Sunday Afternoon

We have been experiencing an abundance of beautiful weather!

Sunshine, temperatures in the low 30s (80s for my American friends),  and warm breezes- perfect weather for a picnic!

So, that's what we did today after church.

Our friends, Michael and Anna, attend church at a local university not too far from Morrison Academy. They called and asked us to join them for lunch.

The university was quite active with students and families enjoying the tranquil tree studded campus.

Located in the concrete jungle of Taichung, I was pleasantly surprised by the abundance of nature and country atmosphere. It did not feel like a school. Several buildings, including faculty housing, was of a more western architecture.

After choosing our meal from a cafeteria style buffet, we walked to a picnic area equipped with stone tables and plenty of green "grass". I put grass in quotes, because most Americans with yards work hard and spend plenty of money to not have a yard like this. But here in Taiwan, this is good! Very natural, not pretentiously manicured.

It was a time to reunite with old friends and some new ones as well.

This little guy's Chinese name means the sword of the Lord.

The older children took advantage of the space to run and play; quite a treat since most homes lack a yard or driveway in which to play.

Please pray for the gentleman in the back row on the left. His English name is Emmanuel. He is a professor of philosophy and ethics. Like America, Taiwan is also wrestling with issues dealing with the breakdown of marriage and man's desire to corrupt God's plan. Thursday this past week, the legislature delayed passing a bill changing the definition of marriage, after twenty thousand some people rallied outside the building against such a change. Wednesday evening, Emmanuel will be interviewed on national tv concerning this issue. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to go before him, preparing hearts and for God's truth, as well as peace and love to shine out through him. 

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. And God blessed them." Genesis 1:27