2 years ago, the missionary house at Blessing Home Isan had two break-ins when everyone was out of the house. And Carol and Vicki upgraded the security on the house to make it more difficult to see into the house and to break into it. We suspected that it was one of the former students at Blessing Home Isan who dropped out of school and was now in with a bad crowd who were breaking and entering many homes in the town. The increased security seemed to do the trick and we had no more problems with break-ins. That is up until last month, when an unsuccessful break-in was attempted while the house was occupied. Shelby Gillespie, TMM missionary and Director of Blessing Home Isan, was safe (God answers prayer! God is Good!) but a bit shook up over it all, as anyone would be. We were very happy with how the Thai Christians sprang into action when Shelby called for help. The pastor, who lives next door to Shelby, immediately came and did a security sweep of the grounds when he was contacted.
Security has been improved with extra lights and equipment at the missionary house, however we do request your prayers for safety.
A PRAISE FOR ANSWERED PRAYER: Bo, a Blessing Home Isan student, graduates with a degree B.S. degree in Nursing.
We are very proud of Bo, who overcame great difficulties and challenges to finish the race towards completion of her Bachelor's degree. Speical thanks to all who gave to the Kentucky United Methodist Missions Night Offering at the 2014 Annual Conference. This is the fourth Blessing Home student to graduate from the generous offering given by Kentucky United Methodists.
AN UPDATE: Raising Funds for the New Church Building in Nonthaburi
As you know, we are in the States for a few months to speak at churches and to raise funds for a new church building for Fire of Glory Church in Nonthaburi. They are over-crowded and cannot afford to build the church without some help.
We have committed to raising $150,000 for purchase of land, raising the land above flood level, and building a church facility. So far over $98,000 has been raised! We hope to raise the remaining $52,000 soon. We appreciate the generosity and kindness of God's people in helping with this project.
Of course, every time we give an update on the progress of the Building Fund, we include my (Mike) lame graphic (yes, I will keep my day job and NOT try to go into graphic design, hehehe).
If you would like to give to help Fire of Glory Church construct a much needed building, please be sure to designate your gift to the Building Fund.
You can send a check to TMM by mail to:
TMM
P.O. Box 56
Mannsville, KY 42758
Or give online through our blog at thailandmethodist.org
