A transformation takes place at night, the streets go from cars to tables, and these little “food stations” are pushed out and set up.
It is an amazing site to see set up. They string lights across the “dinner tables”. and hook them on the “power pole” with what is a jumper cable clip.
Makes you say.. OSHA approval.. no way…. But it is all apart of the experience…..

Dinner is served under the stars.. Our guide for the evening (who did not speak much English at all) picked out our food courses. It was definately an adventure. Some of the dishes looked…. well, see photos below.. but all in all, I had one truly amazing quite tasty meal.

Kaifeng Nightime Cafe:

AND FOR THOSE WHO DON”T THINK THEY CAN DO THE STREET DINNER.. there is always KFC….

Wow, departures and arrivals come so quickly…. I guess that is why we are told that we are running a race!

Ok, so it’s back to Asia, but this time NE Asia ~ back to China…. . Our ministry schedule, like usual, is not firmly set. We have an “outline” of what we can be doing, but that is all subject to change once we land in Beijing. None the less, I am really excited about the trip. Tentative schedule includes a return to Hayden ~ the special needs orphanage I share often about. The place has my heart. After a few days, off to Kaifeng.. the overnight train journey to visit the Chinese Jews and see the orphanage we were at two years ago. It is time to go back and I am really stirred about that…. After Kaifeng, well we’ll see if it is on another train….
All subject to change as the spirit leads. Since the Olympics, there has been a huge crackdown on the Christians, so our plans will just flow!!!

Prayer request as we do this next journey… I can not thank you enough for standing alongside of me as we venture out….

1. For the plan and purpose of the trip to be accomplished.. by the team and individuals on the team
2. For the Holy Spirit to operate freely through us (no hindrances)
3. For the gifts in all the individuals to be pulled upon at a new level.
4. For the places we are to go and stay… for those places have been prepared and all we need to do is step into them
5. For the people who are being persecuted to be encouraged and strengthened from heaven
6. For the Children at Hayden and Kaifeng and all the orphanages to have their adoptions approved and completed (most adoptions are on hold and have been so for some time)
7. For the protection of the team, spirit, soul and body.
8. For safe food, transportation, ministry and conversation
9. For all the connections for the team as we travel to be without hindrance and delay
10. For the Katherine, who we will be leaving in China (missionary being assigned), to have a smooth transition into Chinese life and ministry
11. For the people to experience the Love of God in a way that further strengthens their grip on the Lord and allows them to see Him in His beauty and majesty.

My prayers for you are:
For the Lord to strengthen each and every one of you spirit, soul and body. For the peace of God to garrison about your minds, hearts and body. For all the eyes to remain firmly fixed upward on the Lord and His ability to do the seemingly impossible things ~ because with God, all things are possible. For those who need assistance during this time of worldly uncertainty to come to know that in heaven the markets and economy is fixed and stable. That it is Your desire, Father God, to bring heaven here to earth so that it will truly be a demonstration of “Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven!” Thank you Lord that your treasuries are abounding and not at risk of “being bankrupted”, for your provision is always more than enough. Lord, most importantly, I think you for taking my faith family and using them to reach the lost and dying world. That each one of them continues to bring others into fellowship with the Lord through sharing His Son Jesus Christ. Lord, drop your presence upon each and every one, and a measure of your anointing to take them to another level, where as they encounter people, they are bringing heaven to earth and touching hearts and changing others eternal lives…. In Jesus name. Amen!

Yesu Ko Chit Tal (Jesus loves you in Burmese), became real to them…..

He walked into the room and His Glory Filled the room…. And as He walked among them, He healed them all, all who were oppressed of the devil.

And one becomes speechless and stands in awe….

This encounter is so hard to put to words. As the presence of the Lord is not something that I can really describe, it’s more than a feeling… it is a heaviness, a weightiness, and an overwhelming sense of peace…. ask the Lord to manifest His presence as you read on…..

Our team was invited to a water baptism by the Church of 94 Buddhist converts. They are all so very precious people…. Their hearts are so hungry and open to the Truth. That morning, before the baptisim, Jesus appeared and healed them instantly. Smiles so big with joy abounding. The faces of the people were shining so brightly ~ they were reflecting HIM!!! And I sense that there are more days like that coming!!! Now, I did not see the Lord with my own eyes, but the Glory of the Lord was still all around and His presence evident. Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe.

The effects of cyclone Nargris can been seen. We went up to the top of the hotel where we were staying to do some praying over the city. Once you change your perspective, you see so much more. You could see all the damage and trees that were missing. Rooftops were “patched” or still in the process of repair. We were denied access into a village that was hit pretty hard. We stood on one side of the river and we could see the devastation. The authorities did not allow us to cross over to the village. So, we “perceived” that the Holy Spirit was not opening the door, so we went on. Below are some of the images I was able to take discretly.

The Irawaddy Delta: Across the river is where it was hardest hit due to the level land.

In the city..

The students are a cross section of all cultures. I so enjoy looking at each of God’s creation and marveling at how unique each one of truly is….
These students get up at 5:00am and start their day off. They are at school and in their places by 8:00..
Praise, worship and prayer starts every day… “power naps” are taken as they have a break every 1 1/2 hours.
After school, they walk back to their “dormatory” to study, pray and prepare the meals. It is one HUGE family. And smiles abound in tight quarters…

There are 100 students (male and female) living sleeping and eating on 2 floors in the dormatory building.