Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Chiang Mai-Judy & day off

Judy in front of her church with our team

Hi Guys, well we've had a great last few days. 2 days ago we were able to catch up with Judy for most of the day which was great! We went out to lunch with her then went back to her place and she showed off her apartment and office where we took lots of snaps for the people back home. We then went and worshipped with her at her church and then had dinner with her too. To finish it off Sonya had some quality 1:1 time with her which was invaluable. Thanks for the prayers for this. As we were leaving Judy was so appreciative of all that we (or more the fact God through us) had done for her, and she commented on how uplifted and genuinely encouraged she had been.
Success!!!!

Yesterday was team day off so most of us spent the day just lazing round the motel, one or two went off on a day trip, but it was a relaxing day for all and also refreshing.

Today we catch up with Sarah this morning for a couple of hours then have a windy 3 hour bus trip to Chiang Rai then catch up with Susie this arvo/evening, so a pretty full day.
Following this we'll be heading up to do some different sort of night ministry with Asholi& Puii, we're not sure what that will entail so I'm thinking we'll be kept on our toes.
The next week is going to be more intense with living conditions and also what we'll be doing. There may not be too much internet access so i may have to sms for some others to update the blog too.
Well I'm late for brekky, blessings to all, and thanks for the prayers- cause they're working!!!!

4 comments:

General said...

Nice Chris, Glad things are going well. Praying big time for you all in the next week. Trust God to do through you all things you never thought you would do.

Acts 7 - Do the things that God wants you to do!

Anonymous said...

fab, team.

your time with judy sounds really great. you certainly manage to fit lots in. just had an email back from her saying similar things to what you've blogged. well done.

thanks again for making time amongst everything else to keep up this feedback. we shouldn't need it to keep prayng. however it really helps us to be specific- both in praise and petition. i think it also motivates us too. maybe it even helps you to give praise and be encouraged more in blogging, as you lay out before yourself what's being achieved.

best wishes for the coming time of less internet and closer living conditions. praying for safe travel, good health, and forebearance, as well as openness to Holy Spirit promptings.

regards

rich's mum and dad.

Mike said...

Thanks for the updates Chris. Praying for you guys daily!

Mike

Anonymous said...

Hi everyone, mally the cook here! Am surviving and the team are helpful with their tidy up chores. We just cook the meals and they come and line up , then they have teams which clear and wash up ( in a 90 sec dishwasher! then put away. It's full on and we welcome our little breaks between meals. Often just want to sit down with feet up. Peter, staying with Kevin we are having good catch up time and the comfort of beds. We are in the kitchen by 7am and often not leave at night till 10pm.
Wed is our day off so the leader and minister,(Cowes Bap) Craig
Semple and one other gave us a cooked breaky this am. Pizzas tonight, and Kevin has some left over desserts from group that we'll have too.A few bonuses!
Saw Mike a bit when here, as Tamplings van just behind us! He's been fishing and golfing this week, as last week weather not good.He went home yesterdy. SO many people staying at this camp ground...Mc Cartneys,(had andrew and family last week, and this week is Stuart and family, the Hunts and now in their van the Stuchberrys, the Bouchers, the Whites and Thomases from MBC, the Stebbins who used to be at BBC,the Tamplings and they have her parents (David and Jocelyn ) here for a few days,chris (Peiper, CYTA) just dropped her daughter offf to a camp, and Lorraine and Ian (Bains sister, aunt) just caled in. So there are lots to talk to in spare time.No sicknesses and all happy using the acqium gel prior to meals.Beach ministry going well and nos. improving and kids joining in. Weather been fine and today (day off)a little o/cast. I went and had a few hrs at Churchill Island and was interesting, then went to the Chocolate Factory and had a hot chocolate with real choc. Must away now, . glad all going well , and give my love to all who know me, esp Mimmee and Trillian(wrong spelling!) Love from Mally Praying for continued safetry and health.