Don & Doris McSparran and the Locks
Yacht passing through the Lock
After lunch we "rode the Duck," an amphibious vehicle, which was instrumental in the WWII invasion of Normandy. Our "Duck" was built in the 1940's. The captain was part driver, part captain and part comedian. The trip was lots of fun and he played great music. The captain asked about our large group and we told him that we were a gospel singing group from Midland, Texas. So he invited us to sing for the rest of the folks on the Duck. Never having to be asked twice, be belted out a tune! It was fun and the other passengers seemed to enjoy our entertainment.
Several found the Duck ride chilly!
Captain Dan Tenille
After the Duck ride we grabbed a few souvenirs and headed back to the mall to grab a quick bite, before going to a have dessert at Katelyn Roper's apartment. While at the mall, Rhonda met a young Korean woman named Hein Lu. I'm going to turn the keyboard over to Rhonda to let her tell you Hein's story.
From Rhonda:
We had gone into the mall to grab a bite to eat before a wonderful fellowship at Katelyn's. With a few minutes to spare, [all Sonshiners are gifted in "quick shopping"], a few of us went to a cute boutique, Romy's, to just "look around". I was wearing my "cross fish" earrings and necklace. I purposely wear them to start up conversations. They are a little unusual. The clerk asked me about them and WOW, we were in a great conversation about Our Lord. Hein, I quickly learned, was a newer Christian, very discouraged with life and becoming quite hopeless, even to the point of disavowing her new faith in Jesus and quitting on life altogether. She said she had always been the one to help others and solve their problems but she had no one with whom to share her struggles in life. Twenty-five-year-old Hein attends a Korean church, but her pastor is only a year older. I shared with her about Epic Life Church, Penny, Kaitlyn and Abbey and gave her Penny's phone number and she gave me hers. I waited until the rest of our group left and the store being empty, I asked if she could use a hug. She immediately came over and gave me a BIG hug. Since she had admired my jewelry, I then asked which she would like, the earrings or necklace. Amazed Hein said she just couldn't take my jewelry, but I took off my necklace and handed it to her. Hein broke into tears, sobbing in my arms and I prayed for her while I held her. She had realized Our God who knows our very heart, moment to moment, had sent over a matter of mere moments, eight Sonshiners to encourage and love on her. Please pray for the connection today with Hein and Penny, Katelyn and Abbey as they will make contact.
Hein Lu worker in the North Gate Mall
DESSERT AT KATELYN'S!
The dessert party at Katelyn's was so much fun! She has a lovely apartment and it is quite large. We were hosted by Katelyn, her Mother, Penny and her little sister, Abbey. As we have shared before, they are precious women with hearts for ministry...and they have certainly ministered to us. We were so comfortable in Katelyn's home. After fellowshipping and feasting on yummy peanut butter cookies, cupcakes and fresh strawberries, we sang the VBS songs for them. This gave us a chance to practice before we go back the the Epic Life Academy tomorrow. Then Doris had us sing a couple of serious songs as a thank you to Katelyn, Penny and Abbey. After the singing, we had a time of prayer, where we thanked God for the blessing of the Roper family, asked God's leadership and anointing on Epic Life Church and wisdom and grace for their leadership. They also prayed for us, thanking God for our service and new friendships bound together by the love of Chirst Jesus. Goodbyes were difficult because we all felt a deep connection to these women.
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