Good Friends

For those of you who know me this note will mean something. Other guests from around the world may find it less enlightening.

In Beijing for a couple days. Today we met with good friends and spoke of growing partnerships.

Tomorrow morning will be meeting with Director Ye of SARA (State Administration of Religious Affairs). We plan to introduce the work of GFA. His office has graciously extended an invitation to chat and enjoy a luncheon.

I hope we can adequately convey our sincere desire to work openly and legally in China.
This has been our commitment for the past 10+ years. In 1997 Han Wenzao challenged me by saying "good friends always deal with one another honestly. If you wish to work in China do so legally and openly." We accepted his challenge. He also said "because we cannot do something today does not mean we may not be able to do so later." This word of wisdom has continually brought patience.

I am honored someone of Mr. Ye's stature and standing would make time in his busy calendar for us. I am also hopeful this will be yet another step in our growing friendship.

If you read this and have a moment to say a prayer for the meeting it will be greatly appreciated.

The weather here in Beijing is quite pleasant. The people just as inviting and warm.

See you back home soon.