WEI in Taiwan

Enoch &Jeannine Thweatt

Mailing Address:
271 Richbriar Road
Nashville TN 37211

Telephones: 615.469.0839; 615.305.3708; 615.305.5217

Mission contact:

Paragon Mills Church of Christ Nashville, Tennessee

Enoch and Jeannine Thweatt are scheduled to return to Taiwan for another WEI campaign this month. They report that six teachers have signed up thus far, including veteran teachers Sarah Coggins from Alabama and Larry Raper of Cookeville, Tennessee. New teachers include Rodney and Carole English of Nashville. Rodney is a retired salesman and serves as a substitute teacher for Metro schools. Carole taught in the education school, Peabody, and is now retired from Metro Public Schools as an elementary school principal. Praise God for such a talented group of teachers.

Dick Ady and the Thweatt's were missionaries together in Taiwan way back when--between 1968 and 1974.

Campaign plans for 2010

Oct/Nov 09

Campaign plans

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October and November 2009

UNEXPECTED RETURN
This has been a blessedly eventful month. Our oldest son, Bruce, was able to be in Taipei with us, ostensibly to take part in the class reunions of the Taipei American School. But since those activities used only three of his days there, he blessed us by teaching some of our classes and being a true encourager for all of us.

While Bruce was there, we had phone calls from the States saying that Enoch’s brother in Florida was comatose and not expected to live. We were able to get seats on a flight out Friday night, October 23, and were with Dan on Sunday. God’s timing is awesome! Bruce handled our duties in Taipei, and we were with Dan to see the beginnings of his recovery. The cause of the problem is unknown; Dan is undergoing therapy, and the prognosis is good. His gregarious personality is back in place, and we thank God!

RETURN TO TAIWAN
We have made reservations for a flight back to Taiwan, leaving here November 7. This fall our student load has been light, but we are eager to get re-connected with all of our readers. In addition, Brother Phil Gardner will arrive in Taipei on November 11 to begin his WEI classes. Although Ryan Campbell is in full time language school, he is able to meet with 3 or 4 students each week. His classes in Mandarin Chinese are going really well. His vocabulary is increasing at an unusual speed, and his prayer (in Chinese) on a recent Sunday morning expressed his deep spiritual conviction. There will be two special days while we are in Taiwan. On Nov 29, the church will host its fourth annual Thanksgiving Sunday, inviting all WEI students, friends, Christians, and neighbors. It’s always a great day! Then around Dec 12 the Tian Mu church will host a Christmas party for the Ti Hwei Children’s Home. We are glad we can have a part in this, and hope to help make it a joy-filled time.

ZHONGHUA
Since we have been in Nashville only a few days, we have not been too involved with the Zhong Hua activities. Enoch did re-connect with his Nashville WEI student, and also preached at our Sunday worship service.

THANK YOU
You are a blessing to us and our work among Chinese people, and we pray that, together, we all are giving glory to God! Our love to you.

Enoch and Jeannine

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