Remembrance Day!  A good time to remember to give thanks for those who served in our nations’ military to preserve freedom and strive for what is right.

Doors and Doorways

While reading about the worship at the Tabernacle in Exodus 29:42-43, I (Lorne) was impressed by how much happened at the doorway.  It was at the doorway that the priests went through a ceremonial cleansing.  It was at that same doorway that animals and grain were offered to God on a daily basis.  And it was at the doorway that God said he would meet with the Israelites (the believers) and speak to them.

Then, today being Sunday, it was easy for me to reflect on the doorway to the place of worship where I go.  I don’t always think of God waiting at the door to welcome me, to talk to me.  Even the entrance-way to the church building can be a reminder to us of our salvation if we allow it to be.  Believers are welcomed there, not just by the greeters but by God Himself.  Sinners coming to confess sin are welcomed there.  The picture in my imagination is of God waiting for me to come in repentance so He can whisper words of comfort and healing into my life.  So on this Remembrance Day I was challenged to allow even a church doorway to remind me to be listening for God to speak—both during the church services but also at other times when He chooses to speak to me.

Prayer Items

We are thankful for a Taiwanese believer who wants to help us in the Baozhong Township work. He is willing and able to come from Taipei once or twice a month.  Lorne is hoping that having him along while visiting some of the men in town will help to draw them into discussions and provide ways to minister to them.  Please pray for God’s blessing and protection on John, and for God to use this offering of time to help build the church in our town.

On Thursday afternoons, Lorne and Kathy-Lu will be going to Fuhsing Elementary School to teach English.  This week will be the first time at this school, and the classes will be a bit larger than those in the other schools where we help.  Please pray for wisdom as we plan the class times and then learn together with the students.

Last Friday, the student for whom we have been praying seemed to make a greater effort to participate in the class activities.  There were still moments when he had difficulty relating to those around him, but we believe that God is already working to help him.  Please continue to pray for him.

The planning for Christmas activities has already begun.  A C&MA church in Taipei will send some believers to be with us Thursday afternoon Dec 20 and Friday morning Dec 21.  Please pray for them as they practice Christmas carols and have some other training sessions before they come.  We also need to purchase tracts and candy so that we can have some treat bags to give to community residents.  AND, would you please pray for good weather.  If it is too cold and windy that evening, the night market will be cancelled and people hunker down indoors.  So the weather has a major influence over what we are able to do and who we are able to meet.  Thanks!