David Green

Not much to report this week - which does not mean I was idle. Just a week of ordinary responsibilities. I regained much of the clarinet proficiency I had lost, and practiced for the Easter service. Ruth finally got over her virus. It rained every day... This week promises to be more interesting. I'll be… Continue reading April 10, 2022 — More Normal

...whatever that is. All the bills are paid, February and March expense reports filed, report sent to donors, returned to leading the weekly Bible study, Good Friday service prepared, laundry and other household chores caught up, daily exercise resumed, triumph over jet lag. I was even able to plant pansies in the planters out front… Continue reading April 3, 2022 — Back to Normal…

Last week began with another 9-6 day of teaching on Monday in Bogota, Colombia. At the end of a long day we had completed the workshop on how to lead Bible studies, and Peter took us out to eat with his interns at a favorite place - a crepe restaurant. Tuesday began with the COVID… Continue reading March 27, 2022 — Mission Accomplished!

We packed on Wednesday and flew to Bogota on Thursday. The two hours to Atlanta and four hours to Colombia seemed easy compared to the strenuous 30-hour trip from Malaysia. Speaking of Malaysia, Ruth and I are still not over jet lag. Peter Dishman had a reasonable schedule of student activities for us on Friday,… Continue reading March 20, 2022 — Teach and Sleep

We're back in Bethlehem and trying to get over jet lag! On our last Sunday in Kuala Lumpur Ruth and I attended a different church - the one which Phil and Barb attend. First we drove to a testing site and were swabbed for our COVID test, then were introduced to Chilli Pan Mee -… Continue reading March 15, 2022 — Adjusting to home

Ruth and I have had a wonderful and productive time in Malaysia! The pastors here meet every Tuesday, but last week it was a Zoom meeting since several of us were still in quarantine. It was good to spend a couple of hours with those men. Next time in person! (We hope.) After the meeting… Continue reading March 6, 2022 — Exploring Kuala Lumpur

I left you while we were still in quarantine on Langkawi Island. Phil and Barb had been helping us find our way around and began orienting us to their work. Curtis arrived on Tuesday, March 15, and began discussing with us his work with students. We had profitable discussions with him on Tuesday and Wednesday.… Continue reading February 27,2022 — COVID

Ruth and I are in Malaysia, and I think it is safe to say we are enjoying our time here. To whatever extent that is not true, it is surely no fault of our hosts. Phil and Barb have been utterly amazing in guiding and providing for us. The trip was not bad, but it… Continue reading February 15, 2022 — Malaysia

In 17 hours we leave for Asia! Everything has been obtained and collected. Tomorrow we need to pack, print travel documents, and close up the house. We spent last week preparing for our trip. I gave the liturgy group their final tutorial and officially handed over to them the production of our weekly liturgy booklets.… Continue reading February 6, 2022 — Ready to Go!

I thought we took care of most of the preparation for our trip two weeks ago. Silly me! International travel is always more complicated than domestic, but COVID has amplified those complications. So last week were more arrangements. As of last night I think we have most of the travel arrangements completed. There's still packing....… Continue reading January 30, 2022 — Countdown to Departure!