Praise the Lord that Kathy-Lu made it home safely after her trip to care for our three granddaughters.  She has lots of stories.  It was fun seeing the television cameras waiting at the Taipei airport.  As important as she is, they were not there because of her.  An eight-person investigative team from the Philippines was on her flight.  They will be trying to find the truth regarding the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard on May 9 and diffuse tensions between the two countries.

We are encouraged as we see small glimpses of what God is doing in the lives of people around us.

• Sherry invited L to go to a young adults retreat.  We are waiting to hear whether her parents will approve.
• Some people who have recently asked questions about something that is happening.
• A conversation with an acquaintance about strained family relationships that allowed Lorne to talk about the difference Christ makes in relationships.

Pastor and Mrs. Chi from the Deep Grace Alliance Church will be visiting later this week to better understand the community and meet some of the residents.  Please pray that they will take special note of places and people that are on God’s heart at this time.

The first publicity for the August Youth Event must be ready for distribution to students by mid-June.  Please pray for Lorne as he works on the planning of that event.

Please pray that the resident visas for Albert and Elaine Lu, newly appointed international workers will be granted with minimal delay.  The final documentation (we hope so) will be submitted later this week.  Albert and Elaine will attend pre-field orientation beginning next weekend.  Please pray for them to have learning stamina and for their children who will miss being with Dad and Mom during that time.