Colour of the Day

The map above was from Sunday, but today will be a similar coloured day.  This is the heat warning system in Taiwan.

• Red: Three consecutive days where daily maximum is 38 degrees Celsius or higher
• Orange: A one-day temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or higher, OR three consecutive days where daily maximum is 36 degrees Celsius or higher
• Yellow: A one-day temperature of 36 degrees Celsius or higher
• White: Daily maximum less than 36 degrees Celsius.

Yun-Lin is where we live.  So we are having a yellow day.  What colour is your day?

Ghost Month

The annual Ghost Month (seventh month on the lunar calendar) began July 29 and ends August 26.  The Hungry Ghost Festival will be on August 12 (halfway through the month).

Many who follow the traditional religions will offer food, incense, and joss money sacrifices  to appease the spirits that are believed to wander during this month.  Many will limit activities so that the spirits do not cause trouble.

• Please pray that those living in the light of God’s Word will be able to testify to the hope that is in them during this month.
• Pray for wisdom as Christ-followers navigate family times, workplace events, and interactions with neighbours.  May all those conversations be full of truth and grace.

Praise and Prayer

• We are waiting to hear news about Wes and Nancy’s visa application.  Will it be successful or will more documents be requested. We are hopeful that they can arrive soon as the schoolyear for their daughter begins on August 10.
• Pastor Joshua would like to start a “homework club” at the church.  It will be a place for elementary students to come and safely do their homework until parents are off work.  Please pray that university students can be found to help the students who attend.