Did you know that the area of Taiwan in which we live is known for the large number of temples?  There are major temples, like the largest one in our town, that have influence that extend to other parts of Taiwan.  There are also a large number of smaller temples, shrines and temples in people’s homes, and new start-ups happening all the time.  There are small shrines for burning incense, burning ‘spirit money,’ and leaving simple food offerings in each neighbourhood, allowing people to ask the idol known as the “god of the land” to help and protect them.  Recently we have been reminded of this significant feature of our area as there have been a larger number of idol parades through the streets. These coincide with the birthday of the idol god, or other auspicious days.  There are many paragraphs in the Old Testament that declare that the God Who made the heavens and earth is greater (e.g. Jeremiah 10). Please join us in praying that people will be attracted to belief in Jesus, rather than believing in the idols and following the religious teaching of temple leaders.  May many more people find Jesus to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life–the only way to God in heaven.

We also request that you pray for God to grant us wisdom to know how to reach out to and follow up some youth.  Some have decided to believe in Jesus and need teaching to further understand their faith.  Others are curious and need to know more before making a decision.  Pray that God will guide the topics of conversation and help us to express things in ways that they understand.