A LITTLE BOOK PROJECT

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In my (Amy) first year of seminary, we had a group presentation on Foreign Domestic Workers. It required fieldwork, interviews and applications. As part of the research, we went to Peninsular Plaza, People’s Park to observe on weekends. We spoke to those around us. We also got a lot of information via government websites and the like. The main takeaway was a very depressing one, the statistics of abuse, deportment, ill-treatment was frightening to say the least.

But we knew that was not the full story, because around us we had heard many success stories as well. Bittersweet farewells of employers sending their helpers overseas to further their studies, lending them capital to set up businesses and so on. As our presentation came together, we had to put up several suggestions as well. One of it was to create a positive angle using a story that will be suitable for even young children, to encourage but also educate us on this special group of people. To help us envision the possibilities and see another perspective.

Never saw myself as an author, not sure if I ever will. But if He sees fit to use me as one then I will do it for His pleasure. With much fear and trepidation, we launch the books these Saturday (8th Sept 2019). If you are interested, you may purchase the books at this link https://graceworks.com.sg/store/category/societal-issues-and-faith/the-invisible-people/

Here are our monthly thanksgiving and items for prayer –

Thanksgiving –

1.       For Graceworks Publishing and the launch for Amy’s book series
2.       Upcoming September mid-term break
3.       Both kids finally in good health, after Nathan’s week-long fever

Prayer items –
Jonathan
Continual faithfulness in ministry at Youth and Cell Group
Discipline and strength to complete this semester well

Amy
Peace after the nerve-wrecking book launch
Time management with post launch publicity and events

Mya
Increased interest in Mandarin both in school and at home
Adjustment to toilet training during nap time

Nathan
Ability to sleep through the night
Good heart review coming up in October

Thank you for loving our family and coming alongside! 


Blessed beyond measure,
Jonathan, Amy with Mya and Nathan


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