Thank God, Rev.Dr.Daniel Khamsaen and Rev.Shane Charoensawat, Executive Directors of VTM, traveled to visit pastors and God's servants in VTM churches in the northern region to strengthen relationships, encourage, and pray for the following areas:
Church of God's Will, Thap Khlo District, Phichit Province, led by Pastor Somphot Boriharn. The pastor, who is a carpenter, makes coffins for sale. The current place of worship is also used as a coffin-making workshop and is used for worship on Sundays.
Please pray for:
- The construction of an office building to be used temporarily as a worship place that can accommodate about 40 people (currently under construction).
- A land filling project to build a church building in the future.
New Step Evangelism Center, Khao Sai, Thap Khlo District, Phichit Province, led by Rev. Nipon Lattisakul, who has moved to a new location and is in the process of renovation to accommodate worship for members.
Please pray for:
- Evangelism in the community, that people will be interested and open their hearts to accept Jesus Christ.
- The budget for completing the renovation of the worship place and the budget for improving the roof deck to be used as a Sunday school and youth room.
Ban Dong Christian Fellowship Evangelism Center, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai Province, led by Pastor Ampai Kheawkhamphan, was established from the evangelism efforts of Mae Ai Christian Fellowship Church. They evangelize to elementary school students through tutoring every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, incorporating stories of God.
Please pray for:
- The leaders and team, that they will have strength in evangelism.
- The care and spiritual growth of new believers, that they will grow and strengthen in faith.
- The tutoring and additional music activities, that they will glorify God and bear fruit.
Ban Pa Bong Ngam Church, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province, led by Pastor Sakda, a Lahu pastor who evangelizes and visits members at their homes. Most of the worship attendees are elderly, about 7-8 people. Working-age members leave the village for work and return occasionally, such as during the new rice festival. Most elderly members are hired to harvest corn.
Please pray for:
- Young leaders with a burden for evangelism, serving God, and knowledge of the Thai language.
- The Lahu pastor who is not proficient in Thai, that he will have strength and wisdom in serving God within the community.
- The livelihoods and jobs within the village, that working-age people will have sufficient income to support their families without having to work far from home.