Grubb Mission
Report October 2016
A Work of the
Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ, Chestnut Mountain, Georgia USA
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel
to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
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Taiwan-China
Trip
(Aug. 24-Oct.
10)
On August 24th, I began my 60th overseas
mission trip. I visited Taiwan until September 13th and then went directly to
China for the rest of the time. After returning from this trip, I still have a
very busy October ahead of me. You can look at my speaking schedule to see
where I will be during the second half of the month of October. Thanks for your
prayers on behalf of my travels during this trip.
I arrived safely in Taiwan and was met at
the airport by William Chen. I stayed with William and Yolanda while I was in
Taipei. On Friday, brother Jao and Yolanda took me to see the POW camp which
housed Allied prisoners during World War II. In addition, there were gold and
copper mines there as well. You can see pictures I took of this day’s tour on
my Facebook page. I had two good night’s sleep on the first two nights in
Taiwan. That helps to get accustomed to the twelve hour difference in time. On
Saturday, William, Yolanda, and I went to do some shopping and to eat lunch
together.
The gospel meeting in Taipei began on
Saturday night. We had two visitors to attend the service. The theme of my
meetings in Taipei, Hualien, and Taichung was “Where is Your Treasure?” On
Saturday night, I spoke on the subject of “The Widow’s Mites.” I presented the
other two lessons for this meeting on Sunday morning. There were about fifteen
who attended the services Sunday morning. After a potluck meal, William Chen
taught a Bible class on John chapters two and three.
On Monday morning, I took the train from
Taipei to Hualien. Brother and sister Wang met me there. During the week I was
in Hualien, I stayed at the church building. On Tuesday, we made three visits
in the morning, then made another visit in late afternoon.
On Wednesday morning, we went to one of
the Assisted Living homes to make a number of visits and also to conduct a
Bible study. People living there range in ages from 65 – 102. On Wednesday
night, I had the privilege to teach the midweek class at the Hualien church
building. On Thursday, I conducted two Bible classes at the Assisted Living
Homes – one in the morning, and one in the afternoon.
On Friday morning, we conducted a gospel
meeting with four men at the Assisted Living Home. On Friday night, we had the
first of four lessons in the weekend gospel meeting. The theme for the gospel
meeting in Hualien was the same as in Taipei: “Where is Your Treasure?”
(Matthew 6:19-21). The first lesson in the series was “Sacrifices that Cost
Nothing.” The topic for Saturday night was, “The Widow’s Mites.”
Sunday was a busy day. It started at 6
AM. We went to one of the Assisted Living Homes for worship from 7-8 AM. Bible
study at the church building was from 9-10 AM. Worship from 10-11:30 AM. After
lunch, the second assisted living worship from 2-4 PM. Sunday evening was used
to get my luggage ready for 6 AM departure to Tainan on Monday morning.
We rode two trains and arrived at brother
Wang’s parent’s house by lunch time. We then went out to make visits and
prepare for the evening Bible study as well. On Monday and Tuesday we made
several visits, conducted at least three Bible studies a day then had a service
in the evening. We had fourteen in a pouring rain on Tuesday night.
On Wednesday morning, we headed for
Kaohsiung. We made two visits during the day then had the first night of the
gospel meeting with fifteen in attendance. On Thursday, we went way out in the
country for lunch and a Bible study. On the way back, I was able to go and see
the Love River. The gospel meeting in Kaohsiung ended on Thursday night. I went
to the High Speed Rail station and headed for Taichung, where John and Michele
Yo met me.
The rains returned with a vengeance on
Friday night. It affected the attendance of the gospel meeting. The same was
true for Saturday night. We were able to make some visits both on Friday and
Saturday. The attendance for the Sunday morning was better. We also had a
potluck on Sunday night to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival. There were a
number of visitors who attended.
On Monday morning, we had a Bible study
at a house near the church building then had lunch with the oldest member of
the church in Taichung. I was able to eat my favorite bowl of noodles on my
last day in the country.
On Tuesday morning, brother and sister Yo
took me to the airport to catch my flight to Shanghai. When I arrived, brother
Bob was there to meet me. I spent the rest of the day getting settled in for
the rest of the week.
The rain followed me to Shanghai. Boy,
did it follow me. It rained every day for the next week. The typhoon that hit
Taiwan on the day after I left headed this way. On Wednesday morning, I worked
on several upcoming projects for when I return to the states. On this day, I
had the opportunity to teach two different groups – one in the afternoon then
one in the evening. I taught some non-Christians in the afternoon. I met with
four new brethren in the evening.
Thursday was a material preparation day.
I worked on a number of projects for when I return to the states. There were no
Bible studies scheduled for the day. On Friday morning, we had a Bible study
with about eight sisters in an apartment. On Saturday morning, we went to make
a visit with one of the members in Shanghai.
On Sunday morning, I packed up my luggage
preparing to move over to the other side of Shanghai to begin my Monday through
Thursday classes. I had the privilege to speaking at the morning worship in
PuXi. After lunch, I went back to pick up my luggage at the hotel and took a
taxi over to PuDong for afternoon worship and getting settled in to my room.
This is the same place I stayed last year. One difference – my bed is not on
the floor! This will make it better for my feet and knees. After the afternoon
worship, I changed my clothes to go to eat dinner and to go do my shopping for
the week.
Monday began the beginning of a two week
course on evangelism. Classes are Monday through Thursday. There are two
full-time students, but there were two others who were able to attend most of
the classes as well. Mixed in with the classes were evening visits with
prospects and members.
The second weekend in China was also very
busy. I taught classes on Friday morning and night then spoke two times at a
Youth rally on Saturday. I then spoke twice on Sunday before getting ready for
another three days of classes with a fourth day for testing.
The last week in September, I taught my
final three days in the school. On Thursday, I gave the two tests for the two
students in the school. I then moved back over to the other side of Shanghai
for the rest of my time in the country. I had the opportunity teach some
additional classes the last several days I was in Shanghai. The last week I was
in town, there was a two day lectureship. I had the opportunity to take part in
this effort as well. There were about fifty to attend this effort.
For the entire trip, I taught about sixty
hours in private classes, Bible classes, Bible school, lectureship, youth rally,
gospel meetings and worship services.
While I was in Shanghai, I had the
opportunity to visit the Bund again, as well as the area across the Whangpoo
River from the Bund where the second tallest building in the world is located.
I went up into the Oriental Tower and had a beautiful view of the city. I was
also able to visit the Shanghai Museum.
In spite of a few bumps on the way home,
I arrived safely. Thanks for all of the prayers offered on my behalf during
this trip. I appreciate the support I receive from brethren that enables me to
do this work.
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SPEAKING
SCHEDULE
2016
October 14-15
World Evangelism Seminar
October 16-19 –
Gospel Meeting – Cartersville, GA
October 22 –
Chestnut Mountain Youth Day
October 29-30 –
Southeast GA Lectureship
Nov. 21 –
Dec. 19
– Singapore/Malaysia
23-26 Nov. Four Seas College Lectures
23 PM Wed. Night Bible Study - Jurong
27
Nov. JB and Skudai, Malaysia
28-30
Batam, Indonesia
1-7 Dec. Section 17 Meeting and Camp
9-11 Dec.
Kota Kemuning
11-15 Kampar, Ipoh, and Taiping
16-18 Dec. Subang Jaya
2017
Jan. 31 – Mar.
14 – New Zealand (Arrive 2-2)
Apr. 24-25
McCaysville Lectureship
May-June –
Singapore-Malaysia-Indonesia
September –
China
December –
Taiwan
2018
April 15-19
Gospel Meeting – Shelbyville Rd.
Apr. 22-25
Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL
SYMPATHY: News reached me
on Saturday, October 8th (in Shanghai) that Virgil Hale passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
family at this time.
– John M. Grubb
