We are getting ready for Thailand: so much to learn, so little time! It's amazing how fast the time is going.
We gathered to meet at Sandy's this week with yummy food and fellowship followed by a reading from Psalms by Pastor Whitfield. We listened to the session 2 training video and here's some of what we learned:
~~ Pack light - bring modest, culturally appropriate clothing, you will be able to do laundry at the hotel.
~~ Do not forget an outfit for church!
~~ Leave PDA, pagers and cell phones at home.
~~ Always keep your passport on you, not in purse or wallet.
~~ Have a copy of your passport separate from your passport.
~~ Have a second form of ID with you, i.e. driver's license.
~~ Don't take too much money; bring credit card and ATM card.
~~ The flights will be about 23 hours in length (Really? - Oh, No!!!)
~~ While on the plane - drink plenty of water, get up and move around and carry snacks with you.
~~ Upon arrival avoid the temptation to take a nap. It will only throw your body clock off more.
~~ While in Thailand - DRINK ONLY BOTTLED WATER!!
~~ Eat what is offered to you by our hosts and remember to try and discover new foods.
~~ You will need an electrical outlet adaptor (CEE 7/16 Euro plug 2.5 amp)
A friend of Sandy's, Eileen Turvey, who has traveled to Thailand on a mission trip with the Whycliffe Bible Society, showed a DVD of her adventure. She answered questions, gave information about clothing, culture and food. She showed us wonderful clothing she purchased there for very little cost. Thank you Eileen!!
We closed the evening with the Lord's Prayer.
See everyone at Brian's house on July 10th after the late service.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
I, the Lord of Sea and Sky
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, If you lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
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The views in this blog are those of the BLC Thailand Mission Team and do not necessarily represent the views of Lutheran Hour Ministries.
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ROMANS 12: 6-8
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
MATTHEW 9: 37-38
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
MATTHEW 9: 37-38
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.