ISBC > North America

After the ISBC, many coworkers served their guests with the post-conference tours in different regions in the US. Below are reports from LA, West LA, Washington, Midwest, and Chicago:

[West region by Paul Chin]
Thank God for 57 ISBC guests from other nations who visited West LA UBF. Our trip plan was from ISBC -> 3 days Cross country trip to Flagstaff, AZ -> Grand Canyon -> Horseshoe Bend -> Antelope Canyon -> Bryce Canyon -> Narrow in Zion -> Angels' Landing -> Water show in Bellagio -> KA show in MGM -> Night show in Disneyland -> Water show in Universal Studios. We also studied one lesson of the Bible every day during the trip. The following are some testimonies from those who joined the West LA post-conference tour:

* Jinhee K: Thank you for allowing me to see God's glory through Jesus at ISBC and to see His creation again through the endless road and the vastness of the Canyon Pacific through the service of the precious West LA Center shepherds. I am so impressed with your gracious Sunday message of 5 lessons and GBS fellowship and your dedicated service. I pray that God will continue to raise 100 worshipers and 50 Bible teachers like Gideon among CSUN in the new semester~ Journey Team, I pray that God will bless the rest of your schedule and that you will return home safely♡

* Jinjoo L: Hello! Yebon and I are going to Korea separately on Asiana Airlines :) We were happy and grateful to hear the sermon in West LA and to fellowship with the missionaries and young adults ♡ Thank you so much for your service! We hope to see you again later!

* Joo Eun M: We made it to the plane safely!!! Thank you so much for making this an unforgettable experience. I was very touched by everything you did for me. It was a time when I could fully feel America! I also loved the atmosphere of the church. You were very gracious, and I introduced you to many people!! Lol.
I hope to see you again next time! Stay healthy, and I will support GSF church with my prayers! May you always be full of peace and joy in the Lord; thank you so much.

* Yebon L: It was great to fellowship and travel with so many shepherds in West LA and hear your grace-filled words! Thank you so much for your warm service for such a long period. I'm going home with so many happy memories! Hope to see you again next time! I will pray for GSF church, too; thank you :)

[West region by David Park]
LA UBF held the Glory Camp for tour and fellowship from August 7-12 after the ISBC. Fifty-seven participants from various countries participated, most of them being 2nd gens in their 20s. They toured the LA and the Grand Canyon area, enjoying fellowship among them, and fellowship with the LA UBF members. Through the Glory Camp, we thanked God for seeing the participants get to know each other, have intimate fellowship, receive encouragement and comfort, and gain great joy and fun. LA UBF members also had great joy, comfort, and encouragement. They experienced God’s grace in many ways serving and having fellowship with the participants and many other guests and giving great thanks to God for the camp and many guests.

[Washington region by Phillip Brown]
Washington UBF welcomed over 100 guests to the nation's capital at different times after the conference. On Tuesday, a group visited the national historical monuments, the White House, and museums. On Wednesday, a group went to see the Bible Museum, among others. Every evening dinner was provided at church for all the guests, and we had life testimony sharing by some guests on Tuesday and Wednesday night as well. Thank God for the beautiful fellowship that encouraged all.

[Midwest region by Paul Choi]
There were three groups for the Midwest Tour, two small groups (P. Elijah L, Petra P., Esther L from Dongkyo UBF Korea & Esther K from Latvia) before the conference and one leading group (24 delegates from 7 different countries) after the meeting. The tour started from the State Farm Center, Springfield, IL (Abraham Lincoln's Museum and House), St. Louis, MO (Wash U, Forest Park, Vasilica Cathedral, Gateway Arch), Hannibal, MO (Mark Twain's Boyhood House, Museum & Cave), to Chicago (U of Chicago, Millennium Park, UIC Bible House, boating to Chicago River) on Aug 6th-8th. Midwest Tour provides an excellent opportunity to learn America's pioneering history, especially exploring the Mississippi River, literature, art, and politics, and to experience American Midwest culture. Even though its schedule was tight right after the conference, they all enjoyed the trip and experienced His glory from nature and American life. We appreciate P. Joshua H., Bolaji, M. Luke Y., and Greg, who drove vans for the three-day and night tours.