"Let The Little Children Come To Me"

So today we started the teaching on our mission trip at a school in Nakhon Pathom (38 miles west of Bangkok). It was awesome to see the energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity of 72 first through third graders in the school courtyard as we arrived in the morning. These well disciplined children greeted us with smiles as we entered their classrooms to present a lesson to them. Greg & Linda did a segment with songs and games, Reed & Maria did a segment with music & art, and Brian & Joann did a segment on animals, with games.

 We were able to let the children know that they had a Heavenly Father, who cares about them, and loves them greatly. This was accomplished with us humbling ourselves, in a place out of our comfort zone and letting The Holy Spirit work through us....words supported by actions.

 When we finished with our lesson plan, these appreciative children did not want us to leave. We  told them we would stay an extra hour tomorrow when we return. 

They happily accepted our offer, and the staff invited us to stay for lunch after our presentation tomorrow. 

 It is encouraging to see the curiosity  and openness of the children and staff as we talk about Jesus, since the vast majority of Thailand is Buddhist; over 94%.

 Please keep the Thai people in your prayers, that they see the true light, who is Jesus Christ, and that they come to Him.

                     -Brian