One of my favorite authors, a highly-respected pastor from Minneapolis named John Piper, was in town last weekend for a conference that was co-hosted by our church (Redeemer Church of Dubai) and one of our sister churches in town (United Christian Church of Dubai). He preached at UCCD, spoke at the conference, and taught at a special event for youth and university students.
Cindy and I were at the university student event and thoroughly enjoyed it (photo below - sorry for the grainy iPhone picture - we mostly wanted you all to get a sense of the size of the room). There were probably around 200 students at this event - including several from our campus. We really enjoyed being there - especially since John Piper is someone who had a significant influence on Cindy and I when we were university students.
Cindy and I continue to be thankful for the openness of the rulers of the UAE who allow us to meet freely and openly with other Christians. Some of our most memorable moments here have been with our friends at church, listening to great speakers, and enjoying great concerts.
Cindy and I were at the university student event and thoroughly enjoyed it (photo below - sorry for the grainy iPhone picture - we mostly wanted you all to get a sense of the size of the room). There were probably around 200 students at this event - including several from our campus. We really enjoyed being there - especially since John Piper is someone who had a significant influence on Cindy and I when we were university students.
Cindy and I continue to be thankful for the openness of the rulers of the UAE who allow us to meet freely and openly with other Christians. Some of our most memorable moments here have been with our friends at church, listening to great speakers, and enjoying great concerts.
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