Greetings HeavenandEarthlings, from Chiang Mai! We are overwhelmed with the beauty and complexity of this place. We are humbled by the compassionate ministry of Garden of Hope, and their creative, thoughtful ministry to vulnerable women and children. Last night some of planned for the party tonight while others began to visit with some of the people the Garden of Hope seeks to serve and support.
Tonight we are getting ready for a pizza party for 20 or so children, ages 2-14, who frequent the streets around here. We are excited.
In recent days we have been getting some invaluable preparatory talks and dialogue, ranging from the history of Prostitution in Thailand, the differences between folk Buddhism and Buddhism, to the contemporary political crisis in Myanmar and the pressure this puts on vulnerable persons in the hill country just outside our city of Chiang Mai. And then when our heads and hearts are full, it's time for a meal--and the food is amazing and varied. Already I've tasted some fruits I didn't know existed and they are scarey tasty.
So far no one is sick, though a couple of us are a little sniffly.
Tomorrow morning we go to a Thai school with our Thai tutor (did I mention we've had language lessons each day?) and she will show us off to her students and we will try to teach a little English, George Fox style.
Thanks for your prayers. Keep them coming. We are very grateful.
In Christ, on behalf of the team,
Roger Newell
2 comments:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! (96 deg in Dundee today (Friday 5/16))
Roger and Claudia
I noticed the second picture in your list--RAMBUTAN!! That was my favorite fruit when I was a child living in Malaysia. Have the team eat some for me, and for good measure, someone should put one in each cheek for a chipmunk look.
Blessings on your preparation for and involvement in ministry.
Rick Muthiah
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