Shalu

 Since our arrival back in Taiwan, the ministry in Shalu has been silent. That all came to an end last weekend. Chinese public schools were about to begin and this was the last weekend before the high school students' pressured filled lives were about to begin. Carl and Michael decided a time of basketball was needed to reconnect with the guys in the Ark Fellowship.

The afternoon began with a short English lesson on basketball words and phrases.

This subject was right up Carl's alley. Or should I say court?

We then headed over to the local school where others joined us for friendly games of basketball.

While the men finished their games, Anna took me over to their soon-to-be new house. The house is larger and more suited to the ministry work they feel God is calling them to. While the first two levels will be used for Michael's cram school and the Ark Fellowship, their family will live in the top two. I personally fell in love with the roof's living space. 

To increase this outdoor space, another level was added. I didn't even know that was possible. 

What an amazing idea. This top level is higher than most of the surrounding buildings. The 360 degree views gave a bird's eye view of life in a Taiwanese city.

As a passing thunderstorm brought cooler breezes, Anna prepared a Taiwanese barbecue.

Steps up to the upper level provide a perfect spot for a sink and storage,
 as well as a roof over the washing machine!

It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, not just with current participants of the Ark Fellowship, but also with some who have graduated and are now furthering their education in college. Friendships were renewed. New friendships began. 

Please join us in prayer as Michael and Anna prepare to move into their new home. They await government approval on the facilities to be used as a school. They have a great burden to reach the youth of Taiwan with the love of Jesus Christ! Pray for peace, patience, and wisdom as they seek out God's plans.