Earthquake Update

Flags are flying at half-mast today as government offices open for the first day of work after the Lunar New Year Vacation.  The country is mourning the 116 people who died in the February 6 earthquake.  Governments have shifted their focus to helping those who have financial hardship because of the quake, repairing damage to water mains, and dealing with buildings that are not safe.  Please pray for wisdom as officials seek to determine blame for some building collapses, and seek to improve building construction standards.

The C&MA does not have churches in Tainan City, the area most affected.  We are hearing that there are churches responding and trying to provide ongoing help to those whose lives have been impacted by the trauma and loss caused by the earthquake.  Please pray that they will find wise ways to help.

Back to School

The students returned to classes today (Feb. 15).  Lorne and Kathy-Lu will begin teaching English and telling Bible stories on Thursday this week.  Please pray that we will be able to use the limited number of opportunities available to us this semester to help the children learn more about Jesus.  This Spring, all of the Bible stories we will tell will be from the gospels.