January 2005

Wanted: Men for the Lord
Thank you for your prayers for our short trip to the US . Our main purpose was to attend a wedding and take care of some needed business, but it was also good to see family and friends and to visit a few of our supporting churches. We were encouraged and refreshed by those who not only have been praying and giving but also faithfully serving the Lord while we do the same in Taiwan. As we were able to be in a few churches and share the progress of the work, we challenged them to pray that we would see more men saved and surrender their lives to the Lord's will. This prayer request is on the heart of all the missionaries and Chinese pastors in Taiwan . We praise the Lord for the women who have accepted Christ and are faithfully serving the Lord, and we certainly need more ladies to be saved; but there is a great need for men . Without men to serve as pastors and teachers the works will not grow stronger, become indigenous, and enable us to plant more churches and plan regular furloughs.

Reports from the works in Taiwan while we have been in the states have been good; there have been some visitors and our people have been faithful while helping to serve in many areas. This has provided them with some invaluable growing experiences and given them insight to the ministry. We look forward to returning in just a few days and getting back into this ministry. Please pray for our safe return and health as well as for wisdom to reach more people and help them grow in the Lord.

Finally, thank you for the Christmas cards, gifts and offerings. We are grateful for these expressions of your love and count it a privilege to serve the Lord and represent your church in Taiwan !