Note to Self:  Weather Warnings do not always coincide with life’s plans.
The photo is from the local weather website.  It shows three tropical storms all coming toward Taiwan.  Such storms push hot air masses in front of them resulting in record-breaking temperatures here in Taiwan this last week.  If the storms strengthen, they will be called typhoons.  If extreme wind or rain is anticipated, the local governments may make the decision whether to cancel work and classes. If they choose to cancel, everything shuts down and we brace for the storm.  Taiwan needs the rainfall that tropical storms bring but we all dislike the danger and damage that result from extreme conditions.

Upcoming activities that could be affected if the storms change direction slightly and make a direct hit on Taiwan include:

• The Taiwan Alliance Church Union is having its annual family camp July 5-7.  It is unlikely to be affected very much as it will be finishing as the storm begins to influence that area.  Please pray that the camp will be beneficial to those attending.  (Lorne and Kathy-Lu are not attending this year so that they can focus their energies on the summer camps our church is sponsoring.)
• The short-term team from Westside Calgary Chinese Alliance Church (WCCAC) is in Taiwan and will be leading a youth camp July 6-10 (helping the Life Alliance Church in Chungli City).  There is the potential for wind and heavy rain beginning Tuesday afternoon and lasting through the rest of the week.  Please pray that the weather will not prevent students from learning what God desires them to learn this week.
• Albert and Elaine Lu will be moving on Thursday, July 9.  At the moment there is only a 5% prediction of wind and rain for that day.  Please pray for safety and protection of their belongings from getting wet.
• The WCCAC team will be arriving in Baozhong on Saturday, July 11.  A team recreational outing is planned for Sunday afternoon (12th) and they will lead the youth camp July 13-17.  It is too early to predict whether the tropical storms will have an effect, but we ask you to pray that the storm will not have a major effect on the activities and what God desires to do.

Praise the Lord that we were able to have two air conditioners repaired and accomplish many of the other things that will make the short-term team stay more pleasant.  It will be crowded though, with 14 people joining us to minister at the youth camp and everyone living at our house.  Please pray that everyone will experience the sufficiency of God’s grace as we live and work together.