We went to minister to some people living in slums today around the city. We went with a pastor who has a church that is working with them. We went to three different areas and sang songs with them, shared testimonies about our salvation and what God has done in our lives, and passed out food packets. We sang some songs that they were familiar with, so we had a mixed English/ Thai choir going. The Pastor translated the testimonies for them. The people were very thankful and outgoing. We enjoyed our time with them. There was a mixture of both believers and non-believers in each group. We had an opportunity to pray with them. We also were there as a man gave his life to Christ and became a new brother. Very exciting.
Now to the obvious, the poverty level was quite extreme. It caused me to feel grateful for anything that God has allowed us to have. We think of the rich people who live in massive homes as being rich, but I discovered how extravagant my own apartment is. The children were so cute, but in this system, the Pastor says that they will remain in it. It is so sad to know that there is very little opportunity for these precious little ones to escape the poverty that surrounds them. Of course we wanted to load them all up and bring them to our world.
Tonight we will have another Bible distribution for the Chinese people. We will begin around 6:30 tonight, 6:30 am in the central daylight time zone. Please pray for the Chinese people that we are trying to reach. Please pray for the energy of our group as we had a late night and early morning today. The Bible distribution is time and energy consuming, but it is so great to see the Lord at work.
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What an exciting experience. I've sat here this morning reading all of your blog entries and in my heart, I am right there with you. The traffic laws sound much the same as in Venezuela! And eating unfamiliar food...and seeing people live in such poverty...it is much like going to Venezuela. When we distribute Bibles in Venezuela, we ask God and claim at least one new believer for every one Bible...knowing that there will more than likely be more. And our motto has become "How Far Can You See?"...you can see that Bible being carried away at that moment, but can you see it traveling on to China, into the homes of people who need God's Word, being read by mothers to their children. It's an awesome work and I am glad God has given you this opportunity. You will never be the same!
God bless you as you continue your work there! -Diane Peacock
As I read your blog--I to am aware of how blessed we are in our own home land...I am glad that God has provided you with such an opportunity and look forward in hearing more next Sunday....You are in our prayers and may God bless your time of Bible distribution and witness...Dennis and Pam
You know, it makes you realize all that you think is important in life REALLY ISN'T!!!! God used you guys to minister in another part of the world, but my heart has been so touched by all that is going on with you guys and Bill. I am so anxious to see what God has done in our lives as result of you guys giving up part of your life for these people!!!! It definitly puts my purse thing into perspective!!!!!
Mel
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