23.11.15 Going Forward
Short update you on where I feel God has directed me to put energies. Appreciate your prayers.
Jon's Life
- University class teaching Genesis, Apology of Socrates, and Luke's gospel. A real mix of nationalities: 25% local Taiwanese, 25% Vietnamese, 25% Thailand and 25% other (e.g. Kyrgyzstan, China PRC...)
- Restarting (May 2023) an International Christian Fellowship at Yuan Ze University on Friday evenings. ~5 of us gather to worship God and study the Bible together.
- Formation of a Christian Fellowship/church on Sunday afternoons (starting May 2023) catering to the needs of African students and workers by African students and postdocs. (Can you find me in the picture?)
It seems to me quite ironic: Usually here in Taiwan, there is only 1 white face in a sea of Chinese faces. Yet here I am in Asia as the only white face amoung Africans!
Research work
- Thank God that Taoyuan Hospital in Taoyuan has given us the approval to start our study into the relationship between melatonin levels in saliva and light.
- Last Thursday I gave a talk in Taipei at the CIE(Taiwan) division annual meeting. CIE sets standards for lighting worldwide. It was amazing to see how fast the technology and research is advancing. Three years ago, very few of us were interested in this field and now companies have products. Need to think about how to proceed in my research as I cannot compete in research with large companies.
Family
- Johann is in Canada working on Grade 13. He needs to apply to universities. May God direct his way.
- Relationship with my wife Sharon and some financial issues
- Aien will graduate, LORD willing, in May. What for her to do next?