Advent Begins
Sunday, December 1, is the start of the Christmas Advent Season. Once again, our church is using an Advent Wreath and the lighting of candles to help us build our faith as we prepare for the celebration of Christmas.
The first purple candle is a reminder that Jesus came just over 2000 years ago, and that He is coming again. The challenge is: Are we ready for His return?
On a personal level, listening to the song “It’s About the Cross” is one way we are preparing out hearts for celebrating Christmas.
Financial Support Update
The postal strike in Canada is just one of the challenges making it difficult for those wishing to give a year-end financial gift. The value of the Canadian dollar compared to other world currencies is another. Please pray that God will provide sufficient financial resources for introducing Jesus to those who have not yet heard about Him.
For those wishing to contribute, we recommend giving through your local Alliance Church or giving online. Suggestions that you may want to consider for a year-end gift include:
- Baozhong Alliance Church Facility Project – Please pray that God will help us reach the goal of CAD$20,000 by the end of the year.
- Global Advance Fund – Supporting international workers like us as we invite others to become Christ-following disciples.
- The Global Emergency Response Fund – providing warmth, food, and hope to those enduring unimaginable hardship in Ukraine and elsewhere.
Thank-you for praying for God to provide funds for each need.
Praise and Prayer
- Praise the Lord that the publicity is ready to begin promoting the January 21-24 elementary student camp. Please pray for an eager response from the students.
- Praise the Lord that a young man in our church has agreed to fill a needed volunteer leader position at that camp.
- Please pray that we along with others sharing the gospel in Baozhong will remember the authority we have in Christ to prayerfully bind the power of evil. We know so many people who need to experience freedom in Christ.
- Please pray for Lorne as he facilitates the planning for a short-term team coming to Taiwan at the end of February 2025. Coworkers at each location will share stories of what God is doing. The current challenge is arranging the lodging and transportation for the participants while they are in Taiwan.