Friday night was the Regen Formal – our closing event of the year for youth group before the kids all leave for vacation this summer. Most will travel back to the states or their respective home countries for a while to visit family and friends. We had a great time!

The youth leaders (that’s me) might have enjoyed the formal even more than the kids. Most of us used this event as an excuse to get new dresses and suits tailored, (fitted dress cloths are the norm for us in China) so everyone was looking beautiful that evening. We had great food, catered by Peter’s Tex-Mex, great fellowship and even a little dancing (at a church formal!) All around, this was a great way to end the youth-group year. This uniqe group of students and leaders has defined my Beijing experience in so many ways. I am blessed to have been a part of their lives for this short season.