Jiap's Father's Funeral

Jiap was concerned for her father because of his failing health. We traveled 2 ½ hours to Ganchanidit district of Surratthani Province with her to present the Gospel to him.

The next week Jiap’s father died. We again made the journey to attend one night of the 7 day funeral held in front of Jiap’s parent’s house. Many guests who came were served 3 different kinds meat & vegetables for their rice. While eating and talking with members of the family 2 women came and wanted to believe. (Jiap had been witnessing to people from the community.) After 2 hours we took pictures and left to return home to Krabi. We promised to return and begin teaching them about God.

Prayer Meeting for King's Health

Thailand’s king has been in the hospital and many have expressed concern for him.

A special prayer meeting for the King’s health was held by our province. All three religious groups, Buddhists, Muslims and Christians were asked to have an official time to pray for the King. Our pastor, A. Dusit, was asked to lead the Christians of 4 different groups. The governor presided over the afternoon events. After the program, fish were freed into the river according to Thai tradition.

Sunday Afternoons

Members from Krabi Baptist Church have been faithful to help us pass out tracts and witness to Thais in Khao Phanom district. We travel 45 minutes to get to the area and work for 2-3 hours before returning to Krabi town. Many of those who go with us, work 6 days a week with Sunday being their only day off. But they sacrificially give of their afternoon to serve God. So far, we've received about 28 response cards from our visits to Khao Phanom. Those responding usually request a free book or video CD about God.

Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our team and some others in Phang Nga. Twenty-three people were there. After a wonderful meal of turkey and dressing, some of the guys played football, the children played and watched a Christmas video while the women cleaned up and talked. It was a great time of fellowship and expressing thanks for all that God has done.

Prayer and Praise

1. Praise God for the Thai Christians from Krabi Baptist, who sacrificially give their time to help us pass out tracts and witness.
   
2. Pray for our protection from dogs and snakes as we pass out tracts in the countryside. Sometimes we don't see the dogs until we're too close and it can get scary.
   
3. Pray for the Thais in Khao Phanom to understand the Gospel and want to learn more about God, who loves them.
4. Pray for Richard & I to be bold and faithful in proclaiming the Gospel. Many days we get discouraged because we go out, present the Gospel and no one responds.
5. Pray for Jiap that she continue to grow in her faith and boldness in her witness.
6. Pray for boldness as we present the Christ of Christmas to the Thais of Krabi through caroling in a mall and members homes, tract passing, visiting the Governor of Krabi Province, the mayor of Krabi town, and the Christmas programs in Krabi town and in Khao Phanom district.
7. Pray for the preparation, boldness and impact of the OBU students, who are coming the beginning of January, for the Kingdom of God.