Instead of going out to colleges and universities as usual, we had a day of prayer at PLBC on Friday. As usual, breakfast was at 8 AM and devotions at 8:45, but then we had free time until 11 when we began our first segment of prayer.
We were to spend two portions of our day in prayer with one segment being an hour and the other, after lunch at 1 PM and lasting until 3 PM.
The first section went by relatively quickly as I spent some time in Bible study and prayer. After approximately a 30 minute lunch break, we all began our second session.
I personally found the time very rejuvenating and restoring. It was wonderful being able to spend some quality time alone and uninterrupted with God. I know spending that much time (3 hours!) with Him should be a must and a priority in my life, yet somehow I manage to fill my days with other things. Some are seemingly important and others possibly worthless.
At 4:30 PM, ten of us set out for the Place of Loving People (the Korean Church) for a night of intercessory prayer. We arrived around 6 PM and they were VERY excited to see us. They fed us Korean food (I wish I could remember what it was called) and it was very delicious. Because there were so many of us, we didn’t get to eat very much and were all soon very hungry.
The praise team invited Brett to join them in their singing and they very graciously put up the words of the songs in English on the projector so we could sing along too. After the singing, we began the prayer time. The lead singer (I forget his name ) led us to topics on which to pray and then we individually prayed out loud, some in English, most in Korean, or silently.
These people have some of the most beautiful hearts I have ever experienced. Their name truly and accurately describes who and what they are, very loving people. After the service, we stuck around for a short time and fellowshipped with them before heading on our way.
We made a stop at Metrotown Mall for frozen yogurt, but soon resumed our journey because it was getting late and the mall was closing.
Due to the weekend bus schedule and the late night, we had missed our bus back to PLBC. At the King George SkyTrain Station, Lauren, Jared, and Vu caught a cab and split the fare. However, Brett, Christina, Liesl, Laura, Sarah H, Sarah M, and I walked 24 blocks to Fraser Highway at 152nd Street where we came upon a friend who offered us a ride.
After using the washroom and purchasing candy and our day bus passes for Saturday at Safeway, we climbed in Chris’ car, reducing the travel time from an hour to 10 minutes. He had to make two trips, but we were ever so thankful for a rest and his kindness.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Thursday May 27, 2010
Thursday morning my team and I set out for CDI College of Business, Technology, and Healthcare in Surrey. The trip only took about 30 minutes and we were soon at the bus stop directly across the street from the one building school. We walked in the building and saw the entire college in approximately 3 minutes and saw maybe 3 students walking around.
I tried to talk with the receptionist who then sent me to another lady who informed me that we needed to make an appointment if we wanted to obtain any information. I relayed this message to Seth and we left the college.
We sat outside for a few minutes trying to decide what to do. We were either going to go back to PLBC to receive a new assignment or going out into the community to set up Soularium. Seeing as it was already 10:30, we figured it was almost too late to begin again. So we decided to make the best of our situation.
While sitting, two men from a different country (go figure) walked by asking for directions. We didn’t know where the street was located off the top of our heads (duh, we don’t live here! haha), but I pulled out my map and was eventually able to point them in the right direction. We figured we were in the right place at the right time, even if it was only to help give street directions instead of life direction.
A few short minutes later, we headed down towards Tim Horton’s in hopes of setting up Soularium. After realizing it wouldn’t work in there, we caught a bus down to City Central Mall and set up in the food court. Jonny and Adam went to the closest coffee shop, called Blendz, and set up a sign like before saying they would buy coffee if a person would share their story.
Sarah M and Sarah H manned the survey table for most of the time while Callie and I sat on a random bench reading and trying to talk with the people who sat down next to us for a rest. We had several people stop by and take the survey and chatted with a few people on the benches. Sarah H was able to give a Bible to a man that had gotten out of prison that very day! It was wonderful!
While sitting on the bench and facing a luggage store, I noticed a man wearing a red Canada hat enter that was acting strangely. I continued to watch him as he strolled around the store, proceeded to pick up a wallet from the selection placed on one table, and shove it in his back pocket. Before I could really even process what had happened, he lifted his head and looked directly into my face. I froze and freaked out for a few seconds.
I looked down at my book and continued to “read” as if I had seen nothing. I watched him as he suspiciously walked around the store a bit more acting like he was browsing through the phone cases. Eventually he left and headed toward a different store, Zellars.
I immediately went over to Callie and told her what I saw. She told me to find and tell the mall security. So I set off to find them. However, I could not and soon went back to the food court.
Just a few minutes after arriving back at the food court, a loud beeping sounded over the speaker followed by a voice saying “May I have your attention please. There is an armed situation in the mall. Please stand by for further instructions.” This continued on for several minutes and all I could think about was the suspicious man in the red Canada hat that had stolen a wallet and the fact that I never found a security guard.
A few minutes later, we saw two mall security men running toward Zellars. Finally a voice came over the speakers saying the issued had been resolved. I still wonder if it had anything to do with that man.
Our group reconvened at 3:45 PM and headed toward the SkyTrain station to begin our journey back to PLBC. That night we had our debriefing at 8 PM and worship at 9 PM. Seth spoke about waiting on God, something I know I struggle with more than I wish I did.
He hit home by stating that, “Waiting is not the same thing as doing nothing.” Just because we are in a time of waiting does not mean we should be in a time of inactivity! I believe this message hit home with many of us in the room that night. I know it did for me.
I tried to talk with the receptionist who then sent me to another lady who informed me that we needed to make an appointment if we wanted to obtain any information. I relayed this message to Seth and we left the college.
We sat outside for a few minutes trying to decide what to do. We were either going to go back to PLBC to receive a new assignment or going out into the community to set up Soularium. Seeing as it was already 10:30, we figured it was almost too late to begin again. So we decided to make the best of our situation.
While sitting, two men from a different country (go figure) walked by asking for directions. We didn’t know where the street was located off the top of our heads (duh, we don’t live here! haha), but I pulled out my map and was eventually able to point them in the right direction. We figured we were in the right place at the right time, even if it was only to help give street directions instead of life direction.
A few short minutes later, we headed down towards Tim Horton’s in hopes of setting up Soularium. After realizing it wouldn’t work in there, we caught a bus down to City Central Mall and set up in the food court. Jonny and Adam went to the closest coffee shop, called Blendz, and set up a sign like before saying they would buy coffee if a person would share their story.
Sarah M and Sarah H manned the survey table for most of the time while Callie and I sat on a random bench reading and trying to talk with the people who sat down next to us for a rest. We had several people stop by and take the survey and chatted with a few people on the benches. Sarah H was able to give a Bible to a man that had gotten out of prison that very day! It was wonderful!
While sitting on the bench and facing a luggage store, I noticed a man wearing a red Canada hat enter that was acting strangely. I continued to watch him as he strolled around the store, proceeded to pick up a wallet from the selection placed on one table, and shove it in his back pocket. Before I could really even process what had happened, he lifted his head and looked directly into my face. I froze and freaked out for a few seconds.
I looked down at my book and continued to “read” as if I had seen nothing. I watched him as he suspiciously walked around the store a bit more acting like he was browsing through the phone cases. Eventually he left and headed toward a different store, Zellars.
I immediately went over to Callie and told her what I saw. She told me to find and tell the mall security. So I set off to find them. However, I could not and soon went back to the food court.
Just a few minutes after arriving back at the food court, a loud beeping sounded over the speaker followed by a voice saying “May I have your attention please. There is an armed situation in the mall. Please stand by for further instructions.” This continued on for several minutes and all I could think about was the suspicious man in the red Canada hat that had stolen a wallet and the fact that I never found a security guard.
A few minutes later, we saw two mall security men running toward Zellars. Finally a voice came over the speakers saying the issued had been resolved. I still wonder if it had anything to do with that man.
Our group reconvened at 3:45 PM and headed toward the SkyTrain station to begin our journey back to PLBC. That night we had our debriefing at 8 PM and worship at 9 PM. Seth spoke about waiting on God, something I know I struggle with more than I wish I did.
He hit home by stating that, “Waiting is not the same thing as doing nothing.” Just because we are in a time of waiting does not mean we should be in a time of inactivity! I believe this message hit home with many of us in the room that night. I know it did for me.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday May 26, 2010
The morning of May 26th proved to be an interesting and patience practicing morning for many people on our trip. Our entire group, yes all 27 of us, travelled together to UBC, University of British Columbia due to the simple fact that the campus is HUGE! During the regular schooling year, the university enrolls approximately 45-50,000 students. Needless to say, all 27 members of our group were greatly needed and appreciated.
As excited as we were to see the campus we had heard so much about, the trip there made many want to turn around and go back home. We missed three buses due to an array of issues such as not knowing where the bus stop was to having half of our group missing (on two different occasions) when the bus arrived.
Nevertheless, we managed to arrive via the Canada Line (a newer version of the SkyTrain) and the 99 B-Line bus straight into the campus of UBC. Pretty crazy that it has its own bus. Well, more like 10.
We finally met up with Pastor Craig O’Brien, the main person involved in the UBC campus ministries, Suzanne, and Rich to talk about the campus and begin our research and outreach for the day. After lunch we split into our normal four groups and headed out to conquer the campus.
My group and I headed toward Region 3 which turned out to be the Engineering and Sciences section of the campus. After settling down in one of the buildings and setting up Soularium, Callie, Jonny, and I set out to prayer walk half of the region.
We headed back to the building that temporarily housed the other three and switched off. Just like them, we had many people stare at our table and the pictures as they passed by, but no one would stop to take the survey. We headed back over to the cafeteria area for a time of debriefing around 3:30 PM.
After that, we essentially split into two groups for our free evening. On our way to the Canada line station, I sat next to a man on the bus who, after a bit of conversation, revealed that he was involved in the program at UBC that trained Baptist pastors. It’s wonderful to find fellow believers amidst the vast lost-ness that encompasses most of Vancouver.
The group I was with headed towards Olympic Village and we weren’t sure what to expect when we arrived. We didn’t necessarily see what was so Olympic (or village-y) about the place, but alas, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. It’s all about the journey! :)
Our supper was at a small restaurant that served both Chinese and Western (hamburgers and such) dishes. The role of greeter, waiter, and cook were all fulfilled by one small Chinese man. Our orders were quickly taken and quickly served despite the large number (ten) of our group. Most of us ordered some kind of hamburger while Liesl tried to order beef stew. However, he didn’t have beef stew and so she agreed to accept his substitute of minced beef. Liesl didn’t really know what she ordered, and to be honest, it wasn’t any clearer when the plate of food arrived. We all enjoyed our food, save Liesl, who ate mostly just the mushrooms mixed throughout her food and the French fries from the plates of others.
On our way back to PLBC we stopped off at Metrotown Mall for a taste of frozen yogurt. We arrived back at base and essentially wound down from then on until our heads hit our pillows for a much needed and desired night of slumber.
As excited as we were to see the campus we had heard so much about, the trip there made many want to turn around and go back home. We missed three buses due to an array of issues such as not knowing where the bus stop was to having half of our group missing (on two different occasions) when the bus arrived.
Nevertheless, we managed to arrive via the Canada Line (a newer version of the SkyTrain) and the 99 B-Line bus straight into the campus of UBC. Pretty crazy that it has its own bus. Well, more like 10.
We finally met up with Pastor Craig O’Brien, the main person involved in the UBC campus ministries, Suzanne, and Rich to talk about the campus and begin our research and outreach for the day. After lunch we split into our normal four groups and headed out to conquer the campus.
My group and I headed toward Region 3 which turned out to be the Engineering and Sciences section of the campus. After settling down in one of the buildings and setting up Soularium, Callie, Jonny, and I set out to prayer walk half of the region.
We headed back to the building that temporarily housed the other three and switched off. Just like them, we had many people stare at our table and the pictures as they passed by, but no one would stop to take the survey. We headed back over to the cafeteria area for a time of debriefing around 3:30 PM.
After that, we essentially split into two groups for our free evening. On our way to the Canada line station, I sat next to a man on the bus who, after a bit of conversation, revealed that he was involved in the program at UBC that trained Baptist pastors. It’s wonderful to find fellow believers amidst the vast lost-ness that encompasses most of Vancouver.
The group I was with headed towards Olympic Village and we weren’t sure what to expect when we arrived. We didn’t necessarily see what was so Olympic (or village-y) about the place, but alas, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. It’s all about the journey! :)
Our supper was at a small restaurant that served both Chinese and Western (hamburgers and such) dishes. The role of greeter, waiter, and cook were all fulfilled by one small Chinese man. Our orders were quickly taken and quickly served despite the large number (ten) of our group. Most of us ordered some kind of hamburger while Liesl tried to order beef stew. However, he didn’t have beef stew and so she agreed to accept his substitute of minced beef. Liesl didn’t really know what she ordered, and to be honest, it wasn’t any clearer when the plate of food arrived. We all enjoyed our food, save Liesl, who ate mostly just the mushrooms mixed throughout her food and the French fries from the plates of others.
On our way back to PLBC we stopped off at Metrotown Mall for a taste of frozen yogurt. We arrived back at base and essentially wound down from then on until our heads hit our pillows for a much needed and desired night of slumber.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday May 25, 2010
After breakfast and our usual morning devotion, Kelly came to chat with us, see how things were going, and receive our feedback. We shared both uplifting and discouraging stories and talked about our schedule for the next two weeks.
We are officially at the half way point of our trip. Weird. The first week went by really slowly and the second week sped by rather quickly.
My team set off for Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley, a town directly east of Surrey for our days’ research. After arriving, we headed toward the administration part of the university to obtain our usual information. The campus was tiny and the amount of students we encountered was even smaller than that, possibly miniscule.
We weren’t able to obtain the information we needed and after being told to contact the main campus in Surrey, we decided to try the cafeteria in hopes of finding students. We were still unsuccessful. Adam, Sarah M, and Sarah H decided to stay at the cafeteria and eat their sack lunches while Jonny, Callie, and I went down the road to a cheap Chinese and Thai restaurant. Adam, Sarah H, and Sarah M took Soularium in hopes of finding a place to set up.
After lunch, we headed toward a place that seemed promising, New Life Christian Counseling. However, the lady was in a session and couldn’t meet with us at the time, so we said we would return in an hour. We stopped by the Chamber of Commerce and talked with a nice lady that was able to give us a large chunk of information in regards to the city of Langley.
We found the other three set up at a coffee shop, drinking coffee, and praying that someone would come in and see their sign and take the offer of “Tell us your story and we’ll buy you a cup of coffee.”
Jonny, Callie, and I set off towards the Willowbrook Shopping Centre that we were told was just down the road, but we never arrived. We came close, but decided that by the time we set foot inside, it would be time to head back to catch our bus back to Surrey. We dejectedly walked back the way we came only to get caught in the rain. We stopped at Tim Horton’s for some coffee and to rest after our long walk. Praise God for umbrellas and coffee shops!! :)
So far the day felt very discouraging and unproductive. The other three had just about as much productivity as we did. They sadly reported that no one told their story, but a few people did show interest. We headed back to PLBC around 4 PM.
It’s so incredibly easy to become discouraged when we frequently do not receive any kind of affirmation from the work we are doing. Kelly shows his appreciation for the work we are doing and the time we are saving him by doing all of this research and travelling. Sadly, that is easy to forget amidst the hustle and bustle of the every day. Please be in prayer for us in the aspects of encouragement and our abilities to focus as we continue our work through the next two weeks.
We are officially at the half way point of our trip. Weird. The first week went by really slowly and the second week sped by rather quickly.
My team set off for Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley, a town directly east of Surrey for our days’ research. After arriving, we headed toward the administration part of the university to obtain our usual information. The campus was tiny and the amount of students we encountered was even smaller than that, possibly miniscule.
We weren’t able to obtain the information we needed and after being told to contact the main campus in Surrey, we decided to try the cafeteria in hopes of finding students. We were still unsuccessful. Adam, Sarah M, and Sarah H decided to stay at the cafeteria and eat their sack lunches while Jonny, Callie, and I went down the road to a cheap Chinese and Thai restaurant. Adam, Sarah H, and Sarah M took Soularium in hopes of finding a place to set up.
After lunch, we headed toward a place that seemed promising, New Life Christian Counseling. However, the lady was in a session and couldn’t meet with us at the time, so we said we would return in an hour. We stopped by the Chamber of Commerce and talked with a nice lady that was able to give us a large chunk of information in regards to the city of Langley.
We found the other three set up at a coffee shop, drinking coffee, and praying that someone would come in and see their sign and take the offer of “Tell us your story and we’ll buy you a cup of coffee.”
Jonny, Callie, and I set off towards the Willowbrook Shopping Centre that we were told was just down the road, but we never arrived. We came close, but decided that by the time we set foot inside, it would be time to head back to catch our bus back to Surrey. We dejectedly walked back the way we came only to get caught in the rain. We stopped at Tim Horton’s for some coffee and to rest after our long walk. Praise God for umbrellas and coffee shops!! :)
So far the day felt very discouraging and unproductive. The other three had just about as much productivity as we did. They sadly reported that no one told their story, but a few people did show interest. We headed back to PLBC around 4 PM.
It’s so incredibly easy to become discouraged when we frequently do not receive any kind of affirmation from the work we are doing. Kelly shows his appreciation for the work we are doing and the time we are saving him by doing all of this research and travelling. Sadly, that is easy to forget amidst the hustle and bustle of the every day. Please be in prayer for us in the aspects of encouragement and our abilities to focus as we continue our work through the next two weeks.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday May 24, 2010
All across Canada people were celebrating Victoria Day (Queen Victoria’s birthday) with parades, parties, fireworks, etc. The normal things people do on national holidays. So Callie and I decided to celebrate as well seeing as we had the day off.
We began our celebration by sleeping in until 9:30 AM or so. It was simply divine! Around 11 we headed to the bus stop and arrived in Chinatown at approximately 12-ish. We weren’t hungry at the time, so we began our search for cheap Canada merchandise. It turned out to be relatively easy and we felt satisfied with our finds. We also stopped at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park, a real Chinese garden even with rocks imported from China! It was pretty, but small.
After walking around for a few hours in the tourist part of Chinatown, we somehow ended up in the residential section where the only things being sold were food items such as veggies, dead fish, and lizards on sticks. Needless to say, the smell was grotesque and we hastened to leave this part of town.
Then we ended up on Hastings Street, the bad part of Chinatown. We quickly turned around and followed our noses back to the markets and eventually found ourselves back in the touristy section.
Even after the gag-reflex inducing sights and smells at the Chinese markets, our stomachs began to complain of hunger. So we stopped at a Chinese bakery and purchased a Mango Cream Roll. We hurried to a small coffee shop where we had stopped earlier so we could consume this hopefully delicious food item.
The first bite was interesting and sent our taste buds for a loop. However, all the following bites were eaten with pleasure and with minimal talking.
We began our trek home with nothing out of norm occurring. We were, of course, the minority on all transit vehicles. But even this is losing its weirdness and slowly become natural for us, or so it feels.
Upon our arrival at PLBC, we simply chilled. We hung out for a while and then headed out to find our supper. We had our hearts (and stomachs) set on Chinese, but the closest place was closed. We were forced to buy toasted subs that simply did not meet our standards.
The rest of the evening was relaxed and ended with a small, unplanned yet wonderful time of worship.
We began our celebration by sleeping in until 9:30 AM or so. It was simply divine! Around 11 we headed to the bus stop and arrived in Chinatown at approximately 12-ish. We weren’t hungry at the time, so we began our search for cheap Canada merchandise. It turned out to be relatively easy and we felt satisfied with our finds. We also stopped at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park, a real Chinese garden even with rocks imported from China! It was pretty, but small.
After walking around for a few hours in the tourist part of Chinatown, we somehow ended up in the residential section where the only things being sold were food items such as veggies, dead fish, and lizards on sticks. Needless to say, the smell was grotesque and we hastened to leave this part of town.
Then we ended up on Hastings Street, the bad part of Chinatown. We quickly turned around and followed our noses back to the markets and eventually found ourselves back in the touristy section.
Even after the gag-reflex inducing sights and smells at the Chinese markets, our stomachs began to complain of hunger. So we stopped at a Chinese bakery and purchased a Mango Cream Roll. We hurried to a small coffee shop where we had stopped earlier so we could consume this hopefully delicious food item.
The first bite was interesting and sent our taste buds for a loop. However, all the following bites were eaten with pleasure and with minimal talking.
We began our trek home with nothing out of norm occurring. We were, of course, the minority on all transit vehicles. But even this is losing its weirdness and slowly become natural for us, or so it feels.
Upon our arrival at PLBC, we simply chilled. We hung out for a while and then headed out to find our supper. We had our hearts (and stomachs) set on Chinese, but the closest place was closed. We were forced to buy toasted subs that simply did not meet our standards.
The rest of the evening was relaxed and ended with a small, unplanned yet wonderful time of worship.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday May 23, 2010
Our plans for Sunday were to attend The Church of Loving People, a Korean church made up of mostly young people. However, at the bus stop, Christina and I had to head back to PLBC because she was rather ill and desperately needed rest. We arrived back safely and after she went to lie down for a while, I headed to my room for some of my own rest and relaxation. I know we both would have loved to attend the church, but I also know it was meant for us to be here.
I was able to talk with my mom and dad, my sister Amanda, my brother Ben, my niece Mikah and nephew Noah, and Claire all because I had to stay behind. It was amazing and much needed! I spent some much needed time in Bible study, read from a few of the books I brought along, and did my laundry.
When the group arrived back at the college, we all just hung out. Some played sand volleyball while others played cards or on their computers.
At 9 PM we headed into the A-Frame for our Sunday night worship. After some wonderful time spent singing, Seth opened up the floor for those of us that may have something to share. Some shared verses and others shared lessons they had recently learned or were still in the process of learning. I decided to share what I had been reminded of that very morning.
During my Bible study that morning I had been reading in Haggai about how the people’s plans were not going as they wanted. God said through Haggai in 1:9, “ ‘You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?’ declares the LORD Almighty. ‘Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with his own house.”
I felt God reiterating the point to me that when I try to do things my way and when I want to go by my own agenda, the things I plan will not go as I wished. But if we follow God’s will and do as He commands, He will fulfill our needs and give us our desires. We still shouldn’t do things for God so we can get our way. Instead, we should have the desire to please Him and bring Him glory. I know this, but I guess I need reminding every now and again. :)
Once we finished with worship, I played a few games of Rummy with Marisol and Mike and learned two new card games, Pairs and Polish Poker. All were fun, but I think I managed to lose almost every hand no matter the game haha.
All in all, I am very thankful for the quiet, slow days amidst the hustle and bustle of city life in which I am now immersed.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” ~Psalm 91:1-2
I was able to talk with my mom and dad, my sister Amanda, my brother Ben, my niece Mikah and nephew Noah, and Claire all because I had to stay behind. It was amazing and much needed! I spent some much needed time in Bible study, read from a few of the books I brought along, and did my laundry.
When the group arrived back at the college, we all just hung out. Some played sand volleyball while others played cards or on their computers.
At 9 PM we headed into the A-Frame for our Sunday night worship. After some wonderful time spent singing, Seth opened up the floor for those of us that may have something to share. Some shared verses and others shared lessons they had recently learned or were still in the process of learning. I decided to share what I had been reminded of that very morning.
During my Bible study that morning I had been reading in Haggai about how the people’s plans were not going as they wanted. God said through Haggai in 1:9, “ ‘You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?’ declares the LORD Almighty. ‘Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with his own house.”
I felt God reiterating the point to me that when I try to do things my way and when I want to go by my own agenda, the things I plan will not go as I wished. But if we follow God’s will and do as He commands, He will fulfill our needs and give us our desires. We still shouldn’t do things for God so we can get our way. Instead, we should have the desire to please Him and bring Him glory. I know this, but I guess I need reminding every now and again. :)
Once we finished with worship, I played a few games of Rummy with Marisol and Mike and learned two new card games, Pairs and Polish Poker. All were fun, but I think I managed to lose almost every hand no matter the game haha.
All in all, I am very thankful for the quiet, slow days amidst the hustle and bustle of city life in which I am now immersed.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” ~Psalm 91:1-2
Colored People by dc Talk
I strongly believe that Vancouver must be the influence for this song…
“Pardon me, your epidermis is showing, sir
I couldn't help but note your shade of melanin
I tip my hat to the colorful arrangement
Cause I see the beauty in the tones of our skin
“We've gotta come together
And thank the Maker of us all
“We're colored people, and we live in a tainted place
We're colored people, and they call us the human race
We've got a history so full of mistakes
And we are colored people who depend on a Holy Grace
“A piece of canvas is only the beginning for
It takes on character with every loving stroke
This thing of beauty is the passion of an Artist's heart
By God's design, we are a skin kaleidoscope
“We've gotta come together,
Aren't we all human after all?
“Ignorance has wronged some races
And vengeance is the Lord's
If we aspire to share this space
Repentance is the cure
“Well, just a day in the shoes of a color blind man
Should make it easy for you to see
That these diverse tones do more than cover our bones
As a part of our anatomy”
“Pardon me, your epidermis is showing, sir
I couldn't help but note your shade of melanin
I tip my hat to the colorful arrangement
Cause I see the beauty in the tones of our skin
“We've gotta come together
And thank the Maker of us all
“We're colored people, and we live in a tainted place
We're colored people, and they call us the human race
We've got a history so full of mistakes
And we are colored people who depend on a Holy Grace
“A piece of canvas is only the beginning for
It takes on character with every loving stroke
This thing of beauty is the passion of an Artist's heart
By God's design, we are a skin kaleidoscope
“We've gotta come together,
Aren't we all human after all?
“Ignorance has wronged some races
And vengeance is the Lord's
If we aspire to share this space
Repentance is the cure
“Well, just a day in the shoes of a color blind man
Should make it easy for you to see
That these diverse tones do more than cover our bones
As a part of our anatomy”
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