We’ve been so thankful for the ministry opportunities that God has given us while here in New York. Not only does the program require us to do projects like interviews and ethnographic observations (which are great opportunities meet people and get to know them) but they have also set us up with a great church where we can serve and learn a little bit about what an intercultural church is like. Living Faith Community Church is primarily Asian-Americans and it has been truly a joy to worship with these brothers and sisters. There are so many things about this church that point to its health and strength in the Gospel. Our ministry with them has been to start up an ESL program in Flushing, the part of town where they are located. It has been interesting because so far, we have only had one students, a dear Chinese lady in her 60’s who wants to learn English so badly (after living here 10 years!!) and can’t believe 3 young people would come everyday to teach just her. We have loved getting to know her and pray that the Lord would use this to draw her to Himself. We were very excited this week, though, because we got another student who is from Columbia. She is so eager to learn and thankful that we will take the time to teach her. We will tell you more about this later, but for now, here are photos of Noa with Uncle Isaac and “Great-Uncle” Bruce. The third photo is of Melanie and Isaac with our new student, Marisol. Below are photos from worship at Living Faith on Sunday.
Yes, that is Noa. And yes, she is sleeping in a suitcase. Let me explain: One thing that has been a little bit of a challenge for us has been living pretty far away from the other people who are here with us. But we have really appreciated other families who have opened their apartments to us and let us kinda camp out in their places. The only trouble has been finding a place to let Noa fall asleep where she won’t bother anyone or roll off a bed. This last Saturday, Eric’s birthday, we wanted to stay at Sean and Lindsey’s later so that we could play games. We just couldn’t decide where to put Noa so she could sleep. Enter: McCanns’ Suitecase. Lindsey and I were able to make it nice and cozy and Noa probably thought she was in her own pack and play. What can I say, the Lord provides – even in strange ways – places for us to lay our heads.
Living in NYC has been crazy different but lots of fun. Here are some photos of the city.
Joel and Mark, Noa thought you guys would particularly appreciate this photo. One of our first stops in the city was to see Apple Store that goes into the ground. It’s pretty cool. And it was also fun to play around with the iphone inside.
Some things that Noa has been up to:
Eating Sushi
Watching Fourth of July Fireworks
… or not watching them…
Riding the subways all over the city in her sweet set of wheels.
Learning to drink out of and hold her own cup
Riding the Staten Island Ferry (see Lady Liberty between our heads)
Still trying to crawl
And just loving the night life in the city!
