Thanksgiving Moment
This week we are thankful for Jason who through baptism testified to his faith in Christ. His teacher and classmate came to witness the event.
We are also thankful that Christ brought peace, harmony, and unity to the C&MA Taiwan delegates at last Saturday’s denominational meeting. Some important decisions were made, and people respectfully listened to others. We praise God for how He is working in and through the C&MA in Taiwan. Safe!
We were shocked to hear about the train derailment on Sunday evening, Taiwan time. Although we are thankful that our missionary coworkers and people we know were not involved, our hearts grieve for the families of the 18 who were killed and the 187 who were injured. Many of them do not have the hope we have in Christ of seeing their loved ones again.
Oct 28 – Next Step
The next step in the process to obtain a resident visa for Lieu will happen on Monday, October 29. (BUT, that is October 28 in North America.) Would you please pray that Lieu will find favor when she makes application for her visa on that date.
More Prayer Items
- Please pray for Jason. He will likely have many opportunities to talk about his faith this week as other classmates hear about his baptism. Pray that God will protect him and help his understanding of his faith to continue to grow.
- The electrician came and put in some improvements as the work on our meeting area began. The next step will be a new wall and entryway. That should happen the last week of the month. Please pray that things will continue to go smoothly and within budget.
- Lorne will meet with Rev. Cuong Do (Association of Vietnamese Alliance Churches) and Rev. Andy Chi (President of the C&MA in Taiwan) on Friday. Please pray for good communication across language and cultural lines. We are thankful for this opportunity to see God use partnership to expand His kingdom.
- Lorne and Kathy-Lu will attend the October 28 Service of Thanksgiving for the Songshan Alliance Church 60th Anniversary. It will be an opportunity to rejoice with the church members and guests who attend the service.
- Planning for the Baozhong Christmas Outreach has begun. Please pray that we will be wise as we arrange for the venue, approach people to share, sing, or act in the play. This year our church is responsible for overseeing the cooperative effort with the Village Gospel Mission Gospel Center.
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