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We are sorry that it is so late that we are posting our first, and perhaps last, update about our missions trip here in Chiayi.
I (M) was perhaps too ambitious to set up a google group without having ever done so. But thank you nonetheless for remembering us in your prayers.
God has been gracious to us and has brought us through Tues to Sat night, and our missions trip will end tomorrow as we lead the Taibao church in Sunday morning worship.
We had a few scattered ailments (Bessie's arm, Shihya's sore throat) among us over the days, but nothing major, and all better by now.
Praise the Lord. We had some concerns that our planned programs might not "go as planned," i.e. timing too loose, run out of things to say, etc., but God graciously smiled on our plans and incorporated them into his.
Only one unexpected event-- a power outage during the second day of VBS-- ended up OK, so that we were able to conclude the day's activities outdoors.
Today (sat) we spent an afternoon and evening with youth from Taibao and 2 other neighboring churches. We were not sure how our "discussion groups" would go, but they went smoothly, and were able to get to make a little more connection with individuals. Prayer requests-- that the VBS families that we visited on Friday would be led to attend church tomorrow. James will give the message tomorrow, Shihya will share her testimony. May the Lord establish the works we wish to offer.
Before I left for Taiwan, I had a prayer that I may be able to meet some students who I knew from last year. To my regret, I forgot to bring the handbook which has all the information I need with me. On the first two days while we were in Beipu, I tried to look through the faces across me.
Surprisingly, I did recognize several students and said hi to them, but the one I particularly looking for was lost in the woods. On the third day morning, when I almost gave up the hope, God amazingly granted me a precious gift. A boy was announced to perform a solo harmonica, and HE was exactly the one I hoped to see.
Why is he so special? Last year when we first met, his kind heart of asking me to bury a dead bird with him really touched me. I also shared 4 spiritual laws with him. I promised to mail a copy of English/Chinese copy of the 4 spiritual laws to him, but I didn't fulfill the promise until this trip. When he came down from the stage, I ran over to him and asked if he remembered me. He responded with a sweetest childlike smile and said "dead bird".... I was about to cry. I handed a copy of the 4 spiritual laws to him. We hugged and shared a couple words before he had to leave for his class..... Thanks the Lord; He knows how little faith I have. He rewarded me with something I didn't deserve. Praise His Name.