Ministry and Family Update

Hello, friends!

Thank you for your prayers. Here is a quick update.

 

First, we praise the Lord that He remains in control and continues to work during these challenging times. In light of the present circumstances, meeting new students has been difficult. Nevertheless, the Lord has brought students from several countries in Asia and South America to our Monday night English Bible class.

 

I have also been focusing on following up with students and scholars, both here and abroad. I continue to meet with a scholar who has become a believer, as well as several others who have returned to their home countries and expressed an interest in continuing to meet online.

Although video conferencing cannot replace meeting in person, the Lord has used it to open doors with students who previously did not have time to meet face-to-face. I have also been reminded that one of the most effective ways to reach students is by asking thoughtful questions.

 

This gives them an opportunity to talk and carefully consider what they truly believe.

Through this process, students often discover that they do have faith in something—whether in themselves or in some other created thing. I then have the opportunity to explain what it means to place their faith in Christ. Learning to ask questions instead of always providing quick answers has been a good discipline for me. It allows students to think deeply and discover the truth for themselves. It has been a blessing to see the Lord opening hearts!

 

I have also enjoyed meaningful times of seeking the Lord. He has refreshed me through His Word and prayer and has given me time to prepare for future Bible studies.

Our family has also been doing well. Our boys are attending school and are doing well academically and socially. In addition, a friend has been helping us care for them, and he has been a tremendous blessing to our family. He had hoped to travel to Taiwan in August to serve through a church and improve his Mandarin skills, but the virus prevented him from going. He is fluent in Chinese and has even been teaching Chinese classes to our boys!

 

Sarah is now walking and is full of energy. It is hard to keep up with her!

 

We have also faced several difficult family circumstances. My mother fell and broke her hip. She was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery a few days after her diagnosis. Praise the Lord, the surgery went very well. She is now walking on her own and staying in an assisted-living facility.

 

Jenny’s dad also underwent heart surgery and had three and a half stents placed in his coronary artery. Thankfully, he is recovering well. In addition, Jenny’s aunt fell during a hiking trip and broke a bone in four places. She, too, is doing well under the circumstances.

Although our family has experienced several struggles, we have also witnessed God’s faithfulness and provision. Please pray for my mother, Jenny’s dad, and Jenny’s aunt as they continue to recover.

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Thank you again for your faithful prayers. May the Lord richly bless you!

 

Adrian and Jenny

 

Prayer Requests

1. Pray that the Lord will open doors with new students and contacts at UF.

2. Pray for fruitful online Bible studies.

3. Pray that I will continue connecting and praying with others in ministry.

4. Pray that I will faithfully set aside more time for study.

5. Pray for the full recovery of my mother, Jenny’s dad, and Jenny’s aunt.

6. Pray that my mother will continue to grow in her faith.

7. Pray that Jenny’s dad and aunt will come to know the Lord.