February 2005

One of our girls at Lighthouse Baptist Church wrote the following article about New Life in Christ recently. We've tried to translate it the best we could without losing some of her “flavor.”

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New Life
I remember when I was in first grade, the first time I went to a church I felt very strange. I thought “What on earth is a church?” But with Pastor and Mrs. Simpson's encouragement and the fact that I could hear Bible stories, sing hymns, learn English, and also could do crafts; little by little I liked going to church.

Pastor often said, “God is called wonderful and Prince of Peace - He will give us peace, happiness and those that believe in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.” When I heard that, I was moved. Even though I really wanted to believe, I was afraid my mom would be angry, so I kept those thoughts inside . (The Chinese literally says, “I swallowed them down into my stomach!”) But mothers and daughters hearts are joined and my mom knew what I was thinking. So, in 2001, one Sunday night after service Mama suddenly asked me, “Judy, do you really want to believe in Jesus,” I was shocked but with all my heart said, ”Indeed! I really want to trust Jesus.” At last, both of us on Easter Sunday night confessed our sins and believed in the Lord. From that time on, Mama and I are also sisters in God's family.

Presently, I am in fifth grade. Over these past five years, no matter typhoon or rain, I have never stopped going to Children's Bible club and Sunday service. Church really is a happy place because there I get support and encouragement and learn more about God.

Pastor often says, “We can't be selfish Christians.” I hope I can bring more of my classmates and friends to meet the Lord Jesus who is full of grace.

Let's all work hard, work together …. and everybody “Go”!

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Not only does Judy have a love for God and heart for the lost, but her mom does as well. This week she gave a testimony of how she is trying to be a witness on her job, and also asked if there were some more Bible lessons beyond the basic discipleship course that she could study. She has a real desire to continue growing in the Lord and to serve Him; please pray that this will be the sincere attitude among all of our believers.

This was such a blessing to our hearts and we trust that you were thrilled as well to hear of changed lives because of your prayers and support. The gospel of Christ is making a difference in Taiwan ; thank you for being a faithful part of God's work!