🏠 Pastor Jamie Tseng｜BBPN Beit Simcha｜April 9, 2026 An Unexpected RouteSome encounters may appear coincidental, yet they conceal God’s intricate arrangement. This Jewish mother visited several Beit Simcha across Taiwan, with Taipei being the final stop of her journey. She had never heard of this land before, yet through a choice made during a transit, sheContinue reading “When Love Crosses Distance: An Encounter Between a Jewish Mother and the Burning Bush”
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An Encounter During Passover: From Defense to Tears and the Opening of Prayer
🏠 Ray & Jane｜BBPN Beit Simcha｜April 8, 2026 The Encounter and the Opening On April 2nd, during the Passover, the Lord sovereignly orchestrated an encounter for us to host two Israeli young women, S and A. S was bubbly and talkative, while A remained quiet due to physical discomfort. When we shared that we are followers ofContinue reading “An Encounter During Passover: From Defense to Tears and the Opening of Prayer”
That Night, God Made Me a Mother to Three Israeli Boys
🏠 Pastor Jamie Tseng｜BBPN Beit Simcha｜March 25, 2026 An Encounter Already WovenOn the evening of March 24, I hosted three 22-year-old Israeli young men—Y, A, and B. A and B had just begun their overseas journey, with Taiwan as their very first stop; Y had just completed his trip to Sri Lanka and arrived here as hisContinue reading “That Night, God Made Me a Mother to Three Israeli Boys”
The Final Stop of Their Taiwan Road Trip: A Family Held in Love
🏠Sister Shana | BBPN Beit Simcha & Taipei Beit Simcha | March 23, 2026 Today, BBPN Beit Simcha and the Taipei Beit Simcha hosting team welcomed the family of seven, E family, at their final stop before leaving Taiwan. 🙏 Preparation and Prayer Before HostingThe mother was very polite and concerned that her five energetic childrenContinue reading “The Final Stop of Their Taiwan Road Trip: A Family Held in Love”
When the World Turns Cold, He Found a Home in Taiwan
From War to Joy — D’s Journey of Discovery🏠 Ray & Jane| BBPN Beit Simcha | March 19, 2026 A Longing Born Across the Fires of WarSince the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, D has held a deep impression that the Republic of China (Taiwan) was the first nation to publicly support Israel.Continue reading “When the World Turns Cold, He Found a Home in Taiwan”
At Beit Simcha, Backpackers Encounter the Honour and Destiny of Being Jewish
From an Inborn Identity to a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience of Being Deeply Loved 🏠Ray & Jane｜ BBPN Beit Simcha｜ March 7, 2026 A Meeting that Spanned Families Our first meeting with S and O on February 28 carried the warmth of instant familiarity, as though we had known each other for a long time. It turned out thatContinue reading “At Beit Simcha, Backpackers Encounter the Honour and Destiny of Being Jewish”
A Toast to Life: When Survivors of War Sit at Our Round Table
🏠 Ray & Jane ｜BBPN Beit Simcha｜February 9, 2026 On February 4, we hosted the 12th group of Israeli backpackers—E, R, A, and T. They met one another during their travels in Cambodia and later journeyed together to Taiwan. BBPN Beit Simcha became the only Beit Simcha they encountered on this trip. For this, our heartsContinue reading “A Toast to Life: When Survivors of War Sit at Our Round Table”
Jewish Girls: A Prayer Unheard in Our Culture
🏠 Ray & Jane | BBPN Beit Simcha | January 25, 2026 Thanks be to the Lord for His leading. On January 17th, just before their departure from Taiwan, we had the honour of meeting “warriors” O and N, two young women who served in the Israeli Navy. A Banquet that Bridged the Hearts When weContinue reading “Jewish Girls: A Prayer Unheard in Our Culture”
I Can’t Believe We Are Leaving Taiwan!
An Encounter with the Shamash on the Third Day of Hanukkah 🏠 Sister Irene | BBPN Beit Simcha | December 23, 2025 On the third day of Hanukkah, Tuesday, December 16th, we hosted L and S and decided to celebrate the occasion together. Pastor Jamie suggested lighting candles to represent the hanukkiah and sharing deep-fried treatsContinue reading “I Can’t Believe We Are Leaving Taiwan!”
Loss and Gratitude: The Healing Journey of a Son of the Altar Hearth
🏠 Pastor Jamie Tseng｜BBPN Beit Simcha｜November 30, 2025 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” (Matthew 25:35) After my mother went home to be with the Lord last December, her room became cluttered, andContinue reading “Loss and Gratitude: The Healing Journey of a Son of the Altar Hearth”