Another great Sunday

Sunday was another busy and blessed day. I had the wonderful opportunity again to share at Immanuel Baptist in the early morning service. I preached on Psalm 22 and the parallels with the crucifixion. I talked about how Jesus had to be separated at that moment from the Father in order to receive the punishment for our sins. (that is Pastor Winit translating)



I found out last week that the church has a new outreach going. A few weeks ago they started a Christian community radio station. Recently, they began to advertise free English classes at the church. The response has been huge. So, after the main service I teach English for one hour at the church. Yesterday we had around 20 people come. We will be inviting the students to come earlier and check out the church service and have lunch with us.

After that, I travel with the group down to the Baring community. I was informed on the way down that I would play the role of King Solomon in a drama for the kids. I am not sure that I got my lines quite right, but I think they got the point.

The team then played games with the kids while I taught an English lesson for the adults. One of the games they do involves the kids eating a bunch of foods and then blowing into a plate full of flour. It makes for good fun and good pics.



Son and Ting did a magic show for the kids. Their big finale was Ting said he would pull a rabbit out of his hat. What he pulled out was a notecard with the word "rabbit" written on it.



Finally, here is shot of all the kids from yesterday.

Chapter Two Begins

I landed safely and on time back in Bangkok last night. I was very happy to see my friends Ahjan Vee and Big C (See post from 1/23/09) there to welcome me back and drive me home.

I was really looking forward to seeing my bed, but see it I could not because my power had been disconnected! Turns out I missed my electric bill deadline by a day. Luckily the doorman was able to round up one of the utility guys to flip my power back on just in time for an air conditioned and deeply satisfying rest. (I don't sleep on planes for those who don't know)

I had a wonderful time back home getting to see almost all of my family and many of my friends. I was very encouraged by how many of you said you are reading this blog and praying for me. THANK YOU!

Some of the things I did while I was home: drove a car, ate a steak, caught a fish, saw a braves game, saw the stars (in the sky not in Dallas), ate a Krystal, played darts, listened to country, watched cable, worshiped in English, and made a few pars.

It was a fun and refreshing time, and I am grateful to God that everything went smoothly with travels and with my transition from PIONEERS to being an independent missionary. Thus begins the second chapter of my life and work in Thailand. In the next post I will offer some possibilities about what I may be doing with myself in the coming months. But for now I am exhausted. My body has been telling me to go to sleep since 2pm and I made it this long!

good night