News Updates

We thought we would use this week’s email to bring you updates on what has been happening:

• Kathy-Lu had three students in Sunday School yesterday.  None were familiar with Jesus, nor the Bible.  Please pray that they will continue to come and will bring others.
• The Homework Club began meeting and the first week went well.  Each day, in addition to homework and entertaining themselves in a safe environment, they read the Bible and pray together.  We are expecting nine students this week.
• Because our pastor’s wife recently gave birth to their second child, we will be helping to watch their daughter during Homework Club times this week.  (She is 2 1/2 years old and would be a distraction to the students.)
• Yesterday, the third C&MA church work in Yunlin County celebrated the installation of their Taiwanese pastor as the  lead pastor. (Photo Above)  We were able to attend the service of thanksgiving at Sihhu Alliance Church.  Please pray for our Taiwanese pastors as they give leadership to small and growing churches.
• Although we have reconnected with some friends, there are still others in the community with whom we want to spend time.  Please pray that God will mesh our schedules so that can happen.
• Our recently arrived co-workers are rejoicing that they received their resident certificates, driver licenses, and made progress on other fronts too.  Join us in praising God with them.  Please pray for their daughters who are adjusting to new schooling situations.

Praise and Prayer

• Pray for the Homework Club students to understand and internalize the truths they are reading in God’s Word.
• Communication is very important.  Please pray for healthy, understandable interaction with leaders, between co-workers, and with those with whom we are desiring to share the good news about Jesus.
• Pray for receptive hearts as we invite friends to attend the “outdoor service” on October 23.  Three nearby Alliance churches will join with us as we worship, eat a special lunch, and visit a nearby tourism farm.  We are praying for good weather and that friends will be willing to join us for that day.