Dear Family & Friends,
“Men, you know that our prosperity comes from this business. And you see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a large crowd, not only in Ephesus but in practically all of the province of Asia, by saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all. There is danger not only that this business of ours will come into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as nothing, and she whom all the province of Asia and the world worship will suffer the loss of her greatness.” Acts 19:25d-27
The above words are those of Demetrius the Ephesian silversmith. His words express several thoughts two of which are all around us in Taiwan. First, he admits that he makes money from the worship of the goddess that he serves. Second, he believes that this goddess is real, and yet could disappear without her worshippers. These are the thoughts of a man that is lost in idolatry. He feels his trade is reputable because he provides a service to worshippers. He recognizes that his goddess needs he and others to worship her in order for her to exist in the world, but does not realize for this very reason she is not real. Our God is real, and does not need us to worship Him in order to exist. HE IS! Join us in praying for the Taiwan and the world to recognize that there is only one true God on this the World Day of Prayer.
Please be in prayer for our summer ministry plans. We will be teaching and leading at our mission’s on-island 5th annual Sports and English Camp. The camp dates are July 11th – 17th. Preregistration is already full with nearly 140 campers. Please be praying as we begin preparing to present the Gospel to these teens. We are also having our VBS July 26th -30th. Last year we had a great week and look forward to another one this year. Please pray that God will prepare the hearts of the children to receive His Word.
Thank you for praying for Nathanael and the Farmers as they were traveling last week. Everyone arrived safely. Nathanael is enjoying being home. Cheryl was able to Skype with the Farmers on Friday. She said that Mylee was really doing well. Please pray that the adjustments to the States continue to go well.
Thank you for praying for Andrew and Moriah this past week. Moriah went back to school on Wednesday, but Andrew was out all week. He has had a virus that just would not let go of him. He has not felt that bad, but has had some fever. He is much better now.
John met with the Good News Church for the third time for leadership training. This time there were 7 seven in attendance. The month before there were about twice as many. Please pray that the leaders will make this training a priority and that it will change their hearts and minds.
Thank you for your prayers
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please pray that Taiwan and the world will recognize that there is only one true God.
2. Please pray for our summer ministries of Sports & English Camp and VBS.
3. Thank you for praying for Nathanael and the Farmers as they travelled. Please continue to pray for Mylee’s adjustment to the States.
4. Thank you for praying for our children’s health. They are much better.
5. Please pray for the leadership training to bring about change in the leaders at Good News.
Posted on May 22nd, 2010 by dunns
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