Double Ten

Taiwan’s National Day is October 10, also known as Double Ten Day.

In 2026, Taiwan celebrated the 115th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China. Sun Yat-Sen is considered to be the “Father of Modern China.” He led the revolutionary movement that overthrew the imperial Qing dynasty. The Xinhai Revolution occurred in 1911.

Originally, the Nationalist Party led by Sun Yat-sen governed all of China. After the Communist Revolution, the Republic of China was reduced in size to include Taiwan and a few nearby small islands.

On our Thanksgiving Weekend, we are thankful that God continues to give peace to the region.

Please take a moment and ask God to help many Taiwanese to personally experience the relationship with the Prince of Peace. By doing so, they will become citizens of a eternal kingdom.

Praise and Prayer

• On October 17-18, we are looking forward to celebrating 19 years of partnership with the Nanaimo Alliance Church. The church has prayed for us, supported us financially, and sent short-term teams to assist in the Taiwan ministry. Please pray for God’s blessing on this church.
• Please pray for God to use the children, youth, and women’s ministries of the Baozhong Alliance Church to lead Baozhong residents to faith in Christ. Pray for God to raise up more leaders and teachers to assist the church and expand its influence in the community.

Generosity

October is month that reminds us to be both grateful and generous.  Churches in Canada frequently use the Thanksgiving Day celebration as an opportunity to encourage people to make donations to a local food bank. We are choosing to participate.

Did you know that the Baozhong Alliance Church partners with other organizations to provide food assistance to needy families? This happens year round.

Please pray that people who receive assistance will be open to consider that the church does such things because God is a caring and generous God. Our hope and prayer is that people will want to believe and put their faith in such a loving God.

And, please consider being generous during the month of October. If you are looking for suggestions:

• Your local food bank and community services organizations.
• The C&MA Jaffray Offering to help people find hope.
• The Baozhong Alliance Church Facility – Taiwan to help the church serve its community better.
• Invite someone to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with you.

Praise and Prayer

• Pray that we will have an attitude of gratitude in our daily lives. We want to be thankful to God for many blessings and not just focus on the challenges that must be overcome.
• Pray for us to encourage pastors and church leaders as we visit different churches. Pray that they will gain new insights regarding how to share the unchanging gospel truth with those living in today’s world.

Outdoor Service

The Baozhong Alliance Church joined with three other nearby Alliance Churches for an outdoor service. A total of 57 people attended.

Having these smaller churches meet together occasionally is an encouragement to the members. These services reinforce the truth that Christ-followers are a part of a larger spiritual family.

Please pray for believers to be encouraged and that God will continue to add  people to the groups.

Praise and Prayer

• Please continue to pray for peace in the Taiwan region. Pray that meetings by other world powers will not disturb relationships in the region.
• Pray for us as we work on scheduling more churches to visit Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.
• Pray for us to encourage pastors and church leaders as we visit different churches. Pray that they will gain new insights regarding how to share the unchanging gospel truth to those living in today’s world.

A Trip East

Our trip to Toronto (and Niagara Falls) reminded us that it was at the beginning of our career as international workers that we previously visited. What a wonderful way to bookend our ministry career!

It was meaningful to visit the National Ministry Centre. We met many people who serve behind the scenes, providing support for those of us who are commissioned to go to far away places. They seldom receive public thanks for their important roles. We were privileged to be able to express our appreciation to them in person.

We also spent time with others who have prayed for us faithfully and served alongside us at different times throughout our lives.

It was a worthwhile trip! May God continue to reward each one for their role in God’s kingdom expansion!

Praise and Prayer

• We praise God for those who have accepted leadership roles in the Taiwan churches. The Taiwan Alliance Church Union announced that beginning October 1, 2026 all preaching points (churches still in the start-up phase) will be authorized to send one voting delegate to the annual business meeting. Previously the preaching point representatives did not vote on resolutions. Praise God with us for the unity and fairmindedness being demonstrated by the Taiwanese church.

Shining Light

While on vacation, we saw some lighthouses. Sometimes they are located in more isolated areas the coast.

Jesus Christ instructed us to let our light shine in the presence of others. We are not to hide our relationship with Christ.

Like the lighthouses, it can sometimes feel like we are alone. But we must not believe that lie. Christ Jesus promised to be with us and to never leave us. He promised that the Holy Spirit will provide power for witnessing.

Please pray for us and other Christ-followers to be conscious of Christ’s presence. He is continually giving us mercy and grace.

Praise and Prayer

• We will be visiting people in the Greater Toronto Area this week. Please pray for our safety as we drive on unfamiliar roads.  We are asking God to provide opportunities to bless and encourage people.
• We are hearing good reports from the churches in Taiwan. Some believers are choosing to be baptized. Others are bringing friends to attend events. Please pray that God will build a glorious, witnessing church in Taiwan.
• Sept 25: Mid-Autumn Festival – many Taiwanese churches will use this as an opportunity to have BBQ events with local residents. (Baozhong Alliance is holding their BBQ event on September 19.)

First Week!

We been living in our new home for one week. We are still unpacking. We are still purchasing some needed items. But, we have a place to sit and a place to sleep. And, we have food! We are blessed!

Thank-you so very much for praying for us during our transition.

Praise and Prayer

• The new school year begins today (August 31) for students attending public school in Taiwan. Please pray for the safety of the students and that God will provide opportunities for the churches to have freedom to share the gospel with students and their families.
• August 13 to September 10 is the annual ghost month in Taiwan. Activities will be curtailed by many superstitious beliefs. There will be many ceremonies asking the unseen spirits for protection. Please pray for Christians to rely on God for peace and to be a testimony for Christ to those around them.

Internet Delay!

We were delayed writing this update because we did not have a proper internet connection. It took some research, and time to work out the wrinkles, but we now have an internet plan that is suitable for our needs.

That delay has made us even more thankful for the opportunity to connect with you.

Moving

We were blessed to have excellent help to move furniture to our apartment. There were moments of laughter and a feast of pizza after the work was done.  Thanks to those who prayed (we had good weather and sufficient help), those who helped lift the heavier items, and those who provided food.

Praise and Prayer

• This week, in addition to more unpacking, we will be preparing to share at North Richmond Alliance Church on Sunday. Please pray for us as we juggle many competing time demands.
• August 13 to September 10 is the annual ghost month in Taiwan. Activities will be curtailed by many superstitious beliefs. There will be many ceremonies asking the unseen spirits for protection. Please pray for Christians to rely on God for peace and to be a testimony for Christ to those around them.

Good news!

We have signed a lease and will move into an apartment starting later this week. We will live on Church Street in Abbotsford. If you need our address, please private message us and we will be glad to share with you.

We appreciate the generosity and hospitality of some Abbotsford believers who are permitting us to stay in their homes.

Trip to Greater Toronto

The suitcases will not be idle for long. We are planning a trip to Toronto to visit some people who have prayed for us for many years. We will be in Toronto September 14-18. We still have some time slots available if you would like to connect with us while we are there. Please message us if you want to visit with us while we are in Toronto area.

Praise and Prayer

• Praise the Lord that the summer camp was a great experience for the students. Please pray that the students will desire to continue to follow Jesus.
• Please pray that those doing the follow-up with families of students will have wisdom to find best ways to build relationships that will lead to spiritual conversations.
• Please pray for safety as we move this week. We will need God to provide additional strength and stamina to accomplish everything.

Welcomed!

Pictured is part of the group who welcomed our arrival in Vancouver.

Yes, we made it!

We are thankful:

• for Allen, our intern pastor, who drove us to the airport. Even torrential rain for a few minutes did not prevent us from leaving Taiwan.
• for those that met us at the airport and ate dinner with us. We felt loved that they came to say good-bye.
• for the airline service that safely brought us and our luggage to our destination.
• for the sister in Christ who has opened her home and is hosting us with lavish hospitality.
• for a couple who have generously loaned us a car to use until we purchase our own.
• for the chance to see relatives and friends. Hugs. Sharing stories. Praying together.
• for the opportunity to worship with the Heritage Alliance Church family on July 19.
• for much more!

Thank-you for praying for us as we move back to Canada. We are still looking at possible housing and talking to landlords. We hope to have a plan in place before we leave on a trip to Alberta on Friday.

Praise and Prayer

• Please pray for God to direct us to the right housing situation, one that will be a haven for us and will be a place of peace to others who enter.
• Please pray for our bodies to continue to adjust to the time change.
• Please pray that God will direct us to a quality used car for use after our relocation to  Canada.
• Please pray for refreshment as we take some vacation days to re-energize. We also want to spend time with family members.

Calm after the Storm

Typhoon Bavi approached and blew by. It veered northward so that the most powerful part of the storm did not make landfall in Taiwan. Local governments cancelled work and classes on Saturday in order to keep residents safe.

The north and the northeast areas of Taiwan still experienced high winds and torrential rains. Local flooding, landslides, and other conditions made it necessary to evacuate about 14 thousand people.

Although it is the largest storm in many years, Taiwan was spared the tragic losses of some other nearby nations. We are thankful that here are no typhoon-related deaths reported in Taiwan. 87 people were injured–falling off scooters or bicycles in the storm, etc. An additional 26 were injured while preparing to fend off the storm.

Agricultural losses will be extensive. The Spring monsoon rains and the typhoon have pushed the price of fresh vegetables up to about seven times the normal amount.

The storm was not as intense where we live. We were able to arrange to move the remaining furnishings out of our house prior to the storm. (We are able to use borrowed folding tables and chairs. And we kept our bed to sleep in.)

Praise God with us that He directed our decision-making so that everyone remained safe and we were able to accomplish the needed tasks.

Praise and Prayer

• These days are busy with saying good-byes. Please pray for God to help us communicate His love to those we meet in the last two days.
• Thank-you for praying for safe travel and a speedy adjustment to the 15 hour time difference.
• Please pray that God will direct us to a quality used car for use after our relocation to  Canada.
• Please pray for special memory-making moments as we reunite with family members. We plan to travel to see different family members during our first weeks in Canada.