Hong Kong, China

Ok, it was a long night in Hong Kong. The venue people were great, even though the building is owned by the Chinese government. They were concerned about a few things, but as they got to know Todd & I, (they asked to see our Police badges), they were impressed and gave in to allow us to do what we needed to do. One thing, was just to allow the students to come up to the front of stage without having several of their security there or preventing them from standing there...as they tried to do in Tokyo.
Anyway, it was a very exciting and loud night. They were expecting about 2000, what the venue could hold, and had every bit of that, including several hundred from "mainland" China. If any of you have heard "SAM" Lu's story/DVD, she was there from mainland China. They were loud and ready to dance. It was a great time and another city where God is working in the lives of college students. The church here appears to be strong and the locaql ministries were very excited about what Passion is all about. Passion does not like to come into a city and do some great conference and leave the local church to "re-direct" or change what Passion came in and did. Passion is all about proclaiming the Fame of Jesus and emphasizing "letting your light shine for the Glory of God in your every day life. About making your life count for "something" that is more important than anything else. That "something" is the fame, renown, Glory of Jesus." Isa. 26:8 (268generation.com).
Ok, sorry, most of you know what Passion is about...and it is not about Passion. Louie often says Passion can go by the wayside tomorrow and God's work will continue. Passion is only a small ripple in what God is doing.
Well, the time is running out and this great 2008 World Tour is drawing to a close and as exciting as it has been, there is a growing sense of disappointment as it draws to a close. I am excited about getting home to family, but sad about leaving this part of my life that has changed it forever. I know there are great cities in this world where university students love God and love to pray, read God's Word and worship to the fame of Jesus.
We leave for Sydney, Australia, tomorrow, Saturday and close out the tour on Tuesday night...so when you wake up on Tuesday morning, don't forget to be praying for the event. I think Sydney is about 15 hrs ahead of CST.
Thanks for your following along and I hope to post again before I leave for Sydney.

Isa. 26:8
"...the desire of our hearts is for His renown..."

Jim