Thank-you for praying for us this past week.  Although we had a “typhoon day” on Thursday when the government cancelled work and classes, we did not have flooding or problems because of the storm.  Some in other parts of Taiwan had problems and experienced losses.  Please remember them in your prayers.

We were able to make the trip to see Rev. Jordan Yang last Friday.  Because of his recent health problems, he is taking a leave of absence from his denominational responsibilities, but feels that God is calling him to continue the ministry at the church.  We prayed with him and tried to encourage him.  He was also able to give us some advice regarding with whom to talk regarding the next strategic steps in the Baojhong work.  We are thankful for this godly pastor and are trusting God with him for complete healing.

The children’s activities and evangelistic outreach sponsored by the Village Gospel Mission Dongshih Church will happen this week in Baojhong.  We have invited some families we know to participate.  Please pray that God will use this to advance His kingdom in this area.  (We hope to observe the events and maybe get some ideas that we can use at a future time.)

The typhoon last week did cause the cancellation of a few of the outreach events planned by the other area churches, but they were able to have opportunities to hold some activities.  Thank-you for praying.

We were encouraged on Sunday morning to see a number of baptisms at a nearby Baptist church.  Those being baptized included some elderly parents for whom prayers and efforts to share the gospel had occurred over many years.  We are often told that senior citizens who have relied on traditional religions for their whole life will “never” be willing to change their minds and believe in Jesus.  That baptismal service was a good reminder to keep on praying and to keep on trusting God for people to come to faith in Christ.