New appointees at Candidate Course (and Moriah's babysitter!)We spent the last 10 days at Candidate Course with OMF International, the missions organization we've been applying for…it was a blast! AND…they (OMF-USA) as well as the field (Thailand) asked us to join their team!
What does this mean? We will be moving to Thailand in the next year, spending 1 year in language school in Lopburi and then on to Isaan (the North East) of Thailand to begin church planting. WE ARE SO EXCITED! More information to come!
If you want to read about OMF International (formerly “China Inland Mission” or CIM), their website is: http://www.omf.org/ OMF focuses on reaching East Asia. OMF International has an amazing heritage, with J. Hudson Taylor as its founder. It’s a privilege to serve with this mission!
One of the best parts of the trip was getting to know the leaders. They are passionate, down to earth, loving, real, and servant hearted. During our training, we learned about partnership development and began planning for our future team. In addition, we learned that prayer is our number one support, and that we rely on God, not people, for our provision. We also explored different ways to encourage others to discover their unique role in missions, which is so much more than going or giving. We have an exciting journey ahead while on the “homeside” and even more excited about the ones that God will call to walk this journey with us!
What does this mean? We will be moving to Thailand in the next year, spending 1 year in language school in Lopburi and then on to Isaan (the North East) of Thailand to begin church planting. WE ARE SO EXCITED! More information to come!
If you want to read about OMF International (formerly “China Inland Mission” or CIM), their website is: http://www.omf.org/ OMF focuses on reaching East Asia. OMF International has an amazing heritage, with J. Hudson Taylor as its founder. It’s a privilege to serve with this mission!
One of the best parts of the trip was getting to know the leaders. They are passionate, down to earth, loving, real, and servant hearted. During our training, we learned about partnership development and began planning for our future team. In addition, we learned that prayer is our number one support, and that we rely on God, not people, for our provision. We also explored different ways to encourage others to discover their unique role in missions, which is so much more than going or giving. We have an exciting journey ahead while on the “homeside” and even more excited about the ones that God will call to walk this journey with us!
Moriah had a blast in Colorado (see photos below). She was the “mascot” of the course and loved her baby-sitter.
We are always asking for prayer for Moriah's left eye. At her last eye doctor appointment, the doctor felt that her eye is doing pretty well and that she doesn’t need to be on medication for the time being. This is truly an answer to prayer. Please keep praying for her and for complete healing.
Oh yeah....on Friday, October 28 - we celebrate our 4 year wedding anniversary!
We will be in touch. Thanks for your prayers and please send us an update!
-Jason, Jenn and Moriah
P.S. Thailand has had some serious flooding. A missionary with OMF made this video showing the devastation going on even where he lives (he even shows his kids SWIMMING in their living room!)
Flooding in Central Thailand 2011 - English from Ulrich Kohler on Vimeo.
At a Vietnamese restaurant - Moriah wanted it to be an authentic experience!
Jason and our friend Phil - who will also be going to Thailand with his wife Kate!
Picture day for Prayer cards!
Group picture at the Hideaway Retreat Center
Our girl