Introducing Anna

We want to introduce you to Anna (李映安).  Pastor Joshua and Ilaine are happy parents, and everyone is healthy and doing well.

Ilaine will “sit the month” (坐月子) in the usual Taiwanese tradition.  She will rest for 30 days after the birth, receiving help to care for the infant.  When the time is complete mother and baby will return home to Baozhong.

Steps Forward in Uncertain Times

In these post-Covid days, there are many things we do not know.  It is uncertain what long-term “normal life” will be like.  The temptation is to wait and see how things develop and then decide how to press into the future.  But, we are seeking to be faith-filled, asking God what we should be doing.  Here are some of the answers so far:

• Fellowship Lunches after service begin next Sunday (7/5)
• Although our congregation is small, an Advisory Board is being formed to provide a team of leaders for the church
• Lorne is prayerfully looking for a new opportunity to be involved in the Baozhong community.  He is asking God to help him build new relationships.
• Albert and Elaine Lu have been commissioned to leave the Baozhong church work to focus on work in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County
• New initiatives for Vietnamese Diaspora ministry are being developed.  Chinh and Lieu Truong will move in late July and work with Agape Alliance Church to expand this work.
• Efforts are being made to plan activities so that Canadian international workers can better support each other through prayer and encouragement

We are certain that this list is not complete!  We believe that God has more He wants to do in our lives and the life of His church.  Please pray with us as we seek to be “kingdom-centered” as we press into the summer and fall seasons.

Praise and Prayer

• Speaking of babies…We are excited that our oldest son Ethan and his wife Jill are expecting their first child in December.  Please pray for them as they prepare for this big event.  Please pray that God will meet their needs, including the need for employment after Covid-related layoffs.  (Hopefully we can keep our feet on the ground as we excitedly wait.)
• Pray for Pastor Joshua and Ilaine as they celebrate being parents.  Please ask God to help them witness to their extended family, the majority of whom do not yet believe in Christ.  Please ask God to help them to be people of influence as they interact with neighbors near their home.