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Many Shanghai people visit English Corners regularly (in all
types of weather!) to practice their English. We also participated several
times each month and came to know many of the
“regulars.” |
Some
50-75 friends (many from English Corner) crammed into our 2001 Christmas "Drop In!" |
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Several times a year Michael brought his guitar and sang to an
appreciative English Corner crowd. At "normal" times
Vivian and Michael would field questions on a variety of topics,
and sometimes Andrew even had his own crowd of
admirers! It can really be a lot of fun!
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The five friends we spent the most time with in Shanghai were originally
Michael's students. When the institute had to cancel classes (due to
"technical difficulties") we decided to
keep meeting socially!
Vivian snapped this photo after one of the nice dinners we shared. |
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In 2003, we enjoyed a reunion with three of our "Shanghai
Five" (below--at Pizza Hut; two had married and moved to Canada). We also
got to spend time a again with our dear Shanghai housekeeper (far right
below). |
One of the above
students invited us to her beautiful wedding (left). During the evening
Chris had to change her gown three times (traditional Chinese red, western
white, and high-fashion Shanghai styles)!
This was taken
at Chris's house-warming party. |
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2003
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Bright (far
right) served us when we opened an Internet account and this led to a
wonderful friendship. Here we dine with his cousin who is visiting from
out of town. |
Shuo Pei was
Michael's first student, and they quickly became good friends. He was
studying in Switzerland for part of our time in Shanghai, but we got back
in touch when he returned. This was taken on National Day before we headed
out to face the crowds! |
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Christmas Day, 2000 |
(Left) We
also liked to entertain folks in our cozy apartment. Here friends from
six countries sing Christmas carols around our electric keyboard.
Vivian and Amy
became friends at English Corner. Here Vivian is presenting a graduation
present before Amy returned to her home in Northwest China. |
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About
20 former IEP students joined our 2001
Christmas "Reunion." |
Michael & Andrew visit the Grace orphanage they helped to
build and support (through offerings to the Shanghai Int'l Fellowship; see archives Dec 2000). |
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Believers from
dozens of nations meet weekly to share their love, sing together and learn
how to apply the Bible to their lives. |
(Above) Michael
frequently got the chance to sing and share with hundreds of friends at
the Shanghai International Fellowship (Left). This even led to the
recording of a special CD! |
