Thanks for praying for us during our busy times last week. We accomplished many things and began some others:

• On Monday, we went to Taipei for a prayer time with other international workers. Taking advantage of being in Taiwan’s largest city, we visited friends and took time to submit our passport renewal forms.
• On Monday, Albert and Elaine went to the mediation session with the other drivers. Although no one received the settlement they would have liked, they were able to reach an agreement. As a result of the negotiations, Albert and Elaine received a little less than half what is needed to purchase another quality used car for their family. Individuals wishing to contribute toward this need and receive a tax-deductible receipt from the C&MA in Canada can give online at: www.cmacan.org or through an Alliance Church. Gifts should be made payable to the C&MA in Canada or the specific church and designated as “Taiwan-Albert and Elaine Car Fund.” (This will be a one-time appeal.)
• The short-term worker who came for part of last week gave us a wonderful gift of service–helping in the kitchen and with housework. She also had time to talk with young ladies about some of the things happening in their lives. She departed from our house this morning, heading for Taitung where she plans to continue serving God and the Taiwanese people. Please join us in praying God’s continued blessing and anointing on her life.
• Fourteen children attended the Saturday Storytime activity. Some of the children are wanting to come every time. There are a few families who are consistently bringing their children. We would like to connect and get to know these families better, but busy schedules make that a challenge.
• Sixteen youth and some adults attended the evening youth activity. One of the young ladies described the evening as “super exciting.” Our prayer is that we can continue to build on this foundation and lead some of them into a personal relationship with Christ.
• On Sunday morning, a young lady who knows us from our almost weekly visits to night market, attended church for the first time. She actually showed up about 90 minutes early and stayed for more than 90 minutes after. While she was here she learned about Jesus and prayed to invite Christ to be her personal Saviour. Please pray for her as she will need support to learn more what it means to live with Jesus at the center of her life.
• And, on this last Saturday and Sunday, we began the process of interacting with one potential coworker couple. During our time together we were able to see some of their strengths. It is important that we have the people God wants on our team, so we will be taking more time to think and pray before making any decisions. Thank-you for continuing to pray that God would send the person He has chosen to work alongside of us and tell the people of Baozhong about Jesus.

We also want to thank you for praying for employment for our university-aged children in Canada. Ethan received a job offer and will be moving to Halifax to take a position with CIBC. Elyssa is working at a coffee shop. God has provided! Thanks for walking beside us and our children during the waiting time.