This past week we had our moment of fame. Taiwan national news stations reported that Baozhong Township had flooding due to extremely heavy rainfall in our area. Because the drains were unable to cope with the quantity of water, some streets temporarily flooded. The basement of the Farmer Coop Bank across the street from where we live flooded. The first floor of the largest elementary school flooded, forcing them to evacuate the students. Although we did see water percolate out of some floor drains, we did not have any serious flooding and no property damage. We are thankful for God’s protection. Please pray for farmers who have had crop damage and others who had more serious flooding. We are trusting God to keep our place safe and dry as more heavy rains are expected this coming week. (This is the annual rainy season, and this year we are seeing some extended heavy rains.)
Even though there was some rain, the new air conditioners were installed on Thursday. We appreciate God answering our prayers about this.
We had a good conclusion to our Friday volunteer teaching in the Elementary Schools. Not only did we conclude in the afternoon with a group photo, the boys also demonstrated their bonding with us by climbing all over Lorne. We have been asked to continue helping at both schools in the next school year. We will need to consider all our commitments before we personally agree to that. Maybe it is possible that another English-speaking member can be added to our team and have this volunteer work as a major part of their ministry assignment. Please pray that we will will know God’s clear direction in this matter.
This week we will spend time with other C&MA international workers at the annual field forum. While there, we are hoping to have time for our Baozhong Alliance Church ministry team to discuss some recommendations that Deep Grace Alliance Church has given us. Please pray that the time away from our usual activities will be refreshing as well as giving us the opportunity to have some strategic discussions.