Buffalo, Residents Week 1

God is amazing! We're here, in the east coast, enabled by His grace to partake in the life of His saints here in Buffalo Chinese Christian Church. We are living in Eric and Vivian Wu's home for the next few days, as we wait for our belongings to arrive.

The weather is definitely different, and I find, conducive to great times of study. Maggie took pictures of the wonderful office prepared for me at the church, and it has been a tremendous place thus far, for preparations, about 4 hours a day. The remainder of my time is spent off church, this week- visiting w/ families and getting to know the area.

Maggie cooked her first meal today, Ziti pasta, w/ peas, olive oil, herbs, and chicken breast. Alongside the ribs from Dash's (courtesy of Eric), and the wonderful treats the Livingstone ladies dropped over, we had a feast! Unfortunately, Eric is ill, and did not see all the excitement downstairs as we were suprised by the care package the girls brought over at Red Oak.

We are enjoying the 3 hour difference, as it allows us now to call Cali, with our nighttime free minutes!

Just want to thank God with you, for He has done exceeding and above all our expectations. He is provider, sustainer, and enabler.

As I meditate upon this great privilege to enter full time work for Him, I am overwhelmed, knowing, as Paul did, of my wretchedness, and the amazing favor He bestowed upon all of us:

¹⁴ and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. ¹⁵ It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. ¹⁶ Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:14-16

Oh, and our new address is: 1887 Eggert Rd, Apt #3, Amherst, NY 14226