Mission Trip and Weekend

We just got back to Shingle Springs after a great weekend in Scotts Valley. We spoke at Gateway Bible Church and stayed with my brother and his family. It was a lot of fun to see so many old friends (I grew up in the church and Joyce and I were originally sent out as missionaries in 1984 from there) and meet many new people. We enjoyed the time in the church and the lunch fellowship at Heavenly Cafe. We also had a great time with my brother Doug, his wife Diane and their family. Next weekend we will be heading up to Oregon to speak at Ashland Bible Church on the 15th. We also hope to get together with our friends at Rogue Valley Fellowship.

This week our PIBC students are leaving for their mission trip to Thailand. They sent me the following prayer requests...

The ESL team (Mac, Stella, Elilai, Twinsanne, and Ethel) is leaving tomorrow to Thailand. Please remember us in your prayers everyday.

1. Pray for safe trip to Nongkhai, Thailand.
2. Pray that the Thai people will know the True and Living God.
3. Pray that they will believe and receive Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Pray for wisdom, courage, and boldness to share the gospel. "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever" (Daniel 12:3).
4. Also pray that the staff of OpenMindProjects will hear the gospel through us.
5. Pray for protection from Hepatitis A, B & E, malaria mosquitoes, diarrhea and Typhoid fever.
6. Protection from any harm of the enemy. "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8).
7. God’s wisdom in teaching English to the students of Nongkhai, Thailand.
8. Pray that we could buy NT Bibles in Thai language to be given to the students and people who are interested.
9. Pray for harmonious relationship with the teachers and students of Nongkhai.
10. Please pray for the success of this trip and that our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ will be known to the people of Nongkhai and that the people there will worship our God and serve Him only. To God be the glory!!!

As you remember us in your prayers, please pray also for the Evangelism Team. They are leaving on Sunday to Chang Rai. Thank you so much for your prayers.