Wednesday, September 23, 2009
TRIP TO THE NORTH COAST
Shortly after we arrived in Belfast, we took a day trip to the north coast of Ireland. The strong smell of the Atlantic Ocean (fishy and salty), the steady rhythm of the ocean waves, and the coolness of the ocean breeze make this a memorable experience. Even the nine vast glens (valleys) that we passed through in Antrim were a beautiful sight.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
TAKE A STROLL ALONG THE SEA FRONT
During our free time at the orientation, we visited Newcastle, a seaside resort in County Down. At Newcastle, we saw many elderly people taking a stroll along the sea front. Watching elderly couples walking slowly while holding their partners' arm in one hand and a walking stick in another made us envious of the deep love they must have for each other.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
LIVING LIKE ROYALTY
We stayed in the Castlewellen Castle as part of the orientation programme. It was fun. We enjoyed the worship, the sharing of the Word, and the sharing of life stories. This year, Belfast Bible College has about two hundred full-time students from thirty two nations. Many of them are young adults (teenagers?) who have just completed their A-levels. In spite of their youth, they have a passion for the Lord and are seeking his direction for their lives.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
HE CARES
We intended to visit a particular church on our first Sunday in Belfast. By Saturday morning, we were still clueless about the whereabouts of the church. We then said a little prayer to God for this small need.
While waiting at a bus stop that morning, we saw a Chinese lady walking to the bus stop. Since we were the only people at the bus stop, we started a conversation with her. Her name is Angela. And guess what? She is actively serving in that particular church which we were looking for. She even offered to give us a ride to the church the next day.
Isn't God good? Our small need was in his to-do list! The amazing thing is that Angela does not normally wait for the bus at this bus stop. She decided to walk from her regular bus stop to our bus stop as she was early and the sun was shining brightly that morning. God's timetable is just so precise!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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