First Church Presentation

So this past Sunday I had the opportunity to do my very first church presentation at my home church. I think it went OK. I have decided to present it here as well...mainly because it introduces what I am doing now and will be doing in the future.

Presentation

Missionary to People Around the World from Right at Home!

Short Term Missions (Serve Asia) Administrator

• Connect with people who are interested in ministering to others

• Screen those interested in the ministry

• Help inquirers through the Process of Application and Preparation

• Encourage and Advise the workers while on the field

• Conduct Training and Debriefing (or ensure that it is conducted)

• Participate in Events in order to meet people

• (i.e.. Mission Conferences, Schools, churches)

• In March I will have the opportunity to go to Singapore for a conference and also to visit some of the fields (including the area where I will one day be working)

Thailand Ministry

Goal to Head Out: Mid 2013

Ministry

During my first term (4 years) I will be:

• working to learn the Language and Culture.

• Serving as a Resident Adviser (RA) in the International School

• Reaching out to those in the Community

• Getting to know the ministry and the families of the Students

Thai Facts

Population: 68’139’238

Area: 513’115 sq km

Bordering Countries: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia

Official Language: Thai (85 languages)

Religions: Buddhist – 85.32%

Christians – 1.10%

Evangelicals - 0.5%

Muslim is the second largest religion (mainly in the south)

Other Religions: Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism

Preparing to Head Over seas

Partnership Development

• Striving to Build up a team of Prayer Supporters

• Continuing to communicate with my prayer supporters

• Searching for People and/or Places to share my vision

and ministry

• Praying for GOD’s direction as I prepare to go but am presently here

Praise and Prayer Requests

PRAISE

• I have been officially assigned to serve in North Thailand

• I am enjoying my present job and ministry

• I am able to continue with my ministry at my home church

PRAYER

• That my needs will be met, emotionally, spiritually and financially

• For positive feedback as I continue in Partnership Development

• To reach my goal of 25 prayer supporters by the end of 2011

• For strength as I start another Masters course

• For good health as I continue to be involved in my home church

• For strength as we head into the busy Christmas season

I will be posting another blog shortly.

Please also see my most recent Prayer letter attached on the right. If you are not sure if you are on my list to receive this letter and would like to, please let me know. Also let me know if you would like to receive it through mail or e-mail.

Thank you all for your prayers.

Blessings.