The Real day ONE!

Gord, Chris and Craig arrived in Bang Saen around 3 yesterday afternoon. By 4, they were participating in The Life Center's Sunday Worship Service. Rumour has it that one of "the guys" may have fallen asleep during the Thai sermon.

It was an action packed evening for us all. A worship service, fellowship dinner, breakdancing and the ubiquitous elephant walking through the parking lot, although this one had a flashing red light on its butt. Carmen had a great chance to share with a guy named "King Kong" (yes, I am for real) and everyone had a chance to eat some real Thai food.

Today we head to Chachoernsao for orientation and prep. The rainy season has been really wet so the rest of the team has headed to the market to find gumboots and I am sending out e-mails and updating the blog. I am doubtful that size 13 gumboots exist in Thailand, so Greg may be working with plastic bags or buckets n his feet.

Our accommodations in Chachoernsao are "Rustic Thai." That means a room with bunkbeds. The window screens were the advertised feature. We have purchased mosquitoe coils.

Greg and I have been amazed at the growth of the Thai church since our 2005 visit. God is truly moving through Thailand and the Thais are listening and obeying.

Our praise and prayer requests

John and Shannon Bell from Nasko have joined us for the week in Chachoernsao. Their extra hands and willing hearts will help with the loads of work to do.

Jessi Dildy as she had to withdraw from the team at the last minute due to an accute health issue. Pray for peace and comfort for Jessi and that her insurance claim for airline tickets etc. will go smoothly.

Safety as we head into a very poor, partially flooded slum.

The people are eager to host us and hear the gospel. Pray that we will have courage to boldly share and that our translators will be able to communicate for and with us.

Thank you friends and family.

Rhea for the team
Dale, Marlene, Greg, Claire, Carmen, Craig, Gord, Chris, John, Shannon, Shelby & Joelle.