No wonder Taiwanese people are so skinny-- yesterday's lunch was blood rice, stinky tofu, and little fishies!  It was the first meal here that I didn't particularly care for, but even when I've eaten heaps of food it's still really healthy and light.  Plus, they use my favorite ingredient all the time-- cilantro!!

It's Saturday morning and we're going hiking soon.  Every Saturday afternoon we lead youth group at Salvation Church in Chiayi, where all of the missionary GEOs attend church.  Last night we had Bible study with students from the school and I got to meet a lot of them and start building relationships.  All the missionaries talk about how it's slow going, not so much because of the cultural and lingual differences but just because that's the nature of building relationships-- it takes time.  I've heard of some students who are so open to the Gospel and are well on their way to publicly recognizing Jesus as Lord, and also others who want nothing to do with God.  Friday night Bible study consists of worship songs (fun camp songs and songs we sing in church for worship), and then small groups to go over the Bible story.  Because I was new last night, I received a Chinese/English Bible!

Jet lag isn't so bad... but I did wake up at 6am on my own this morning.  What to do with my time...? Learn Chinese!

Please pray for:
      - boldness for me and the team
      - wisdom, right words and right timing
      - hardened hearts to be softened and open to the Gospel


Anna
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