TAIWAN—Thank you for praying for the Franklin Graham Festival that took place in Taipei from October 30-November 2. It was preceded by a children’s service the previous Sunday. Praise the Lord for the 183,302 people who attended the services and for the 9,673 people who made decisions to follow Christ. Pray that the churches will adequately follow up with those who made decisions and that each one will be properly discipled. To God be the glory!

TAIWAN—Bill and Sunnie Gulliver welcomed their new baby, Dylan, into their family on October 24. Bill teaches at Morrison Academy.

TAIWAN—To the amazement of her doctor, Sunny Gulliver’s baby changed his position to head down just a few days before delivery. Praise and thanksgiving for answered prayer.

Pray for the seminar on interpreter training that Leah Chen and Naomi Williamson will teach from November 8-December 13. Ask that those who attend will not only learn the interpreting technique, but also have a passion to clearly present the Gospel to those to whom they minister.

Pray for a 3rd grader in Karen Neff’s class at Morrison Academy who has decided to give up part of his allotted computer time as a fast for prayer. Pray that he will be strengthened in this step of faith and that he’ll be encouraged to continue.

Continue to pray for decisions on the development of the seminary property. The seminary, church and OMS desire God’s plan to be carried out in every phase.

TAIWAN—Pray for the results of the special training conference for pastors and lay leaders in the Taiwan Holiness Church. More than 600 registered for the conference, which took place on October 10 and 11. One of the main goals of the conference was to encourage smaller churches to grow. Pray that they will be encouraged as they implement the training they received. Praise the Lord for the concern and prayer burden the church leadership share for these smaller churches.

Pray for Sunny Gulliver and a safe delivery for their baby October 21 or 22. Pray that the breech position of the baby will be reversed and a Caesarean section will not be necessary. Pray for the timely and safe arrival of Sunny’s mother on October 24.

Praise the Lord for the ministry of students from Taipei Bethany (Morrison) School who ministered to a tribal school in southern Taiwan the week of October 6-10. Issac Bettinger was among the 37 students who participated in the mission trip. Pray that the tribal students will be obedient to the challenge that was presented.

The Taipei Shr Lin Church will conduct EE-3 training from mid-October to Chinese New Year in January. Pray that at least one person from each small group will attend. Also pray for Don and Marla Bettinger as they encourage the members from their groups.

TAIWAN—Five students from Don Bettinger’s English Bible class were baptized on September 14. Pray as Don continues to disciple these new believers. Pray that they will grow in their faith.

Pray for the 14-16 who attend the Bible study that Don Bettinger leads weekly at the district court house. Several who attend are influential judges in the area. Pray that they will be open to God’s Word. Some are very close to becoming believers.

November 1 is youth night at the Franklin Graham Crusade in Taipei. Pray for those attending from Don and Marla Bettinger’s youth group and for a number of Taiwan MKs who will assist in counseling .

TAIWAN—Sharon Hearn has just arrived and is serving as high school counselor at Morrison Academy. Pray for insight and wisdom as she meets with each high school student in the weeks ahead.

Praise for the tremendous moving of the Spirit during the Morrison Academy Spiritual Life Week and for God’s anointing on the speaker, Nathan McGill (OMS MK and Morrison alumni). Pray for faculty and counselors’ sensitivity in follow-up for the students who have received Christ for the first time or made deeper commitment to Christ. Many of these are Chinese who come from non-Christian homes.

Seminary classes begin September 16. Pray for the 21 new students to adjust quickly to the class schedule and school routine. Pray for the seminary board, church leadership team and Rod Williamson, continuing to make strategic plans for the new seminary. Pray that everyone who is involved will listen to God’s direction.

Pray for preparations for the Franklin Graham Crusade in Taiwan from October 30 to November 2 and for the counselor training classes being held throughout the island.

TAIWAN—The Central Taiwan Theological Seminary sold their old campus property more than a year ago and has moved into temporary facilities. A few months ago, the seminary purchased 15 acres of farm land on the outskirts of Taichung. It will take two years to rezone the land to educational and then another year to construct the buildings. Pray for the board and administration, making decisions about the new campus. Pray that the land will be rezoned.

Pray for Rod and Beth Williamson, teaching a 17-week parenting course in local churches. There has been very positive response toward the Biblical principles for raising children. Pray that Rod and Beth will have wisdom to help the parents know how to apply these principles to their marriage, family and children.