June 2004

According To His Purpose
On June 12 while attending a college graduation service for a church teenager, we received a phone message that fellow Taiwan missionary Malcom Feistel’s daughter, Susan Mallett, had tragically drowned in waters off the southern coast of the island. From that moment until a week later, we seemed to be in a state of shock while at the same time trying to offer comfort and assistance to the Feistels and their son-in-law who flew to Taiwan because of the death of his wife. After a memorial service in Taiwan, the Feistels returned to the United States for the funeral as well as time to meet with and comfort their other children and family members.

Then, on Sunday morning, June 20 while driving our motor scooter to help with the services at the Feistel’s church, Andy had an accident. His right shoulder and knee were injured and will take a few weeks to recover. However, in these few weeks there is much to be done as we are now responsible for youth camp and need to help the Feistel’s in several other areas. Needless to say, we are not sure why this has all happened at this time; but we are trusting God to work these things together for good according to His purpose. At this time we really need your prayers for wisdom, strength and comfort. We also ask you to pray for the Feistel family and for the Chinese Christians in our churches who have been affected by this tragedy.