Dear Family & Friends,
“Now some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.” Acts 15:1-2
Today we will be worshipping with the Good News Church. John will be preaching from Acts 15. This passage of scripture shows steps that were taken to maintain peace proper teaching within the Church. Peace is always a challenge where people are in relationships. People have different perspectives and opinions that sometimes get in the way of the truth. We must learn not only to let the truth stand as it is, but how to reconcile disputes as well. Please pray that these principles will be clear to those hearing the message today.
Please pray for Hway Min and Angel as they are baptized today. Pray that their witness will bring about the salvation of their household.
This summer we will again be helping at Sports and English Camp. There will be around 140 jr. high and high school age students participating. Many of them will not be Christians. Some may have never been involved with a church before. Please pray that this camp experience will bring them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We will also be conducting our elementary VBS in late July. We will be renting facilities from the local grade school. We will take registrations for up to 60 students. Last year we registered 50 students, with 40 some in attendance daily. Last year we did not gain any families through the VBS, but we have continued to build relationships with some of them. Please pray that this year we can bring some of these families into the church.
This past week a representative from the American Institute in Taiwan, AIT, came to Kaohsiung to visit the House of Hope, His Hands Taiwan’s unwed mothers and babies’ home. AIT must approve the immigration visas for the babies that are adopted by US families. The visit went very well. It provided for more understanding for both AIT and His Hands. Praise God for His help in this meeting.
Nathanael has the opportunity to work at a Christian TV station this summer. He began this past Tuesday. He said that this week went well. He will be working there for at least the month of June. Please pray for good communication with those he works with as most of the communication is in Chinese.
Please pray for our finances at this time. Our balance is lower that it has ever been. This is dues mainly to having several larger expenses this spring. Please pray that we will have wisdom as we spend the what is entrusted to us.
Thank you for your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please pray for our churches to allow the truth rule in their lives and to learn how to deal with disagreements properly.
2. Please pray for Hway Min and Angel’s witness as they are baptized today.
3. Please our summer activities to bring people to Christ and glory to God.
4. Praise God for a good meeting with the AIT representative and His Hands Taiwan.
5. Praise God for a good first week for Nathanael at work.
6. Please pray for us to have wisdom as we use the finances we are blessed with by the Lord.
Posted on June 5th, 2010 by dunns
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