Brief Update

Kevin



Kevin came back to Taipei for several days during his break from military service so we some of us had dinner with him. Greg (left) could possibly be heading out late July to the military.

House Meeting

Last Sunday, we went to Kristy and Misty's (Americans who teach at an international school) apartment to have a house meeting.



Here we are on our way to the apartment.  Actually, Dina and Linda (foreground) are going to a picnic, and Jack the Assassin is going somewhere he can't tell us.  Just kidding.





Since there were no unbelievers to minister to, we had a time of sharing and singing...a LOT of singing...no seriously, we sing a lot at EBCT...more than you can imagine. Seriously.



The "theme" for this house meeting was "Americans". Leo encouraged the folks from the States to share about whatever. Here is a picture of John and me listening attentively.

Long Tables



EBCT typically eats Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch/dinner together. Everytime we sit down, we HAVE to make a REALLY long table. This isn't even the whole group, but there was no more room to add tables so we couldn't. I try to split people up in groups and get them to sit down at different tables, but that usually fails miserably.

Chili's



Once a month, the tentmakers and the Haucks get together to eat and fellowship. We tend to grab American food during these meals. :)

We plan to update more frequently and with more pictures as our time here comes to an end. Pray for us to finish strong!

A Day in the Life of... John. Finally.

EBCT at EBCB

Let's face it. You just want to see the pictures.

Saturday morning - the arrival:



Do it Leo, do it!


Saturday night - Dinner at Pedro's:

Jojo is playing with a camera. I must be really funny or something. How flattering.


Taiwanese rock stars.




Sunday afternoon - hangout at Bay Street:

Jojo and Dino are sisters.


Monday afternoon - campus tour:

You read my book and I'll smell your hair.


You look at the camera, you look at the book, and I'll look aimlessly into the air like I'm a statue or something.










Tuesday - SF:



Thumb up.


Waiting for the cable car.


These were probably the 10 most exciting minutes for EBCT that day. I'm not sure if it was the sand, or the ocean... but it looked like it was a dream come true.


Lombard Street.


Later in the week:








Thank you for your hospitality, your flexibility, and your love!

Ben Lin

Hi Ben, how long have you been a Christian?

Three and a half years.

How did you become a Christian?

Because of Leo (older brother), he came to EBCT first then brought Linda and me here. Summer team people at that time shared the gospel with me and I started to want to learn more about Christianity. After about two months, I believed.

How has your Christian walk been since then?

What a lot of Christians say will happen happened to me, there was a lot of rising up and falling down. The first year was not very stable, my faith was very small. At that time I didn't really have a strong faith.

After about one year, due to some circumstances I joined the church more and wanted to know more. So now I serve on welcome team and join the brothers and sisters more often.

Previously, you traveled 3 hours to come to Taipei on the weekends but now that you tranferred to NTU, you are really close. How has that been?

I think one thing is very obvious, because I was so far away, I didn't have a lot of time to join the activities. I remember many times I have to leave earlier during events or not go at all, like house meetings. Also, for winter and summer teams, I just really can't remember them. and also for tentmakers, I also cant really know too much about them.

Did you remember me from the winter team two years ago?

Kind of little...

WHAT?!

You only stayed for probably 4-8 weeks...

I stayed for three...

EY! How can I know you?! I remember John though because we talked a lot, he can speak Chinese, and we have a similar birthday.

-_-, fine fine, please continue...

Also, I was at Tai Zhong by myself, yeah the feeling is very different. Going there and coming back, it feels like a totally different life. Yeah, just go there to study then come back. But after coming to NTU, I have more time to know people like tentmakers and can now have more time to meet with people.

Future plans?

Originally I just think about I will go to graduate school. But its still far away so that is still my plan.

About the job I am searching for, I am curious. Before I was thinking about where to go, but now I’m just wondering what to do but planning for graduate school.

What are you looking forward to at the 10 year anniversary?

I don't know, but I know that will be a very different experience for me, but about details, I just want to wait and see.

Anything you want to tell EBCB?

I am thankful that EBCB people can come to EBCT and serve here. We got a lot of encouragement by EBCB. Thank you all and praise God.

Prayer Requests:

Be a faithful guy and be passionate about God's word.