Tonight was a get to know you time for the singles of a bunch of churches here in Beijing. They played games, wacky races, ate dinner, then played some more and last they had a sort of speed dating time.
The goal of this dinner party wasn't for them to find a girlfriend or boyfriend, but instead to get to know one another. We spoke clearly and directly about how Christians date and the purpose of dating. It isn't to have a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. It is more like finding a friend, someone to spend time with so that you can know if they will help you get to heaven.
Instead of trying to seek out a mate, first seek God, be satisfied with Him. Then when it is His proper timing, that person will appear at your side. As you run the Christian race, those who are beside you are the ones that would make a good match. They are running with you, not against you. They are seeking after the same goal - heaven. They are striving to be the same kind of person - like Jesus. They are frequently in the same locations - worshiping & serving the same God. This kind of person makes for a great friend and faithful mate.
Here are some of the questions we used for the speed dating time:
What is your favorite color? Why? How does it reflect your personality?
What is your favorite childhood memory?
What is something you would love for God to do in your life? (not money or marriage)
In your life, what are you most proud of?
How often do you watch the news or read the newspaper? What are you looking for? Why do you read/watch?
What is your most treasured possession and why?
What is your favorite month of the year and why?
Who was your hero, as a child?
What makes you laugh/cry?
Describe your perfect holiday.
Are you a morning person or a night person?
What was the last song you intentionally listened to? Why?
Would you like to climb a mountain or trek across a desert or swim in the ocean?
What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
How long have you been a Christian and who led you to Christ?
When choosing a movie to watch what are your criteria?
What is your favorite Bible story and why?
When was the last time you prayed (other than before a meal)? What or who were you were praying for?
What is your favorite vegetable?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? (Don’t answer in the mirror!)
What is your least favorite food? Why?
What is more important to you, money or memories?
Who is more valuable to you; birth family, Christian family, or friends? Why?
What is your favorite Christian song? Why?
What is your favorite tourist site in Beijing? Why?
你最喜欢什么颜色？为什么？它是如何反映你的个性？
你最喜欢的童年记忆是什么？
你最喜欢上帝为你做什么？（不是金钱或婚姻）
在你的生活中，什么是你最得意的？
你多久看一次新闻或读报纸？你一般看什么内容？为什么？
你最珍爱的东西是什么，为什么？
你最喜爱的月份是哪个，为什么？
当你是孩子的时候，谁是你的英雄？
什么事情让你笑/哭？
描述一下你的完美假期。
你是习惯晚睡还是早起？
你有意去听的最后一首歌是什么？为什么？
你想爬山、横跨沙漠，或在大海游泳吗？
你最喜欢的经文是哪一句，为什么？
你做基督徒多久了，谁带领你成为基督徒？
在选择看电影时，你有什么标准？
你最喜欢的圣经故事是什么，为什么？
你最后一次祷告是什么时候（除了餐前祷告）？你是为什么事情或什么人祷告？
你最喜欢吃什么蔬菜？
你的5年期、10年期规划是什么？
你最不喜欢的食物是什么？为什么？
你认为金钱和记忆哪一个更重要？
出生家庭、教会家庭、朋友，你更看重哪一个？为什么？
你最喜欢的基督教歌曲是什么？为什么？
在北京你最喜欢的旅游地点是哪里？为什么？
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Harmony Outreach
www.HarmonyOutreach.org - a great ministry for special needs orphans, foster care, major surgeries, then adoption. They also assist with the basic needs of many orphanages throughout China.
I randomly met Lisa and 4 of her children at Bite-a-Pitta here in Beijing. We got to talking about how we came to China, ministry, and so much more in a rather brief conversation. Then Jaime and I met with Wayne Barnard, a board member, for dinner at Peter's Tex-Mex to talk about getting involved in the work of Harmony Outreach.
Everything we have heard has been positive. They are well publicized, but the ministry is quite expensive, considering all the surgeries and daily costs. The Bentleys continue to step out on faith as they partner with a number of other orphanages throughout China.
Here are some wonderful video links about the ministry of Harmony Outreach.
John Bentley, a co-founder, talks about their story, ministry, and life in Beijing.
http://www.youtube.com/user/harmonyoutreach
Lisa Misraje Bentley, John's wife and co-founder, talks about Levi.
http://www.lisamisrajebentley.com/index.cfm?pg=doc&id=261
I have committed to raising $480 for Harmony outreach before January 1st. If you are able to help with a few or few hundred dollars, that would be great!
https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=59784&fundraiser_id=1262&m=a8965384
You can also donate via the Stateside site:
http://www.harmonyoutreach.org/pages/donate-now/
I randomly met Lisa and 4 of her children at Bite-a-Pitta here in Beijing. We got to talking about how we came to China, ministry, and so much more in a rather brief conversation. Then Jaime and I met with Wayne Barnard, a board member, for dinner at Peter's Tex-Mex to talk about getting involved in the work of Harmony Outreach.
Everything we have heard has been positive. They are well publicized, but the ministry is quite expensive, considering all the surgeries and daily costs. The Bentleys continue to step out on faith as they partner with a number of other orphanages throughout China.
Here are some wonderful video links about the ministry of Harmony Outreach.
John Bentley, a co-founder, talks about their story, ministry, and life in Beijing.
http://www.youtube.com/user/harmonyoutreach
Lisa Misraje Bentley, John's wife and co-founder, talks about Levi.
http://www.lisamisrajebentley.com/index.cfm?pg=doc&id=261
I have committed to raising $480 for Harmony outreach before January 1st. If you are able to help with a few or few hundred dollars, that would be great!
https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=59784&fundraiser_id=1262&m=a8965384
You can also donate via the Stateside site:
http://www.harmonyoutreach.org/pages/donate-now/
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Starting School
Jaime and I started school on Monday. Mandarin classes in Mandarin with very little English. We are at different levels, but the same style of teaching is employed. First we listen to the teacher read all the new words twice as we recite them. She adds more words for us to know and use, while she tells stories using an almost pantomiming body language to illustrate and explain everything. They constantly ask, "Ming bai ma?" which means, "Do you understand?" If you don't get it... they do it again a little differently.
These teachers have great attitudes! Jaime and I are the only Americans in our classes, the others are all Korean. We live in Little Korea or Korea Town or whatever the Chinese would call it.
We signed up for a year of language classes, so tomorrow we'll go get our physicals for the visa in the Haidian area - about an hour from us. The exams will take about 2 hours, starting maybe at 8:30am, we'll get done around 10:30 and need to hurry back for our 11am class.
Today, our landlord had the painter come to fix a set of cabinets in the kitchen. He mixed up something very foul smelling to smooth out the cracks, then painted a base coat. That foul smelling compound was rank, I really wish I could share it with you, like a glass of sour milk - "Hey taste this, isn't it awful?"
We are truly thankful here - so many opportunities. We met up with our friend Yulin from Buffalo - she lives here in Wangjing, just a few bus stops away. We invited her to our Sunday meeting and she accepted.
We are working on connecting with our other friends from Buffalo, Shiyan, and everywhere to see about getting a group together for learning more about our Wonderful King.
Let us here from you! We are so thankful for your petitions on our behalf, support, and general relational encouragement.
Of course I am going to plug our favorite way to visit us: www.LST.org - Let's Start Talking uses conversational English to share the Good News with people all over the world. Are you interested in visiting us and sharing the Good News? Check out www.LST.org!
These teachers have great attitudes! Jaime and I are the only Americans in our classes, the others are all Korean. We live in Little Korea or Korea Town or whatever the Chinese would call it.
We signed up for a year of language classes, so tomorrow we'll go get our physicals for the visa in the Haidian area - about an hour from us. The exams will take about 2 hours, starting maybe at 8:30am, we'll get done around 10:30 and need to hurry back for our 11am class.
Today, our landlord had the painter come to fix a set of cabinets in the kitchen. He mixed up something very foul smelling to smooth out the cracks, then painted a base coat. That foul smelling compound was rank, I really wish I could share it with you, like a glass of sour milk - "Hey taste this, isn't it awful?"
We are truly thankful here - so many opportunities. We met up with our friend Yulin from Buffalo - she lives here in Wangjing, just a few bus stops away. We invited her to our Sunday meeting and she accepted.
We are working on connecting with our other friends from Buffalo, Shiyan, and everywhere to see about getting a group together for learning more about our Wonderful King.
Let us here from you! We are so thankful for your petitions on our behalf, support, and general relational encouragement.
Of course I am going to plug our favorite way to visit us: www.LST.org - Let's Start Talking uses conversational English to share the Good News with people all over the world. Are you interested in visiting us and sharing the Good News? Check out www.LST.org!
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