Eager to Learn!

Some students approached me one afternoon, but I couldn't understand them. They were 4th graders. I asked Mr. Sanit, English teacher and assistant director, to translate what they were saying and he did. They wanted to practice speaking English. I spent time with them and played with them. There were more students who joined us. Mac, Elilai, Twinsanne and I had a wonderful time with them.

We spent our first Sunday here with the students on the volleyball court. We let them memorize John 3:16 and sing Christian action songs. They memorized the verse but I doubt if they really understood. Anyway, the Bible says God's Word will not return to Him void when it is preached or taught. On the second Sunday, we already received from Pastor Hiob the 10 Thai Bibles Old and New Testament and 50 sets of Four Spiritual Laws. We gave each student the Four Spiritual Laws and let them read aloud. We also let them read a portion of the gospel of John. After reading the Four Spiritual Laws, Elilai shared the gospel using the "Wordless Book" . We also let them memorize John 14:6. We entrusted one Bible to one student. We instructed her to read it and let others also read. Please pray that the Word that was planted in their hearts will grow and bloom.

We went with the teachers of Anuban Nong Kwai School to Khon Kaen (5 to 6 hours ride in a private car) last Wednesday to watch the Schools’ Fair. One of my students is a participant of English show. She got bronze. On that morning (August 2) of competition I called Pastor Wathana. He was a former classmate and roommate of Pastor Hiob Ngirachemoi at ITS in LA. He came to Khon Kaen University to meet us. He brought us to his home and to the church. His only son, David, played “As the Deer Pants for the Water” on the piano. He plays piano very well. The church is big and they are having 3 Worship Services every Sunday. They were able to plant 10 churches already through out the place. We visited their home and the church. They have a big project of building new church building and school building. It was good to meet Christians here. We really felt at home. Mrs. Wathana brought us back to Khon Kaen University. We planned to come back last Sunday but it's too far. It will take us 6 hours to commute by bus. Anyway, we are very happy to know that the Lord's work is flourishing in Khon Kaen and in the neighboring provinces. They are in need of workers. If you are interested to work with Pastor Wathana just let me know.