You can make a difference! You can CHANGE THE WORLD!

Hey friends! I wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have prayed for us, and who have given financially to our journey! It's because of people who care about the kingdom of God that we can do this. Without the generosity of millions of believers around the world, missions would not be able to be supported on the vast extent that it is now! 

We are so pumped to hear that people actually read what we write! I know, crazy isn't it? I'm glad that our updates and experiences encourage you guys in your faith - we are learning so much and experiencing so much growth; it's pretty amazing! A lot of that is because of the leadership of Dave and Louise Sinclair-Peters, the team leaders down here who came 15 years ago with a vision, spent years and years in the trenches learning the language and building a ministry from nothing. Today they are leading a hugely multiplied and vibrant faith community here, with Thai and B*rmese churches, cell groups, and a large group of national leaders that they have raised up and given the tools to preach the gospel and spread the name of Jesus all over this country!!!

Goosebumps! God is at work in a powerful way here, and recently I've been inspired to do a little post about how you and I can get involved in the ministry here on the front lines! 

I don't know how many of you get Louise's newsletters, but they are filled with her prayers and dreams for the ministry here, and great stories! If you don't get them, get connected! Here is the link to the latest one. READ IT!

www.smore.com/6cgs1

Some of the things written there nearer the bottom blew my mind. The cost of things here are, relatively speaking, so low! As Jesus said in Luke 10:2, the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few - I am inspired to change that! In Louise's post, she mentioned that to send a B*rmese believer to discipleship school costs 300 dollars for 3 months. Now, 3 months isn't a long time... but these guys are up at 5, praying, memorizing the bible, learning to lead worship, learning to preach, and learning to make disciples and multiply themselves. They are being hardened in the fire of passionate discipleship!! Each one comes out changed, and spends the 9 months they are not in school working with Louise and the pastors here to bring the gospel to the areas that the B*rmese ministry are involved in. After 3 years of this, they are wise, discerning, powerful intercessors and preachers. (Read Adrienne's post about the B*rmese trip that just happened to hear some awesome stories of what the interns that go to discipleship school do!!)

As they throw themselves into ministry, it means leaving jobs and depending on the Lord entirely for their support. Louise helps as much as she can, but they live with very little means. Can you imagine spending 900 dollars to pay for a 3 year discipleship program for someone? Or 150 dollars a month to support their life of evangelism and outreach? We have seen so many of the young people of Bang Sai declare a desire to be able to go to discipleship school - a fierce passion for God is rising up in them, and the only thing preventing them is the cost. 

There are SO MANY opportunities to make a difference here by giving. Every gift big or small makes a difference. From buying bibles to musical instruments, or paying for discipleship school, the church here is so blessed when we give. I'm not trying to twist anyone's arm; I just know it blew my mind, and I want everyone to have a chance to give if they are inspired to do so. Think it over, pray about it - maybe get together with a bible study group or Sunday school class and go in together! Louise's post has info for project numbers and how to give. 

Also, here are a couple videos of the brand new Bang Sai worship team! We have been so encouraged, as we teach music here, how passionate the B*rmese believers are about worship. They have lead worship for the past 2 Sundays, and it is so exciting to see new Christians becoming leaders! Htoo is leading, with one of the believers that he has been teaching guitar to, as well as 2 of my drum students!

Again, thanks for all your support! We are so encouraged to have you all behind us - God bless you!