.The Shaos met us at the airport, and we went for Chinese food that evening. Later we met with the translator and reviewed the message. I've spoken through a translator at Chinese churches in Canada many times, but it's been translation from English to Chinese. This time I spoke in Japanese.
The Shaos found a condominium with two adjacent rooms that made one large room for meetings, and even the sounds of a Sunday service do not disturb the neighbours.
We had a chance to meet the members of the congregation after the service, as we enjoyed lunch together. Chinese food? No, roast beef and pizza, among other things, although the roast beef was flavoured with a particular Chinese herb that made it unique. It was very good.
One member of the congregation owns a popular Chinese restaurant in town, and we went to visit him at his work.
While downtown, we strolled through Fukuoka's version of Central Park. The Shaos told us that it is a replica of a park in China.
Wouldn't you know it! The least dignified picture of us and the Shaos is the best quality. Oh well...
It was good to see the impact the Shaos are having in the Chinese population of this city. We only wish they lived closer to us.
