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”

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”

A Divine Encounter on the Day Before Their Departure: Visions Like Fire, Love Overflow

🏠 Pastor Jamie Tseng | BBPN Beit Simcha | November 28, 2025 On Thanksgiving morning, I received messages from R and O—a couple who had been traveling around Taiwan for a month and a half. Only near the end of their journey did they hear about the “Beit Simcha,” and they hoped to meet usContinue reading “A Divine Encounter on the Day Before Their Departure: Visions Like Fire, Love Overflow”

“I Will Remember Tonight” — That Night, She Encountered Yeshua’s Love

✍🏻Irene | BBPN Beit Simcha | November 26, 2025 Cool change had just started sweeping through Taipei. Walking home in a light jacket, I was on the verge of shivering. Or perhaps I was brimming with excitement. I had just parted with sister L, a new guest I hosted with Pastor Jamie on the eveningContinue reading ““I Will Remember Tonight” — That Night, She Encountered Yeshua’s Love”

🇮🇱In Taiwan and Beit Simcha, the Jewish Guests Felt Safe and Loved

✍🏻Ray & Jane|BBPN Beit Simcha|Testimony Date: 2025.10.28|Reception Date: 2025.10.24 We thank Yeshua—His love reached the Jewish guests through us, bringing them comfort and peace during a time of rising antisemitism. When we first met them on October 24, they appeared cautious. While browsing the menu outside the restaurant, Pastor Jamie explained that this meal wasContinue reading “🇮🇱In Taiwan and Beit Simcha, the Jewish Guests Felt Safe and Loved”

🇮🇱 Loved Like Family: Israeli Backpackers Welcomed in Taiwan

✍🏻Pastor Jamie Tseng|BBPN Beit Simcha |October 16, 2025 Just after sending off our third group of Israeli backpackers, we received a message from T and E—two 24-year-old young men. They had heard about the Beit Simcha network in Taiwan through an Israeli travel group and were eager to meet us in Taipei before beginning their ten-day round-island trip.Continue reading “🇮🇱 Loved Like Family: Israeli Backpackers Welcomed in Taiwan”

🌧️“Done Unto the Least of These”: A Rainy Encounter with Israeli Travellers

✍🏻Pastor Jamie Tseng|BBPN  Beit Simcha|October 21, 2025 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”— Matthew 25:40  Today, under pouring rain, I held the hand of an Israeli girl as we walked toward the MRT station. HerContinue reading “🌧️“Done Unto the Least of These”: A Rainy Encounter with Israeli Travellers”

From Kombucha to Fireworks: A Night of Spiritual Exchange

🏠 Irene │ BBPN Beit Simcha│ October 15, 2025 On National Day evening, I arrived at Pastor Jamie’s home to find her hosting a joyful and relaxed kombucha party with the Israeli guests. Jane came downstairs to greet me and shared that everyone was open and engaged. As I joined, the Israeli guests welcomed me withContinue reading “From Kombucha to Fireworks: A Night of Spiritual Exchange”