5 Questions with...Matthew Farrell

1. How did you first get involved with Friendship Presbyterian?   I got involved with FPC when my family first arrived in Taiwan and was looking for a church. We visited a few, but worshiped at Friendship for a while before joining another church. Eventually, my family returned and we now attend regularly and are members. 

2. What do you do Monday through Saturday?  I attend school and come to the Friday Youth Meetings. Nothing special. Although, I do have Jiu-jitsu on Thursday mornings. 

3. What is something people might be surprised to learn about you?  I really, really like birds. I just think they are so cute and fluffy. Whenever I see one outside my window I get super excited as if I was a 2-year-old in a toy store. 

4. What do you find most challenging about being a Christian today? I find it challenging when it comes to not conforming to mainstream mindsets. There are so many controversial topics today and it can be challenging to look at everything from a Biblical worldview when everyone around you does not. 

5. What is one of your favorite books of the Bible, and why?  I really like Hosea, because it gives such a powerful picture of our relationship with God. He gives us everything and we forget it so easily, but He pulls us back onto our feet every time. It is also kind of romantic, and I like that. Hee-hee!

Recent Events - September/October

New FPC Members (Oct.)

Communicant Class Baptisms (Sept.)

Newcomer Welcome Lunch (Sept.)

Noteworthy Events

Worship service at New Blessings church, Sanchong.

• 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:

• Newcomers Welcome Lunch - Sept. 29, 1:15-2:45pm: If you are new to FPC in the last two months, come join us for food and fellowship. You can register at the Newcomer Welcome table in the fellowship hall, or simply meet us in Room 402 of the church building at 1:15pm on the 29th.

• Churchwide Retreat – Oct. 10-12: Register here: https://rebrand.ly/fpcretreat2019. Questions? See our FAQ page here: http://rebrand.ly/retreatfaq. For additional details, contact Erika Ho at akirebbc@gmail.com.

• Church Membership Class – New Format – Sundays in September: Our church membership classes are being presented in a new, hour-long format over four Sundays starting in September. We will meet from 1:15 to 2:15pm on Sept. 1st, and at the same time on the 8th, 15th, and 22nd. We will be in room 401 on the 1st and in room 402 for the other dates. This schedule will be repeated in October and November. Participation is open to all and does not obligate you to become a member. However, those seeking membership must attend all four classes (missed classes can be made up the following month). Sign up at the Newcomer Welcome table in the fellowship hall.

• Sunday School Class – Sundays, 1:15-2:30pm: A 9-week class on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, taught by Elder Alan Fiol, continues through Sunday, Nov. 10 in room 501. Open to all.

• 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 56 individuals who served FPC during a Sunday Service or special event in August. Email
deacons@friendshiptaipei.com to find out how you can join our team of volunteers.

• Youth Group Weekly Gatherings - Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm: Our youth ministry provides a time of worship, Bible study, fellowship, and fun. We meet every Friday, 6:30-9:30pm, at 261 Roosevelt Road, 6th floor.

• FPC Sanchong Church Plant (“New Blessings”): Support our Mandarin-language church plant in Sanchong by “Liking” their Facebook page. Search this
phrase:三重祝福教會 or scan this QR code: