NEW LEADERS & JEREMIAH'S CHURCH

I met yesterday with Jufang (pictured above) - you might remember her from the song her group sang for us in September!  Jufang is an amazing servant leader who is such a servant leader, she doesn't see herself as a leader!  She agreed today to be our first "coach" - to mentor 10 women's group leaders as they serve!  I am so thrilled today!!

 No, Dr. Mels, you shouldn't ride in the "death taxi" :)!  So named because of the risk in taking these modes of transportation in Beijing traffic!! 

 Dr. Mels with Fangfang translating!  Fangfang who keeps us in line with her detailed "C" personality, is certainly showing some "I" and becoming so animated as she works with Mels.  He brings out the best in those around him!

 Jeremiah's church - transplanted together from a college town - lives in close community in outskirts of Beijing!  Very young believers led by Jeremiah - wise for his years - this group was quiet and subdued until Dr. Mels loved on them and they warmed and became so responsive to his teaching!  Good questions and feedback too!        

This is Sarah - on a previous visit, she had just received Christ and asked me to give her an English or Bible name.  This is quite an honor and imediately, to me she looked like a "Sarah" - she reminded me of this and said how much she loved her name.  Sometimes we just want to take them all home with us!  At least we'd love to bring the hunger for God home with us!

Dr. Mels and me with Jeremiah the "D" and his lovely wife who is a vivacious "I"!

Today, while Dr. Mels is with David at the Great Wall and Temple of Heaven, I met with Jili (pictured here with Sharon Sanchez on a previous trip!).  Jili will be our 2nd Coach for the leaders of women's groups!  She is so excited and has been asking God to use her - He has answered!