Thank you for joining us for this great time of seeking the face of God on behalf of millions who have never heard the message of our Lord Jesus. Today is Day 28 of our 32 Day Spiritual Adventure of getting to know and then actively praying for Northern Thailand Impact Ministry (NTIM) and all of the various unreached people groups in and around Northern Thailand.
Our family got back to Chiang Rai today after a couple of nights away in the city of Chiang Mai. It was a great time to get a short break, to go ice skating at the new mall in Chiang Mai, and spend a little time with some good friends, the Boston family. After we got back today, I began going through some old files and wanted to share this picture with you. It was taken about 10 years ago. This was the first baptism we ever had at Baan Athitaan Church. You have already seen Peat’s picture. But on the day they were baptized, there were two others baptized that day in the Mae Gog river, Nong Mint and my oldest son Joshua.
You have heard me say on many occasions, one of the most significant things that I do while serving as God has shaped and gifted me is to faithfully, boldly, gently, and clearly teach God’s truth every Sunday morning to our church family that is made up of over 23 different people groups from all over the 10-40 Window and is also a mix of several international groups. 
Our desire is to join God is establishing a strong church that welcomes every ethnic group of people that live in our community and who comes through our doors. We are careful not to segregate ability to serve the Lord based on ethnicity or nationality but based upon gifting, calling, and heart. We are truly becoming a vibrant and active community church full of 1st generation believers and I really believe we have the blessing of God upon us …… at this time …… in this place ….. and for His purposes and His glory.
Tomorrow we will be looking at a passage in the book of James that give us some clear guidelines on how to plan for the future. Please pray for me as I share God’s Word in English and pray for Phet as she translates this message into Central Thai. I would also ask that you pray for Ja in a special way as she leads worship tomorrow.
Prayer Example: “Lord, we thank You that You are at work in Northern Thailand and establishing a church that has a community focus and wants to be used of you to reach into all areas of their community with the Word of God. We pray for them as they gather for worship and a time of teaching this Sunday. May You bless Ja in a special way as she leads worship and May You help Pastor Michael speak the Word of God boldly. May You also bless Phet as she translates this message into Central Thai. We pray for Your Word to change the hearts and lives of people and help them to love You with all of their heart and to reach out and love their neighbors and be the salt and light of Jesus in and around Northern Thailand. We pray this in Jesus name and for His sake. Amen.”