We are happy to report that it looks like Thailand will be re-opening both internationally and domestically soon. This is not a sure thing. In the past, there have been news reports of re-opening, just to have the situation change at the last minute. So prayers are needed. Here are some of the prayer requests: 1. Sherri and I have booked tickets back to fly to Thailand on December 22. We need to obtain visas and Certificates of Entry, which are very complicated to complete. Every month,the requirements and procedures change, and it is difficult to hit a moving target that is random. Dealing with this is a bit stressful. Please pray that we can get all of the needed documents and approvals in a timely manner. 2. At this time, churches in urban areas of Thailand are not able to meet. Meetings of more than 5 people are not allowed in areas considered "deep red" for COVID. As you can imagine, this has had severe consequences for the members of these churches and their pastors. A domestic re-opening is needed for the churches and ministries in Thailand to thrive. The hard domestic lockdowns in Thailand, that restrict travel between provinces, has been a significant reason why we had to delay our return to Thailand. As long as the lockdown remains in place, we would not be able to preach and teach in the urban churches and would need to do online Zoom meetings rather than in-person events. So it was better for us to remain in the States and do Zoom meetings from here. At least we could itinerate among supporting churches and still continue to do online ministry in Thailand. 3. Thailand NOW missionaries, Carol Fare and Vicki Brown (they serve at the Special Blessings Korat Center), have still not been able to be vaccinated. The supplies for FDA approved vaccines have not yet reached their city. 4. While we were here in the States, our Thai staff moved to Buriram province, which will be the location of our new training center. We gave them our furniture and kitchen items for use in their new home, since it was going to be more expensive to store the items and move two households worth of furniture, than it would be for us to just start over. May and Teddy, who serve with us, are looking for a house for us to rent. Please pray that they will find the right place, one that is functional and affordable. They will have a lot of work to do, because most homes are bare shells. We will need to paint the walls, install window treatments, air conditioners, water heaters, water purifiers, and purchase furniture, appliances, and sundry items. We are thankful for your faithful prayers. Later this month, we will send an announcement about Phase 2 of the Abundant Life Training Center.