For those of you who are regulars to our blog and our teammates blogs then you probably have heard of Andrew and Becky. Andrew and Becky came to Thailand as a couple in September of 2006. For the past year and nine months they have served the Lord faithfully here. They added so much to our team and the ministry here it's hard to list all the ways. Suffice it to say that they will be dearly, and I do mean dearly, missed, not only by the Americans serving here but also our Thai staff and their Thai friends.
However, as sad as it is to be saying goodbye to them this Friday (the 16th) we know that God is calling them onto to great things...and Lord willing they will return to Thailand in a few years. Andrew and Becky are heading to Covenant Seminary in St. Louis to study God's Word. So, we trust God to bring them back to continue the work He has here for them. Please pray for Andrew and Becky as they say all their goodbyes here in Thailand and as they transition back into American life (it's not an easy thing to do, yah know). And, pray for us as we say goodbye. Goodbyes are always hard but it seems we have to say them a whole lot more on the mission field. It seems, by God's goodness, someone is always coming or going here and it is just a fact of life, but it doesn't make any easier. =) We grow to love our fellow laborers and brothers and sisters in Christ and then they're plucked away for the next part of their journey with our Lord. (And I know one day we will be the ones being "plucked"). So, pray for our transition as a team. Andrew and Becky are leaving a hole but that hole is not so big that God can't fill it. Praise be to Him. Thank you in advance for your prayers.
And thank you Andrew and Becky for your friendship, laughter, "arom dii" spirit, conviction, faithfulness and love for us and the Thais. May God greatly bless you in St. Louis and use you to further His kingdom there. We entrust you to Him.
3 comments:
Nice sentiments about the Bronsons. I know y'all are going to be sad to lose them. Hey...Is my child still in Thailand? Gracyn is in the background and tha threw me for a moment...until I realized it was an old photo. :)
Hey kim,
Yep, that's G alright. I was going to write about her and that other guy in the photo, Dan, to show just how often we say goodbye but then decided not to! This was taken last June...the only pic I have of A&B together...and my aunt took it!
Hey Crystal, I am moving to St Louis to attend Covenant Seminary in the fall also. I would love to meet your friends when I get there. I hope you are doing well. Your children are growing up so much. I love reading your blog and can't wait to hear about many more of your adventures
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