Our last couple weeks have been filled with things, things, and more things. It seems to be the nature of DTS, especially toward the end of lecture phase. A couple of "things" I am describing are plenty of great lectures, preparing the last details and dramas, dances, and testimonies to go on outreach, thanksgiving, and having Jason's dad here for a week of teaching. That week turned out to be a powerful week for a lot of students and staff members. God ministered to people in such a unique way, bringing healing and encouragement. He also taught a lot about how to be an evangelist through the adventures that John had in the past. It was an incredible time, to say the least.
Now that lecture phase is over, the moment we have all been waiting for has come: outreach to Thailand! Each and every one of the team members is excited about heading off to Phang Nga in the south, as well as Phuket, and then for the last couple weeks in Chiang Rai up north. Some of the ministry we will be doing there together is prison ministry and working with prostitutes in the bars of Phuket, showing them God's love. We will also be doing kids ministries, street evangelism, working in a smoothie shop trying to get to know local college students and tell them about Jesus :), as well as many other ministry opportunities. All this to say, we all feel very privileged to partner with God in serving the people of the world. Thank you ahead of time for your prayers and thoughts about us. We appreciate you guys.
This is our team that we'll be with for two months! We'll be updating about our adventures on this blog; so look for news about what God is doing in Thailand here! Please keep us and these lovely people in your prayers. We love you all and will miss you! Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas!
Love, Jason and Erika
You two rock! We will be praying for your team throughout the duration of the outreach. We will be sure to ask for strength, vision and unity amongst everyone.
ReplyDeleteTons of love from NH!
-Jesse and Amy D.