Manado Pastor's Conf., Day 2

Wow - day 2 was wonderful! Despite the language barriers, the leaders really seemed to 'warm up' to us today, and the response to our teachings was wonderful, punctuated at the end of the day with a wonderful touch of the Holy Spirit upon many of the pastors here. It was the kind of day you always want at one of these conferences!

Then immediately upon arrival back at the hotel, we were met by former CLCer Jerry Tambun (who now lives in Manado) and 2 of the brothers of former CLCer Jeanny Kermite (and uncles of Zindy Pussong). Jeanny & Zindy were faithful members of CLC for a few years until Zindy married Ryan Cannon and moved to San Diego, and her mom followed her there soon afterwards.

What was amazing to me is the love from CLC - even though we had never met their family before, it was so obvious that Jeanny & Zindy & Jerry had 'prepared the way' for us. I don't know when I've felt such an outpouring of love before - especially from someone who just met us last night!

They took us a few minutes away to a seafood restaurant right on the water - talk about fresh! It was an Indonesian feast, and included a unique coconut-and-brown-sugar drink that was yummy!

Who said missions is a sacrifice?