We left Ithica, New York and drove to Rockville, Maryland. There we enjoyed the hospitality of a wonderful couple that reaches out to international students through ESL classes held in their home! Richard shared in 2 services in their church on Sunday, and Carol shared in their ESL Sunday class. Richard told "Gau's" story of his first time in a church. Gau heard a message by a departing intern sharing God's leading and saying goodbye to the church family. Gau shared, " When I heard of the faithfulness and love of God it seemed altogether reasonable to me to open my heart to Him." Such a sweet story, for this man had yet much to learn about our wonderfull Savior ... but he was ready to receive. Richard encouraged us to be a faithful and loveful witness as we reach out to international students and love them into the kingdom.We met some former international students who told us that Richard was telling their story and as a result, they now want to be involved in reaching out to others ... I love it when God turns on the light! We are so blessed to see this ministry warmly received by pastors and laity alike. Many signed up to do whatever they could to help.
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