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Instrumental flow by Thora & Sam Liu

2012-02-21T15:36:00.000-08:00

{ engaged! }

2012-02-12T20:53:00.001-08:00

I want to share a special news--Ammi and I got engaged last week! We had the "official" engagement meeting as all of us--Ammi and me, my parents and her parents (and uncle)--met up in XN, and we had a wonderful time of fellowship and sharing, and planning the wedding logistics. Thank Father that everything went smoothly and beautifully. He is good to us!

I will post some photos/videos soon, along with my latest newsletter, after I get back to the States on 2/19. The wedding will be in late April of this year. Blessings and thanks to all of you who have support us over the years.

back in { cna }

2012-01-04T20:41:00.001-08:00

Last week, I flew back to China after spending my Christmas holiday in LA with family. It was good to have a little break in sunny Southern California after 2 weeks in Iceland, and now I am back in the cold of winter, in the below-freezing weather of SJZ.

I was very glad to see Ammi and be reunited with her again, and we were able to spend New Year's Eve in BJ, celebrating the arrival of 2012. May this year be a glorious one in the Lord. Amen!

I will be in China until mid-February, and there are much to do while I am here. I will seek to post weekly updates here, so check back for the latest news. Blessings to you in this new year.

wonderful { snowy } iceland

2011-12-17T15:59:00.001-08:00

I have been here in Iceland for 2 weeks now, leading worship on my electric violin (and playing guitar and singing as well) in various churches and ministries. It has been a great time. I have also been enjoying the snowy weather and condition during this time of the year here. I will only have 2 more days before flying back to Seattle. Not sure when I would be able to come back in the future, but I would definitely want to come back in the summer sometimes to explore more of the spectacular scenery and wilderness of Iceland.

Check out the video below (which I filmed with my iPod Touch) of a beautiful winter drive near the mountains.

back in { us }

2011-11-18T00:16:00.001-08:00

I've just returned to the US after 1.5 months in China. It is nice to be back in warm, sunny Southern California after living in a cold place with no heat! God is good. Aside from the freezing temperatures, I had an amazing time in SJZ with Ammi, and our relationship is progressing beautifully. Praise the Lord!

I will fly back to China after Christmas, to be with Ammi again, and to minister in various places around that country. But before that, I will be heading to Iceland for a short ministry trip. I am planning to send out an official newsletter soon.

Please keep me in your prayers, for God to strengthen me as I close out this year strong in the Lord, for all the necessary funds to be supplied for these kingdom works, and for His grace and favor, and His hand of protection and guidance, to be upon my life.

Thanks and God bless!

trip to { south } china

2011-10-27T01:47:00.001-07:00

Earlier this month Ammi and I took a trip to Shanghai, Fuzhou, SongXi, WuYiShan, and Xiamen. Ammi flew on airplanes for the first time in her life! In Shanghai, we met up with Ammi's friend, who took us on a quick tour of the city center.
See the Shanghai photos at this link: http://goo.gl/KuFs1

Upon our arrival in Fuzhou, my cousin Weixin came to pick us up at the airport. We were able to meet my uncle and aunt as well. Ammi had never seen the sea before, so Weixin drove us out to the beach the following day, and it was a wonderful time for Ammi.

Later we went out to SongXi, a small town in the mountains, and I spend 2 days teaching and leading worship for the young people there. We prayed for sick and saw several amazing healing miracles too! Praise Father for His love towards us! I am planning to write more in detail about what happened in an upcoming newsletter. My parents also came out to SongXi and met us there.

After SongXi, we all went to spend a day sightseeing at WuYiShan, a famous national park in China. Check out the photos: http://goo.gl/gryVt

Flying back to SJZ the day after our time at WuYiShan, Ammi and I had a stopover in Xiamen, and we took a taxi out to the main harbor, before heading back for our return flight to SJZ. See the harbor shots: http://goo.gl/ymc1a

Overall, we had a splendid time, going to all these different places on a single trip! We met many new friends, and experienced His goodness and blessings throughout. Thank Father =D

introducing { ammi }

2011-10-10T02:44:00.001-07:00

I first met Ammi back in April of this year in SJZ. We met at the home group which she is a part of. In mid-April, I was there for several days leading worship and teaching at their home group. We didn't hang out one-on-one during that time, but only in groups. She made an impression on me, so I was thinking about her as I traveled to CD and LZ later that month.

When I arrived in XN a couple weeks later, we got in touch on the web on QQ, the Chinese instant messenger, and our relationship started blossoming from there. We talked almost everyday since then, even as I returned to the US in May.

In July I came back to SJZ, and went with her to see her parents in SMX. She also met my parents in XN. Our relationship became more established during the summer, even as I continued ministering from place to place.

Now I am back in SJZ in autumn, spending more time with her, and still continuing my ministry. It has been an amazing year, traveling to various places, meeting Ammi, getting to know her, and cultivating our relationship. I thank Father God for everything that has happened, for bringing her into my life. We are praying for Father's perfect will to be accomplished in our lives. Please keep us in your prayers as well. Thanks!

crazy summer, glorious autumn

2011-09-23T06:26:00.003-07:00

The last time I posted an update I was in SJZ in early August. Now I am posting from SJZ again, this time in late September. You might think I've been in SJZ all this time, but that was not the case.

On 8/9 I flew to Taiwan, and I ministered there (and visited family relatives) until 9/1, when I flew back to the US. I rested in LA for one week, then went up to Seattle for another week, then back to LA, and then back to China.

My international flight landed me in BJ at 4:30 am on 9/22, and I was able to make my way to SJZ later that afternoon, thanks to the faster D-trains that depart from the BJ West Train Station. This time, I will be in China for over 1 month, until 11/12. As usual, ministry sessions are scheduled while I'm here, the soonest events will be in SX in the south, next weekend.

Please lift me up to the Father, for His guidance, protection, and favor over me, and for His plans to be accomplished through me as I follow Him and put my trust in Him. Thanks! I am believing for a glorious autumn, after all that traveling I did over the summer. He is good and may His name be magnified.

crazy summer, glorious autumn

2011-09-23T06:26:00.001-07:00

The last time I posted an update I was in SJZ in early August. Now I am posting from SJZ again, this time in late September. You might think I've been in SJZ all this time, but that was not the case.

extended stay in { sjz }

2011-08-04T00:52:00.001-07:00

I was supposed to fly to Taiwan from Beijing yesterday, but by the
grace of His son, I was able to postpone my flight to TW until next
Tues (with no extra airline fees), and remain in SJZ for 5 more days.
Thank Father for providing more time to cultivate a special
relationship!

So I will be arriving in Taiwan on 8/9, and officially begin the
second half of my trip then. I am looking forward to assist in the
expansion of His kingdom during my several weeks there, before flying
back to the US on 9/1. Please keep me lifted up to the Father.
Thanks so much for all your support, I really appreciate it!

in { cq }

2011-07-22T03:07:00.001-07:00

Today is my third full day in Chongqing, visiting my cousin Weixin's family here. Though the weather is very hot, it has been a wonderful time of rest for me here. I am eating a lot of great Chinese food! Father is good. During evening times, we have been going out into the heart of the city, into the central districts, for some sightseeing and tourist activities. I took lots of photos, and hopefully I will upload them up here soon.

The next stop for me is Nanjing. I will be flying there tomorrow, and meeting up with my parents for 3 days. Please continue to lift me up to the Father, for safe and smooth travel, good health, and abundant fruit as I release the kingdom into Nanjing. Thanks so much!

in { xn }

2011-07-14T19:06:00.001-07:00

I am in XN right now spending time with family. Things are going well. Praise Father! Thank you all for your prayers and support! Will be heading out to the High Speed Rail Station soon. I won't have internet access for the next couple days. Pray that everything will go according to God's plan as I am here in the Far East. Thanks!

photos from { fz }

2011-04-07T01:42:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos from my time with family relatives in FZ last week.

See the full gallery on Posterous

great time teaching in { wz }

2011-04-06T05:57:00.001-07:00

I have just completed 14 sessions of teaching over 4 days in WZ (including leading on guitar and violin during some sessions). It was an amazing experience. Father's love broke through last night. The students were "wrecked" by His presence. Lives were changed in an instant. I have been changed as well. It was a privilege to impart into these "burning ones" what Father has given to me over the years. He is so good!

in { fz }

2011-04-02T18:43:00.001-07:00

I arrived safely here in FZ on Thursday night, and I have been spending the past couple days hanging out with my uncle, aunt, and cousin, and getting over jetlag! It is good to see them again, and enjoy some authentic FZ cuisine. Father is good! Later today, I will be heading onward to WZ, and I will be speaking at a meeting tonight. Please keep me lifted up to the Father. My health is good. Thank Father!

Tears of Joy MP3 album is here!

2011-03-22T18:17:00.001-07:00

You can listen to sample of each track on the album, and purchase the entire MP3 album below!

Tears of Joy is a live spontaneous instrumental recording

featuring Samuel Liu on electric violin, and Shujen Chen on keyboard.

Undiscovered Land MP3 album, now available!

2011-03-22T17:56:00.001-07:00

You can listen to sample of each track on the album, and purchase the entire MP3 album below!

Undiscovered Land is a live spontaneous instrumental recording featuring Samuel Liu on electric violin and his friend Linnae Kraemer on harp.

moving temporarily to { shoreline }

2011-01-11T16:43:00.001-08:00

Starting today, I have moved to Shoreline, WA, just north of Seattle, temporarily. I will be living there until late February. I am excited about what God is doing in my life, and what He has planned for me this year! More updates to come soon.

Todd and Jason coming to New Sound Church!

2011-01-10T19:17:00.000-08:00

Todd Bentley and Jason Hooper are coming to New Sound Church in Mountlake Terrace, WA next month! The dates are Feb 3-5. For details and registration click here.

Chuck Pierce at Sonrise Chapel this Sunday

2011-01-07T15:17:00.000-08:00

Prophet Chuck Pierce will be speaking at Sonrise Chapel in Everett, WA, at all 3 services, this Sunday!
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Bob Jones and Suzy Yaraei coming to Seattle!

2011-01-06T16:24:00.000-08:00

Renown prophet Bob Jones and worship leader Suzy Yaraei from MorningStar are coming to Seattle Revival Center in a couple weeks! For details and registration, click here.
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Pastor Wendell's Memorial Service this Friday

2011-01-05T15:00:00.000-08:00

Pastor Wendell, the senior pastor of City Church in Seattle, passed away on Dec 19, 2010. His memorial service is being held this Friday at 6 pm at Overlake Church in Redmond.

You need to RSVP online if you are planning to attend. Details and RSVP info is at http://pastorwendell.org/

My friends and I are going, to pay our tributes to this mighty man of God.

reloaded { myspace }

2011-01-04T00:42:00.001-08:00

I've completely redesigned my music page at MySpace. Check it out! www.myspace.com/samliumusic

Happy New Year from Seattle!

2011-01-03T13:00:00.000-08:00

Greetings in 2011!
I'm back in the Seattle area after an adventurous autumn in Iceland and Taiwan. Being back in Northwest US for the time being, I've changed the title of this site back to "heaven invading washington." Hopefully I will be able to post fresh contents here, as I settle back down into what God has for me here in Washington state.

Again, blessings in this new year!
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A Word for Iceland, America, and NZ

2010-09-27T08:38:00.000-07:00

Click here to read this powerful prophetic word by Julie Meyer.
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