5 Questions with...Thomas Bigby

1. How did you first get involved with Friendship Presbyterian? I am reformed theologically, so I wanted to go to a Presbyterian Church. It was complicated going to church in China.  

2. What do you do Monday through Saturday? I am a 3rd-grade teacher Monday through Friday. I try to rest all day Saturday if I do not have work.

3. What is something people might be surprised to know about you? I was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (National Guard).

4. What do you find most challenging about being a Christian today? Several things are challenging. One is aligning a specific church or any Christian system with Biblical revelation. Christians and organizations often have their own selfish interests that are greater than our duty to Christ as believers.

5. What is one of your favorite books of the Bible, and why? The Gospel of John is one of my favorite books because it can reduce the complexity of the gospel into a short book. It is great for evangelism.

Fit Kids Club - November 2018

Saturday gathering at Yuan Shan Park and Maji Square. Photos courtesy of Jackie Zuiderhof.

Noteworthy Events

• Fit Kids Club Gathering – Saturday, Nov. 10th, 10:00am-1:00pm: The next Fit Kids event will be held at the Yuan Shan Park followed by lunch at Maji Square. Jackie Z. is planning lots of fun and games. Email fpcftkids@gmail.com for more details, or click here.

• Communion Sunday – Nov. 11th: We will hold our monthly celebration of the Lord’s Supper during the service of Sunday, Nov. 11th. Please prepare your hearts to participate in this intimate act of recognition of our dependence on our Lord Jesus Christ.

• Newcomers Welcome Lunch – Nov. 11th, 1:15pm-3:00pm: If you are new to FPC in the last two months, come join us for food and fellowship Sunday the 11th on the 8th floor of 261 Roosevelt Road. It is a time to meet others who are new to the church and helps us get you connected to the life of the church. You can register at the Newcomer Welcome table in the fellowship hall, or simply meet up with us on the 11th at 1:00pm by the main doors of the church building. From there, we will walk over to 261 Roosevelt together.

• Monthly Prayer Group – Nov. 13th: FPC’s monthly prayer group, “The Engine Room,” is now meeting regularly on the second Tuesday of each month. Accordingly, the November meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13th. Come join us for an evening of kingdom-centered prayer. We gather at 7:30pm on the 4th floor of the church building and go into prayer from 7:45 to 9:00. All are welcome.

• Youth Game-Night/Dinner – Friday, Nov. 30th, 6:30-9:00pm: All FPC teens are invited to a game-night, with dinner provided by the church. Required permission slips will be provided in Sunday School class and at the Newcomer Welcome table in the fellowship hall. Please return the signed slip to Sam Huang, Peter Brown, or Anna Wang. One slip needed per family. Friends are welcome! (But also need a slip.)

• Spotlight on Service: Did you know that each Sunday Church Service at FPC takes an average of 28 individual acts of service? We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 64 individuals who served FPC during a Sunday Service in October. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please email deacons@friendshiptaipei.com

• C.S. Lewis Group: The C.S. Lewis community group meets bi-weekly on Thursday evenings at a pub to read and discuss Christian books by C.S. Lewis over beers. The next book we are discussing is, “The Problem of Pain.” If you are interested, email jasonjwarren@gmail.com for an invitation.

• New Mothers & Wives Facebook Group: This is a Facebook Group created to support mothers and wives in their walk with the Lord and their families. We encourage all mothers and wives from our FPC congregation to join. Email fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com for more details.