Praise God for approximately 50 Short-Term Missionaries (STMs) from the States and 20 Youth Staff in Taiwan who served elementary age students at English Day camps in two cities 18 km (11 miles) away from each other in Linkou and Wanhua. We are thankful for God’s provision that allowed us to add a camp in Wanhua to serve underprivileged families and orphans.

For this year’s February Missions focus, Matt Hayashida was the speaker for our Combined English Service. He is a staff member at Hope Community Church in East Los Angeles with a focus on youth ministry and discipleship.

Brian and Faith Janssen continue their ministry to university students through on-campus activities as well as hosting events at their Gospel Center. Due to the political and economic situation in Taiwan, many students are experiencing mental health issues as they face the future and are looking for a safe community where they can share and find a place to belong.

In February, Rev. Janson Chan visited the Bay Area and had various opportunities to provide an update on TTI’s ministry. At BACBC, he shared at worship services and conducted an in-person information session as well as two online sessions.

The Friends of India trip ended this week and participants faced travel times to return to the US from 20 to nearly 40 hours. Then, because of the unusual time difference (12.5 hours ahead), jet lag.

Pastor Alex Schweng and MDO’s vision is “to serve the urban poor, exalt Jesus Christ, and see His kingdom shine in the brokenness of our world”.

Frank & Karren F left for Ethiopia, their new mission field in August. When they arrived at the airport in Addis Ababa, they hoped (and prayed) to receive a 3-month visitor visa (not a 1-month one) which can then be extended for another 3 months.