My Table Group at Lausanne in Cape Town
Posted by: Pastor Dave Lee | Tuesday October 19, 2010
File under: People & Places
I'm currently in Cape Town at the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. It is my hope to post a blog entry or two while I'm here, but i heard something crazy today. The Internet usage of our conference has put a record setting burden on South Africa's Internet infrastructure, exceeding even that used during the World Cup! So, depending on how things go i hope to get at least a couple of posts up.
One of the great blessings of this Congress has been the decision by the organizers to seat everyone at tables of 6 for the duration of the Congress to facilitate more meaningful connections and spur deeper discussions. Mission accomplished. I love my table group and feel it is a real gift from GOd that I was able to meet these people. Here's a photo of my group:
THese are some remarkable people. Our table leader and the only woman in our group is a woman named Sharon. She is from SIngapore and is a Cambridge educated chemcial engiuneer who left it all behind to serve the Lord in a parachurch creative arts ministry under the banner of Campus Crusade.
Next to her is Ojie. He's a pastor serving in the north part of the Philippines. He was once a gang member but was marvelously saved by Christ. He has a great sense of humor and is such a genuine person. He's added so much life to our little group.
Next to him is Sam, who is a medical doctor and the president of a network of major hospitals in South Korea. He is in his 50s and is moving in a new direction in his life, establishing teaching hospitals, medical schools, and nursing schools throughout Africa. He is also an elder of the church that sent those missionaries to Afghanistan, some of whom were martyred recently.
Finally is Fritz, the Missions Director of a major denomination in Germany. He once worked for the Mercedes corporation but entered the ministry. He has served as a missionary in Africa and plans to return there upon retiring in the near future.
I've truly enjoyed getting to know these folks and they have already enriched my life. There is such a sense of unity in Christ at this historic gathering, as over 4,000 Christian leaders from over 180 nations have converged on Cape Town. I am still humbled that i was invited to be a part of it all.
Please prayt hat this hsitoric meeting will continue to bear fruti for Christ for decades to come. I am grateful beyond words for the people of Harvest Community Church who have permitted and resourced me to take part in this Congress and are even now praying for me.
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