I turned 30 yesterday. Wow, it seems pretty impossible that I am 30 already! Sometimes I still feel like a kid but then when I get around the younger crowd, I realize that, yes, I am 30 and growing older!!!
Monday, we had mom's group and they surprised me with a beautiful birthday cake. I was most definitely surprised and blessed by their kindness towards me. It's so neat to see God building community among us. Thanks to all who were praying and continue to pray for these women.
I just have to give a shout out to Rachel. Rachel is an intern with us. She's pictured with little TonNaam in the second picture. Every other Monday Rachel comes to mom's group to help with crowd control for the little ones that come. The kids LOVE her and we moms really appreciate her service to us as well. Thank you Rachel!!!
P'Pawn (third picture) led our group on Monday. She is highly involved in our ministries handicrafts ministry and so she led us in card making. The women really seemed to enjoy the craft and for those who felt not very confident had their confidence boosted when they saw they could make these cute little Christmas cards! It is always interesting to me to see how the Thai Christians bring up Christianity. After eating our birthday cake, P'Pawn stood up and asked if anyone knew why the whole world celebrates Christmas. Silence. No one answered. Then she proceeded to ask each woman directly "P'...do you know why?" Each and everyone said, "I don't know" (in Thai of course). It always blows me away when I hear how little Thais truly know the story of Christ. So, P'Pawn proceeded to share the story of a humble girl who was special in God's sight who was miraculously with child, the Christ child who would take away the sin of the world. It was beautiful to hear her proclaim and it was beautiful to see the women intent on listening to her words. Praise the Lord for this opportunity. And, pray with us as we meet again on the 15th where P'Bee will share the rest of the story. =) Pray for God's Word to fall on fertile hearts.
5 comments:
Crystal, that story brought tears to my eyes and in America there is no excuse for our people not to know about Christ. We take so much for granted...Thank you for sharing the story with us ....I will be praying for this group..,
That was so nice of them to get you a birthday cake, it looks yummy...momc
We love you!!!!
Crystal, thanks for sharing that story it tugs at the heart thats for sure..... Happy big 30!
Love
Matt and Angie & kids.
Happy Birthday! 30? You are still a baby! I enjoyed the story of Mom's group. It looks like fun and a great ministry. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy reading this blog!
Crystal,
Your mom said it all...the tears in the eyes, the specialness of the Christmas story. And love for these ladies.
I am praying for you.
love, momH
Wow, the blogging marathon you just did....I love all the pictures and stories...great job!
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