We focussed on learning the Creation Story on Sunday. Can you tell it accurately in 3-5 minutes? What details are important to include, and what ones can be learned later. We found out that we did not know the story as well as we assumed. Our goal is to focus on telling the story to those unfamiliar with Christian teaching. Please pray for us as we encourage people to learn more stories with us and seek to be alert to opportunities that God gives us to share them.

These days are full of preparations for the Lunar New Year (often called Chinese New Year). It is a time when everyone does major house cleaning. It is also a time when people evaluate their lives and resolve to make efforts to improve themselves and their way of life. Next week there will be a number of days designated for traditional worship, and many are planning the time that will be spent with family and friends. We are distributing New Year blessings. Please pray that God will use them to encourage people to desire the love and peace that Christ gives to those who stay close to Him. Please pray that throughout the season Christian believers will have words and actions that proclaim the truth seasoned with love and grace.

Our IW team will have a two day retreat February 13-14 to prayerfully discuss strategy. Please pray for effective communication with each other and a clear sense of God’s leading.