On February 28^th, war broke out involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Many family members and friends in Taiwan and North America were concerned for our safety. First, I would like to reassure everyone that we are safe. At the same time, this is precisely the kind of moment in which we can practice a blessed spiritual principle:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 4:6–7)

Although the news has shown many unsettling images of war that can stir fear and anxiety, those conflicts were in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. Egypt, however, is situated in northeastern Africa and does not host a U.S. military base. As a result, the atmosphere here has not changed because of the conflict. More importantly, throughout this short-term mission trip, God’s presence has been with us every step of the way, and our hearts remain calm and at peace.

Yesterday morning, our mission team departed from the Center of Boys in Assiut. Our vehicle sped along the highway with endless desert stretching on both sides. Along the way, each team member enjoyed a delicious lunch of Egyptian kebabs and grilled meats at a rest stop.

By sunset, we reached Alexandria. Once a major center of Christianity in the apostolic age, it remains a vibrant coastal city on the Mediterranean. The streets are bustling with people, and vendors greet customers with joy. Against the backdrop of the shimmering lights along the shoreline, the pace of life here feels relaxed and leisurely.

Today is Tuesday, March 3rd. This morning we visited a school run by a Christian church. It enrolls many Muslim students and pays special attention to the physical and emotional well-being of young people. Once again, we were reminded that Christians, in any place and under any circumstance—even where evangelism may be restricted by the government—can still bear a beautiful witness to the gospel through practical acts of love.

This afternoon we also had the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Library of Alexandria. Historically, the Septuagint—the first translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek—was completed in Alexandria. The original library was destroyed by fire, but the Egyptian government has rebuilt a new library nearby, blending technology with modern architectural artistry. Among its rich collections are treasures that preserve Egypt’s thousand-year Christian cultural heritage.

This evening we will hold another SOWIM Discipleship Bible Study workshop for pastors and ministry coworkers at Moharambek Evangelical Church in Alexandria. This year, the Bible study resource we are introducing to churches across Egypt is the Book of Chronicles. Through my keynote session and the demonstration by our team members on how to use the SOWIM’s Bible study materials in small groups, we hope to help participants fully grasp the biblical truths in each study session, so that every member of these groups may grow together in God’s Word and apply it in daily life.

I ask for your prayers. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort and encouragement to the pastors and coworkers here. We also pray that God would open doors, so that more churches may not only learn about SOWIM’s discipleship Bible study resources but truly benefit from them. May believers have their faith firmly grounded in the Word of God, and may the promise spoken through the prophet Habakkuk be fulfilled:

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14)

Written by Susan in Egypt
March 3, 2026