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Where are we?
We are currently living in Yunlin County, in Baojhong Township.
By Taiwan standards Baojhong is a small community. It is 4.2 kilometers east to west, and 8.823 kilometers north to south, for a total of area 37.052 square kilometers.
The 14,852 residents live in 9 villages. Although some people operate small businesses, most rely on farming for their livelihood.
The area is still experiencing an economic downturn, so many students and young workers spend most of their time in one of Taiwan's larger cities.
Currently there are 15 registered temples (14 Taoist and 1 Buddhist). There are an additional 15 unregistered temples that the Township Office is aware of. The Roman Catholic Church has a building not far from where we live, but they no longer hold services. The only Christian church has less than 20 members and is located in one of the farming villages, about 2.5 km from the township centre.
Our desire is that a church can be established near the township centre, a more accessible location for area residents. Will you pray with us that God will help establish His church in Baojhong Township, providing a witness to this area of Taiwan.
General information about Taiwan:
- Taiwan Field Office: cmataiwan@gmail.com
- The Chinese Lunar New Year is considered the most important festival of the calendar year. Almost everyone takes a vacation and tries to return home to be with family. [Feb. 14, 2010]
- Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival, is the second most important festival in Taiwan. [October 3, 2009]
- Ghost Month is an important festival among the working class people with whom we will be working. It occurs Aug 20-Sept 18, 2009. Another site that explains how if is celebrated in Taiwan is: Taiwan's Ghost Month
- CIA World Fact Book is a good source of brief facts about Taiwan
- Detailed information about Taiwan can be found at the Taiwan Government Information Office site.
- Follow the Taiwan news! The China Post
- Taiwan Alliance Church Union (in Chinese)
- Morrison Academy is the school where our children attend.
