READY TO DO MISSIONS?

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CHRIS TREECE
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Psychology major
Senior
Planning to attend seminary after graduation

Assignment: Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Each day was totally different, consisting of combinations of prayerwalking, sports ministry, park ministry, literature distribution and house church (Bible study groups).

Most memorable: We met a girl early whose parents invited us to go to a celebration her family holds every 10 years. They take the gods from their house to the temple to be “rejuvenated.” Her dad was what we believed to be demon possessed. This was an opportunity to pray for her and her family, but it was a very difficult time as well because the presence of evil was overwhelming.

God working: Our prayer was that God would reveal His mercy and love to the people of Taiwan and that He would show us how we could be used to serve Him at every moment. God answered our prayers. Each day He provided an opportunity to share His love with so many people. He continually proved His faithfulness to provide in every situation despite the language barriers, different beliefs and other obstacles. It’s all about Him! While we saw people come to know Jesus Christ, it’s important not to take away from the glory and honor that He deserves. God didn’t need us, but He chose to use us.

Chris’s prayer: Numerous people have never had the opportunity to hear the name of Jesus. God has placed a burden on my heart not only for the people of Taiwan but for all of those around the world that have yet to hear. My prayer is that you would consider giving your summer to use your talents and gifts to serve a mighty God and a world that is lost and dying. It will change your life forever!

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