Sunday, February 7, 2010

gearing up to head out

Hello readers & pray-ers!
Thank you for stopping by. As I'm sure you've figured out by now, this webpage is a place for us to keep you guys updated on how God is working (& will work) throughout our week-long round-island journey.

"Us" -- We are a group of Christian brothers & sisters currently living in and around Kaohsiung (+ 2 outside visitors!). Somehow or other, God has connected us and given us this opportunity to travel around Taiwan a little bit during our Chinese New Year break. We hope, however, that this time is not merely used for sight-seeing or relaxation/refreshment. God has given each of us strong abilities in different areas that, if used together effectively, can spread the fame of His name in many more ways than each of us could alone. He has further given us a common desire to invest our resources in this brief venture, while we have this valuable concentration of gifts and passions at hand.

As we go northwards along the east coast then down through the middle of Taiwan back to the south, it is our desire to share God's message of salvation & freedom with as many souls as possible. Whether we are just stopping for a meal somewhere or hanging around a public park or holding a more formal event in a local church... whatever situation we find ourselves in, we ask that the Lord will provide many chances for us to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16).

I know a lot of you are already regular prayer supporters for one or more of us, and for that we are so thankful! During these next few weeks, we would really appreciate additional prayers for this specific journey, as we are in war mode and fighting a spiritual battle.

"Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith." - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2

In this week leading up to our departure (Saturday February 13th), please pray for:
  • final logistic preparations (accommodation, obtaining drivers' licenses, communicating with various churches around Taiwan)
  • us to depend on the Lord for strength & joy to carry us through this very busy week, and to keep our eyes on Him
  • the Spirit to prepare the hearts of those whom we will encounter ... a weakening of the walls around unbelieving hearts so that the Gospel can penetrate and transform lives
Check back here for further updates, prayer points, and (soon) photos! We expect to have internet connections throughout our travels, although that is not guaranteed.

Feel free to leave comments or email any of us individually. We'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for your partnership :)