Meeting People, Delhi (II), India (August 2025)

Additionally, in Delhi, I had the opportunity to meet with people. One of them was visiting a Christian family and shared a meal. The owner was running a garment manufacturing business in the same building where they were living. His brother was also living nearby and participating in the business operations. Their hospitality was warm and appreciated. (Above)

Another was a female pastor who was married to an Indian man and runs an acupuncture clinic. Ms. J. Kim signed up for SfK BMT 2025 and is participating in the training program. She has been demonstrating a great zeal to learn.

But, the primary reason for my visit to Delhi was Lehem Cafe Bakery run by Mary You and her husband, Robinson. Since Mary participated in the BMT 2024, she has implemented many actions as her learning progressed. She has an amazing passion for learning and putting her knowledge into practice. She cannot meet all the demand at this time. A good issue to have. I advised them to buy additional oven to increase the production capacity. 

We also met two new people. One of them was Kyung S. Lee, who used to work as a Coordinator at IBA in Korea. He knew me, and we exchanged good thoughts. The other was Kyung Ah Lee, who is operating a new business to provide services for the convention participants.  We had a good meeting over lunch. 

We met a couple who were operating a cafe called Doma Cafe. They had some undisclosed problems inherited from the previous owner, but have been taking care of them without losing their joy. They looked very peaceful as well as joyful. I thanked God for them. Because of our visit, Doma Cafe became a distributor of Lehem Bakery's products. We had lunch here, and Mr. Hee Wan Kim paid for the bill. He also signed up for the BMT 2025. 

I recalled a businessman with whom I exchanged messages several times. Seung C. Ha. I did not have his contact information, but Mary found that out, and we were able to pay a visit. He was running a business promotion office for Chungbuk, one of Korea's provinces, with four staff. Also, he was running an ink business where four people were working. In addition, he was running a school and a church. He has a good understanding of BAM. He has been practicing many BAM principles already. I thanked God for him.

Mary introduced me to another Korean businessman, namely John Park. I was told that he came to visit when he was single and promised to return. After 15 years or so, he kept his promise and returned to Delhi as a representative of a Korean company, with his family. What a promisekeeper he is!

Later, we paid a visit to HOI, the convention service provider, run by K A Lee. JH Kim was helping her out, but they needed to overcome the start-up phase to cross the death valley. I prayed for God's mercy on them.

My five-day visit to Delhi was rather short, but it was a great opportunity to meet new people and to identify several opportunities to serve. We will see what the Lord has in store. - Jeffrey 

BAM Seminar, Delhi (I), India (August 2025)

I visited Delhi, India, to conduct a 2-day seminar about BAM. Approximately 50-60 people, comprising pastors and Christian business people, were very attentive and responsive. Their warm welcome and passionate response were quite an encouragement to me. Their

Their worship time was a bliss with the participants' fervent praise.

The two-day session was rather short for a lot of them who said in their testimonials. What a blessing to them and to me as well!

The BAM seminar was conducted in English, and it was translated into Hindi by the following two pastors. My lecture would be only as good as their translation.

I was asked to talk to young children, and I remembered the olden days of preaching to young children in Denver, Colorado. They were so adorable!

BJ and I spoke with the young adults about their planning for the future. They were so receptive and wanted to take a photo with us, even me, an old man. Whoa! I advised them to enter whatever field they are led to with the mindset of a minister. One girl was particularly receptive throughout the seminar and the session with young adults. May God bless her!

For the two whole days, I was wondering what the Lord has in store for this land and beyond. Oh Lord, please show me your will with clarity! - Jeffrey

Life in Buford, GA (July 2025)

While I am staying at home, I take advantage of an early morning walk. It is the coolest and quietest time of the day. So, I walk, and I also memorize Bible verses and pray. The sunrise, once in a while, paints the sky and clouds orange.  Usually, I also walk in the late afternoon at the Mall of Georgia. Since it is too hot to walk during the daytime, the air-conditioned environment at the Mall is perfect for walking. Thank goodness!

Pretty much every day, I get to see a few hopping friends in the nearby woods. One stopped and took a pose for me to take a photo.

The most significant event we had in July was Kristin's hip replacement surgery. After four years of strenuous efforts to manage her pain, Kristin finally found a doctor whom she could trust. I, as her caretaker after the surgery, joined her for the orientation session. The surgery itself took only 35 minutes, while the recovery time was more than two hours. I still cannot imagine how the doctors could start and finish the hip replacement surgery in 35 minutes. Thankfully, the surgery went well, and Kristin has been recovering well. Praise the Lord!

Our church regularly serves lunch for the daily workers, mostly Hispanic, at two places every last Saturday. I took part in this month's outreach, and it was a blessing to meet some Hispanic friends. Ronaldo, Austin, and Julio come to mind. At one location, there was an ICE raid, and there were only a dozen workers. We sang a couple of Spanish songs and shared a brief gospel message. A pharmacist, who grew up in Paraguay until high school, shared the message. I wish I could preach like him, Lord willing.

We were assigned to a cell group, called Logos Cell, mostly in the late 60s or 70s. The leader couple is Elder and Mrs. Kyung Young Shim. We had a fellowship once over lunch.

We also had the July gathering at the home of one of the members. We enjoyed the meal and bible study time together.

Now I am preparing for a 2-month journey starting from August 1. This time, the journey will involve 17 flights altogether. As I am getting old, I must seek God's travel mercy while being careful in every leg of the trip. - Jeffrey