To cross the street in China, you just GO. You can slowly start walking into the street to cross and traffic will stop for you. At first glance the traffic seems out of control but really it’s very organized chaos that everyone driving understands.
Alice is a star in China! No exaggerating, over 300 Chinese took a photo of her. People loved to come up and look at her, and they all wanted to touch her. I had a Chinese friend write on a piece of paper "My name is Alice, I'm four months old, and because I'm so young, please do not touch me".
We arrived back in busy Beijing after another 20 hour over-night train ride. Alice had her best night sleep that night, best for the whole summer. I have to figure out a way to get a smooth rocking train motion built into her crib. The last week in Beijing is for debriefing and a little bit of sight seeing. You can’t come all the way to China without seeing the Great Wall.
The team spent most of everyday writing reports about their summers including topics like spiritual growth, evangelism, culture and heritage, and team dynamics. We do topical group Bible studies and learn about transitioning back into life at home. This time is very important for the students to prepare their hearts and minds to go home after growing in faith this summer and having so many different experiences.
“I climbed the great wall of China… with stomach flu while nursing a baby”. That’s what our nanny said I can now claim. I didn’t feel good but it was awesome to see. We took the ‘steep side’ and Rainer went way, way, way up there. The best part for me was seeing how the wall rolled over the landscape and meandered through the mountains. The other culture and heritage adventures were to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Silk Market…. See photos below.
God is moving in China and we got to see that this summer. He used us and our team to spread the gospel. Our students grew in their faith and have built a foundation to depend on for the rest of their lives. It was a privilege to serve with the Royal Servants China family of 2014!
Alice is a star in China! No exaggerating, over 300 Chinese took a photo of her. People loved to come up and look at her, and they all wanted to touch her. I had a Chinese friend write on a piece of paper "My name is Alice, I'm four months old, and because I'm so young, please do not touch me".
We arrived back in busy Beijing after another 20 hour over-night train ride. Alice had her best night sleep that night, best for the whole summer. I have to figure out a way to get a smooth rocking train motion built into her crib. The last week in Beijing is for debriefing and a little bit of sight seeing. You can’t come all the way to China without seeing the Great Wall.
The team spent most of everyday writing reports about their summers including topics like spiritual growth, evangelism, culture and heritage, and team dynamics. We do topical group Bible studies and learn about transitioning back into life at home. This time is very important for the students to prepare their hearts and minds to go home after growing in faith this summer and having so many different experiences.
“I climbed the great wall of China… with stomach flu while nursing a baby”. That’s what our nanny said I can now claim. I didn’t feel good but it was awesome to see. We took the ‘steep side’ and Rainer went way, way, way up there. The best part for me was seeing how the wall rolled over the landscape and meandered through the mountains. The other culture and heritage adventures were to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Silk Market…. See photos below.
God is moving in China and we got to see that this summer. He used us and our team to spread the gospel. Our students grew in their faith and have built a foundation to depend on for the rest of their lives. It was a privilege to serve with the Royal Servants China family of 2014!
The "please don't touch me" paper
So many types of eggs in Beijing
The wall began being built in 476 B.C.
She wanted a ticket to the Wall
The entrance to the Wall
Here we go!
Climbing the wall
Thankful for a foggy (not hot) day at the wall
Family on the Wall
Peek-a-boo
Various heights of steps
Interesting footwear choices to climb
It got steep!
New view
Great view from the top
Nursing on the wall :)
Family time
Here we go!
Outside the wall
Hi friend
Our wonderful nanny Chrystal
Mommy time
It's a long way
Standing (er... leaning)
Group hug
Forbidden city
Imperial garden
The emperor's old digs
Cool gates
Family pic
No one is home
Military in Tiananmen Square
Holly and Tom organize train tickets
On the train again
On the road again
Bath time
Tom debriefing
Holly, Alice, Chrystal, Melia, Sarah and Ben
Tall Chinese friends
This hotel is called "Hotel Chain"
Only a few people wore masks in China
Olympic park
The swim "cube"
Can you see the torch stand through the fog?
Michael Phelps owed this place in 2008
The "bird's nest"
Digging to America??
Getting creative with hand laundry in China
His hair grows a lot in China
Kim, Elizabeth and Dani
Walking through Beijing
We are grateful to God and everyone that
supported us and prayed for us this summer!
