Mission - T

Day 22 of 27 I have 5 days to go in this Wonderland. I cannot not visit the market, the Carbon-like market in Saphan Mai (but layu ra sa kabarato ug sa kadaghang baligya). Woke up early today to take the train with Rhesa. She planned to cook law-uy (Thai edition) and so she did. I ate joyfully. The rest of my photos were captured from my happy and ever-delighted heart since I stepped here 22 days ago.  Tomorrow is a big day for our center since it is our month-end outreach and fellowship with our English learners. Pray with us for a Jesus-filled time.  Amen.   

Day 21 of 27 But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.  Hebrews 10:39 Happy Birthday, Ate Rhesa!  Team Phahonyothin  Pizza birthday!  Today marks a special Friday as we celebrated Rhesa's birthday. Rhesa is my dearest missionary friend and sister in Christ whom I met at BTC-CGST. It was her consistent and persistent invitation that led me to decide to come to Thailand this month.  What a joy to celebrate her birthday today with a very simple yet full celebration. We started the day with her blowing candles from a tiny square cake I grabbed from 7-11 last night. After that, we had a prayer meeting at the English center. Together with the team, we had pizza for lunch. Then we went home and got ready for Rhesa's birthday wish: a pictorial session for free at a flower gallery at a nearby mall.  Rhesa has been in Thailand for almost 7 years now. Her big heart for these Thai unbelievers has grown t...

Day 20 of 27 I give God all the glory for letting me play this small part in helping reach some of the unreached peoples of the world. It is a non-negotiable command to go into the world and make disciples of all the people groups in the world. We all have one choice only.  The choice is to be the: Sender or the Goer What's yours?  Reading this book while staying here in Thailand for a short mission trip to volunteer and teach English to Thai and some Vietnamese unbelievers has become but another reaffirming and refreshing time for me.  My heart is grateful and expectant for what is to come. Amen. 

Day 19 of 27 From 8 days to go to 8 days left for Mission-T. 😭 Here is another list of 8 prayer points along with 8 photos I took from the Flower Market last night. Pray for God's mighty provision for Teacher Jane's last 8 days in Thailand.  Pray for the last 4 days of her English classes with Korn, Sona, Som, Rosie, Paula, Beeh, Em, Aom, Fang, Cherry, Nam, Japan and Oat. Pray for our outreach with students at Phahonyothin center on Sunday, September 24.  Pray for our month-end class fellowship and Literary Tea Party. May Jesus truly shine!  Pray for Santisuk Family in Bangkok, all branches and centers esp. Phahonyothin branch with Rhesa, Su, Me Un and Thong.  Pray for Teacher Jane's preparation to go back to Cebu. Pray that she will control her emotions well and understand that she can miss Thailand everyday but she cannot be back that soon.  Pray for all Mission-T blessers (those who gave their financial resources), supporters, encouragers and prayer warriors...

 Day 18 of 27 Welcome to ChinaTown. I had another fun day at the English Center. Little did I know that I will have another unexpected adventure in the evening. My friend's friends treated us to dinner at ChinaTown. They took us to three stalls for an appetizer, main course and dessert. I do not eat late so that means I broke judt but another life rule. It was a bright and colorful night at ChinaTown but deep within I know it was a dark place. Dark, because there is no real light. There is no Jesus, the light of the world. In fact, on our way home, we passed through an alley where women sit and wait for men who want instant pleasure for the night and who knows what else happens in that alley. At first I thought I only want to learn about the good stuff about Thailand but then I realized it is necessary to see the dark side of the place I have already really loved for the last 18 days.  Jesus, thank you for all that you have done for the Thai people. May they receive and welcom...

Day 17 of 27 Okay, I am honestly starting to feel sad. I have 10 days left for Mission-T.  I can think of crying in the rain but that cannot happen. Today, I got an umbrella from one of my learners here.  I got home at 9:30 ish pm tonight. It was another marvelous Monday learning English and reading the story of the demon-possessed man.   I also enjoyed Talk Time. Learners were asked to name  a favorite animal or thing and identify similar characteristics. Their answers were all interesting. Tomorrow I will welcome a bee, a cat, a lion, a panda, a panther, two rabbits, a monkey, a dog, a penguin and a cloud in class. Goodnight, Monday!       

 Day 16 of 27 Wow, what a glorious Sunday to respond and obey our only Master, Jesus Christ.  I was thrilled to share God's word today to fellow believers (Thai and Filipinos) at Santisuk Family Day. Matthew 18:1-4 Thank you, Jesus.  My heart is awesome glad! I rejoice in your greatness in my life and the life of my brothers and sisters here at Santisuk.  Who, then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?  With Santisuk founder, Pastor Steve and his wife  Prayer Points: Pray for all the Santisuk English Centers here in Thailand. Pray for all their teachers, missionaries and workers.  Pray for a harvest like no other this 2023 and the years to come.  Amen.