I know it has been a while since I wrote a post. I really meant to write a lot sooner but things are crazy right now. I can't wait to tell you all about it.
First of all I have some great News to share. I had previously mentioned that there was a problem in Thailand with the organization that we get our Missionary Visas through and no one was able to get visas or renew their visas. Well Praise the Lord, the Thai goverment is allowing the organization to give missionariy visas again. Now we pray that the problems within the organization will be resolved and the Christian reputation will be restored.
Another Praise item is the Blessings that the Lord has given to the Serve Asia department.
At present there are 34 Serve Asia Workers approved for 2012. Another 5 working on applications and yet more still that are inquiring to go out with OMF. This is quite a crowd and I am blessed to be getting to know each one of them. The people that the Lord has brought our way have been wonderful dedicated individuals. They each have a passion for Asia and the lost. I pray that God will guide each of them as they seek His further will.
There is one in particular that I am thrilled to be able to tell you about. She is a young woman who has felt God's calling on her life for quite some time. She has a passion for those that are often overlooked by society. She heard about the need for people in Asia and now feels that the time is right to visit.
She has a big heart and a willing spirit. She will be heading out this fall to visit not 1 but 2 countries in Asia. The goal of this trip is to hopefully determine where exactly God is calling her to serve in the long term.
I am so very proud of her faith and courage. I am also so very grateful to call her my best friend and my sister.
Martha and I
The Oates Women
I am grateful for the chance to organize her trip and I know that this will be an amazing experience for her. Please pray that everything goes well. If anyone is interested in her journey please let me know and I will get her in touch with you.
