As we sit down to write this week we have things for which we are grateful and also some items to pray for:

• We were thankful that because of some generous designated gifts the CAD$575 was on hand for printing 2000 copies of the Chinese version of “The Ancient Path” tract to be used to share the gospel with people.  We’ve attached the English copy.  If you would like to participate in printing more of these in Chinese, Vietnamese, or another language, feel free to contact us to find out how to contribute.
• The first step in determining the Canadian C&MA 2016 budget for Taiwan is done.  Lorne was able to send our projections and requests in on time last Friday.  We are thankful to those who give to the Global Advance Fund so that we can live and work here in Taiwan.  We are trusting that God is will continue to faithfully provide for you so that your needs are met and so that resources for global ministries continue to be available.
• In the classroom, we are telling a series of stories from the book of Daniel.  When one of the first graders asked if it was a true story, the teacher doing the translating responded: “Yes, it is.  It really happened.”  Please pray that as the children hear the stories they will discover the nature of God and want to know Him better.
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  Making Butterflies

  This semester’s first “Children’s Weekend Happy Camp” happened at our home (also the church building) last Saturday afternoon.  Fourteen elementary school students attended (photos).  Butterflies, Zacchaeus, and new life were our theme for the day.

  

  Making a butterfly cocoon

• After discussion, prayer, and evaluation, we have decided to continue to have the Children’s Weekend Happy Camp activities twice each month.  The next time will occur on September 26, on the Mid Autumn Festival long weekend.  We would like to have a family activity so that we are able to meet some parents and other family members.  Please pray for the planning as this will be a lot of work, but we sense it will be worthwhile.
• There are Taiwanese Alliance churches who are willing to help us once again by sending teachers to help lead the Saturday children’s ministry.  Lorne will be writing a proposal this week to send to them requesting help and explaining the type of assistance needed.  Please pray for good, clear communication and that the churches would have members willing to serve God and help our church by leading games, teaching songs, telling stories, and organizing crafts.
• Although we will not have youth group meetings this Fall, we are welcoming interested youth to drop in on Saturday evenings for fun and food.  We were able to read a story from Jesus’ life with those who came last Saturday.  Please pray that the stories of Jesus will make them curious to learn more.
• A prominent group that knocks on doors, distributes magazines, and proselytizes to gain adherents are canvassing in our town.  Please pray that God’s truth will prevail and that people will not be deceived by false teachings.
• Kathy-Lu is visiting doctors this week, doing follow-up from previous surgeries.  Because she will be in Taipei for two days, she will also have opportunity to meet with some friends we have known for quite a few years.  We still desire to see them put their faith in Jesus, and in Him alone.  Please pray that God will direct the conversations that happen.