Working with Monkeys

11/6/07 am, Tuesday. Today, the 4 of us stayed at the Retreat House and tried to be a blessing here. The Director was thrilled of our offer to help; that they have several projects for us and eager for us to do them. After we first talked with the Buildings and Grounds manager, he literally ran up the path to get tools and equipment arranged, he was so excited. There is a retired pastor and his wife living on the grounds of the Retreat house... on a little path down the side of the mountain. This pastor was a Buddhist living in mainland China. Over 60 years ago, he came to Hong Kong, met the founder of this mission and converted to Christianity. For 60 years he pastored here at the mission. They are now in their 80's and having difficulty walking the path's rugged steps. Today, we installed a metal handrail the length of the 93' private path to their home. The B&G's man and another worked with us. He says they have been wanting to install this rail for 6 months but lacked manpower. It was a beautiful day to work.. sunny but we worked in mostly shade and breeze. Wild monkeys are very common and we had to first chase them off the pathway before we could work! We all feel good about the hard work we did and for the relationships we have made at the Retreat House. Tonight, we are going to a cell group at the HKCOG. Tomorrow, we will likely do final touches on the rail, paint it, and do a similar rail on another pathway.