Changing and Opening

Hi there,

As you know, we've been visiting a few of Beijing's historical/culture centers, including this Catholic church that was established in 1605. The present structure was built in 1905. On early Sunday morning mass is said 3 times in Chinese or Latin.




Another of Beijing's historical/cultural sites which we visited was this gov't-registered Protestant church. Sunday morning offers 4 services and 9 classes. It's so packed that attenders (mostly university students) sit on stools in the aisles and in the foyer. To me, it is blaring evidence of astounding change in China.



You can't even wrap your mind around how much China has changed and opened in the last thirty years. It's incomprehensible. I read about China in the 1950s/60s/70s and can't believe that I'm living in the same country! What will China be like thirty years from now?

I write more about Beijing's cultural/historical places in our next paper newsletter, which should be in your mailbox soon. [And this is the place where I always mention "If you're not receiving our newsletters, but would like to, just send me an email."]

Have a blessed week.

Rachel & Drew


p.s. on Monday we finally leave Beijing and go home to Changsha.