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Ray and Janice Porter are in Malaysia, 5-25 August. Ray, who teaches at Oak Hill Theological College London, has speaking opportunities at two theological colleges, the Anglican Cathedral, and a Church Camp. Pray for safety in travel, good health and fruitful ministry.

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How to Pray

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Taiwan

• Taiwan’s political future is a matter for intense political debate and international diplomacy. Pray for wisdom and guidance for leaders.
• Pray for the removal of barriers preventing the growth of the Church:
  
  • Resurgence of Buddhism and Taoism and subjection to the spirit world.
  • Few Chinese want to give up ancestor worship.
  • Disillusioned young people are turning to crime.
  • Taiwanese society is very materialistic. There are many Pachinko parlours, lotteries and other forms of gambling.
• Taiwan is the only major Chinese society where there has not been significant church growth this generation.
• Pray for a nationwide prayer movement to unite the Church.
• Pray for a breakthrough among the working class. Taiwan’s Christians are generally highly educated and do not find it easy to reach out to their working-class neighbours.
• Pray for more missionaries to go to Taiwan and that those who are called may be encouraged and willing to stay.
• There is a lack of pastors and full-time workers. Many experienced pastors emigrate to Western nations. In small churches the congregation expect the pastor to do all the work.
• In big cities there are some large vibrant churches that are flourishing. Pray for relevant, spiritual training and more effective lay training.
• The witness among students is encouraging and students are now permitted to form Christian groups in schools. Pray for an awakening of interest and commitment to pray and send out missionaries.
• Pray for sales of Christian literature in the secular book market and for the creative use of video/DVD, music and the internet in evangelism.