmoil in context. I was grateful I finally got the book done with Doris’ application questions chosen. I found out there was one chapter in my new book left undone, so I have to wait for translation.
On day four I attended denomination prayer but there was no energy or emotion. Few came out for prayer. The weekend is coming, so people don’t know what to expect.
Friday morning was at the funeral parlor with staff YK whose in-law passed away. We talked about how to revamp ministry and had lunch with coworkers. High tea birthday treat was given by English staff. Night was the best as my inner circle came to celebrate my birthday. Sons, relatives and buddies were in attendance.
On day six I could relax a bit but I had to meet English stafff for lunch, finish up my Sunday sermon, attend night fellowship and hear a coworker at night worship.
Sunday arrived and I was in good spirits after revamping the last point. The shanghai cowalkers had a lunch for me. I had to attend both the baptism and Indonesian Independence Day and then dinner with pth fellowship with baptism candidates to close out the day. Praise God, the weekend rallies were free of violence!
August 20, 2019
On day two morning I heard a very good interview of Darrell Johnsonnthat inspired me to deal with an issue in my life. The denomination’s political talk in the morning was somewhat flat, as of all things lately. I finally got back Doris’ diary to finish up our new book on Women in the Bible. The debriefing on open house went smoothly.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting and it was ok with all the city turmoil in context. I was grateful I finally got the book done with Doris’ application questions chosen. I found out there was one chapter in my new book left undone, so I have to wait for translation.
On day four I attended denomination prayer but there was no energy or emotion. Few came out for prayer. The weekend is coming, so people don’t know what to expect.
Friday morning was at the funeral parlor with staff YK whose in-law passed away. We talked about how to revamp ministry and had lunch with coworkers. High tea birthday treat was given by English staff. Night was the best as my inner circle came to celebrate my birthday. Sons, relatives and buddies were in attendance.
On day six I could relax a bit but I had to meet English stafff for lunch, finish up my Sunday sermon, attend night fellowship and hear a coworker at night worship.
Sunday arrived and I was in good spirits after revamping the last point. The shanghai cowalkers had a lunch for me. I had to attend both the baptism and Indonesian Independence Day and then dinner with pth fellowship with baptism candidates to close out the day. Praise God, the weekend rallies were free of violence!
August 20, 2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Year 4.12
Year 4.12 was worse than before, unimaginable! On Monday I visited old friends , the Mangs from USA, on the day of the infamous strike that paralyzed the mtr in the morning. I managed to find bus 73 to take me to Flower Street for my flowers before having lunch with them at their place and ending with 4pm coffee outside, where we saw the young black shirts gathering, with drums and all. The buses to the island were canceled by 8pm, so I took the Tsing Yi route.
Day two was back to work. I had the opportunity to take hk revival speaker Darrell Johnson for a tour around the church. He was very inspirational in preaching on the parables, especially Luke 15, peerless! We took a vote to see how the coworkers would respond to the march nearby. It was overwhelming support.
Wednesday was leaders prayer meeting where we run through all the possibilities before Sunday. Time was tight because preaching was due on Sunday. Night was chaotic because the police asked nearby businesses to close, thereby affecting revival broadcast, but it was fake news!
Day four I had an appointment with a chiropractor, followed by a foot massage. My legs are all messed up. At night on my free time I worked hard on Women book that will come out by Christmas!
On Friday I had most of my sermon ready but the pressure was too much, so I “gave myself a treat,” Doris’ favorite line! I went for a double order of Taiwanese rice and noodles for one price - half proportion each!
Day six’s fellowship small talk was inseparable from hk unrest. Mainlanders typically shy away from the hk side. I was glad to have dinner at our regular place, but even food was so so.
Sunday sermon was smooth but I had to cry my heart out because the first song touched me. I thought I was sleepy but it was the emotions bottled up. At noon we guarded doors as protesters walked by and closed them by the time the troops arrived. Praise God my birthday dinner was canceled because Kwai Fong was a war zone by night!
Here’s praying for a better week!
August 13, 2018
Day two was back to work. I had the opportunity to take hk revival speaker Darrell Johnson for a tour around the church. He was very inspirational in preaching on the parables, especially Luke 15, peerless! We took a vote to see how the coworkers would respond to the march nearby. It was overwhelming support.
Wednesday was leaders prayer meeting where we run through all the possibilities before Sunday. Time was tight because preaching was due on Sunday. Night was chaotic because the police asked nearby businesses to close, thereby affecting revival broadcast, but it was fake news!
Day four I had an appointment with a chiropractor, followed by a foot massage. My legs are all messed up. At night on my free time I worked hard on Women book that will come out by Christmas!
On Friday I had most of my sermon ready but the pressure was too much, so I “gave myself a treat,” Doris’ favorite line! I went for a double order of Taiwanese rice and noodles for one price - half proportion each!
Day six’s fellowship small talk was inseparable from hk unrest. Mainlanders typically shy away from the hk side. I was glad to have dinner at our regular place, but even food was so so.
Sunday sermon was smooth but I had to cry my heart out because the first song touched me. I thought I was sleepy but it was the emotions bottled up. At noon we guarded doors as protesters walked by and closed them by the time the troops arrived. Praise God my birthday dinner was canceled because Kwai Fong was a war zone by night!
Here’s praying for a better week!
August 13, 2018
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Year 4.11
Year 4.11 was rough in hk. On Monday I spoke at book exhibition. After lunch I went to my chiropractor to check on my back. After that I met Karl who wants to do a book on Ecclesiastes with me. His notes were good.
Day two was coworkers home gathering and I was assigned to infamous Yuen Long. The meeting was great and I had lots of fun. Later a few of us returned to our work at the office.
On Wednesday was our wedding anniversary, so I had lunch with buddy, Bei, frank, David and Loh. All went home after because of the typhoon eight signal but I stayed for another hour. At night I got my illustrations collection done and finished translating 1 John 2.
On day four I met old friend Ronald for lunch. My last week with church interns was a happy one. They were so eager to learn, wanting to prolong the weeks.
On Friday I waited for book foreword but the person could not show up but called. Next I was anxious for a hastily arranged meeting with an outsider for a family squabble. It was the last night of vbs but I also attended the revival meetings.
Day six morning and night was hard on me. I shed tears for hk. One quote inspired me: no matter how long was the night, the morning will come.
On Sunday i had breakfast with East, then attended Indon worship after last week’s ten weeks of Sunday school. After lunch with youth I attended new senior pastor town hall meeting. Overall, too much happened in one week for anyone to digest half of it.
August 6, 2019
Day two was coworkers home gathering and I was assigned to infamous Yuen Long. The meeting was great and I had lots of fun. Later a few of us returned to our work at the office.
On Wednesday was our wedding anniversary, so I had lunch with buddy, Bei, frank, David and Loh. All went home after because of the typhoon eight signal but I stayed for another hour. At night I got my illustrations collection done and finished translating 1 John 2.
On day four I met old friend Ronald for lunch. My last week with church interns was a happy one. They were so eager to learn, wanting to prolong the weeks.
On Friday I waited for book foreword but the person could not show up but called. Next I was anxious for a hastily arranged meeting with an outsider for a family squabble. It was the last night of vbs but I also attended the revival meetings.
Day six morning and night was hard on me. I shed tears for hk. One quote inspired me: no matter how long was the night, the morning will come.
On Sunday i had breakfast with East, then attended Indon worship after last week’s ten weeks of Sunday school. After lunch with youth I attended new senior pastor town hall meeting. Overall, too much happened in one week for anyone to digest half of it.
August 6, 2019
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