Dear Praying Friends,
Do you remember those first few hours, or days, when you became aware of all Jesus had done for you on the cross?  Isn’t it breath-taking, as you think back to the moment you realized how he paid the penalty for your sin.  Then the ensuing feeling of gratitude and peace that followed when he filled your desperate need with his grace and freedom.  It is very exciting to remember our personal stories and also observe God unfolding a new story of grace before our eyes in a friend’s life!  

Thank you for praying for us in the Brothers’ Discipleship House!  We have been praising God this semester for opportunities to be used together as a team to lead our classmates and friends in Bible discussions about Jesus.  We are seeing students regularly return to interact with God’s Word as Jesus feeds the deepest longings of their hearts.  

It has been a huge blessing for me to walk with James (Guanyu), Andy (Yuanrong), Charmy (Fangen), Joseph (Pingchuen) and a few of the ladies as they learn to guide their classmates to examine the Bible.  I have witnessed their growing enthusiasm to share the gospel.  God has also been teaching us how to patiently explain his Word as we live out Christlike lives around campus!  I am particularly thankful that each one of these guys are being equipped for a lifetime of personally following God and helping others know Christ too.  Thank you for your precious prayers!  

Prayer & Praise Highlights
Guys’ Bible Study
Guanyu (James), Yuanrong (Andy), Fangen (Charmy), Pinchuen (Joseph) are stepping out in faith as a team to lead their fellow students in weekly Bible discussions.  We are praying that each student would have an opportunity to interact with the Scriptures and Jesus!   
University Student Fellowship
God is feeding the students through his Word!  Each week we have seen new students join us, and then bring other new students, as we examine the conversations Jesus had with different people in the Gospels.  Please pray each student would realize the eternal relevance of Jesus in their lives.  
Chinese Language
Thank you for your faithful prayers for my Chinese language studies.  I am still working hard at practicing whenever I have opportunities.  Recently I purchased a Chinese Bible to help learn God’s Word in Chinese.  Please pray that I can start to internalize his Word in Chinese to be able to share with friends!
Changhua Church
Our Changhua Navigator Discipleship Center is seeking opportunities during December  to share the true meaning of Christmas with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.  Please pray for each of us to be brave sharing about Jesus in our ‘insider’ relationships.   
(Church website: www.chnavs.org)  
Dava and I
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement for us as we have tried our best to relate to one another across the Pacific through Skype.  We are praying as God leads as a couple that we would learn to serve and honor him together!  I am very excited to see her again this December!    

Praying Forward:
• Developing gospel relationships with Taiwanese friends
• Home assignment position in NavMissions: Associate Director of Short-Term Missions
• Refreshing time in the Word and growing relationship with God
• Move to Amarillo, Texas to continue to seek God regarding future with Dava
• Resettlement transition and needs
• Developmental training and preparation for future ministry in Taiwan
• Part-time job to supplement support needs
• 25 or more friends to join monthly support and prayer team
Thank you so much for praying for the advancement of the gospel in Taiwan!  I would love to share a little more about how you could join me in prayer.  Please also let me know how I could be praying for you during December.  Have a great Christmas with all your family and friends!  I hope to hear from you soon!

Merry Christmas,  Eric