May 25, 2007
Arrived in Seoul, Toads croaking
Annyeong Haseyo! after one 6 hour flight that felt like 2, and then one 7 hour flight that felt like 12, and then a 2-3 hour car ride, we made it!
we just had something to eat at Jesus-like church in Seoul, and now we're getting ready to sleep properly for the first time in over 16 hours. trust me, it feels like a lot more than that.
unfortunately i have no pictures to hand (although it seemed liked we took one every 2 minutes in every airport), and no video as yet. Taiwo is doing press-ups in the hallway, but nobody wants to see that.
i think i will put duct tape over Taiwo's mouth tonight to stop him from bamboozling our Korean host who speaks very little english. either that or i will hit him on the head with a wok.
anyway everythings fine, everybody is happy (and smelly) and we have to be up by 6 in the morning so good night!
Gamsa Hamnida!
ps. its very hot, and the toads outside are very noisy! Praise the Lord we have air conditioning!
pps. Taiwo is now singing in the shower, i can hear him from two rooms away. now commencing search for wok....
posted by Michael in category: Mission Korea-China.
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#1 - Karen Tabner - Office - Glenn House - UK - May 25, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Hi Sweetie - great to hear you all are doing well - so pleased to hear Taiwo made it in the end! Now be nice and walk in love and put that wok down! Looking forward to pictures and further updates - we will keep praying - love mum
#2 - Oliver - Bolton, Manchester - May 25, 2007 at 09:43 PM
Have a great great time guys in Seoul. God is going to move in all your lives in ways you cant imagine. At least you should miss the bank holiday wind and rain we are expecting. God Bless. Oliver
#3 - jane fern - manchester - May 27, 2007 at 07:24 AM
Hi, Hope Taiwo escaped the wok. Sounds like you guys are already having fun! I am off to Israel with Jane and Syl in a few hours. See you all when we all get back. The wedding in Italy went really well, Victoria looked gorgeous, and Lee looked good too.
#4 - annie - Manchester - May 27, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Hey Michael, Lama ma kara?!? Have no fear, wok is on the way. I expressed DHL your wok as your distress signal came up!!! (says John B.) Taiwo has been anusience to this planet for far too long... Wok is set to kill not stun, so be careful!!! May the force be with you, my young apprentice. John and Annie.....
#5 - Julian and Psula - Bilton - May 27, 2007 at 11:25 PM
Have you tasted any yummy cabbage yet? You're not there long so just spread the blessing to every Tom, Dick and Harry you meet, and we'll get mamas home fried chicken ready for your return. 1Pet5:6-7 Have a life changing time. With love jandp x
#6 - Matt and Van - Manchester - May 29, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Much love, Matt and Van.
That sounds excellent Michael! We're so glad that you're having an exciting time (with or without wook). Enjoy every moment and come back more on fire than ever before
#7 - missionary guru guy - outer space moon floater - May 29, 2007 at 05:46 PM
you will all be impacted by the cold noodles, Julian really loves them and wishes you could bring him some, cold Kimchee rocks, a must eat for all the team. This trip will be an amazing eye opener and reality check have fun, be ready at all times and remain FLEXIBLE. Jeff
good job on getting the blog rolling after little sleep. i love the pain of long haul flights.....
#8 - jane, syl and jane - jerusalem - May 30, 2007 at 08:43 PM
Shalom from Jerusalem, Sylvia says the food is undescribable. we managed to fall asleep during our first car tour of the walls of jerusalem. But we had been awake and travelling for 36 hours at that time due to delays. The weather is very hot, we have met a lot of very nice people including Israeli Ethiopian believers who have shown us great hospitality even when they have very little themselves. It has been a very great pleasure to meet with local peole. Sylvia and Jane A have been bartering. We are helping out where we can and experiencing israeli culture. We were very priviledged to be cooked a traditional ethiopian meal, which we ate traditonal style with our fingers. We are making freinds. People know where we come from due to the fame of Manchester United. Our host has blessed us greatly and shown us many places of interest, we were more awake today! Hope to chat soon Syl, and Jane x 2. ps it is interesting being introduced as Jane, Sylvia and Jane XXX
#9 - jeff - manchester - May 31, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Hello Jane, syl, and jane. Sounds like you both are doing a great job. Doesn't it just feel wonderful to be up and on the go for 36 hours yeah!!! Sounds like you both are being a blessing, keep a servants heart and the more undescriable the food the more you eat ha ha ha ha!!!! look forward to more updates..... Jeff
#10 - annie - Manchester - May 31, 2007 at 09:22 AM
See you soon, Annie.
Sylvia, what on earth have you been eating!!!! You should know better... don't pick gums and candies from the floor!!! well, I'm sure that after a long day "touring" the old city, anything will taste good (food or drink)
#11 - Julian and Paula - front room - May 31, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Good to hear you three made it! Hope you have a wonderful time, can't wait to see the photos. What a fab place to be senting a blog from! Keep shining his light with love jandpx ps Jeff how often do you look at this?
#12 - jane, syl and jane - israel - May 31, 2007 at 07:23 PM
You were right Annie, food and drink tasted really good after 5 1/2 hours touring the old city. We are learning so much about biblical history. It is so good to see sites that we normally only read about, it is like a walking history lesson every where we go. I asked one Arab gentleman that showed us an Armenian church if he believed in Yeshua his response was "as much as I believe in my green mother"' he was having a joke and we discovered that he had no faith. We have now done our fair share of ironing graduation gowns we are in the middle of getting through 50! Sylvia is organising us and Jane and Jane are ironing. Sylvia knows exactly who's gown belongs to who down to the exact size and detail. They want to keep her at the college so watch out Karen and John. We have all shared testimonies which has helped some of the women we have met, Sylvia has also led someone to Yeshua which is better than my sucess with the man with the green mother. We have now found the garden tombs. I believe one is the true one, Sylvia believes another one is the real one and Jane A is not convinced. We are going to a Derick Prince conference tomorrow. Our host used to know him well, and has one of his chairs. We are still trying to locate a camel, we have heard that there is a Bedouim on the mount of olives somewhere who has one. We walked a long way to the garden of Gethsemane to find it was shut for lunch! We couldnt bare the walk back up the hill so we got a taxi. 'Sylvia and Jane now have plasters on there feet. Janes are for prevention and Sylvias are for cure. We have seen a lot of hubbly bubblies, if you know what this is send answers on a post card. Closing for now - ready for more service for Yeshua Jane, Sylvia and Jane xxx
#13 - jane, syl and jane - israel - May 31, 2007 at 07:26 PM
how are you guys doing in China. Taiwo where in the world are you?
#14 - Karen T - Office as usual! - June 01, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Hi Israel Team - what a hoot - love your blog! My carnal side has just revealed itself reading all the wonderful things you are all doing - but don't worry I'll deal with my flesh and hold the fort here. I'm glad to hear Sylvia is getting to grips with graduation as that's top of her list when she gets back, and no Sylvia you can't stay! Jane just to comfort you Midnight is doing fine and now fully recovered from flying through the air on the end of Gordon's foot - Kim nursed him through the trauma! As for Camels - well there sure aint any here - so invest in more plasters and keep looking - although I do have a contact number for a Lawrence in Arabia - maybe he could help! Miss you all - blessings Karen
#15 - Martin Kavanagh - In the Windmills of My Mind - June 01, 2007 at 02:06 PM
Well Howdy-Doody Pardners. Just practising for my USA trip starting 5th June (Naaat). Great to hear from our wonderful Mission Teams in Far Eastern & Israeli climes. Remember your teaching on Spirit, Seoul and Body. And why did it take the Israelites 40 years to cross the desert - why, the cue for the ladies toilet of course! Byeee! Blessings, Martin.
#16 - Julie B - Sunny Manchester!! - June 02, 2007 at 09:51 AM
Hi Mission Teams, Pastor Matt and I are so proud of all of you that are out in the field. What a blessing to know that so many of you are going into all the world and preaching the gospel and having fun!!!!! Just want you all to know we are praying for you all and so very proud of each of you!!! See you on the 10th for a TESTIMONY TIME!!! WHBC awaits your return!!
#17 - mary beemer - Oklahoma, USA - June 02, 2007 at 08:28 PM
hi everybody - i must meet Taiwo. he sounds like a colorful character. Michael, you are funny! how many are in China/Korea? how many are in Israel? I really am wanting to go right through this computer into cyberspace and land into your travels. reaching people with the love of Jesus (Yeshua ). You are all so privledged to be where you are. I love reading all of your blogs. all the "trials" - abasing and abounding. You are all so special to me. I am proud of you. cooperating with the Spirit of God to reach beyond your comfort zones. one of these days it will be my turn. we here in the US are excited to see martin and rush - oh yes, and , of course pastor matt. rush are you going to be able to go to the mall with us? martin, i look forward to meeting you for the first time. you guys get to stay in a really nice home with great people - very comfortable - no camels here - or toads. Jeff & Nina - Our friends, rhema grads, an english couple will be leaving for Belize in a couple of weeks , left their funiture for you to use when you get here. hurry to the US- Jeff you have your own office @ the new sower's club offices and it is really nice. love to you all in manchester, korea, Israel, and beyond. mary
#18 - Matt & Van - Manchester - June 05, 2007 at 05:52 PM
Wow, excellent to hear from the Israel trio as well! We can tell that you guys are having an awesome time! Enjoy and see you soon... M + V
#19 - annie - Jerusalem - June 05, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Hello everyone, It is so good to see the "trio" in Jerusalem. They are blosseming!!! Took them souvenir shopping in the old city. Sylvia made a good impression with her lovely smile. I could have sold them for many camels, but I knew that I would have to give answers to Karen... So don't worry, you'll get them back, I promise! Annie
#20 - jane, syl and jane - jerusalem - June 06, 2007 at 04:06 AM
Hi all Israel is an amazing place. We are finding out so much. We have started working in a distribution centre which helps give support for jews returning to Israel. They are only allowed to bring one suitcase with them when they come from places like Russia. So you can imagine that they have great need when they get here in order to set up a home. They have a beautiful bridal suite where wedding gowns etc are donated and brides to be can come and get a beautiful gown. It is more beautiful than any bridal place I have seen in the UK. They make people feel really special. They try to make people who come to the center feel very special as they have often been badly treated people in the past. We will be going up to Galilee at the end of the week, and sharing a Shabat meal with the family we will be staying with The bible really begins to make more meaning when you see things that you read about. We are learning so much. We are constantly moved by what we see and learn and on many occasions cant bear the pain we feel. It is so good to know that Jesus is with us and helps us. I can see very well why Jesus wept over Jerusalem.
#21 - captain cook - the seven seas - July 01, 2007 at 04:06 PM
that is awesome stuff guys. well done.
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