People Stories - the P family

One day about a year ago as we walked in our nearby fitness park, we stopped into the little flower shop at the end of the park to browse and admire their offerings. While there, we met a mom, dad, and two young children with whom we attempted to practice our Chinese. Among the blank stares of the children, we learned the family actually moved here from Australia so they spoke perfect English even though they have Korean and Chinese backgrounds. In our conversation, we learned that at that time they lived in our same apartment complex in the building across from us. So we gave them our business card, told them to call us if they needed anything, and went on our way. In God’s providence, we met them at the park but never saw them again.

Fast forward to Saturday, May 4 about 9:30pm when Mark received a phone call. “I want to be baptized. I need the Holy Spirit,” pleaded the male voice on the other end of the line. “Who is this?” Mark replied. It turns out God had been working in this Korean dad’s heart and when he found Mark’s business card called him up late that Saturday night.

Thus began several conversations with HW and WH about the meanings of conversion and salvation, Christianity, baptism, and the Holy Spirit. We see God moving in the hearts of this lovely couple. Not only have we have had personal conversations, but they have also come to church with us and plan to join us on our annual church retreat.

Please pray with us that they would believe in the name of God’s Son Jesus Christ for salvation.