Michelle - Taiwan

Nickname: Michelle

When I was 4 or 5 I attended a small town Canadian vacation Bible school. I had grown up in the church so when the kids were asked if we wanted to accept Jesus to live in our lives, I said, "Yes." From that time on, I felt that Jesus was my best friend. Much to the embarrassment of my family, I would sing "I have decided to follow Jesus" in public places at a loud volume.

At about 10 years of age, I felt the call of God to be a missionary. I loved to tell others of Christ. I thought missionary women were either wives, nurses or teachers, and I loved kids so I prepared to be a teacher.

Since I became a Christian at a young age, I never fully understood grace until I became a missionary first in Malaysia and now in Taiwan. I always thought I was a good Christian and wasn't God lucky to have me. Living cross-culturally really brings out the sin nature. I found that I was very much a sinner in need of grace.

I have taught in mission schools for 8 years, and today I am on a church planting team reaching working class Taiwanese. As I see them bowing down to idols, I desire for them to know the God who hears, understands and loves them.

I have always loved photography. Now I use it to communicate the needs of the Taiwanese to my prayer supporters. I also am part of a puppet club that gets together to take photos of Taiwanese Pili puppets. My vision is to one day see these puppets used to tell Bible stories. To learn more about this vision, you may wish to visit:

http://homepage.mac.com/michellecollin/Menu1.html