Sunday, July 31, 2011
Back in DFW
We just landed at DFW. About to Get bags and clear customs. Should arrive at SMB around 11:30.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
One flight from home
We had a great last day in Thailand playing with the kids at thirksome age and visiting some homes in the neighborhood around the orphanage. We have arrived in the Seoul airport and have about 3 1/2 hour layover before we head back to the states. Travel has gone smoothly so far. Everyone is tired but excited to get home and share the things God has taught them. See you soon.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
From a Chaperone's Perspective
You’ve heard from the students, and they do a great job of telling you what all we’ve done during our time here. But I thought some of you parental types might want to hear from someone over the age of… let’s say 25. ;) I can’t think and look at a video camera simultaneously, so you’ll have to just read this particular entry.
First of all, everyone is healthy. Tired, but healthy overall. They have earned the right to be tired. They’ve worked hard. After digging up and paving (without the luxury of a cement truck or a spade) a long driveway at the orphanage, I think it’s safe to say that none of them want to work on a prison chain gang. You should be extremely proud of them. They worked hard, cared about doing the job well, and wanted to work until it was done.
You can also be proud of them for stepping out of their comfort zone in a variety of ways: sharing their testimonies with laborers, interacting with orphans while not understanding their language, speaking in front of groups of people, trying new foods (and we’re not just talking random vegetables… fried boiled eggs, pasta for breakfast, and lots of curry), encouraging each other, and pointing people to Jesus. Charlotte and I were talking yesterday about how very different this trip is, because there is NOTHING familiar about the culture. Sights, smells, foods, language, driving, and manners are all different. And your kids have risen to the occasion like champs.
Yesterday, we learned more specifics about what it looks like to share Christ within the context of a Buddhist culture. That, too, is very different. The students were brave, asked good questions, and listened intently to the answers and advice of Ricky, the head of the orphanage who was once a Buddhist himself. Honestly, in many ways the students who take these lessons with them into the future will be miles ahead of any of us when it comes to reaching out to people from different faiths.
Keep praying. We head to the mountain village today, and I don’t think any of us know quite what to expect.
Tiffany
*all grammatical errors are the result of sleep deprivation and should not be held against the author.
First of all, everyone is healthy. Tired, but healthy overall. They have earned the right to be tired. They’ve worked hard. After digging up and paving (without the luxury of a cement truck or a spade) a long driveway at the orphanage, I think it’s safe to say that none of them want to work on a prison chain gang. You should be extremely proud of them. They worked hard, cared about doing the job well, and wanted to work until it was done.
You can also be proud of them for stepping out of their comfort zone in a variety of ways: sharing their testimonies with laborers, interacting with orphans while not understanding their language, speaking in front of groups of people, trying new foods (and we’re not just talking random vegetables… fried boiled eggs, pasta for breakfast, and lots of curry), encouraging each other, and pointing people to Jesus. Charlotte and I were talking yesterday about how very different this trip is, because there is NOTHING familiar about the culture. Sights, smells, foods, language, driving, and manners are all different. And your kids have risen to the occasion like champs.
Yesterday, we learned more specifics about what it looks like to share Christ within the context of a Buddhist culture. That, too, is very different. The students were brave, asked good questions, and listened intently to the answers and advice of Ricky, the head of the orphanage who was once a Buddhist himself. Honestly, in many ways the students who take these lessons with them into the future will be miles ahead of any of us when it comes to reaching out to people from different faiths.
Keep praying. We head to the mountain village today, and I don’t think any of us know quite what to expect.
Tiffany
*all grammatical errors are the result of sleep deprivation and should not be held against the author.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Finally here!
After two days of smooth travels we have safely arrived in Chiang Mai at the Care Corner Orphanage. We have had our orientation and are spending the afternoon playing soccer and doing crafts with the kids from the orphanage. Tonight we will be leading the chapel service at CCO. Please pray for our team as we adjust to the jet lag and begin building relationships with the kids.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Korea!
Hey Everyone-
Just wanted to let you know that we have finished our first (and longest) flight from DFW to Seoul. Everyone is trying to adjust to the fact that it is mid afternoon Friday here and yet back home it is around 2 am. haha time change is fun.
Keep praying. We have another flight today then we will spend the night in Bangkok and will head up to the orphanage tomorrow.
Grace & Peace,
Team Thailand
Just wanted to let you know that we have finished our first (and longest) flight from DFW to Seoul. Everyone is trying to adjust to the fact that it is mid afternoon Friday here and yet back home it is around 2 am. haha time change is fun.
Keep praying. We have another flight today then we will spend the night in Bangkok and will head up to the orphanage tomorrow.
Grace & Peace,
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Here we go!
We are on the bus headed to DFW to fly to Thailand. The team is excited and looking forward to all God will teach us over the next 10 days. Please be praying for our team as we travel that we will represent Christ well and be aware of the opportunities around us to share His love with others.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Prayer/Packing Party
Hey Team - Don't forget to bring an extra bag to our prayer and packing party tomorrow night. It starts at 6:30pm. Only two and a half days left to prepare!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
8 Days and Counting!
One week from tomorrow we will be taking off for Thailand. Eighteen students and seven leaders have been preapring for this mission for the past four months. We are looking forward to working with the Care Corner Orphanage in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In addittion to sharing the love Christ has given us with the children at the orphanage, we are eager to learn more about Thai culture and to see how God is working in and among the Thai people. We will also be teaching English classes and sharing testimonies at several schools and police stations as well as visiting some mountain villages and doing community outreach. Please pray for our team as we finish our prepartions for this exciting mission God has called us into. One key area we are praying about at this time is for God to provide the remaining finances needed for our team. If you would like to contribute, please do so online at McKinney Church. In step 2, please donate to short-term missions team and designate "Thailand Team" in the memo line.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)