We are…

Riding an escalator at Costco last week, I noticed the pattern on the shirt of the person in front of me.  It repeatedly said: “We are romance.”

After seeing that, I began to reflect about what others observe about our identity,  Advertising experts will tell you one goal of advertising is to insure that “who we are is who people say we are.”  If there is a mismatch, we need to find ways to communicate who we truly are.

So as people look at me (us), would they see me (us) as:

• a disciple (follower and imitator of Christ)?  [Acts 11:26]
• the salt of the earth?  [Matt. 5:13]
• the light of the world?  [Matt. 5:14]
• having love as the foundation of life? [Eph. 3:17-19]
• a bringer of hope? [Rom. 15:13]

The above list is not complete.  But as we are aware of who God says we are, we are better equipped to serve others.

Please pray that God will use our Christ-likeness to help others discover relationship with Jesus.

Praise and Prayer

• The “Homework Club” has eight students registered.  A maximum of two more will be accepted.  Kathy-Lu will be helping to provide snacks for the students two days each week.  We hope to share more about this ministry next week.
• Wes and Nancy, with their two daughters, arrived safely.  Please pray for them as they adjust to the heat and humidity of Taiwan.  Wes started language classes today.
• Please pray for the Alliance Church pastors in Taiwan.  The monthly letter from the C&MA President has challenged them to find the right rest-work balance.  Pray that God will provide encouragement and energy for every aspect of life and ministry.