Preventing Disease

Not becoming sick with the Covid-19 Virus is becoming an international effort.  We received a multi-lingual version of the above directive telling us how to recognize the symptoms of this disease and how to protect oneself from becoming sick.

We appreciate the wisdom of government leaders in Taiwan as they have carefully constructed methods to reduce transmission of this new disease.  But even such measures are not reducing the fear in people’s hearts.

We join with others in praying that the efforts of the different governments will be successful in containing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 

We will have our temperature taken, and will wash our hands, and will wear masks in order to teach in the classroom this week.  It is a small discomfort we must endure in order to have the opportunity to tell the students about the God Who loves them.

Jesus instructed (Matt.10:28) “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”

The fullness of the Holy Spirit in our lives is one thing that protects us from the sin and evil that destroys the soul as well as the body.  May we be as vigilant to watch over our souls as we currently are to watch over the health of our bodies.

Praise and Prayer

• Thursday (March 5) will be the first opportunity of this semester to teach English and tell a Bible story.  Please pray that the students will build a relationship with the God who can calm all fears.
• Please Pray for Charlie, as he is returning to former habits.  Please pray that Christ would help him break free from his bondage to alcohol.
• Due to the adjustments in the school year, the elementary summer camp has been cancelled.  We are working on a plan for a 2 1/2 day junior high summer camp.  Please pray as we continue to work out a myriad of details.