Thai Ministry

When I was talking to my parents yesterday, they asked if I was settling into the Hong Kong culture and I thought for a moment……and realized ‘yes’ I was settling. Now I can identify my favorite Chinese dishes or at least ones that I recognize. I have not quiet worked up the courage to eating Fried Goose Feet but I’m trying to give myself room to grow. Also, I have figured out how to utilize chopsticks…..well almost.  

 

Thai Ministry: A Day at the Beach:

 

            After furiously finishing my homework on Saturday, Emily and I were invited to the Thai Fellowship’s beach day at the Golden Coast for that coming Monday, which was the ‘Mid-Autumn Festival’(national holiday). Even though I do not understand Thai, that day I did understand the passion for the Lord that oozed out of all the Fellowship members. Whether it was singing praise songs on the bus or beach, stuffing me with Thai food (which almost burned by mouth off), or splashing in the ocean the Lord was praised. 

            In the ocean, Em and I were having fun throwing a ball around with a kindergarten girl (call her Susie) from our group, communicating with lots of laughter and smiles, though I really desired to say more. Later, one of the leaders in our group told me Susie wished she could speak English so she could talk to me. There was so much she wanted to say. That made two of us.

            Before we left two Thai women gave Em and I massages on the beach- which was great ‘research’ for the Thai English class we were leading later that week. Now thinking of massages as research can sound funny, but it was truthful. I was able to see what terms and knowledge the women would need to communicate effectively in English for their trade.

            Later in the week, after we taught our first Thai English class all the parts of the body plus the head and shoulders song, I could not help but be excited! There is something to be said for seeing immediate results. I have a feeling that they will be one of my favorite blog topics.

           

Prayer Requests:

1. It’s easy for me to get bogged down with my homework, so please pray that I never get to busy to forget why I am here.

2. Recently, I come across a cultural difference that I was not aware of, but I am trying to be very sensitive to. Please pray for continual guidance on this issue. (Sorry for the ambiguity)