Team Update 68

Well let’s meet the team…

First off we have Benjamin Jacob all the way from Virginia he comes from a family of seven children. The first thing about Ben is that he is well read. Ben is like a walking dictionary he studies hard and is always working on learning something new. Ben is the team leader here in Hualien and also the teams stationed here in Taiwan. From the moment Ben wakes up till the time he goes to bed he is going full steam ahead whether on the phone or taking care of issues that come up he rarely stops to breath. I really appreciate that Ben is working hard to build a team spirit and family. Ben is striving to really unite us all together and keep our focus on reaching the lost here in Taiwan. If I could use a word to describe Ben it would be endurance and a visionary.

We then have Gracia Engle coming from Indiana. Gracia over the last few years has been involved in serving people food day in and day out at a center in Flint Michigan. From the few chances that I’ve had to talk with Gracia I’ve been encouraged in the way she continues to serve others even when she’s given a tough task. Gracia is very quick to take care of the jobs the rest of us don’t really want to do. I would have to say that Gracia is definitely someone who serves. Gracia its great having you here!

Coming from Spokane Washington we have Christian Furrow. Christina has been a joy to have around over these past two weeks. Christina is definitely one that gives energy. I don’t think there has ever been a time that I have seen her without a smile. Christina has quickly taken to Taiwan and is doing a great job at school teaching the children. If I could use one word to describe Christina it would be Enthusiasm.

We then move to Canada where we have Katrina Nisly. Katrina is someone that I’ve been with from almost day one since coming to Taiwan. As I’ve had the chance to work with her at most of the camps and also here in Hualien I’ve noticed the encouragement that she brings to everyone she meets. Katrina has a way with the Taiwanese people that amazes me. Katrina is quick to make friends but is also one the shows compassion to those she meets. She is one to pray for them and help them along. I know she also has a ministry even for the girls that are here and is always seeking ways to encourage them. If I could describe Katrina it would be Discernment. Katrina it is great having you here and I’m especially grateful for having the chance to work with you for the year.

Last but not least we have Jo. Josephine comes all the way from British Columbia from a family of many brothers. Jo has been working with troubled youth for the past 2 years in Indianapolis. During the summer I’ve seen Jo grow in many ways in her walk with God. Jo has taken on the responsibility of keeping us fed and out of the hospital. She has shown great creativity in working with the different meals as finding ordinary items are impossible to find. Jo is also working at a school of over 1000 children, by far the biggest out of the rest of us teachers in Hualien. If I could describe Jo it would be one who is Flexible.

Thank you all for praying for those of us here in Taiwan. It’s been a great blessing to hear from you and we are encouraged that we are not alone.