Archive for the Travel
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Why I want to know more
Skip on over to Tell Me When to Pack to see part 1 of the video of my presentation last week about my Esther Expedition to China, coming up in March.
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
You’re invited
(If you’re following Tell Me When to Pack, please forgive this duplication, but I want to make sure lots of friends get our invitation for Tuesday.)
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It’s not that long ago when I was thinking, “Can I really spend a month in China? Is this a crazy idea?” Right at that time, no kidding, this was my fortune at Lee Ann Chin (don’t tell Joann, but that’s my family’s favorite “Chinese” place to eat).
I don’t want you to think that the paths of my life are guided by fortune cookies, but yes, my tickets now are booked.
Joann and I are thankful to all of you who are following with interest our Esther expedition. We’re getting together to talk about our trip and hope you can join us. We’ll have pictures and stories and maybe some goodies too.
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Bethlehem to China: A Journey
Downtown Campus, Room 114
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
7:00pm - 9:00pm
In the late 1920’s, a young woman departed Bethlehem for southwest China, where she worked as a nurse and teacher until 1951. Esther’s story rests in her letters, and it’s a story waiting to be discovered and told.
In March 2012, Noel Piper and Global Partner Joann Pittman will travel to China to trace the life and legacy of Esther. They’ll be seeking the land and people that captured Esther’s heart, traveling to the towns and villages where she served, hopefully even finding people who remember her.
You are invited to hear Noel and Joann talk about their upcoming “Esther Expedition” on Tuesday, January 10, at 7:00pm at the Downtown Campus.
RSVP isn’t required, but we’d love to know if you’re coming. You can do that by commenting here or by using the Contact link above–also if you have any questions.
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
A gift from China
Visit my other blog, Tell Me When To Pack, for a chance to win a Christmas gift from China.
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Where to find 2 free audiobook downloads
If you follow both my blogs, you’ll notice that my posts of ebook and audiobook information are usually over at Tell Me When to Pack. That’s because it’s my travel blog and the best way to pack lots to listen to and read is with downloads. Of course, all you NoelPiper.com readers are welcome to stop over and see what’s up.
Right now, I’ve posted the December offer from ChristianAudio.com–two free audiobook downloads.
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Mini journey–maxi discovery
Over at my travel blog — Tell Me When to Pack — I just wrote about a mini journey during which I made a maxi discovery. And it’s all Christmas-related.
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Art by a Native American brother
Over our mantel hangs artwork of Turning Bear Mason, a Native American who is forthright in his desire to glorify God through his art: “God has given me a hunger to know Him through His truth, that is through His Word and His creation.”
I’m drawn into the moody, deep blue landscape silhouetted with sparse evergreens.
But in the late afternoon, when the blinding western sun glows through our front window onto the print, the brooding scene awakens. Now I realize there’s a teepee that had been hidden in the shadows. It’s as if the woman inside has lit her cooking fire and her home flares with life against the darkening sky. I imagine the Evening Prayer of her family, gathered in a circle around the fire, thanking God for the food he has provided.
Turning Bear Mason’s 2012 calendar is a very accessible way of enjoying 13 of his paintings and sharing them, as family or business Christmas gifts. This Thursday, December 1 is the last date to order. Here’s the info for ordering. Page down for a sample of the calendar art.
2012 Fine Art Calendar: Fine Art of TurningBear Mason
www.TurningBearFineArt.com
13 Month Calendar January 2012- February 2013
Pre Orders needed by Thursday December 1, 2012
Call 520-780-9547
or E-Mail Studio@TurningBearFineArt.com
Size: 17 x11 Folds into 81/2 x 11
If desired there will be a space allotted on the back of the calendar for your business label – Size 1 ¼ x 3 ¼
Cost: $19.50
$15.00 for orders of 300 or more
The Fine Art calendar will have 13 Oil Paintings printed on very nice stock paper.
Great End of Year Gifts for your business associates, friends or family.
Samples of paintings on the calendar: Saguaro National Park, Arizona Sunsets, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, some wildlife in landscape from around the Western Us and Canada.
The calendar is being printed by Arizona Lithograph, a premiere Fine Art printer in Tucson, AZ.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
May his glory fill the earth
Sunday night, Bethlehem gathered to celebrate 140 years of God’s faithfulness to this body of his people. One of the stirring moments was hearing all the choir voices of children and adults singing the Lord’s Prayer in Swahili–Baba Yetu.
Baba yetu, yetu, uliye, jina lako litukuzwe — Our Father, hallowed be your name. Today my heart has been stirred again, hearing those words in a juxtaposition I would never have imagined.
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the Dubai Fountain. Whatever you imagine when you hear the word fountain, I’m pretty sure it’s pitifully inadequate compared to this 5-acre aquatic art, choreographed to various selections of world music, including Baba Yetu.
World music . . . . fountains of water . . . . glorious dancing lights . . . . Hallowed be the name of our Father — even in places where he is not yet known.
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14)
Even so, Lord, may it be.
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Hoping to adopt from China?
If parents adopt a child from China, I understand that they are required to travel to China to meet their child and to finalize adoption procedures.
No matter how well your agency cares for you there, just think how valuable and enjoyable it could be to know at least a little of the language. Imagine baby talk with your child, without a translator. Imagine connecting with child care workers, even if it’s just a chuckle together at your efforts to speak their language.
I’m giving away 2 copies of Survival Chinese Lessons, by Joann Pittman. This book is written for people like you–people who aren’t planning to move to China, but don’t want to be total bystanders while they’re visiting.
Please visit my other blog, Tell Me When to Pack, to find out how to enter the drawing.
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
So there!
A few days after 9/11/01, I had one of those all-too-human, hands-on-hips urges. I wrote about it at my other blog.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
More ways to enter for a mystery prize
I’ve been watching out here in Australia for gifts for winners of one of the Mystery Prizes from Down Under. Today, I added 3 more opportunities to add your name for the drawing. Go on over to my travel blog, Tell Me When to Pack, and throw your name in.
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Come on along
Having 2 blogs now feels a little like having 2 children. I don’t want to favor one child over the other. You, my readers here at NoelPiper.com, are my first child. And right now, I’m off traveling in Australia with my 2nd-born, Tell Me When to Pack.
Thing is, you don’t have to stay behind. I want to take both my “children” with me.
So today, for example, come on along and find out what Johnny had to say about teenage idols.
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You can also make sure your name is entered for one of the Mystery Prizes from Down Under. So far, you can enter up to 3 times–#1 and #2 and #3.
Sunday, October 31st, 2010
Two weeks ago
Two weeks ago today was the opening ceremony at the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. The evening was filled with color and cultures. Here’s a taste:
