Here is an overview of what our month in Thailand looked like:
humid as well. I remember one of the first days I was there I remembered what a
hot GA summer felt like.
forms of chicken. One common meal for us was fried chicken, rice, and papaya
salad. We also had lots of interesting street food like corn in a cup, chicken
on a stick, and coconut ice cream in a coconut shell.
back of pick up trucks. The open busses were kind of like ex-large pick up
truck beds with 3 benches that they crammed as many people as possible on. Most
of the time we rode in the ministries pick up trucks that also had benches in
the back.
Housing/Bed – More bunk beds. This month we lived in
the ministries guest housing. We had 2 large rooms with bunk beds for 19 women.
month forming relationships with ‘bar girls’ who are involved in the commercial
sex industry with the goal of presenting them with a choice to get out. On the
nights we didn’t go into the bars we spent hours in prayer for those who were
out.
all with entirely new teams. I was honored to lead team 5:17 of 3 other women.
God blessed us with an amazing unity from the beginning and that continued
throughout the month.
Spiritual Growth – God continued to
show me more of what His love looks like and I learned more of what it looks
like to choose love regardless of feeling. He also continued growing my passion
for intercessory prayer; something I am excited to take home as a large part of
my ministry in the future.
Greatest Challenge – In the beginning of
the month I didn’t ‘feel’ much. I was lacking in passion and drive in a time
when I was appointed to lead others and I felt inadequate for the job. It was
challenging to be honest about where I was at with my team but once I was God
honored that and began to use that to teach me more of His character.
Verse – “The Sovereign Lord
had given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He
wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.”
Isaiah 50:4
ministry Ginny and I were finally able to meet up with 2 of the women we had
formed relationships with in the bars. We took them to Starbucks and talked to
them about life, Thai words, and coffee. While it was challenging to communicate,
God presented an opportunity to tell the women about SHE and let them know that
they have a choice. We believe that God is still working in their hearts and
that one day they will choose to come out of the bars and they will choose a
relationship with Jesus.
hands down the highlight. We snorkeled, kayaked, saw beautiful beaches, and
enjoyed a night with AC. You can click HERE to see pictures.
is pronounced ‘nam’ but if you accidentally say ‘nom’ you will be saying the
equivalent of ‘boob.’ …Guilty? Yes! Also, there really are 7-11’s on every
street!
As great as the month in Thailand was I am
looking forward to what is ahead in Cambodia! We will be doing ministry in
Phnom Phen but as of right now all we know is that we will be working with
youth. Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Many Blessings,
Kim
