Almost 10 years ago, the Joy House began as an outreach ministry of The Grace Place in the village of DaKangLang, a rural community that had no church or Gospel presence. We have seen God work in significant ways, as kids have come to know Jesus. Initially, the Joy House met on the temple steps in the center of the community. In 2014, we rented a traditional farmhouse nearby where we met for 5 years. In 2019, having outgrown the house, we moved to the second floor of co-workers, Peter and Debbie Dodd’s house. Because of funds raised through this special project, we were able to outfit and air condition this space to be used as a ministry center in the community. Ongoing contributions to this project are used purchase equipment needed as the program is developed, as well as to cover the costs of maintaining these programs.
The Joy House Ministry Center is committed to sharing the Gospel in DaKangLang, a rural community in Chiayi County that has no other Gospel presence. We seek to reach out primarily to vulnerable and underserved children, their families, and the elderly. The Joy House provides a safe place for children to build relationships and experience Jesus’ love in meaningful ways through weekly activities that promote spiritual, mental, and emotional growth. In addition to reaching out to children, the Joy House seeks to share Jesus with the elderly in the community through a weekly outreach activity, Bible storytelling, and visitation. The Joy House Ministry Center is also a base for hosting short term teams from Taiwan and the US.
