Yanji
We arrived in Yanji China today, to my surprise we were escorted to a lovely 5 star hotel that has only been operating 1 month. At dinner the lovely little waitress commented we were the first international guest for the "Yanbian International Hotel". They are trying hard to please us!
Seoul, South Korea with 11 million people is similar to New York City. Economically very advanced crowds of people rushing about, traffic jams, high rises, asphalt, huge apartment complexes, only difference was the Korean symbols on the bill boards. We met with many important leaders affiliated with our upcoming endeavor, in order to familiarize us with the project.
The Airport in Seoul South Korea
We were forced to improve our skill at using chopsticks. There were many awkward moments as we sat a round table with very important people eating Korean food and no silver ware.
We accompanied our host as he ministered at a huge Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Including their satellite churches this church has 100,000 members. (This I believe is a result of much prayer.) They hold 7 services on Sunday, each with at least 2,000 attending. For a minimal fee you can purchase a hot meal in the parking lot, each service. There are mega churches all over Korea but very few small churches. I believe the top 13 mega churches in the world are located in South Korea.
One afternoon our host drove us to a prayer retreat in the mountains. The fall foliage and mountain air looked and smelled just like October in PA. We walked around the mountain facility, stopped and enjoyed coffee at a cafe nestled in the pine trees, with squirrels scampering about. It was great, it felt just like home.
Seoul, South Korea with 11 million people is similar to New York City. Economically very advanced crowds of people rushing about, traffic jams, high rises, asphalt, huge apartment complexes, only difference was the Korean symbols on the bill boards. We met with many important leaders affiliated with our upcoming endeavor, in order to familiarize us with the project.
The Airport in Seoul South Korea
We were forced to improve our skill at using chopsticks. There were many awkward moments as we sat a round table with very important people eating Korean food and no silver ware.
We accompanied our host as he ministered at a huge Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Including their satellite churches this church has 100,000 members. (This I believe is a result of much prayer.) They hold 7 services on Sunday, each with at least 2,000 attending. For a minimal fee you can purchase a hot meal in the parking lot, each service. There are mega churches all over Korea but very few small churches. I believe the top 13 mega churches in the world are located in South Korea.
One afternoon our host drove us to a prayer retreat in the mountains. The fall foliage and mountain air looked and smelled just like October in PA. We walked around the mountain facility, stopped and enjoyed coffee at a cafe nestled in the pine trees, with squirrels scampering about. It was great, it felt just like home.
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