After a several-month posting hiatus, The Thai 5 are back to blogging! To start off, here’s a recap of what happened in 2011 and some plans for 2012. Thanks for reading!
2011 Highlights – some of the things that God did last year
TESOL Training Course – In January and February last year, Nathan took a 5-week course in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The course was a blessing and prepared us for the next step in our ministry.
Moved – On June 4, several friends helped us move in order to be closer to North-Chiang Mai University (NCU). We can see the campus from our house!
Teaching English – In mid-June, Nathan began teaching an English class at NCU. This has given us great opportunities to build friendships with several students and teachers.
Homeschooling – In mid-August, Jessica started teaching our three kiddos at home. Matthias (grade 4), Abigail (grade 2), and Chloe (kindergarten) like their teacher a lot.
The kids making Christmas crafts
Visa Renewal – At the end of August our family traveled to Bangkok to renew our visas and work permit for another year. We’re thankful for God’s provision in this area, even if the train rides there and back turned out to be quite adventurous.
Meekness Seminar – During the first week of October, Nathan traveled to Bangkok and took a week long seminar on the Thai way of meekness. It was eye-opening and encouraging to gain some new insights into the culture of the people we’re serving.
The Centre – In November we partnered with The Centre, an established student ministry in Chiang Mai, to open up a branch next door to our home. By early December, we had begun teaching English classes in the evenings, another great way to get to know students.
Playing games during The Centre Christmas Party
2012 Plans – some things that, by God’s grace, will happen this year
The Centre – Throughout the next several months, we’ll continue moving forward with The Centre and trust God to open doors and grow this ministry in His timing and by His power.
Southeast Asia Grace Conference – In May our family plans to travel to Bali, Indonesia to attend the first ever TCM conference for countries in SE Asia.
Home Assignment – In September, after almost 4 years since we left the US, we’ll return to visit churches, family and friends.
Killions In the Kingdom 