Missionary

sue farley

to hong kong (retired; living in the u.s.)

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sue farely's mission goals:

  • To use whatever is in my hands and heart for God's glory whether at mom's nursing home, Bible Study Fellowship, my aqua fit classes, church or neighborhood.

get to know sue:

What is the most unique food you have experienced on the mission field?

  • grasshoppers and chocolate covered ants in Thailand

 

What is one of the greatest blessings?

  • Knowing that I can be a part of God's plan in fellowship with Him whether in HK or repurposed here in the US.

 

What is one of your hobbies?

  • I'm an avid reader across a variety of genres. I enjoy doing an annual Christmas craft gift for each gal at International Women's Club. This year I am making cross-stitch bookmarks.

 

What is your favorite brand or type of chocolate?

  • In HK I loved all the Swiss and Belgian chocolates parents would bring to school. In the US, I eat a few too many Almond Joys and Hersheys with almonds.

 

What book (besides the Bible) would you recommend every Christian should read?

  • One I read very recently - Captive in Iran by Rostampour and Amirizaheh. Very interesting and challenging report from two women who were imprisoned for their faith.

 

How long were you in full-time service?

  • 41 years in Hong Kong, 4 years prior to going to HK

 

What dream would you want to see accomplished on your particular mission field?

  • To be a practical help and testimony with Muslim women and other people God has brought 8nto my life here in Omaha.

 

What do you miss most about the US?

  • I'm here in the US. The things I miss about HK include the very rare shootings, my students at International Christian School and China Baptist Theological College, no sales tax, more walkability and the high hills and ocean.

 

What verse has been impactful in your life?

  • Ps. 48:14 - God's guidance isn't limited to our "work" years or a certain location