We've come to the end of Buddhism....

Last week we finished up learning about Buddhism. It is amazing how my mindset has changed since the beginning of the week. At first, it was very intimidating to share the gospel with Buddhist. I kept waiting for a time when they would get angry or argumentitive with us, but that was never the case. The people were very open. I realized right away how hopeless the people feel in Buddhism. They do not have a relationship with God like we do, and they long for that. They also are amazed that someone loved them enough to give their life for them. My team and I have had several great conversations with Buddhist. Although we have not lead anyone to Christ at this point, we have opened the eyes of several students at a local university who are meeting with us throughout this week to ask questions. We even have two coming to church with us this Sunday. I can't wait to share in detail more of our experiences when we get home!!

As far as our free time goes, we have been very adventurous. Everything from going to the top of a mountian to see a large Buddhist temple, to climbing down a waterfall in the pouring rain, to hitchhiking down the mountian in the back of a pickup truck, it has made the trip far from dull. We will have so many memories, stories and laughs from this trip, that's for sure.

Next weekend we are riding elephants, going down the river in a bamboo raft, petting tigers at a resturant and enjoying church at a local house church. We are looking forward to that!!

This week our class assignements feel much more intimidating. We are interviewing Muslims about their faith. Please pray for us.

Thanks to all of you that continue to check our blog and pray for us. You make the world of difference on this trip and it is because of your prayers that this trip has been a success so far. I'll write agian soon, and maybe post some pictures!!

Amy Perry