Have you been buying back to school supplies?  The kindergarten at Baojhong’s largest elementary school will begin classes on Thursday, August 30.  According to a notice we received in our mailbox, students are instructed that on that day they need to bring: dishes and chopsticks for eating lunch, items for rest/nap time, toothbrush and paste, flip flop sandals, a package of toilet tissue.  The bill for the public school registration fee will be sent home with the students.  It is TWD$9,872 (CAD$337) and that includes the September lunch fee.  It should be paid at the local Farmer’s Bank and proof of payment presented to the school.  So, parents in Taiwan are preparing for their children to attend school too!  Please pray that Jesus love will shine through to teachers, students and parents as we do volunteer work in the elementary schools.

Our son Philip is looking for different housing for his rapidly expanding family.  Please pray that he and Bethany will be able to find a suitable unit in the Abbotsford area, within their limited budget.  It would be nice to move and be settled a few months before the babies arrive.

Lorne and Kathy-Lu have planned a trip to Taipei on Monday and Tuesday (27&28) for a doctor appointment and to attend the north area C&MA pastors’ prayer meeting.  The hope is to possibly also talk to some pastors about helping in Baojhong in the future.  Please pray for God to lead us into His will.

Please pray for the Jeremy Lin youth Christian outreach via the web (internet) throughout Taiwan on September 2. Jeremy Lin is a member of the NBA Houston Rockets and has a large following in Taiwan.

Typhoon Tembin hit Taiwan this past week, causing major damage in the southern tip of the island (a favorite vacation spot).  There is concern that it may return this week and hit the same area again, causing more damage.  Please pray for those whose homes and businesses suffered from the winds and flooding.  Also pray that Christian believers travelling to the area will be able to provide practical help and share the love of Christ.