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We share with our readers the passion of the Chiangmai team in their own words - without the usual editing.
Dear Henry and Nat,
Thank you for your vision to see this past week come about. It was an awesome experience for everyone involved.
I was reflecting last night upon the powerful praises sent up to God in the middle of the Chiang Mai airport as the PP group was about to depart. It was spontaneous and it seemed to end a tremendous week on a high note for Jesus Christ.
I was also reflecting upon the awesome events that God let us be a part of last week:
1. The Opening Celebration of the New Payap Christian Zone
2. A 3-hour Pray Walk around the ancient wall of Chiangmai
3. Our first visit to Toffy's home after he left the hospital
4. An exciting Cell Group meeting and fellowship afterwards
5. A powerful devotional on the side of Doi Suthep
6. Climbing up to the temple & visiting the umbrella factory
7. Serving - Washing dishes, cleaning tables at food stalls
8. Mowing grass/cleaningstreets in community service
9. Eating and shopping in the Night Bazaar
10. Riding in Trucks all the way up to Baw Gaew
11. Giving to the children in the mountains at English Camp
12. An incredible campfire devotional in freezing weather
13. Strolling through the strawberry fields
14. Feasting at the Lemon Tree restaurant
15. Feasting again at Moo Ga-Ta restaurant
16. Back down to the Night Bazaar
17. Worshipping together - Sean's sermon
18. Aun's baptism into Jesus Christ
19. A great fellowship at the 22 Dec party
20. Our wrap-up session - from the heart
21. And lastly, praising God with all our hearts in the middle of Chiangmai Airport
Wow, now that was a great week. Thank you for making all this possible! Have a great week for our Lord and Savior.
Robert Reagan,
Payap Christian Zone
Chiangmai, Thailand
I felt that it is a quality time spending with you guys. I saw love and determination in you all trying to serve the Lord. It was such a great encouragement. You people never complain no matter how much inconvenience, trouble and hardship you all went through. Most of you seem to have so much fun and enjoy all the activities. You all are such a role model to us. Thank you.
- Yoo
Thank God for bringing you guys to meet us and sharing many things. Now we learn and know how big the kingdom of God is. I thank God for sending His love through you brethren. His love someday will make the people of the world as one body. God knows all His children. He's all knowledge and creator of all. He will uphold and bless all His children.
I pray that He will lead all you guys from Singapore and one day He will bring you back to meet us again. We love each other because He first loves us, but our love is lesser and will never be compared with His love to us. However, we shall try to follow His footsteps, serve Him till our very last day when we will meet Him face to face with joyful reunion. I put everything in His name and ask for a reunion. I ask in His name. Amen. - Oan Girl
I'm glad that all of you visited us in Thailand. Now, I'm more convinced that God is everywhere all over the world. He is omnipresent. For just a short time together, I really love you guys. I'll surely miss you when you leave. It's a great blessing that we have met. I hope, one day we shall meet again. Thank God for everything. May God bless you. - A+
Thanks to our God who opens the way for us to meet. It was a good plan to spend time together. We saw in you all the determination to serve God. You guys are fun to be with, you are friendly and happy. Your smiles, your laughter in both work, and prayer and play really encouraged us. We have the mind to work for God and others. We have the strength to proclaim the gospel to others more than before. We will spend more time with our local brethren, building up better relationship with each other and God.
We thank you again for coming to visit us. I thank God for you guys. May God bless you. I Cor 3:11-13 - Yutt
Thank you all so much for the joy you brought to Chiangmai. You encouraged us so much - I really cannot express how amazed I am by your humble service. As you leave today, know that you make a big difference. Thank you so much for your dedication to serve the Lord and others. Thank you for your willingness to shine your light for Jesus! You truly model Christ in all that you do! - Jeff
I am very glad to meet all of you. During this short period of time you have blessed my life in some form or other through your generosity, love, patience and humour. You all have taught me the love of Christ and being a great friend. I wish someday we can meet again, but if not then God bless all of you and have a safe trip back. Also, for Winston for his great conversation that we had. Thanks very much. - Greg Begir
It has been a great learning experience with you. I'm glad that I got to know some more brothers and sisters in Christ here in Chiangmai. I have been encouraged by your love for everyone and your generosity. I have also learnt that there is no age limit in serving the Lord. I am very thankful for the way you have touched our lives - Praise God! Have a safe trip back and see you in Singapore. - Eunice
I am so glad that you guys are here in Chiangmai. I had good times with you. Thank you for being here when we have been in Chiangmai and I could see your faith in you when we went to clear the road. You worked so hard to serve others and I saw that you gave yourselves to serve God and others. Thank you for the lessons that you taught me. I got a lot from them. The words that you said touched my heart a lot. It means much to me and helped me to know God more. - Oan
I really appreciate you working so hard for the big family in Christ. You are all generous, loving and I can see the love from all of you. It was a wonderful day yesterday (23 Dec) because I became in the same family as you guys. I was encouraged so much by you all. Thank you.
I would like to thank you for coming to Chiangmai and to show that whether we are young or old we still can come together to serve the Lord. Throughout the whole week you guys have blessed many people. In the hill tribes, at the church, at the Christian zone - we were all warmth by the PP church.
You guys have come not only to serve non-believers, but also us. You paid for most of the meals of which we had. I am so thankful for all the fellowship and singing we had. It will be a time I will remember forever. Thank you.
- Jonathan Chan
I'm very glad to get to know all of you, Singaporeans. It was a wonderful time of experiences. I learned a lot from this past week, to be patient and be blessed by all of them. I love to do activities which help us grow stronger in Christ. All this people are so great. I'm very impressed by your love and such good friends. I will miss all of you guys so much and want to thank all of you again for all things that you have done for us here. -Berm
It was so great getting to know all of you. You have all been so giving and so willing to serve with all the devotionals and other lessons you have prepared for us. It's been a great encouragement to see this group of different ages coming together to serve the Lord. It's been a blast and I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you and keep you safe. Have a great flight back and see you in Singapore - Dann
I wanted to let you know how much of a blessing it has been to receive your church in Chiangmai. One of the things I enjoyed is watching people. It was great to see some of you stretched beyond your comfort zone and come out to those trials in victory. The symbolism of this trip is also great. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship between Singapore and Thailand. God bless you all. - David
I'm so glad to know you guys.. God's family is so big and I feel that we are the same, such as in faith, how to be great mom and dad, how to treat others. Thank you for coming here and sharing our faith together. Hope to see you again. God bless you. - Tai
What a blessing it has been to have you here this last week! It has been so good to see parents and children in action and service to the Lord. Whether it was funding yet another meal, coming alongside me with godly encouragement, or showing genuine interest in the work here, you all have made such a difference. Your enthusiasm has been tremendous and has really fueled the fires here. You have been a breath of fresh air with your sincerity and humility. I am so thankful for the church in Singapore for the fellowship we have shared and the friendships that you have built in such a short time. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, insight and maturity whether it was in a devotional talk, sharing time or just a conversation in the car. On top of all this, you all are so much fun! I laughed countless times at your great sense of humour and adventure. May God bless you for stepping out of your comfort zones and into another part of God's kingdom. To those of you I will not see again, see you on the other side! Stand firm in your faith and pray for all the believers here. - Darby
I don't know how much I can thank God for you all. Thank you so much for showing me the love in God's family. I just want you all to know that you had touched many Thai people's hearts here. God bless you. - Gade
Such a wonderful week that we spent time together and get to know each other. I believe that all these things were led by God. I appreciate you guys and we can see how God works in you and hope that He will continue using us to do His work more and more. May this trip make you closer to God, like I have been. I will miss you all. - Ae'
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