Merry Christmas
(Spelled out in Chocolate)
Korean food that tastes good and looks good
The Im family treated us to this fine meal where the food was a work of art. We should have counted - there must have been 40 different items served. The 2 boys across from us are students in our most advanced class. They speak very good English. The boy (striped sleeves) and his sister (nearest the camera) are faithful attendees of our church services at the mission center.
At the Mission Center
Over the recent Sundays we have been studying the events surrounding the birth of Christ. This girl is putting her "Love" ornament on the tree.
Since this photo was taken, Shepherds, Sheep, and Wise Men have joined Jesus, Mary, and Joseph under the tree. During one of the midweek English classes, it was good to hear one of the boys telling a student from a Buddhist home "That is Joseph, that is Mary, and that is Jesus".
James giving us a violin performance after Sunday service.
Even half way round the world there are still decorations to be put up.
Snow in Iksan
On December 9 and 10, it snowed almost all day, but did not accumulate.
We do expect to see more snow. The latitude here is about the same as Louisville, KY.
House Guests
From Thursday afternoon through Saturday noon, we had 2 delightful guests. Au Jin (age 10) and Chris (age 15). Their dad, a college classmate of Yang Hee, pastors a church on Jeju Island. Families want as much English exposure as possible for their children, so that is how this visit came about.
Chris is Home Schooled, which is not common here. His English is better than anyone his age we have met in Korea. He wants to go to college in the USA, return to Korea, become a teacher, and start a school. He is an inspiring young man.
Sheila and AuJin starting the chocolate chip cookies.
Chris helping out.
Ready for the oven.
Warm cookies, Milk, and a game of Apples to Apples
It was our pleasure to have "Grandkids" again for a few days.
English Classes
Students learning Christmas Carols for our
program for their parents on December 23
4 comments:
YAY! A new post! And what a lovely one.
The food there is truly amazing. Koreans are SUCH an industrious people! Think of all the work that goes into preparing so many different dishes and then to present them so beautifully, then WASH all of those dishes!!! HA! You are right--the food is truly a work of art.
How fun that you got to have some house guests and play games and make cookies. I'm sure you've made lasting memories for yourselves AND the two young people you hosted.
So, I've been meaning to ask you . . . do they actually celebrate Thanksgiving in Korea when we do? I know many countries have a celebration similar to our American Thanksgiving at different times of the year, but it appeared in your last post as if they may celebrate the same time we do. Although I'm sure the food isn't the same. :-)
God bless you guys as you labor for Christ and His Church. I'm still praying daily for you.
I am in the picture! I am in the picture!
I was back to jeju on Sunday and so tired cause of jet-leg.(joking) I really wanted to thank you again making great cultural experiences. My sister said she wants to meet you again. And so do I.
I hope you and sheila having a great Christmas. I'll be dancing at Christmas party. I'll pray for you! :)
All the pix put a smile on my face. The food is beautiful. At home, I REALLY missed ya'll right about the time I was perching precariously on the ladder decorating the star on top of the church tree. Of course it's crooked. Now the whole church misses you every time they see it!
Good post. Lots of good pictures - Anything 'spelled in chocolate' is cool! And, I like that the tree & nativity is 'spreading the gospel'. And, we all thought that was very funny using Dad's head as a support for decorating. Christ & Au Jin look like they had a great time.
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