Greetings from Thailand!
We are almost at the hottest time of the year. Instead of "Hot Season" we've always liked to call it "Mango Season" as that just sounds more delicious (and not so miserable!). We hope this update finds you and your loved ones well and finding your strength always in Him.
Family News... International School/School openings Now on an American school schedule, we only have 6 weeks left until summer break! We are so thankful that it was possible for our girls to attend this year. Do you have a teaching/education background? Interest in missions? Any interest in moving to Thailand to make an impact in students' lives for a season of your life? The girls' school, Chiang Rai International Christian School (CRICS) is looking for teachers for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Please let us know if you have any questions! Here is CRICS website: https://crics.asia/
Ministry Update Counseling internship/Ministry with The Way Foundation- update from Jason
Jason’s internship has been going well. He has been able to take on some counseling cases and started assisting in a monthly biblical counseling training for local believers. After the completion of the internship (May) Jason will begin his final class before graduating in July. We are all thankful for the opportunity to further education and excited for the closure of this chapter. Leadership transitions and internal re-structuring for the Way Foundation has recently come to completion.
The Way Foundation is now under indigenous (Lahu) leadership. Since the transition from western leadership to local, Jason has been asked to join the leadership team. He will serve as a liaison for the office and the foundation’s independent projects. Jason will also evaluate proposals of new ministries/projects that want to come under the foundation. Jason is getting more involved in the foundation's two main projects: PET (Pastors, Evangelists, Trainers) and D4D (Discipleship for Development). The PET program is a Bible teaching ministry; D4D is a holistic discipleship/community development project. It's based off the books Walking with the Poor and When Helping Hurts. D4D trainers from the US recently visited our team for training. Jason served as translator for both Thai and English for the 2.5 days of training, which was a new experience (a sink or swim type of situation!). Jason and a new young Lahu co-worker, Achi (future PET teacher), have begun to meet weekly with a senior missionary (founder and author of the PET curriculum) in order to learn the curriculum together. The PET curriculum has been very instrumental for Lahu people in understanding the Bible. Someday, we hope to get the material translated into Thai and revised in Lahu. To read more about The Way Foundation and its two main projects please visit: https://www.theway.foundation/ Thank you for taking the time to read the update. We are thankful for the prayers and financial support. May we all take this season to remember and meditate on Jesus’ words: “Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19).
Happy Resurrection Day!
Jason, Jenn, Moriah, Isobel & Titus
Prayer Requests:
1. Rhythms of rest, recreation, and renewal for both Jenn and Jason.
2. Wisdom and time for Jason to put together addiction and recovery lessons for the PET and D4D programs.
3. Good time for family rest during holiday in June.
4. Wisdom and means for a visit to the USA.
5. The Thai church would continue to be strengthened and grow in their knowledge of God and love for others.
