The old gate.

The old gate.
Originally uploaded by Dan and Patty Mueller

This old gate to a Catholic seminary and church at the Botanical Gardens is a good symbol of Christianity in China. As you can see the wooden gate is locked but the doorway is open. The church gate looked old and weathered by years of being abandoned and hidden away, but yet it is strong and stands as an example of the long history of China's Christian history. The plant in the foreground shows the future as it is growing strongly and starting to bloom ready for the coming harvest. This place is hidden from most, but if people knew about it, they would be drawn to it. It is the same with the message.