Job Opening Help Wanted

Job Opening Help Wanted

On Sunday October 4th we gathered in the BLC parking lot  as a group with friends and family seeing us off on our Trip to Thailand.  We had communion and a short time to share what we were looking forward to.  I shared that I was looking forward to the unknown.  God has  gifted all of us in different ways and I thought this was an excellent opportunity to see how our team would respond to the many “unknowns” that we would be faced with.  This is a case of needing to be careful  for what you wish for.  The first 3 Days in Saraburi found  us with team members recovering from jet lag, being dehydrated, suffering ongoing intestinal distress, and loss of voice.  Despite this we adjusted our teams and were able to connect with the school children.  It’s amazing what the smiles and hugs from school children can help you power through.

Logistically this trip has also been a challenge. Following the 28 hour trip we thought we would  have a recovery day.  Not to be.  We spent the day in orientation then traveled by van from Bangkok to Saraburi, a 2 hour ride which ended in grocery shopping.  By the time the trip is over, we will have checked in and out of 5 hotels.

Why did I title this blog help wanted?  Simple,  The Lutheran Hour Ministries has more opportunity here than they have people for. Here is a partial description of job responsibilities and working conditions.

Candidates must:

Have ultimate flexibility as schedules and plans change on a moments notice.

Have a heart and passion for the lost.

Enjoy 90% humidity with 90-100 degree temperatures.

Not be prone to motion sickness and be able to endure long van rides on rough roads.

Be willing to invest emotionally and build relationships with people of a different culture.

Be able to embrace living in a city where standards for buildings and utilities are seemingly non-existent.

Be a true team player.

Master using a squat toilet.

Enjoy God sightings on a regular basis.

Compensation:  

Short term you must either give up vacation time or sacrifice earnings while you are working.  Additionally the cost is a minimum of $1000 and you will be responsible for fundraising too.

Benefits:  

You will know you are executing God’s plan for the lost. 

You will experience a culture that is totally different from ours.

You will see areas of the world through the eyes of indigenous people.

You will have a new reference on how blessed we are as Americans.

You will have a new perspective on friends and relatives that don’t know Jesus.

You will build lasting relationships with the Lutheran Hour Ministry folks and other missionaries.

If you have  a prayerful attitude but are short on experience, and want a life altering experience for you and the people you will serve, please apply through our Mission Committee.

Reed Felton