Through the Holy Spirit came an idea
to start an English group in Kaohsiung. The vision being to plant an English speaking church in the second largest city
of Taiwan!
The
work began with Kent John leading a team of committed Christians… As the idea grew so did the pieces needed to start
the group! Hymnals, Bibles, chairs, and even a piano were given! Through the blessings of the Spirit, hard work, and a lot
of effort the little group grew and it wasn’t long before Pr. John Ash (acting TWC President), realizing the vision
had progressed, decided a pastor would be needed.
In
November of 2006 the call was given. And in January 2007 Pr. Jack K. Boyd arrived in Kaohsiung
for a three week trail run! Pr. Boyd then returned to his family in the US
(Walla Walla WA.) and after his daughter was born and was able to travel Pr. Boyd and family (Aprilyn his wife, Jax their
son two years old, and Amberlyn ten weeks old) came to stay on May 4, 2007…
As
the group continued to grow, Selena Tsai was the first to join the group through baptism. She had been attending Bible studies
with Karina and Nestor (two of the hard working individuals previously mentioned), and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Selena surrendered her heart and life to the Lord!
The
group along with the Mother Church (Kaohsiung Chinese Church) have had many joint ventures together throughout the entire
time (and continue to do so)… We have been to a milking farm, tops of mountains, and to churches in the mountains…
We have been to lakes and retreats together at TAC... We have had joint holidays and communion Sabbaths together… Of
course, a lot of BBQs too! And as we received love, nurture, and guidance from our Mother
Church we grew stronger!
It
wasn’t long and Pr. Ash seeing the vision had reached the next level decided there was a need to separate the Kaohsiung Chinese Church
and the Branch Sabbath
School. Therefore, it was voted by the Kaohsiung Chinese Church Board
that this group should stand up from under its mother’s wing be separate from the mother! It was that day that we became
the Kaohsiung English
Church.
Many
changes have been made to our Sanctuary since then. We have replaced the A/C, covered the windows with curtains, installed
and new ceiling, new audio and visual systems, as well as adding new cabinets and shelving. Again the work has been hard but
the Lord has blessed and what was once an English Center
has taken the shape of a Seventh-Day Adventist
Church!
We
are currently undergoing a Revelation Seminar in hopes that after seeing and understanding the urgency of the times we are
living in and after being recharged with the Holy Spirit, we will be filled with a burning desire to leave our comfortable
church and enter into the depths of Kaohsiung on soul saving
expeditions. Reaching out as a beacon of light into a cold and dark city! Being about our Father’s business… Would
you join us? Please pray for us; that the Lord will continue to bless this vision until the return of Lord Jesus Christ…
