October 2003

A Promise Kept
Earlier this year we told you about Diane Wang, a member of Lighthouse Baptist from Xi An in Mainland China, who had us call long distance to witness to her mother and younger brother. She had a real burden for them to hear the gospel and be saved. We told Diane that we would try to get someone traveling to that area to visit them. Then, when the SARS outbreak brought travel to Mainland China to a virtual halt we told her that Andy would go if no one else could. Praise the Lord, the SARS problem faded and a Chinese pastor from Taiwan was able to visit Diane’s family. Not only was this promise kept, but the Lord blessed beyond measure when her mother and brother attended a meeting and accepted Christ as Savior! Our promise paled in the light of how God kept His promise. Please pray that they can get into a good house church and grow in the Lord.

Additionally, Diane has been working hard to bring her unsaved husband to Christ. Recently, he has attended our Sunday evening service. After one service he told me that he was impressed by how his wife has changed for the better since being saved. He also asked many spiritual questions that showed us he is struggling to place his faith in a God he cannot see or touch. On an island filled with idol worship this is a common situation. Please pray for him to place his faith in Christ.

Still Seeking
The Lord continues to bless our Tuesday morning Ladies’ Meeting at Lighthouse. Several unsaved ladies have been faithfully attending, and we believe that a few are close to accepting Christ. Among these are Anne Lai and Shirley Guo. We also ask you to pray for Huang Hsiou-ling. Her son Willie (Wang Jong-wei) attends the Wednesday afternoon Children’s Bible Class. After one class he expressed a desire to be saved. Since his mother was there, we talked with her first and she was concerned that he was too young. We invited her to attend and discover for herself who Jesus is and what we teach and believe. Praise the Lord she has attended several Ladies’ Meetings. Please join us in praying for her to understand and be saved.

Successful Campaign
Thank you for your prayers for the Fall Campaign at Taya Bible Baptist Church. Throughout the month there were several first time visitors. The final Sunday saw the people of the church promise about US$325 a month for world missions. This was their first time to participate in a Faith Promise offering, and we believe that their faith will continue to grow. Already, this offering should be enough for the church to support at least one more missionary. Our desire is to see the Chinese Christians join us in fulfilling all aspects of the Great Commission. Thank you for your faithfulness in praying and giving so that this may be possible.