July 2004

Recovery
Thank you for your prayers for Andy’s recovery from his motorcycle accident. The torn ligament in his shoulder did not require surgery but it did slow him down for a few weeks. Now he is almost back to normal with only a little tightness and pain.

The Master of the Storm
We also thank you for praying for our youth camp. The tragic death of fellow missionary Malcom Feistel’s daughter left us unexpectedly heading up the camp. This, coupled with Andy’s accident, caused some changes in the original plan; but we didn’t know that the Lord had even greater alterations in store. With camp less than a week away, a typhoon headed toward Taiwan. At first we weren’t too concerned because there was plenty of time for it to blow through and let us dry out. However, this storm did more damage after it left us than while it was here (in fact, it severely devastated areas hurt by the 7.4 earthquake that occurred a few years ago) and you can guess which area was hardest hit - yes, our camp area! Instead of canceling, we decided to use the facilities of Daya Bible Baptist Church and hold a three-day camp. The rain continued to fall all the first day and by that night a gate at the reservoir had collapsed and we lost all water for four days. Despite the bad weather and change in plans, about seventy teens and counselors attended. Bro. Stuart Coffman, youth pastor at Winter Haven Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Florida and his son, Andy, were our guest speakers. Stuart preached tremendous Bible messages as well as performing some “gospel magic” and sharing some crazy games with the teens. As a result, two boys accepted Christ as Savior (both from Lighthouse Baptist) and many others dedicated themselves to the Lord! Additionally, the Lord blessed in the youth meeting after camp at Lighthouse as Andy Coffman gave a devotion and four girls accepted Christ as Savior! Praise the Lord for His goodness! He is still the Master of All of Life’s Storms! Please pray for those who were saved and for our Vacation Bible School.