Well, I think it has been a bit of time since I have written a blog. So, though I am in no humor to be writing a blog, I find myself obligated to do so. The Lord is doing quite a work in my heart…more to come on that later, but until then, here is the promised blog:
I find myself caught in a land of perversion called Pattaya, Thailand. I have never seen a place so frequented by men to where the entire city caters to their presence. The are women and men on all the streets that can be bought for a fee. The beach is overwhelmed with men who seek a promiscuous vacation, so offensive is the sight that I sit here in beautiful Thailand and do not want to return to the beach. And I hope you don’t want to see a movie at the local mall, because you will not find a chick flick with in sight.
Thankfully we have the privilege to be a part of a wonderful ministry that reaches out to the women on the streets. They offer English classes to the women which then gives them an open door for ministry. Once women are interested in attending one of their “training sessions,” sort of like a mini discipleship training class, the women are then able to work at the center learning how to be a hair dresser, make cards or perform manicure type services. The women then have a job, a place to stay and freedom from a life of shame.
A significant event for this area of Pattaya is coming up this week called Pattaya Praise. This is a five day festival of sorts centered on praising our Great Lord and Savior and also praying for the city among other things. This event begins of November 5 and runs through the following Sunday. Please join in praying for great and miraculous things to happen here in the city!
