Teaching in Thailand!

Eager monkeys, juicy pineapple, and the most polite and genuine people could almost sum up my time in Thailand! However, seeing God work and teach really was the spice to the cake (or should I say, curry?)

When I arrived, I went right to work painting a church building alongside new Thai believers. They brought me fruit to try, wiped paint off my hands, and reminded me that communication is key. Communication just takes extra effort when we can’t use many words! My time in the south proceeded to be filled with getting to know new believers who are on fire for the Lord despite standing out and facing danger from society and the spirit world. I also was able to teach English at local public schools which was so fun! The schools allowed me to share my testimony and lead praise songs, although they are buddhist schools. Wow! I came to learn and help, and God taught me so much about his Spirit and his ways of working while I got to see Him work in the Thai people in the south.

After my time in the south, I flew up north where I got to teach English to village children. They were always so excited to see our van pull onto their dirt roads, and bump carefully over the narrow driveways, through the rice fields, to our meeting places. We sang songs, told Bible stories, completed crafts, and munched on snacks. I was reminded of how blessed I am to know English, and how this small gift swings the door wide for ministry all over the world!

After my time in the north, the day came to fly back to the states. Leaving Thailand was bittersweet, but the memories I made and the lessons I learned will forever be in my mind and heart. God is so good, and such an excellent, hands-on, and experiential teacher!