"Ohio University in Athens has been not only the place where I resided, taught, and served in Christ Jesus for the past 7+ years but also the place where I met many outstanding Chinese students who later became dear friends. Throughout the year, I have the privilege to know many of you through classroom contacts and Bible Study meetings. Even at this very moment while I am writing, many of your faces come to my mind alone with dear memories.
Many of you came to the U.S. struggling with English just like I did many year ago and still do today. While striving with studies, many had to work hard to support your own studies. Many grieved over difficult interpersonal relationships with professors, advisors, fellow students, or even family members. Often after long hours of study at library or laboratory, you dragged your feet back to the apartment, which can hardly be characterized as a home, and faced the long night by yourself. Yet, with all the difficulties and heavy burden, you all have succeeded in your studies and proudly received your degree(s) from OU. Many formed families and raised children in your years in Athens. Above all, some had your first contact of Christianity and saved by Christ Jesus here at OU. OU has been a place for many of us to be trained, developed, and molded professionally as well as in personal level. Just like it says on the banner of College Gate "Religion morality and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind schools and the means of education, shall forever be encouraged".
I thank God for letting me walk and grow with you and most preciously introduce Christ Jesus to some of you. It was the stunning campus that attracted me to OU, yet the stunning people like you that keep me stay."
Dr. Yining Chen2009-12-03 01:51
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