that's so cool!

Just wanted to share about something neat that happened on Thursday (I tried to post on that day, but was having problems). So, I wasn't particularly looking forward to the evening classes since the students have been coming really sporadically and sometimes not at all on Thursday nights. . . I was wondering how it would go, hoping people would come. Anyways, the first class had 2 students -- one was a "regular", the other I had met the week before since she is now checking out classes, trying to find one that's at her level. So, after class, we were talking about how Jesus came as a light to the world. The new girl, Yuka, started asking a bunch of questions, like "what did people do before Jesus came?" and "if God was a human how could he save us?" So, we talked for a while, the other girl left, and we kept talking for an hour and a half after that. . . Turns out that Yuka's mom is a Christian, and has memories of going to church as a kid. Although she believes in God, believing and knowing God as a friend is still a difficult concept. She is really searching, though. . . for something that is real (not just something with the "right" or "easy" answers). Obviously the fact that there were no students that came to the second class was part of God's plan for tonight. . . please pray that God will keep softening Yuka's heart, and that we will have many more good talks (maybe even as members of the same "family"!) What an encouraging night!
By the way, we also had "Let's Cook!" again today (last Thursday) -- cheese ball and crackers, shiskabobs, and coconut custard pudding. . . and a lot of good laughs and conversation around the table! (I haven't been able to get any pictures on for a few days, but will post them when I can. . .!)