Being Asian is indeed a bond!

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Through various circumstances and connections (friend of a friend of a friend type thing) that only God can work out, Jean was invited to speak about how it has been growing up as a child of Chinese parents, who emigrated from China. These ladies have children born here in the U.S.

The conversation took a turn, and Jean was able to share the gospel with these ladies last Tuesday.  With the exception of the professor, the ladies have all immigrated to US within the last 10 years and reside in Fort Wayne. Not all of these ladies know the Lord, so please join us in prayer for them to respond to the gospel.



The ladies' names (some have chosen to use "American" names) are:

Back row: (L-R) Alice (missionary retiree), Mary (leader), Mary (Chinese professor), Lilly, Wei, Lucy, Charlene

Front row: Lynn, Ying, Minnie, Barb, Jean, and Boo Ling

What do we actually do?

Dear blog readers:

 

We wish to keep you up-to-date on all we do at the Center.  Here is a bit of what we each do.

John:

• As Senior Developer, writes software for SonSet® solar-powered radios, inventory & manufacturing, financial and shipping.
• As I.T. staff, helps with computer-related needs for missionaries, and maintenance of mission computers and networks.
• As chaplain, teaches Bible studies, and leads & coordinating prayer services.
• Mentors our interns and apprentices.

Jean:

• Works in IT as the assistant to the IT manager.  This job is less glamorous than it sounds. She basically sorts files and is currently helping develop our organization's website.
• Organizes monthly luncheons for the ladies.
• Fills in at the front desk occasionally.
• Together with John, hosts any interns, apprentices, and volunteers that have a need. The house is almost always full.

Special prayer request:

John, Jean, and Anina will be traveling to Haiti end of November.  Please pray as we prepare possible special projects that may include setting up a computer lab, good health checks, cooking classes, and even construction.  Please pray for us to be able to share the gospel directly to some one when we go! If you are able to give toward this one-time trip, you can do so directly into our regular account.  Thank you so very much!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2013

We wish to thank you for all your prayers for this past year.  We continue to raise our support for full-time missionary work, and while that is going slowly, John and Jean are fairly immersed with the ministries at the HCJB Global Technology Center and at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church. John continues to work with FiServ part-time. Jean has begun a few hours a week at the Technology Center, working in the same cubicle as John, sorting files on the intranet. We love seeing how the Lord is using the Technology Center all over the world. We also love serving at McCoy.  Also, we’ve been able to see John’s parents more often as, on occasion, John’s dad also volunteers at HCJB here.

Elizabeth and Peter have jumped into the world of home ownership. They found a very nice condo that has all the feeling of a home rather than an apartment.  They have been able to enjoy decorating it and making it fit their style. Also, they are able to host us on occasion, when we pass through, and it is fun to get together.  They continue to attend and serve at Lansing Bible Church.

This past summer found Johnny at Au Sable Institute where JR pursued some biology classes not available at Judson University.  He is doing well and will be finishing up and graduating May 2014, and we are praying for God's leading in the decisions he will need to make soon.  He was able to join our family on a work trip to Bemidji, MN where we all were part of a team from McCoy.  We were able to help Camp Oak Hills in numerous ways.

David finished up his freshman year at Huntington and worked in the deli at Kroger this summer.  He is enjoying his studies there and feels that Computer Science is the right area of studies for him.  He, too, was able to join the Bemidji work team and found reward in the physical work we did there. Following the work trip, our family also was able to see the sights in SD before coming back. He also had his annual check at Children’s and is doing well.

Anina began her sophomore year this past fall, with a full load. She continues with her job at the Elkhart Library, tumbling, and a homeschool co-op for choir, drawing, and hand-chimes.  New pursuits include the local robotics club, Raptor Robotics, Team 2803, and the Student Leadership Team of our youth group. She, too, joined the Bemidji work team. Following the family vacation in SD, she was a counselor-in-training at Checkpoint Bible Camp.

We pray that you will, this time of year, reflect on the birth of our Lord and Savior and know the power of His resurrection.  He is the one and only true God and is the only thing that can provide salvation and everlasting peace.  Many blessings to you and your family.

Love,

John, Jean, JR, David, Anina