The past two weeks have been filled with much refreshment, Joy, Challenge and reinvigoration. Two weeks ago, Craig and I flew into Thailand to do VBS for a group of 10-12year old missionary kids during a Regional Mission Conference. It was such an incredible opportunity for us to invest in these kids who are going through the struggles of growing up on the mission field. As each day sped by, we found ourselves getting very attached to these children who are so special and dearly loved by GOD. We came to hear each of their testimonies and of their struggles and desires in life. As I remembered back when I was their age, I found myself very encouraged by where many of them were in their walks with the Lord. It took myself a long time to finally 'get it' as far as the gospel goes, but some of these kids have definitely 'got it' and that was such an encouragement to see. Some are struggling fiercely and others are flourishing in the faith, but whichever the case was, we saw the Lord meet each of them where they are at and do a work in their hearts. Many of these children do not have the luxury of having friends their age who can speak a common language. This is very tough on a child at such a pivotal age so for many of these kids, this conference was a rare opportunity to hangout with kids their own age who are in similar life circumstances with parents in full time ministry. We definitely saw some good fruit in these kids lives throughout the week we spent with them and we ask that you pray for missionary kids such as these who face many challenges living cross-culturaly. That being said, I believe that it is a high privilege and extreme blessing to have the opportunities that they do to live in a foreign land and see GOD at His mighty work.
After many sad goodbye's with our new friends we headed up North to Chiangmai Thailand where we spent 5 days catching up with old friends from our High School days in Thailand. I cannot express to you all how encouraging it was to see our dear friends and teachers (also our friends) and hear how they are doing and what GOD is teaching them. It was refreshing for me personally as well to return to the city where my transformed life in Christ began. He is so good. We enjoyed much good fellowship during these days. We were blessed with an opportunity during this time to visit a juvenile prison for girls and do a program for them where we shared testimonies, sang songs, played games and taught guitar. There is a flourishing ministry among these girls run by some local missionaries here in Chiangmai. It was so good to see how GOD is at work among these hurting people! We also spent a morning singing songs and sharing our testimonies at a local bilingual school. We were informed that many of the students there are not believers so we pray that fruit will come from the time we spent with them.
I sit here once again in Kolkata India facing two more weeks of ministry here in South East Asia. Please pray for strength to persevere in sharing the gospel and wisdom on how to do so effectively. There is hope my friends! GOD is alive and at work among these peoples. Tomorrow we head out to a village for three days so please pray for protection there and for boldness to proclaim truth with love!
Grace and Peace
After many sad goodbye's with our new friends we headed up North to Chiangmai Thailand where we spent 5 days catching up with old friends from our High School days in Thailand. I cannot express to you all how encouraging it was to see our dear friends and teachers (also our friends) and hear how they are doing and what GOD is teaching them. It was refreshing for me personally as well to return to the city where my transformed life in Christ began. He is so good. We enjoyed much good fellowship during these days. We were blessed with an opportunity during this time to visit a juvenile prison for girls and do a program for them where we shared testimonies, sang songs, played games and taught guitar. There is a flourishing ministry among these girls run by some local missionaries here in Chiangmai. It was so good to see how GOD is at work among these hurting people! We also spent a morning singing songs and sharing our testimonies at a local bilingual school. We were informed that many of the students there are not believers so we pray that fruit will come from the time we spent with them.
I sit here once again in Kolkata India facing two more weeks of ministry here in South East Asia. Please pray for strength to persevere in sharing the gospel and wisdom on how to do so effectively. There is hope my friends! GOD is alive and at work among these peoples. Tomorrow we head out to a village for three days so please pray for protection there and for boldness to proclaim truth with love!
Grace and Peace
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