Things are going well in Malaysia. I’ve been here almost two months and will be here for about a month more. Time is going fast. I spend a lot of my time visiting with families, counseling, preparing to speak and then, of course, speaking. I’ve been teaching the Walk Thru the Old Testament to the Adults, preaching on things like the priorities of Jesus and an in-depth look at the parable of the Sewer. I recently led a seminar on conversational prayer. I’ve also had the opportunity to speak to the youth on several occasions. One of the highlights of the time came when I met with Nora. Nora trusted Christ as her Savior and we’re doing a six-week follow up. I included her picture above. She’s arranged for me to meet with her family and friends this Thursday. It’s a cool opportunity. It looks like I may even get to baptize her before I leave. I’m also meeting with a couple who work together and their coworkers. They work in a law firm. It’s not a Christian group, but this couple has a tremendous influence and they do Bible study and prayer with those who desire it. I also have gotten to meet with several visitors. In the picture above I’m with one of the girls from my discipleship group and two nursing students who recently visited. One is an Indian girl from West Malaysia and the other is a student from Nigeria. They brought a fellow student to church with them the following Sunday. It’s exciting to see people reaching out to friends, family, fellow students and coworkers.
The people are so very hospitable and helpful. I go out with people almost everyday. I’ve eaten barbequed stingray, squid, chicken necks, chicken feet, octopus, soymilk, coconut milk, sauta and something called ABC. It’s a mixture of ice, corn, beans, fruit and a sweet kind of sauce. My friend David wants me to try chicken intestines, but I told him to make sure I ate it before he told me what it was. I’ve actually eaten several things that I wasn’t sure of, but almost everything has been good. I’m healthy and, unfortunately, gaining weight I’m sure.
When you think of me please pray for Nora and her family; for my time meeting with various people; for God to keep the little bit of homesickness from growing; and for an upcoming trip to Taw-wow. I’m sure that’s not spelled right. Anyway, I speak at the seminary and at a home group and then I’m doing my Peter monologue several times. It will be a fun packed, busy weekend.
