Gibsons in Taiwan

A couple of weeks ago, while Seann and I were out of the country, one of our teammates, Kerstin, continued to lead the Sunday group through our study of Acts. They were reading in chapter 6 where 7 men were chosen to take on responsibilities in the church. The apostles prayed and laid their hands on the 7 men. When the group read that, they told Kerstin, "Some of us are doing work in our church. Is this something we should do as well?" They discussed it and agreed that it would be a good idea. The next week, when we returned, we were told about this decision and agreed that it would be a great idea! So, we gathered (in the photo from left to right) June, who does all kinds of ministry, including a new one of prayer walking with Kerstin (in the red shirt), Julie, who is holding a clay class for kids on Sunday mornings, Dong-dong, who has an art class for kids on Weds. evenings, and A-ka, who plays guitar at the Sunday meeting.

When we laid hands and prayed for these four people, we could tell that it was very meaningful for them. Please keep our friends in your prayers. Pray with us against the evil one trying to keep them from continuing to take steps of faith to serve.

Pray also for this newly planted church as we move forward and as the believers begin to apply the Scriptures to themselves and their church.

Your Partners in the Gospel,
Amy

Check out some pictures from our building opening!

Hi, all. We had our big opening on Sunday. There was a good turn out. Most of the people who came were personal contacts. However, a few people in the neighborhood came as well. It was very festive and lively with lots of food, karaoke and ping-pong. Most of the time, the place was really quite crowded. Everybody seemed to have a good time. We had people sign up for most classes that our Taiwanese believers are offering as well. It was exciting to see some of our Taiwanese believers serving at this event, whether it was helping set up or tear down, or just talking with people. A couple of the guys in particular took time to serve the kids by playing ping-pong and other games with them.

The mother and two sons (11 and 13 years old) from across the street came and had a really good time. In fact, at one point, they left to go to the park. But, as soon as they came back, the boys came right back to the building to hang out there. When the mother came to get them, they didn't want to leave! We found out that this family is related to another contact of Birgit's, but that the two families had not talked for 30 years because of a disagreement. However, when the cousins saw each other, they talked with one another for the first time in 30 years! Maybe the Lord has a plan for reconciliation for this family in more ways than one!

Pray with us that the Lord would use the place as an opportunity for people to hear the Gospel through their interactions with the Christians there.

Your Partners,
Seann and Amy