FPC LINE News Group: Be sure to join our FPC LINE news group, where you can get all the latest information about FPC. You will only receive messages from FPC. You can also send questions and prayer requests which will be received by the church leaders. To join, search for "@748ayrjw" or scan this QR code. • Children’s Ministry - Volunteers Needed: Teachers and Teaching Assistants are needed. Contact our Administrative Assistant Grace Chen or email fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com for more details. • Tax Receipt: If you would like a 2021 Taiwan tax receipt, in either electronic or hard-copy forma ..read more

What Happens When Life Hits You? by Pastor Peter Kim That’s a question that a lot of people, I believe, were dealing with here in Taiwan when we went under voluntary lockdown. Unlike other parts of the world, many people in Taiwan felt it necessary to heed the government’s strong suggestions for managing the COVID situation. The result? Many people that used to attend Friendship Presbyterian either ended up going back to their home country or quitting church for good. The disruption of physical community brought discouragement to many. It was a difficult time. However, the Lord did not stop w ..read more

G2C FPC University Ministry, “Gospel to the Campus” (G2C), exists to help international students —undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral—experience gospel renewal for the glory of God. We want to see the gospel transform their lives and for them to become agents of transformation as they move forward in their lives. Lighting of the second Advent Candle (peace). Ministry in the past year was challenging, but God has led us through those difficult times. Hence, we are glad to announce the new phase of our ministry, and we ask for your prayer and support. 1. Language exchange outreach: We hold a c ..read more

We always rejoice to welcome new members into the FPC family. Jesus said that his true family was not made up of those he shared blood with, but those who do the will of God (Mark 3:31-35). Please seek out and greet your new brothers and sisters! Lighting of the 3rd Advent candle (love ..read more

Pray for the construction of the church of Taipei Xinyou Church 3.0 The site of our old (and new) building. 1. Pray that the process of geological drilling, testing, the submission of the geological survey report would go well; and for the next structural design (it is decided to use reinforced concrete or steel-reinforced concrete construction). Please pray all these will be done with the wisdom given by God. 2. Pray for everyone involved in the Reconstruction Committee, that they can move together with one heart, and build a Christ-centered team culture during the weekly meetings, and that ..read more

In chapter 7 of the Book of Revelation, the author is given a vision of Heaven in which he sees “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb…” (verse 9). At FPC, we organize our Christmas Eve service so that the account of the birth of Jesus is told in the multiple languages that are found in our congregation… Mandarin Spanish Bahasa (Indonesia) Chichewa (Africa) Kannada (India) Japanese Tagalog (Philippines) Taiwanese English Carols and cider outdoors after the service ..read more

• FPC LINE News Group: Be sure to join our FPC LINE news group, where you can get all the latest information about FPC. You will only receive messages from FPC. You can also send questions and prayer requests which will be received by the church leaders. To join, search for "@osv3181q" or scan this QR code: • “Intro to FPC” Course – Sundays in the Fall: Interested in becoming a member of FPC, or just want to learn more about the church? Our “Intro to FPC” course covers FPC’s core values and vision in four 1-hour classes during the fall quarter. We will meet on Sunday, Nov. 15th, 22nd, 29th, a ..read more

Seeking Leaders and Church Planters by Pastor Peter Kim "And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." (Isaiah 6:8) During a time when Israel was facing judgment, Isaiah was called to be a herald of God's truth. The question was asked, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" For many of us, this call, this task may seem daunting. And perhaps, for Isaiah, the call carried just as much weight. In verse 5, he acknowledges his impending doom and admits his own sinfulness. How, then, was Isaiah able to respond with th ..read more

1. How did you first get involved with Friendship Presbyterian? I moved to Taiwan right after Jake and I were married in 2010. We first went to FPC around seven years ago when a friend of ours invited us to the service. 2. What do you do Monday through Saturday? Due to Jake’s work-travel schedule, I do not work, so that I can support and be with him. 3. What is something people might be surprised to learn about you? I am the youngest of five girls. 4. What do you find most challenging about being a Christian today? The most difficult things for me are the portrayal of Christians in the mainst ..read more

A brief note from Lisbon, Portugal… This exciting adventure has finally come to an end. Remember my last update about the Israeli family that I was helping out with? Well, it is time to say good-bye. All good things must come to an end. It is sad to say good-bye to this beautiful family. Baby M. is just adorable. Being able to stay with this family has been a wonderful blessing. They have blessed me tremendously, not only keeping me company but also treating me like one of their own. What a blessing! However, life must go on. With the easing of COVID restrictions, I am able to fly out of Port ..read more