Wednesday, March 7, 2007

English Competition at NALC

The First Annual Valetine's Day English Competition was heald at the Nonthaburi Adventist Language Center on February 21st. Two of the area schools, Kusol Suksa and Chimplee participated with 6 students from each school. The students have been working hard in their English studies, with some of the students learning with Acharn Myo and Pastor Ben. It was exciting to see that their hard work has seen some fruit in the form of trust from the community. To have these two schools attend this event is proof of that. Through the bridges that are being built, the center has been asked to conduct an English camp for the Chimplee school. We are praying that the seeds being planted will thrive as the work continues forward in Nonthaburi.

Mobile Clinic Visits NALC




On February 23rd, the Mobile Clinic from Bangkok Adventist Hospital paid a visit to the language center in Nonthaburi. It was good to see doctors, nurses, and other staff serving the community surrounding the center. Around 30 people were seen, not the largest number ever for the mobile clinic, but certainly a further supporting pillar for us to share the gospel. An example of how these bridge building opportunities are working was a comment made by the English teacher from Chimplee school, who was given a special invitation to come and have a basic health screening. She commented to Pastor Ben, "My religion doesn't do anything like this, maybe I should change religions." Although there is a need to continue to introduce Jesus to the people, the beginnings that there is something positively different about true Christianity is being seen. Please continue to pray for the Holy Spirit's impact on the hearts and minds of the people.