Last month, we took fourteen international students for a tour of St. Paul. There were three Chinese families (one with grandparents), one Indian family, and one Honduran student. We visited a fascinating anatomy museum that Prof. Vic Cox operates for the University. We then traveled to the Cathedral of St. Paul where we watched a wedding take place and answered questions about the Catholic faith. We took many pictures, then walked a few blocks in hot, humid weather to the State Capitol.
We had a lot of fun getting to know Mary Ann’s piano students and their families better, as well as the student from Honduras. The tour provided a relaxed atmosphere for lots of conversation. Frank (standing to Mary Ann’s right in the photo) came with his wife and son who both recently arrived from China. Frank has had a lot of exposure to Christians. Pray for this family as they settle into life in American.
A new Hindu post-doc student from India came with his wife and son (middle of photo). Their family really enjoyed the outing and may attend our 4th of July picnic!
Another stop on our tour was a ‘Confusion Cottage’ built by our friend Julie’s father. Each student was puzzled by water seemingly running uphill. The cottage produced a lot of curiosity, discussion, and testing by the students.
On the far right of the photo, next to Julie, is X. from China. She really enjoyed the day with us and is looking forward to our next event. Although it was extremely humid, we had a memorable time.
A returning Chinese scholar recently wrote to us:
“Hi Dennis, Thank you very much for your care and help. I have gone back my hometown a few days before. I am very pity having no more opportunities to enjoy your activities. You are very kind, giving me a deep impression and good memory during my staying in USA. Thanks again.”May God use simple kindnesses, enjoyable activities, and good memories to draw these precious students and their families into a relationship with Him!
Thanks for your prayers and support!
• Pray for us as we get our new Fall outreach programs prepared with key churches, and volunteers committed before September.
