Kim’s work includes overseeing five Christ-like ministries for tribal people who are coping with the problems caused by AIDS, disabilities, and migration from their traditional villages to urban slums. Lack of land and employment has forced people from rural areas to cities to find work. They are often exploited on the job, and are at risk for being infected with the AIDS virus. The Thailand Karen Baptist Convention sponsors these ministries.  

Praise and Prayer Points:

Our big news to report is that the 75 students, parents and staff from the Center for the Development of People with Disabilities (CDPD) had a wonderful time at the beach at the end of March.  Parents also had good teaching and good meetings during our times together.  These children with disabilities have much to teach each of us about finding joy in the moment!

And what a praise to God it is that on March 21, we signed the contract with the Japanese government for the new vocational building for the CDPD.  Plans have already been drawn up and approved, and we look forward to seeing work starting soon!  This building will provide space for our prevocational training as well as a display area for goods made, and there will also be meeting rooms for our advocacy groups.  We are thankful for this funding.

The House of Love kids are all enjoying summer break, and we appreciate your continued prayer for good times as they enjoy a break from routine.  Of course, this brings a concern as we depend on others to make sure medication regimes are adhered to, so do pray that these drugs that keep the AIDS virus at bay will be taken faithfully by each of our HIV-positive kids who need them.

The House of Love has also just hired a new helper, and I am excited because I believe God has brought us someone special.  Khun Nuwadee is a Karen woman who went to Bible school in Bangkok, and has a degree in primary education.  She will be responsible for planning activities and supervising homework.  One of her passions is to see all of the children reading well, and she will be working with them individually to bring their levels up to par.

The House of Blessing (HOB) had their last day of school on April 2, and classes will resume on May 9th.  Please pray for refreshment for our 3 daycare teachers, Kanchana, Rosalyn and Rae.  We are happy to report that our 7 graduates will be starting 1st grade in May when Thai schools reopen.

·        Pray for Kim and her staff as they reach out to these most neglected of people with the love of Christ.