I must apologize that it has taken this long to write an update on this blog. So hopefully this update will be good. Being here in Taiwan has been much better than I thought it would be. Now that may sound bad, so let me explain. I love Taiwan and I have really loved living here and wanted to live here, but I was not looking forward to teaching. I have been surprised that teaching has been wonderful and a lot of fun. God has been very faithful in his calling upon my life, for I came with a hesitant heart doubting that I would enjoy it. He is a good God, but often we doubt that we will actually enjoy God’s goodness. It is one thing to know that he is good, but it’s another thing to enjoy it. God wants us to enjoy life and to enjoy him. I have found myself doing these very things or at least learning how too. Teaching English may be hard, but it is quite rewarding. The kids are so cute and simply want your attention. God has proved me wrong, for I thought that teaching would not be enjoyable or fun.

Praise God for his faithfulness and his kindness, that he truly wants us to enjoy the life that he has given us.

Keep us in your prayers for the darkness is great here and wants to overcome the light, but praise the Lord that we have overcome the darkness through Jesus Christ.

Peace out everyone

David Lukachick   

Prayer Update

Thank you so much for your prayers! We are extremely grateful for all of you and for all that God is doing! Praise God for a great first two weeks of teaching! I found out that one of my (Anna's) principals is a Christian and it shouldn't have been too much of a surprise because that school is so peaceful and happy. Many of the schools our team works with have Buddhist temples nearby or as part of them. Some of the experienced teachers explained that its not uncommon for the schools with temples to have many children who scream during the entire lesson. Neither David nor I have seen this yet, but some of the other teachers on our team have. Please pray that His light would shine through us into the darkness.

We are so grateful to have many adorable students, but you can pray for continued love and grace in working with each of them as well as the teachers. Also, pray that we would be filled with God's rest and peace as we seek Him and are filled with His Spirit and His Word.

"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, but now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen." -Romans 16:25-27

(some of the children pretending to be a Koala bear)