5 Questions with...Kate Camara

1. How did you first get involved with Friendship Presbyterian? I was finishing my masters in Language Education in New York City and wanted to try moving abroad. My close college friend, who is Taiwanese, and her husband, also lived in NYC at the time and they were moving back to Taiwan. They encouraged me to teach here in Taipei. When I arrived here, I really did not want to church hop, as I did in NYC, so I decided to stay with the first church I felt comfortable with. A former student of mine attends the Chinese congregation and she recommended Friendship.

2. What do you do Monday through Saturday? I am an English teacher and teacher trainer at a small cram school in Tianmu. I teach all ages, and I love it! 

3. What is something people might be surprised to know about you? I am one of 10 children.

4. What do you find most challenging about being a Christian today? Actually, I think 2019 is a great time to be a Christian. It is so easy to start conversations about my faith because everyone is so passionate about being empathetic, understanding, and inclusive—all of which I see in Christ. The challenge, then, for me is to not blur the lines too much and become conformed to the world.

5. What is one of your favorite books of the Bible? I love the Psalms. I grew up in a Reformed Presbyterian Church that sings the Psalms exclusively. I have come to know them very well, and they are special to me.

Fit Kids Club - Game Night, March 2019

Photos courtesy of Jackie Zuiderhof, Kevin Fulton, Angela Fulton, David Morton, Sar Hook, and Sam Huang.

Noteworthy Events

• 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 52 individuals who served FPC during a Sunday Service or special event in February. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please email deacons@friendshiptaipei.com.

• Youth Group Weekly Gatherings - Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm: Our Youth Ministry has begun gathering on Friday evenings for a month-long trial period. We hope to provide a time of worship, Bible study, fellowship, and fun. We will meet every Friday through the month of March, 6:30-9:30pm, at 261 Roosevelt Road, 6th floor.

• Monthly Prayer Group - March 12th, 7:45-9:00pm: FPC’s monthly prayer group, “The Engine Room,” meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month. Accordingly, the March meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12th. 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.

• Newcomer Welcome Lunch - March 17th, 1:15-2:45pm: If you are new to FPC in the last two months, come join us for food and fellowship in Room 402 of the church building. 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 us in Room 402 on the 17th at 1:15pm.

• Fit Kids Club Games Night - March 30th, 5:00-8:00pm: Exciting adventures in games-night fun awaits! Join us for another fun evening with Jackie Z. and the team. We will be meeting in the basement Sunday School rooms at the church. All Sunday School class ages are welcome, and you are encouraged to bring along a friend! Email Jackie for more details (fpcfitkids@gmail.com).

• Church Membership Class, March 30th & 31st: “Introduction & Membership” is designed to introduce you to the vision, values, beliefs, and practices of FPC. This course will benefit everyone and is required for those seeking membership. We will meet in Room 501 of the church building, March 30th, from 9:30am to 1:00pm and breakfast will be provided. A follow-up meeting to finish the course will be held on Sunday, March 31st, from 1:00 to 2:00pm in Room 402 of the church building. Bring your own lunch (to enjoy with us at the church picnic afterwards!). Sign up for the class at the Newcomer Welcome table in the fellowship hall.

• Church Picnic - Sunday, March 31st: Grab a lunch and come join us for an all-church picnic. After our service on Sunday, March 31st, we will be gathering together at the Triangle Park at 1:00pm before heading over to Tai Da Lake to enjoy fellowship together.

• G2C (student ministry group) Retreat, April 4th-6th: We will be holding our “Living Sacrifice” retreat on Yang Ming Mountain, Taipei. Spots are limited, so sign up quickly. You can either LINE-message “nansonlai,” or use this QR code.