Have you ever been to a church service in a completely different language? It is quite an experience to have. The music is the best. Suddenly, you think, I know this song! This young man, Samuel, started playing the old familiar hymn, "I Know Whom I have Believed." on the keyboard accompanying the pastor on the guitar. He's only 11 years old and lives in our apartment building.
Dave teaches a class in English to teens. I loved being a team with him again as we interacted with those students. The pastor was with us to interpret anything the students didn't understand. I can't believe the languages they know, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English. Their parents are thrilled that they get to speak English with Americans. So it is win-win. They get that experience and we get to share our faith with them.
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I remember the same at Christmas in Sweden....thinking how cool to recognize a song. Although, hearing it all in Chinese just seems a little more fascinating!
ReplyDeleteTravels With Brenda...that's what I feel like I'm on. :-) Keep them coming Brenda, this is so great and we are all learning a lot!
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