Whoohoo! Time for another update!
I have really been enjoying my time in Thailand! At the very beginning of this month my daddy came to visit and do ministry with me while Adventures hosted our Parent Vision Trip. We had the chance to play with children in the slums, share the gospel with Buddhist monks, and do some painting at a women’s safe house for women who have left the business of prostitution. I had a wonderful time with my daddy and I really look forward to coming home in several months to see the rest of my family and friends who I have missed dearly!
(Photo of my dad and me at the Art in Paradise Museum)
After my dad went back to the states, I traveled up to a very small town called Mae Chaem. In this town our team had a great opportunity to love on about 100 Buddhist children while we taught an English camp. It was really awesome! The school (even though they are Buddhist as well) told us that we could teach as much as we wanted to from the bible as long as the students were furthering their English skills. We were able to straight up teach Buddhist children the gospel! Right now these children are in the seed planting stage. For many of them this is the first time they have ever heard the gospel and will have no idea what to do with it. The goal is that God’s message will sink in so that in the future perhaps they will understand better and choose to follow Jesus permanently.
(Photo of my 1st and 2nd graders in Mae Chaem)
Please pray for the students in Mae Chaem. Also, if you would like to pray specifically, pray for Phim. Technically, as a teacher, we shouldn’t have favorites but Phim was mine. He is a sweet and mischievous 1st grade boy who loves to make paper air planes and give his teachers back massages. It was adorable. I connected with Phim the best and it was very hard to leave him. He is in the Lord’s hands though and I am trusting (and praying hard) for his salvation.
(Photo of me and Phim. He wasn’t a huge fan of the camera. Haha)
We are now back in Chiang Mai. Tomorrow we will be doing some organizational work for the ministry here. We be helping with cleaning and filing. It may not sound like the most exciting deed but when it’s done for the Lord there is still so much satisfaction in these necessary tasks.
(Photo of me at the Art in Paradise Museum)
I would also love to inform you about some of the things God has been placing on my heart for when I return to the states. There are two paths I am praying hard about. One actually has to do with me returning to Israel. Yes, more travel. I have felt a strong pull towards this country since the first time I had visited in May 2014. The Lord asked me to begin learning the language of Hebrew and told me at some point I will return to that country. I am praying if His will is for me to go as soon as I finish the race or if my return to Israel is farther in the future.
(Photo of some of my team at the sticky waterfalls in Chiang Mai)
The other option I am really praying about is furthering my education. I believe I am meant to continue studying, but I know I need to take baby steps in his area. I have been praying to see about returning to my beloved town of Sebring and starting my Associates Degree.
(Photo of Sandra and me at the Art in Paradise Museum)
As you pray for me, please pray that the Lord will be clear on where He wants me when I come home. I will go wherever the Spirit leads, but first I must clearly know where He is guiding me. Much love to each and every one of you! God bless your life for the glory of His kingdom.
