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  August 08, 2011 - Journal

  Shaky Beginnings

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Greetings from Thailand. Our local scenery is changing daily as fields are plowed and planted. The new rice plants seem, at ... more
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  August 05, 2011 - Journal

  To Egypt, Malaysia, Thailand

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings, We’ve had a heavy travel schedule over the past 6 weeks that has taken us from Lake Erie to Florida in the US and literally around the ... more
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  July 27, 2011 - Journal

  by Karen Smith
  Here are some pictures of the Super Junior M and US Ambassador's recent visit...!     Karen

• July 27, 2011 - Journal

  US Ambassador to Thailand, Super Junior M and MTV Exit Campaign

  by Karen Smith
  July, 2011 Dear Friends, The past few months have been filled with some extra special activities that have just been exhilarating for me, the staff, a... more
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  July 01, 2011 - Journal

  Conversions R Us

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: June has been a whirlwind. Where did it go? As I sit back and look, there was a trip to Bangkok each; a visit from Dema, C... more
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  June 15, 2011 - Journal

  June Update

  by Duane Binkley, Marcia Binkley
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  June 03, 2011 - Journal

  Money, Money, Money

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Money, money, moneyWe could have earned a dollar fifty each this morning digging ditches for 2½ hours, then we could have b... more

• May 17, 2011 - Journal

  Death Threat

  by Annie Dieselberg
  "Everybody not angry police; everybody angry you! You do this, maybe next time someone kill you.” The Uzbek woman’s angry eyes avoided mine but the... more
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  May 15, 2011 - Journal

  Building Relationships

  by Chuck Fox
  When we first came to Thailand some 12 years ago, the folks at International Ministries (IM) said, In the first four years it is a good goal to "learn ... more
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  May 03, 2011 - Journal

  Water and water

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,  Party Time There is nothing like a good party, and in Thailand April is the water pouring, party month. We had a speci... more

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  April 25, 2011 - Journal

  CDPD at the Beach

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for April, 2011   Last month, I shared briefly that ... more
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  April 20, 2011 - Journal

  March - April Update

  by Duane Binkley, Marcia Binkley
  Greetings, As I write this during Holy Week, we pray you will know the  love shown by Christ as he died for us and the joy as we celebrat... more
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  April 17, 2011 - Journal

  Recent Celebrations

  by Chuck Fox, Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends: Greetings to you in the name of Jesus!  This past month has been a time of celebration!  We have celebrated graduations from h... more

• April 12, 2011 - Journal

  Coffee Beans and Water Projects

  by Mike Mann
  Dear Partners,   Here are some highlights from Mike and Becky's ministries in Thailand.  Mike traveled to David, Panama to attend an ... more

• April 07, 2011 - Journal

  Celebrating 20 Years of Ministry!

  by Mike Mann, Becky Mann
  Dear friends and family, It’s been awhile since our last newsletter, our sincere apology for not having kept you up –to-date. Integrated Tribal ... more
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  March 31, 2011 - Journal

  It Only Takes a Little to Make a Big Difference

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,It doesn’t take much to break the back of the poor. “Biya” came in holding her broken arm carefully. In tears she confessed that she... more
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  March 29, 2011 - Journal

  Baptism and School Updates

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for March, 2011   These last months have been full o... more
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  March 09, 2011 - Journal

  Yes, I’m Ready

  by Kit Ripley
  It was a grey, overcast day last December.   We had gathered all 90 New Life Center residents, 40 NLC university scholarship students, 19 NLC... more
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  March 04, 2011 - Journal

  Church Planting in Thailand

  by Larry Martin, Jan Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry Another month has passed and we wonder where it has gone.  For us it has been a month of visitors and meetings. Retr... more
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  February 11, 2011 - Journal

  So glad we weren’t invited to dinner!

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry, We have been enjoying a mild winter while our friends in Queensland and Victoria, in Australia, have been experiencing ... more

• February 08, 2011 - Journal

  An Update on the Tuberculosis Project at Kwai River Christian Hospital

  by Lea Lindero
  Journal from Lea, Tuberculosis Project ManagerKanchanaburi has a large number of migrants groups from various ethnic backgrounds. Some of these are now... more

• February 02, 2011 - Journal

  IM missionaries witness Egypt uprising - a first-person account

  by Duane Binkley, Marcia Binkley
  [Note:  Duane and Marcia Binkley's son Sean works for a company in Egypt and works as a translator of Arabic into English. The job was arranged th... more
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  January 27, 2011 - Journal

  Celebrations...!

  by Karen Smith
  January 27th, 2011 Dear Friends, I write to share many of the wonderful things happening at the New Life Center Foundation over the past few weeks, a... more
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  January 12, 2011 - Journal

  New Year News

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for January, 2011   Happy New Year to you!  I tr... more
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  January 06, 2011 - Journal

  Duane’s Ordination & Going to Thailand

  by Duane Binkley, Marcia Binkley
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• January 03, 2011 - Journal

  Reflections From 2010

  by Joel Hoefle
  Dear Friends: It’s hard to believe that Christmas and the New Year are already behind us. Like many of you, we too find ourselves thinking about... more

• January 02, 2011 - Journal

  Post-Thanksgiving Greetings

  by Chuck Fox, Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends, We have put together a photo update letter to share with everyone.  For reading and viewing, please click on the link below entitle... more

• January 02, 2011 - Journal

  New Year’s Greetings from the Foxes

  by Chuck Fox, Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends and Family,We hope that you have had a blessed Christmas season and experienced a renewed sense of peace and hope as you celebrated the bi... more
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  December 24, 2010 - Journal

  Merry Christmas

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Merry Christmas!   Let me wish everyone a very blessed Christmas! ... more
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  December 23, 2010 - Journal

  The Boys Dorm Opens

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for December, 2010   Let me extend to each of you a ... more
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  December 23, 2010 - Journal

  The Inconvenience of Love

  by Annie Dieselberg
  “I want to be hugged just like those bar girls. Can I come see you?” The voice on the phone was desperate. I was getting ready for work and to be h... more

• December 02, 2010 - Journal

  Articles about the Binkleys

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings, We hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! As most of you know, Marcia and I are dually appointed by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowshi... more

• December 02, 2010 - Journal

  An Appeal for Prayer and Workshops in Karen

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings, The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America has been involved in seeking peace in Burma for nearly 20 years.  They, in conjunction wi... more

• December 02, 2010 - Journal

  Message From the Binkleys MPT

  by Duane Binkley
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  November 27, 2010 - Journal

  Joy in Thailand

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Joy to the world!    Jesus has come! His coming is celebrated with a lot of fun and festivity.  Even h... more
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  November 26, 2010 - Journal

  Blessings in Thailand

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for November, 2010   I have just finished working with the IM... more

• November 09, 2010 - Journal

  The "Friending" Phenomenon

  by Kit Ripley
    The "Friending" Phenomenon "Consider the Facebook phenomenon. People want to connect with others, even if it’s just to share a quick th... more
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  November 05, 2010 - Journal

  Babies, Lights, Goodbye

  by Larry Martin, Jan Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry Thank you again for being with us here in Thailand, enabling us to share God's love in practical ways in Ban Luang.  Thi... more
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  November 01, 2010 - Journal

  US Consul General visits New Life Center

  by Karen Smith
  21 October, 2010 Dear Friends, First of all, I’d like to thank you for praying for me and the NLCF staff as we went through the process of our stra... more
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  October 24, 2010 - Journal

  October in Thailand

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for October, 2010 Let me tell you that it is good to be back i... more
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  October 23, 2010 - Journal

  Issan: Birthplace of Daughters, Supplier for Prostitution

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, We just returned from a great trip to the Northeast of Thailand. I hope you will be inspired by what God is doing.Issan, The SourceThe gr... more
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  September 30, 2010 - Journal

  Training made easy

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry   Making pancakes, tic tac toe, the memory game, all make for a good English camp, yes?  No, actually that was t... more

• September 17, 2010 - Journal

  Thanking God for this Ministry

  by Lea Lindero
  First Timothy 1:12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me for that, and given me strength, He counted me faithful putting me into the ministr... more
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  September 16, 2010 - Journal

  Update and Support the WMO

  by Duane Binkley, Marcia Binkley
  September, 2010 Dear Friends, We hope that you all have had a safe and enjoyable summer.  Our vegetable garden at home did pretty well in ... more
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  September 15, 2010 - Journal

  Mother’s Day in Thailand

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for September, 2010 Many of you know that the Thai r... more

• September 14, 2010 - Journal

  Blessings...!

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, It’s a beautiful morning here in Chiang Mai. The rains have been heavy but have tapered off in the past few days; the sky is a mottled... more
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  September 14, 2010 - Journal

  Lost Boy Ayumi (Part 2)

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, This is part 2 of "Ayumi's" story. (Part 1 sent on Sept. 6, 2010). It is not an easy story with a quick "Happily Ever After Ending." ... more
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  September 06, 2010 - Journal

  It Rains, It Pours

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry,It’s raining, it’s pouring!Today seems to be unusually cool.  It has been raining most of the day and keeping the te... more
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  September 06, 2010 - Journal

  Lost Boy Ayumi (Part 1)

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, I invite you to read the following journal about a 14-year-old boy transvestite we have been trying to help the last few months. I share ... more
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  September 02, 2010 - Journal

  Fox Family Sees Signs of New Life in Thailand

  by Chuck Fox, Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends,   Greetings from rainy northern Thailand!  It is the monsoon season, which has come about a month late this year, and we are ... more

• August 25, 2010 - Journal

  Let My People Go!

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, "Let my people go! Release the captives!" The photo of Phillip dancing in front of Pharaoh's bar a few years ago called me to pray. His ... more
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  August 21, 2010 - Journal

  Angels seen during prayer at NightLight!

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, It was hard for me to leave NightLight for 8 weeks and to trust everything to God. I have an amazing team, but we were leaving so many he... more
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  August 09, 2010 - Journal

  Praying for Food

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for August, 2010   I am so grateful for each of you who come ... more
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  August 06, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Rain

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Pray for Rain:  This is a request we have been getting a lot lately.  The rainy season is late and people are... more

• July 28, 2010 - Journal

  An Update from the Binkley MPT

  by Duane Binkley, Marcia Binkley
  Dear Friends,                       ... more
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  July 26, 2010 - Journal

  You Know You Are Loved When…

  by Kit Ripley
  You Know You Are Loved When… Everyone has their own “language of love”…ways that  we show our care and concern for others. ... more
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  July 21, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Chuck and Ruth Fox

  by Bob Santilli
  Chuck and Ruth work with the approximately 75,000 Akha hill tribe people living in Northern Thailand. The Foxes' ministry focuses on evangelism, past... more
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  July 21, 2010 - Journal

  Teenagers and Buildings

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for July, 2010   If there is one thing I have learne... more
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  July 19, 2010 - Journal

  Hope in Christ

  by Chuck Fox
  Greetings from Chiang Rai! Our lives meet and we give each other Hope in Christ! Around the world people's lives may not be that exciting.  They... more
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  July 06, 2010 - Journal

  Whoops, I rolled the car

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, The question is:  Were we ever away?!   The last few weeks have seen us settle into our “normal routin... more
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  July 05, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg serve in Bangkok, Thailand, a bustling metropolis of more than 10 million people. Annie and Jeff both serve at NightLight... more

• June 29, 2010 - Journal

  NightLight Praise and Prayer Update

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your continual prayers and words of encouragement. It has been a trying season but we have felt God's presence and ... more
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  June 23, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Brown

  by Bob Santilli
  Kim’s work includes overseeing five Christ-like ministries for tribal people who are coping with the problems caused by AIDS, disabilities, and mig... more
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  June 22, 2010 - News

  Volunteer Teachers Urgently Needed in Chiang Rai, Thailand!

  by Karen Mason
  The Family Learning Center, soon to be Chiang Rai International Christian School, is looking for churches and individuals who wish to partner with them... more
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  June 18, 2010 - Journal

  Back to School

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF)  Prayer and Praise for June, 2010 Many of you are aware of the political ... more
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  June 15, 2010 - Journal

  Home Again

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, The Travelers Return Here we are back in Thailand.  It is good to be back.  We were home for just two nights;... more
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  June 05, 2010 - Journal

  Blessings of Ministry in Thailand

  by Chuck Fox
  Greetings from Chiang Rai! In 2009, I worked with drug addicts, taught Akha pastors, worked on clean water projects for villages, and helped with pigs... more

• June 01, 2010 - Journal

  Political conflicts, exploitation, and....hope!

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, First, I write to thank you for your prayers and support over these past few months of political turmoil here in Thailand. Some of you ... more
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  May 20, 2010 - Journal

  Bangkok the Morning After

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Thank you so much for your prayers and messages of encouragement.  To know that we are covered in prayer is a great reassurance when the sound o... more

• May 20, 2010 - Journal

  Thailand in Need of Prayer

  by Kit Ripley
  Many friends have inquired about the political situation in Thailand at this time. This is a very cursory summary, as far as I understand it:&n... more
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  May 19, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg serve in Bangkok, Thailand, a bustling metropolis of more than 10 million people. Annie and Jeff both serve at NightLight... more
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  May 19, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Kit Ripley

  by Bob Santilli
  Kit's primary ministry involvement is with the New Life Center Foundation in northern Thailand where she works in a wide variety of w... more

• May 19, 2010 - Journal

  Missionaries in Thailand - all safe

  by Stan Murray
  IM has been in touch with all missionaries currently in Thailand either by phone, Skype, or e-mail and they are fine and, while unnerved, feel they wil... more

• May 19, 2010 - Journal

  May 19 Bangkok Update

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, I woke up this morning to the sound of helicopters and explosions. I've been wanting to write an update on the situation in Bangkok for d... more
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  April 27, 2010 - Journal

  Beach and Building

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for April, 2010   In Thailand, it is our school break time, a... more
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  April 25, 2010 - Journal

  The Girl Effect

  by Kit Ripley
    Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times journalists, Nicholas D. Kristo... more
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  April 19, 2010 - Journal

  April Prayer and Praise

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry: The following are the Prayer points from our last letter:• Pray for Michael and Julia, Josiah and Tillie, giving tha... more

• April 15, 2010 - Journal

  Update And New Matching Opportunity

  by Duane Binkley
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  April 14, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd., a business-as-mission, which employs and empowers women affected by the sex trade in Bangkok. She also w... more
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  April 12, 2010 - Journal

  Take it from the donkey...

  by Stan Slade
  I have heard a lot of Palm Sunday messages.  Preached a few, too.  But this year I encountered something very different.   &nb... more
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  April 09, 2010 - Journal

  Resurrection Eggs by Sandy Michael, Thailand

  by Angela Sudermann
  Have you heard of "Resurrection Eggs" ?  A dozen plastic eggs contain miniature items relating to Jesus triumphal entrance in Jerusalem thro... more

• April 01, 2010 - Journal

  Covenants, Curses, and the Cross

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends, Recently the Red Shirts made headline news, cursing their government through a ritual involving the shedding of blood. It was an extreme ... more
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  March 17, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Brown

  by Bob Santilli
  Kim serves in Thailand and her work includes overseeing five Christ-like ministries for tribal people who are coping with the problems caused by AIDS... more
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  March 11, 2010 - News

  Kwai River Christian Hospital Celebrates 50 years

  by Karen Mason
  On February 5, 2010, the Kwai River Christian Hospital (KRCH) in western Thailand celebrated its 50th anniversary of ministry to the least (Matthew 25:... more

• March 03, 2010 - Journal

  50th Anniversary of Kwai River Christian Hospital

  by Lea Lindero
  Once again we look back at the past 12 months and just say, “Thank you God for good health, jobs, friends and love of family to share and enjoy.”... more

• March 02, 2010 - Article

  Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP) making a difference for hill tribe people in Thailand

  by Becky Mann, Mike Mann
  Organization Summary: For the past 20 years the Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP) has assisted hill tribe people to cope with the many cha... more
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  February 25, 2010 - Journal

  Dedication and Graduations

  by Kim Brown
                      Prayer and Praise for February, 201... more
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  February 10, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Jan and Larry Martin

  by Bob Santilli
  Jan and Larry have a rural-based ministry in a small town in Northern Thailand. The population of this town is almost 100 percent Buddhist. There i... more
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  February 09, 2010 - Journal

  February Prayer and Praise

  by Larry Martin
  Martins’ Prayer and PraiseFebruary 2010 Dear Partners in Ministry:Greetings from Thailand. We are currentlyhosting a team of six. English events, Th... more

• February 06, 2010 - Journal

  Love Potions, Spells and a Revolution

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends, Valentine's Day unites the world in a theme of love. Everyone desires true love but in spite of all the advertising, the gifts, the parti... more

• January 25, 2010 - Journal

  Celebrations

  by Kim Brown
  Prayer and Praise for January, 2010 The biggest event for us this month will be the celebration for the opening of our new buildings on January ... more

• January 19, 2010 - News

  IM’s Sudermann Publishes Memoir: "Running Water, Living Water"

  by Catherine Nold
  International Ministries' Coordinator, Volunteers in Global Mission, Angela Sudermann, recently published a memoir entitled, "Running Water, Living Wat... more
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  January 17, 2010 - Journal

  Martin’s Prayer and Praise January 2010

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry Well, let us join the group and tell you how crazy our Christmas was.  An invitation to give a talk on the history and ... more

• December 22, 2009 - Journal

  Best Christmas Gift

  by Kit Ripley
  The Best Christmas Gift     Dear Friends, December is the best time of year to be in Chiang Mai.  The month starts with a holiday f... more
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  December 21, 2009 - Journal

  December Blessings

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for December, 2009 I have some wonderful news to share with you abo... more

• December 21, 2009 - Journal

  Some Rejected the Gift, but To Those Who Received . . .

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends, I never thought that giving a gift could be so difficult. Our outreach team planned to bless the women in prostitution with earrings made... more

• December 17, 2009 - Journal

  From the Binkley’s MPT

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, As the Binkley’s Missionary Partnership Team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  May your hearts be ble... more
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  December 09, 2009 - Journal

  Kids Giving to Kids

  by Sandy Michael
  Friends and family, You may think a volunteer here in Thailand has fixed expenses, well not exactly. There are frequent requests such as these from th... more

• December 04, 2009 - Journal

  December 4th, 2009

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, I'm writing this from my desk at the New Life Center Foundation, late on a beautiful December afternoon. At this time of year,... more
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  November 25, 2009 - Journal

  "Thanks for Letting Me Bring My Beer Into Church, Man!"

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends, Gratitude is expressed in many ways. Sometimes we are unaware of the seemingly small gestures that can have a big impact. The following j... more
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  November 25, 2009 - Journal

  25 years of service in Thailand

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise for November, 2009 The time in America has been fulfilling! Saylo a... more

• November 23, 2009 - Journal

  Committing New Plans to the Lord

  by Lea Lindero
  Dear Family and Friends,   Since I was away for 10 months my family at the Kwai River Christian Hospital were glad to see me back. We ... more
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  November 23, 2009 - Journal

  FOILED AGAIN!

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, After five long months of travelling and speaking in the US, I was excited to be returning home to Thailand.  I checked and recheck... more
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  November 18, 2009 - Journal

  Oct-Nov Prayer and Praise

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Vacation?  Yes, our travels were great but seem somewhat distant now. We camped in the rain, saw lots of birds, wa... more
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  November 06, 2009 - Journal

  Blue Coffee...

  by Stan Slade
  "You like blue coffee?"                &nbs... more

• November 02, 2009 - Journal

  The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases...!

  by Karen Smith
  Hi, Everyone!   I wrote this message two weeks ago, but due to some internet connection problems, have not been able to send it until today. Her... more

• November 01, 2009 - Journal

  October 2009

  by Scott Coats
  October  2009 Dear Friends and Family, A faithful friend of mine  who comes to visit us in Thailand about once each year challenged me to b... more

• October 31, 2009 - Journal

  A Celebration Letter

  by Duane Binkley
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• October 31, 2009 - Journal

  Duane Health Update

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings,   Thank you for your prayers as I have been dealing with health issues over the past month or so.  In recent weeks... more

• October 28, 2009 - Journal

  Celebrating Because of YOU!

  by Mike Mann
  Dear Friends, We're celebrating, that thanks to people like you and the Luther Rice Society (LRS) matching gift fund, 100% of the support we needed to ... more

• October 15, 2009 - Journal

  Update and WMO

  by Duane Binkley
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  October 12, 2009 - Journal

  In Opposition to Human Trafficking

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friend,   Hello!  I am so excited to be able to experience autumn this year.  It’s my favorite season.  I have been in the... more

• October 08, 2009 - Journal

  Where your World Mission Offering is helping

  by Kim Brown
  Dear Friends, September and October are months when Baptist churches are focusing on the World Mission Offering (WMO), and I thought this would be a go... more
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  October 05, 2009 - Journal

  September Prayer and Praise

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, 3 funerals, 2 teams, and a …It sounds like the name of a movie or a song! This past month has been plenty busy... more
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  September 29, 2009 - Journal

  Good Start

  by Sandy Michael
  If you can see the photo, you can see 1/4 of our kindergarten classroom.  I was able to bring many learning tools with me.  A 1 -100 c... more
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  September 23, 2009 - Journal

  The Story of Aba

  by Chuck Fox
  The story of Aba, the young man who came from Burma.  If you want to know the kind of situations I run into when I am in villages then this is a t... more
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  September 22, 2009 - Journal

  Divine Encounter Part 3: Captives of the Show Bar

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, "I Believe in God now," "One" said to me this week on a bar visit. I read the tract you left me and I cried and cried. I wrote about "One... more
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  September 20, 2009 - Journal

  Abandoned Hmong Mothers Face Hardship

  by Scott Coats
       When something has happened that impacts me heavily, I usually take awhile to process it.  Maybe after some time - a few ... more
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  September 16, 2009 - Journal

  Divine Encounter Part 2: "Tom" the LadyBoy

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, NightLight's focus has always been on helping women who have been exploited in the sex industry of Thailand. The number of men who are ex... more
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  September 15, 2009 - Journal

  Thailand Update September 2009

  by Sandy Michael
  WEEK 1:  Setting up the classroom was an extreme, "Extreme Makeover".  Sorting, cleaning, hunting, inventing, unpacking, arranging, shoppin... more
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  September 10, 2009 - Journal

  House of Blessing Update

  by Kim Brown
  Prayer and Praise for September, 2009The House of Blessing (HOB) is a preschool program which targets needy children from ethnic minority groups who mi... more
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  September 05, 2009 - Journal

  Divine Encounter Part I

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends, Twice a week, the outreach team heads to the red-light area to meet what we call divine appointments. The following is Part I of an outre... more
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  August 27, 2009 - Journal

  NightLight News - August 2009

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends, The past month has been a roller coaster of highs and lows. We've had the the thrill of another rescue, deliverance, and a new website la... more
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  August 19, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Chuck and Ruth Fox

  by Bob Santilli
  Chuck and Ruth work with the approximately 75,000 Akha hill tribe people living in Northern Thailand. The Foxes' ministry focuses on evangelism, ... more

• August 19, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Karen Smith

  by Bob Santilli
  Karen serves at the New Life Center Foundation (NLCF), an evangelical ministry located in Northern Thailand. NLCF works exclusively with ethnic ... more

• August 14, 2009 - Journal

  Burmese Migrant Workers in Chiang Rai : Aseu’s Story

  by Scott Coats
  Burmese Migrant Workers Chiang Rai:   Aseu’s Story Aseu’s life is filled with uncertainty. An ethnic minority worker from Myanmar, she ca... more

• August 11, 2009 - Journal

  Returned to Thailand

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, After living and working in the United States for the past 13 months, I recently returned to Thai... more
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  August 10, 2009 - Journal

  Short Term Teams bring Long Term Results

  by Chuck Fox
  My Dear Friends Abroad, I am glad to write to you about a team that went to an Akha village to establish a clean water system.  This team was one... more
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  August 09, 2009 - Journal

  1440 Minutes of Darkness and A Moment of Light

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends,"For every day that our work is delayed, a woman, child or juvenile is  forced to suffer in the chain of human trafficking for an add... more

• August 02, 2009 - Journal

  Gardening at the House of Love

  by Kim Brown
  While it is approaching harvest time in America, it is rainy season here in Chiang Mai, and the perfect time to start growing things.  The childre... more
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  July 31, 2009 - Journal

  A word from our visitors

  by Kim Brown
  I am very grateful for the part that each person plays in ministering to the tribal people of Thailand.  This month we wanted to share some of the... more
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  July 15, 2009 - Journal

  Family Learning Center

  by Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends, Greetings!  Summer is here!  Well, at least it is here at the Family Learning Center where I serve as principal, but for the r... more

• July 15, 2009 - Journal

  July 2009

  by Scott Coats
   Dear Faithful Friends, Supporters  and Family, Once again it kind of overwhelms me when I think about all of you and your faithful support... more
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  July 13, 2009 - Journal

  "I’m Above Selling Tomatoes," said the Streetwalker

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends,I'm hesitant to share this journal. Stories of miracles and angels are easier to share. The truth is that much of what we do addresses dee... more
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  June 30, 2009 - Journal

  Adoh’s Story

  by Kim Brown
  We have had lots of firsts this year already—moving to a new home, starting the daycare in another location, moving the office (the list can go on!)&... more
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  June 24, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd., a business-as-mission, which employs and empowers women affected by the sex trade in Bangkok. Jef... more
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  June 18, 2009 - Journal

  News from NightLight

  by Annie Dieselberg
  African women have been increasing on the streets of Bangkok the last few years and our prayers for breakthrough in rescuing the trafficked ones, have ... more
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  June 10, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Duane and Marcia Binkley

  by Bob Santilli
  Duane and Marcia serve Burmese ethnic Karen and Chin refugees both in the United States and Thailand. The Binkleys work with the tens of thousan... more
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  June 07, 2009 - Journal

  Martins Prayer and Praise June 2009

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Prayer Greetings from Ban Luang.  It’s either hot or raining this time of year, and we’re not sure which is better. ... more
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  May 23, 2009 - Journal

  May Prayer and Praise

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry The sky darkened as the storm gathered. We were anxious.  Would we get wet?  We chuckled.  Well, that was the... more
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  May 14, 2009 - Journal

  The Blessing of Clean Water

  by Chuck Fox
  The Blessing of Clean Water to an Akha Village in northern Thailand Everyone deserves clean water.  We take it for granted . You turn on the fauc... more
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  May 12, 2009 - Journal

  Prayer and Praise for May, 2009

  by Kim Brown
  School break in America often means beach trips for students—and I would like to report that our Christian Center for the Development of People wi... more
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  May 03, 2009 - Journal

  Martins’ April Prayer and Praise

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Prayer We are back, refreshed from our vacation. We spent ten days in Vietnam and three days bird watching in a National Park here.&n... more
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  May 02, 2009 - Journal

  "IM JAI" (Full Heart)

  by Annie Dieselberg
  "Im Jai" is the Thai word that translates "full heart." This best describes how we felt last week when God set up this amazing divine appointment. Afte... more
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  April 28, 2009 - Journal

  Praising God for Graduations

  by Kim Brown
  Prayer and Praise for March, 2009   Join with us praising God for graduations!  March saw three of our House of Love children marking this ... more
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  April 28, 2009 - Journal

  Easter in our New Home

  by Kim Brown
  Prayer and Praise for April, 2009 Easter in our New Home I am usually reminded of the name Immanuel, “God with us” at Christmas when we c... more

• April 13, 2009 - Journal

  "Guilty or Not Guilty?" Reflections on Good Friday

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Journal by Annie DieselbergToday is Good Friday, but NightLight is closed today. The government announced last night that due to the protests escalatin... more

• April 12, 2009 - Journal

  Stretching our Faith

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Reflection by Annie DieselbergWe are in exciting times that stretch our faith. As I have been recovering from knee surgery, my desire to walk, climb st... more
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  April 07, 2009 - Article

  Sandy Michael Volunteers in Thailand

  by Sandy Michael
  See The Most Current Updates by Clicking the Attachments!!Update January 7, 2009Happy New Year... more
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  March 23, 2009 - Journal

  Picking Favorites

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Teachers and missionaries are forbidden from picking favorites.  And truly, I do love and treasure each of our girls at the New Lif... more

• March 11, 2009 - Journal

  We are leaving missionary service

  by LaMon Brown, Pat Brown
  Dear Family and Friends,It is with genuine sadness that I write this letter to inform you of our resignation from International Ministries effective Ma... more
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  February 23, 2009 - Journal

  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd., a business-as-mission, which employs and empowers women affected by the sex trade in Bangkok. Jeff teaches... more
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  February 20, 2009 - Journal

  Return to Thailand

  by Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends,We are excited to report that we have made it safely back to Thailand!We left from Ruth's sister Mary's house at... more
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  February 15, 2009 - Journal

  It’s going to be a wild ride!

  by Annie Dieselberg
  This year seeems to have begun with bad news from around the globe. It can be really discouraging. However, there is more to the story than we re... more

• February 12, 2009 - Journal

  IM Volunteer Susan Omanson

  by Bob Santilli
  Susan who is serving as a volunteer with Nightlight in Bangkok Thailand, is wrapping up her time at Nightlight shortly.  Before she ... more

• February 04, 2009 - Journal

  IM Volunteer Michael Petty

  by Bob Santilli
  Michael serves in the western area of Thailand, teaching, preaching, and encouraging in villages and along the border.  He has been there since Oc... more

• January 29, 2009 - Journal

  Happy New Year, Happy New Year, Happy New Year!

  by Kim Brown
  Happy New Year!  In Thailand, we actually celebrate three new years -- the western one in January, the Chinese New Year about a month later, and t... more
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  January 21, 2009 - Journal

  Kim Brown

  by Bob Santilli
  Kim's work in Thailand includes overseeing Christ-like ministries for tribal people who are coping with the problems caused by AIDS, disabilities, and ... more

• January 12, 2009 - Journal

  Happy New Year!

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry, Happy New Year! New Years Resolution #1 Exercise every morningNew Years Resolution #2 Eat more chocolateNew Years ... more
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  December 23, 2008 - Journal

  Christmas greetings and ministry update

  by Ruth Fox
  Dear Friends,Greetings!  As the year comes to an end, we want to take this time to reflect on the year passed and share our hopes and plans for th... more
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  December 22, 2008 - Journal

  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd., a business-as-mission, which employs and empowers women affected by the sex trade in Bangkok. Jeff teaches... more
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  December 20, 2008 - Journal

  30 Young Girls Make Commitment

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends,Merry Christmas!  I am keeping each of you in my prayers and hope you are celebrating a wonderful holiday season.  Today, I am w... more
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  December 17, 2008 - Journal

  Jan and Larry Martin, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  Jan and Larry have a rural-based ministry in a small town in Northern Thailand. The population of this town is almost 100 percent Buddhist. There is a ... more
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  December 11, 2008 - Journal

  Nairobi Art Camp

  by Kit Ripley
  Throw together ten American artists with 16 African artists and over 100 kids in a slum in Nairobi.  And what comes out?   HOPE!Today, (... more
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  December 08, 2008 - Journal

  Nakha’s Christmas Present

  by Kim Brown
  Immanuel – God With Us In Thailand Christmas is celebrated the entire month of December.  It is a time when youth group... more

• December 05, 2008 - Journal

  We are safe in rural Thailand

  by Jan Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry, Greetings from Ban Luang. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers for the ministry here.  The church at Ban Sra is... more

• December 04, 2008 - News

  Mission team safely home after being stranded in Thailand

  A short-term mission team of American Baptists has safely returned from work in Thailand after being delayed a week due to massive political prot... more

• December 03, 2008 - Journal

  Praise for safe return of Thailand Discovery Team. Pray for our Thailand missionaries.

  by Bob Santilli
  (Update from Stan Murray, International Ministries Area Director for Southeast Asia and Jonathan Hilsher, Coordinator of Volunteers)A short-term ... more
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  December 03, 2008 - Journal

  Mike Mann

  by Bob Santilli
  Following almost 14 years of ministry in Thailand, Mike is now available to any of our international partners who are interested in devel... more

• November 26, 2008 - Journal

  Giving thanks by sharing

  by Pat Brown
  Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on blessings. We have had many blessings our lives and particularly in this past year. One of the things I am thankfu... more

• November 19, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for Thailand Discovery Team

  by Bob Santilli
  The Thailand Discovery Team continues to minister until November 26, 2008.  The twelve members from various congregations is helping a Lahu villag... more
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  November 19, 2008 - Journal

  A passionate praise

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, The woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears understood what it meant to be forgiven and delivered. While others, more religious,... more

• November 15, 2008 - Journal

  Prayer Requests : November 2008

  by Scott Coats
  Dear friends,    We are so thankful for you and your support and prayers, and believing in the power of your petitions, we are asking you t... more

• November 12, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for IM Volunteers, Thailand Discovery Team

  by Bob Santilli
  Pray for the Thailand Discovery Team, serving as International Ministries Volunteers.The Thailand Discovery Team will be in ministering from November 1... more
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  November 12, 2008 - Journal

  Rise up -- a story of hope and transformation

  by Kim Brown
  Volunteers are a wonderful part of each of our projects, and I am grateful for the many ways the ethnic minorities are served by this group, incl... more

• November 05, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for IM Volunteer Sandy Michael

  by Bob Santilli
  Pray for Sandy Michael, serving as an International Ministries Volunteer.Sandy is teaching at the Family Learning Center in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This ... more

• November 04, 2008 - Journal

  Preparing for the harvest

  by Jan Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Wow!  We can’t believe it is the end of another month.  The short season rice is ready for harvest and our ... more
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  October 31, 2008 - Article

  Michael Petty, Volunteer in Thailand

  by Angela Sudermann
  Michael is volunteering in Thailand from October '08 till April '09.  He serves in the Mae Sot area.  Previously, Michael has served in Lib... more
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  October 21, 2008 - Journal

  Sufficiency Economy

  by Kit Ripley
  The Royal Anti-Greed Campaign For 10 years, the King of Thailand has promoted a philosophical model throughout the country called the “Sufficiency... more
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  October 17, 2008 - Journal

  Update October 2008

  by Scott Coats
        October 2008<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />   Dear Faithful Fr... more
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  October 14, 2008 - Journal

  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg serve in Bangkok, Thailand, a bustling metropolis of more than 10 million people. Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd.... more
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  October 14, 2008 - Journal

  Kim Brown

  by Bob Santilli
  One of the many ministries that Kim gives leadership to in Thailand is The House of Love, a home for women and children affected by AIDS. This includes... more
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  October 09, 2008 - Journal

  Praying in challenging times

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,At a time when it feels like the world is in chaos we are so grateful for the prayers that you send which sustain us, protect us, gu... more
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  October 06, 2008 - Journal

  Nam shares her testimony

  by Kim Brown
  During a visit to the HOL building site, Nam Waan enjoys hamming it up in her bedroom-to-be with her future roommates.Nam Waan was only 6 y... more
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  September 30, 2008 - News

  New Life Center featured on PBS television program

  Nationally acclaimed PBS television program, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, recently featured the ministry of the New Life Center Foundation i... more

• September 17, 2008 - Journal

  God is doing the impossible

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,We have exciting news to share that is a miraculous answer to prayer and a picture of God's heart for those affected by the sex industry. ... more
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  September 10, 2008 - Journal

  Jan and Larry martin

  by Bob Santilli
  August 2008 will be remembered as the month of visitors.  We hosted three mission awareness teams.  Amid the excitement of having visitors we... more

• September 10, 2008 - Journal

  Gam Shae

  by Bob Santilli
  Pray for upcoming ministry opportunities for Gam Shae, retired American Baptist missionary to Thailand.Gam serves as special assistant to Ben Chan. He ... more
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  September 02, 2008 - Journal

  Sharing Christ at Every Opportunity

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry Greetings from Thailand! August 2008 will be remembered as the month of visitors.  We hosted three mission awa... more
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  August 15, 2008 - Journal

  News from the summer

  by Scott Coats
  Greetings from Thailand and Scott and Tan Coats,   Immediately after the last day of classes in early June, Tan and I and the kids headed for... more
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  August 13, 2008 - Journal

  Annie and Jeff Dieselberg

  by Bob Santilli
  Annie and Jeff serve in Bangkok, a bustling metropolis of more than 10 million people. Annie works with NightLight Design Co. Ltd., a business-... more
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  August 13, 2008 - Journal

  Arrested by God’s artwork

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friend, This week there was a double rainbow over Chiang Mai.  It stretched in a great arc from one end of th... more

• August 12, 2008 - Journal

  From shame to honor

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear friends,A Central Asian woman was rescued from forced prostitution a couple months ago and needed assistance in returning home. The response from ... more
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  August 05, 2008 - Journal

  Prayer requests and praise reports

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry, Life on the construction site continues but as I write this I have a confident feeling that it will all be over soon, that ... more
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  July 21, 2008 - Journal

  Give Thanks

  by David Humenczuk
  Ever since the beginning of the trip we had been talking about the Karen refugees living in Thailand. In Minnesota I had stayed with an extended famil... more
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  July 18, 2008 - Journal

  Ordinary people plus God’s love equals transformed lives

  by Kim Brown
  I am always amazed by the way that God’s love, as shown through ordinary people, can transform lives.  I am amazed that no one is ever invisible... more
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  July 15, 2008 - Journal

  We need each other

  by Karen Moschenrose
  Having been assigned to the journal for today I had no idea what to write. The whole day seemed kind of like a loss for me, I felt restrained and... more

• July 13, 2008 - News

  They’re Baaack! well....

  by Angela Sudermann
  Nine out of ten team members have arrived safe and sound on US soil. Raphael Nzunga, one of the leaders, is still hanging out in Thailand, at th... more

• July 12, 2008 - Journal

  We Leave Bangkok Incomplete

  by Ignadelis Cartagena
  We had a 3am wake-up call today, our plane leaves super early so we have to leave the Bangkok Christian Guest House at 3:30am to get to the... more

• July 11, 2008 - Journal

  Our last full day in Thailand

  by Jayme Clark
  Today is our last full day here. We've wrapped up all of our planned activities on the Thailand side so we spent most of the day together, as a... more
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  July 10, 2008 - Journal

  International Rescue Committee and Overseas Processing Entity

  by Michael Katz
  This mornings Xfile led us to the International Rescue Committee and Overseas Processing Entity. Some of the questions from the other day were... more

• July 09, 2008 - Journal

  Back to Bangkok

  by Karen Moschenrose
  Today we all rolled out of bed at the crack of dawn (without the aide of roosters, off-key choirs, or painful tarp beds) to leave by 6:30 am via Party ... more
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  July 08, 2008 - Journal

  This was truly an Xtreme day

  by Amber Lehman
  The morning started out on the right foot with a more western style of breakfast complete with bacon, omelets, fruit, toast, french toast, leech... more
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  July 07, 2008 - Journal

  Leaving Mae La

  by Ignadelis Cartagena
  Its time to say goodbye to Mae La Bible School but not before a morning devotional with the students in which we sang together and Duane shared a... more
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  July 06, 2008 - Journal

  A day of sharing and rest

  by Matthew Woods
  July 6, 2008 Today was a pretty relaxing day for the team. However today was a little different from the rest of our days here because we had... more
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  July 05, 2008 - Journal

  A visit with IDP’s

  by Michael Katz
  7/05 Today was steeped in mystery as we drove to a secluded location and hiked to a river. After a short boat ride we arrived in a village ful... more
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  July 04, 2008 - Journal

  Xtreme Karen Refugee Hike Day 2

  by David Humenczuk
  David Humenczuk - Xtreme Karen Refugee Hike Day 2 7/4/08 Happy Birthday Marie! (and America) We awoke this morning from Holiday Inn Xpress (Tha... more
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  July 03, 2008 - Journal

  Xtreme Karen Refugee Hike Day 1

  by Jayme Clark
  This morning, our leaders came in and excitedly woke us up around 6:15. They informed us that we would have twenty minutes to pack up our stuff and be... more
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  July 02, 2008 - Journal

  Happy Birthday Igna

  by Ignadelis Cartagena
  7/2/08 Hoy es mi cumpleanos numero 26! Para celebrar, tuvimos un dia para relajarnos y descansar. Esperamos a que la ropa que lavamos ayer se secara y... more
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  July 01, 2008 - Journal

  The good, the bad and the better

  by Jan Martin
  Dear partners in ministry, We are always happy to return and find that we can still speak Thai,  I was particularly gratefu... more
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  July 01, 2008 - Journal

  Our Journey Back to Tee Wah Tah

  by Amber Lehman
  Amber Lehman- 7/1/08 Happy Canadian Day out there for all you Canadians! I was impressed, a few people even remembered and congratulated me. T... more
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  June 30, 2008 - Journal

  Planting Seeds

  by David Humenczuk
  David Humenczuk 6/30/08 After a long night of rain we received a wake-up call from the local roosters at around 3:00 am.... one of them is righ... more
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  June 29, 2008 - Journal

  A Piece of Heaven

  by Matthew Woods
  Matt Woods 06/29/08 The entire team was a little slow to wake up this morning after spending our first night under mosquito nets on the floor ... more
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  June 28, 2008 - Journal

  Xtreme Karen Culture Training

  by Michael Katz
  Michael Katz 6/28/08 This morning we were packed and ready to leave by 9:15. Our Xfile indicated training and the great commission with... more
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  June 27, 2008 - Journal

  The Calm Before The Storm

  by Jayme Clark
  The Calm Before the Storm After a few pretty intense days in Chiang Mai, we enjoyed more of a "tourist" day today. It was a lot of fun! Definitely a m... more
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  June 25, 2008 - Journal

  Church -- messy but real

  by Annie Dieselberg
  A miracle happened at church. It may have been missed behind all the pain and tears, but I saw a miracle. A man, a leader in the church, stood before t... more
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  June 24, 2008 - Journal

  Chiang Mai Here We Come

  by Karen Moschenrose
  Morning time: So we get up and pack our things because we are on the move, this time by plane headed to Chiang Mai. We had to track back 3 hrs ... more
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  June 23, 2008 - Journal

  Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart

  by Jayme Clark
  Today, we made our first visit to a Karen refugee camp on the border between Thailand and Burma. We didn't know for sure if we'd be able to... more
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  June 23, 2008 - Journal

  A Look Back at History and a Cool Surprise For the Day

  by Matthew Woods
  I forgot what it was like to sleep in until this morning. The team did not have to leave for the day until 10, which allowed us to sleep in a li... more
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  June 22, 2008 - Journal

  Lessons from the Bat Cave

  by Michael Katz
  We were told to pack-up and be ready to go by 9 AM. Upon checkout Matt and Dave's room key slot had an Xfile in it. Once we gathered the group ... more
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  June 21, 2008 - Journal

  Xploring Bangkok’s Nightlight

  by David Humenczuk
  There was a bit of mystery surrounding what we were going to be doing today. Our X-file was Matthew 25:34-40. Our first stop was a short walk to... more
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  June 20, 2008 - Journal

  A Visit to the Emerald Buddha Temple

  by Ignadelis Cartagena
  Sawatdee! It's our first day here and we are all still a bit jet lagged but keeping it moving. Today we got an X-file first thing in the ... more
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  June 19, 2008 - Journal

  Team Picture at Grand Palace

  by Amber Lehman
  Xtremers Catch Their Breath for a Team Pic at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand  Front row, left to right:  Matt Woods, Karen Moschen... more
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  June 18, 2008 - Journal

  Redeeming the land

  by Larry Martin
  We are back in Thailand and after a year away, we had been wondering how things would be when we got back.  God has been good to us. Our phy... more
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  June 18, 2008 - Journal

  Anne’s story

  by Kim Brown
  The Community–Based Rehabilitation Program has a far-reaching and varied ministry in the North of Thailand, and the staff does an amazing job.  ... more
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  June 18, 2008 - Journal

  Xtreme Travel Xplained

  by Amber Lehman
  June 18 Here is the log of our flight trip through my eyes: -David not given a seat then he was sent to the back of the plane. -We learned... more
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  June 17, 2008 - Journal

  Team Covenant (in English and Spanish)

  by Ignadelis Cartagena
  The Xtreme team is designed to simulate a life based off Jesus and his disciples. Therefore we devote ourselves to following God with Xtre... more
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  June 16, 2008 - Journal

  Living with a Resettled Karen Family

  by Matthew Woods
  Today was another great day here in Minnesota. My host family is absolutely amazing. They are so nice and hospitable and they always make... more

• June 16, 2008 - Journal

  The Green Xfile

  by Jayme Clark
  Jayme talks about getting a green xfile in St. Paul, MN. What could that possibly mean?? Watch, and find out! You will need QuickTime to vie... more

• June 16, 2008 - Journal

  Xtending a Hand at an English School

  by Amber Lehman
  What is it like to be in a country where you don't speak the language? Listen to Amber and Jayme as they relate their Xperience at the English S... more

• June 16, 2008 - Journal

  "Funion" is the Word!

  by Jayme Clark
  Jayme gets a taste of what is yet to come in Thailand! Xperiencing mission through the hospitality of a resettled Karen refugee family in St. Pa... more

• June 15, 2008 - Journal

  Celebrating Father’s Day Karen Style

  by Amber Lehman
  Xfiles take the team out into the St. Paul Karen community! Celebrate Father's Day at First Karen Baptist Church as Amber describes how fathers ... more

• June 15, 2008 - Journal

  Karen Hospitality

  by Amber Lehman
  Amber wonders about what is REALLY getting translated, but there is no doubt about the Xceptional outreach the Karen are doing in the St. Paul co... more
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  June 14, 2008 - Journal

  The Love of Christ in the St. Paul, MN Refugee Community

  by Jayme Clark
  Today we had the awesome opportunity of spending time with a big part of the Karen refugee community here in St. Paul. There are normally ... more

• June 13, 2008 - Journal

  Meeting the Team, Xtreme Style!

  by Michael Katz
  The fun began yesterday when I received a phone call at 7:30 p.m. The woman on the other end gave me an xfile with basic travel info... more

• June 10, 2008 - Journal

  Helping Myanmar with our prayers and support

  by Pat Brown
  I was honored to be asked to represent American Baptist International Ministries at the recent Roundtable talks concerning ways Baptists from around th... more

• June 06, 2008 - Journal

  Join our web newsgroup on refugees

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings,With the help of Sandra Hasenauer who has kindly agreed to serve as moderator, we have launched a news/discussion group through Google.com.&n... more

• June 02, 2008 - Journal

  Design school dreamer

  by Annie Dieselberg
  I stood proudly and snapped a photo as I watched my daughter graduate on Saturday. She and some 60 other international students were graduating and all... more
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  May 25, 2008 - Journal

  Reflecting and reporting on the work of New Life

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends,I am preparing to leave Chiang Mai in late June to work in the United States for the upcoming 10 to 12 months. I’m looking forwa... more
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  May 16, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for our Myanmar students during the cyclone crisis

  by LaMon Brown
   Dear Family and Friends,With the tragedy of Myanmar (Burma) in the news, we thought it would be good to remind you that in our internatio... more

• May 09, 2008 - Journal

  Burma needs your help with cyclone and food crisis

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings,Once again, Burma is in the news, this time with a devastating cyclone killing unknown tens of thousands ... more
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  May 09, 2008 - Journal

  Time of change and transition

  by Kim Brown
  May is a time of change and transition, as the Thai school year restarts. However, Daw Song, one of our girls from the House of Love, has ... more

• May 08, 2008 - Journal

  Trials and triumphs at Nighlight

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,It's been a busy season and not an easy one. God is working in incredible ways and our days seem to be filled with the highest of jo... more
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  April 30, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for: Duane and Marcia Binkley

  by Bob Santilli
  Pray for food crisis looming in Karen refugee camps.Prayer request from Duane and Marcia Binkley who serve Burmese ethnic Karen and Chin ... more

• April 18, 2008 - Journal

  Refugee ministry at World Mission Conference

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings,We wanted to bring the World Mission Conference schedule for this year to your attention. All four conferences are at or near location... more

• April 16, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Brown, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  Brown_K 2005.jpgPrayer requests:•    The House of Blessing daycare children ended with a wonderful Easter party at Grace International Sch... more

• April 16, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for LaMon and Pat Brown

  by Bob Santilli
  R. LaMon and Patricia Brown PortraitLaMon teaches Bible, doctrine and other courses at McGilvary Seminary at Payap University in Chiang Mai. Wh... more
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  April 15, 2008 - Journal

  Beach vacation

  by Kim Brown
  I know snow is still falling in the US, but here in Thailand we are in the midst of our hottest season, and Thai summer means summer vacation for the c... more
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  April 11, 2008 - News

  Christian Community Credit Union to give $232,500 to International Ministries project in Thailand

  American Baptist International Ministries announced that Christian Community Credit Union has pledged $232,500 to support the work of globa... more
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  April 04, 2008 - Journal

  Celebrating at the close of the school year

  by LaMon Brown
  Another school year has come and gone. Actually, I (LaMon) continue to teach in the international program, but the Thai program is over. The fina... more
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  March 26, 2008 - Journal

  Easter greetings from Nightlight

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Happy Easter from all of us at NightLight! "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me. Because he has anointed me to preach good news... more
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  March 26, 2008 - Journal

  Healing from the trauma of the past

  by Kit Ripley
  "An entire nation suffers from unresolved post-traumatic stress disorder. How will they ever recover from such a history?"Dear Friends,It was a ... more
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  March 12, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Brown, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  Prayer and Praise Requests:• March marks the end of the Thai school year -- and praise God that the HOL (House of ... more
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  March 10, 2008 - Journal

  Bea’s story

  by Kim Brown
  Our lives are woven into stories about how God works, and I thought you might be encouraged by the story of one of our children who was recently baptiz... more
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  March 08, 2008 - Journal

  Calling the world to pray for Burma

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings,We wanted to make sure everyone knows that Sunday, March 9, is the Global Day of Prayer for Burma, an annual event started by Christians Conc... more
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  March 08, 2008 - Journal

  Helping Manna

  by Scott Coats
  Hello Friends, It’s been a more than two months since you’ve heard from us. Sorry about that. I have set a goal for myself that we let you know how... more
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  March 07, 2008 - Journal

  God saves in spite of us, God saves through us

  by Annie Dieselberg
  God continuously moves to bring freedom and life to the oppressed. At NightLight we are always learning what it means to worship God in the Isaiah 58 w... more
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  February 19, 2008 - Journal

  US Churches come to celebrate work, share with children

  by Kim Brown
  2008 has gotten off to a warm and wonderful start for us here in Chiang Mai. Please join us in praising God for so many blessings this past mont... more

• February 09, 2008 - Journal

  Update on trips to refugee camps on Thai-Burma border

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings,I am writing this message from Thailand. Marcia and I arrived January 22 and attended team meetings with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.... more

• January 27, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for: Becky and Mike Mann, Thailand and Global Consultant

  by Bob Santilli
  Mike is IM's Global Consultant for Rural Development. Following almost fourteen years of ministry in Thailand, Mike is now available to any of our in... more
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  January 14, 2008 - Journal

  New Years, new ways of ministry

  by Duane Binkley
  You may think I am late with this greeting, but depending on which year you are thinking about, you might just as well think I am too ear... more
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  January 12, 2008 - Journal

  Back home in Thailand

  by Kim Brown
  The girls from the day care perform a special dance.• Christmas blessings: So many wonderful Christmas moments for the IMEM projects ... more

• January 06, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for: Kit Ripley, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  Kit works in a wide variety of ways with ethnic minorities from the hill tribes of northern Thailand. Kit's primary ministry involvement is with the... more

• January 06, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for: Kim Brown, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  Prayer and Praise Points *Noon (my traveling compassion) and I have returned to Thailand. Our time in the U.S. was a gull and wonderf... more
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  December 28, 2007 - Journal

  Merry Christmas from the Binkleys

  by Duane Binkley
  Merry Christmas from our house to yours. It has been an exciting time but God has been good and we are grateful for the path He has taken us o... more
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  December 25, 2007 - Journal

  The New Life Center: Past, Present and Future

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, As the holidays approach, I am thinking of you, wondering what you are doing, what holiday parties and concerts are plan... more
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  December 21, 2007 - Journal

  Celebrating new life at advent

  by Lauran Bethell
  Recently, I returned home from an amazing journey to Southeast Asia. The original purpose was to attend the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the ... more
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  December 21, 2007 - Journal

  Grateful for our blessings this Christmas

  by Kim Brown
  As the time that Noon and I have been in the United States speaking in churches is drawing to a close, we want to take this opportunity to sa... more
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  December 21, 2007 - Journal

  Happy Holidays from Night Light

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Happy holidays! As we close out 2007 and prepare for 2008, we would like to share with you some of NightLight's accomplishments and plans thro... more
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  December 20, 2007 - Journal

  Christmas reflection

  by Kim Brown
  Christmas is coming, and Chiang Mai is enjoying cool weather (well, cool for them is 80’s during the day, but dipping down to nearly 60 at ... more
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  December 02, 2007 - Journal

  Pray for: LaMon and Pat Brown, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  December 2, 2007 LaMon and Pat Brown, Thailand LaMon teaches Bible, doctrine and other courses at McGilvary Seminary at Payap University in Chiang Ma... more

• November 30, 2007 - Article

  A House of Love for those without one

  by Kim Brown
  Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us; look, and see our disgrace. Our inheritance has been turned over to aliens, our homes to foreigners. We have... more
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  November 27, 2007 - Journal

  Back home, reconnecting with family and friends

  by Jan Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry Well, here we are at “home” reconnecting with family and friends, enjoying the good things a little too much and... more
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  November 26, 2007 - Journal

  Same, same, but different

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Are you free?"Are you free?" An Arab man had just approached the table where I was in conversation wi... more
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  November 26, 2007 - Journal

  Celebrating Bible camp and a new building

  by Kim Brown
  Having a fun time at camp • Bible camp (Oct. 16-18) was exceedingly abundantly wonderful! Thank you for praying. This was the first time... more
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  November 25, 2007 - Journal

  Pray for: Jan & Larry Martin, Thailand

  by Bob Santilli
  November 25, 2007 Jan & Larry Martin, Thailand  The Martins have a rural-based ministry in a small town in Northern Thailand. Their desire to reach ... more
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  November 11, 2007 - Journal

  Pray for: Kim Brown

  by Bob Santilli
    Kim Brown, Thailand Prayer and Praise PointsBible camp (October 16-18) was exceedingly abundantly wonderful!  Thank you for praying.  T... more
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  October 15, 2007 - Journal

  Prayer and Praise points

  by Kim Brown
  Dear friends: * I am back in the US for my home assignment, and could use prayer for many aspects during this time. Please pray for Noo... more

• October 10, 2007 - Journal

  Crossing borders, learning cultures, sharing Christ

  by Scott Coats
  September 2007 Dear Friends, I'm writing this in the airport of Jinghong city, Yunnan Province waiting for my flight back to Thailand. I've b... more
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  September 24, 2007 - Journal

  In the heat of battle: praying for deliverance

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Greetings! Jesus said he did not come to bring peace but a sword. Hard words and difficult to understand. This month, however, th... more
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  September 21, 2007 - Journal

  Contemplating Christ’s Call

  by LaMon Brown
  For two days and one night (August 31-September 1) LaMon was privileged to participate in a contemplative retreat with 26 internati... more
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  September 20, 2007 - Journal

  New Awards, Grants, Programs and Visitors for New Life Center

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, The past few months have gone by in a blur! There is a LOT to tell you, so I'll just dive right in! Trip to Australia: This past July,... more
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  September 13, 2007 - Journal

  Praise Report and Prayer Requests for September

  by Kim Brown
  Prayer and Praise September 2007 * I would value your prayers as I prepare for my three-month home assignment in the U.S. I leav... more
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  September 06, 2007 - Journal

  Ministry during the rainy season in Chiang Rai

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends, I wanted to give an update on recent activities in our ministry here in Chiang Rai. Below is a brief summary of the kinds of thi... more
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  September 01, 2007 - Journal

  AngelWitch: A Dichotomy Outreach Journal

  by Annie Dieselberg
  AngelWitch: Name of a bar. Dichotomy: "a separation into two divisions that differ widely from, or contradict each other." Angelwit... more

• August 31, 2007 - Journal

  Little by little

  by Scott Coats
  August 2007 Hi Faithful Friends and Family, The world we live in expects big things and fast results, but sometimes small, slow advances are... more

• August 27, 2007 - Journal

  Prayer and Praise for August

  by Kim Brown
  Prayer and Praise Points * Thanks for praying for my US visit. I had a wonderful time with family celebrating my niece’s marriage and ... more
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  August 16, 2007 - Journal

  Bridging the Gap

  by Duane Binkley
  Photo: Overview of a portion of the Mae la Refugee camp Greetings, After being in Thailand for nearly a month, we are now back in Ohio. We sa... more
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  August 16, 2007 - Journal

  Bug Battles

  by Kit Ripley
  Living in Chiang Mai always presents some unique challenges. Over the last few months, I have lived in four different places... more

• July 26, 2007 - Journal

  A Glorious History and a Bright Future

  by LaMon Brown
  On the first of July, Pat and I attended the 170 year anniversary celebration of Maitrichit Baptist Church in Bangkok, Thailand. It was a great day fil... more

• July 20, 2007 - Journal

  Seems that God Likes Circles

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, We’ve just returned to Ohio after a 12 day trip. Along the way, we stopped to visit some of the Karen being resettled in Roche... more

• July 06, 2007 - Journal

  Three Highlights from Our Ministry Here

  by Scott Coats
  Dear Friends and Family, I hope this finds you all doing well and enjoying the summer. Since the Family Learning Center, the school where our child... more

• July 06, 2007 - Journal

  Jewelry that Joins the Fight

  by Annie Dieselberg
  At NightLight we have often had men come to visit or volunteer who expressed anger and regret at the sexual exploitation of women by men. Some ... more

• June 20, 2007 - Journal

  Yes! Bring Them In!

  by Annie Dieselberg
  "And the Lord added to their numbers daily, those who were being saved!" (Acts 2:47) These words jumped out of the passage of scripture as the... more

• June 18, 2007 - Journal

  Much to Give Thanks For

  by Kim Brown
  Praise Points * I am glad to be back in Chiang Mai after a short visit to the USA. I am glad I could have time with a good friend and my mothe... more

• June 11, 2007 - Journal

  We Leave Filled With Hope

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: We are in transition, for transition read, a mess, panic, sad, excited, lost - well not us, we know where we are bu... more

• May 24, 2007 - Journal

  Blessings and Babies

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Praise: * We now have 61 women employed and 8 more waiting for us to respond to them. We praise God for His love and faithfulness to the ... more

• May 16, 2007 - Journal

  Is It What God Would Have Us Do?

  by Scott Coats
  Greetings, I suspect that many of you in the Northern hemisphere are reading this news update inside your warm homes with winter-like weather outsi... more

• May 16, 2007 - Journal

  God’s Love in Action

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, So much has been happening. We continue to grow fast and are so thankful for all that God is doing through us with... more

• May 16, 2007 - Journal

  Summer Activities

  by Kim Brown
  April is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, and school is out of session the whole month for “summer vacation”. A favorite ... more

• May 16, 2007 - Journal

  Bearing Much Fruit

  by Karen Smith
  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (www.mfa.go.th) recently hosted a two day conference entitled “Friends of the Helsinki Process Worksh... more

• May 15, 2007 - Journal

  New Partnerships

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, It is now official! Instead of returning to Thailand in June, we will be staying in the US for the next few years to serve as a bridg... more

• May 15, 2007 - Journal

  Annual Student Work Camp

  by LaMon Brown
  Last month I, LaMon, attended the last half of the annual student work camp. It is one of my favorite activities with the students. Every year the stud... more

• May 15, 2007 - Journal

  The Word of God Can Change Society

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends in Christ: Recently, I was invited to the village Akha Patana for a celebration of a family and the village. The whole village was pre... more

• April 16, 2007 - News

  IM Missionaries to serve in US through ABCUSA and CBF

  Duane and Marcia Binkley -- who have served over 15 years in Thailand through International Ministries (IM) of the American Baptist Churches USA ... more

• April 03, 2007 - Journal

  Getting to Know the People

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: Hot and sticky, Hot and dry but this is coupled with cool mornings and cold iced drinks so we can’t complain... more

• March 30, 2007 - Article

  Mann returns to the country of coffee’s origins, seeking to spur development

  by Mike Mann
  The travel was bumpy, dusty and long, when I visited rural villages and project areas in Ethiopia. But this was not much different then many of ... more

• March 13, 2007 - Journal

  Growth in Many Ways

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Greetings from a construction site. Well not really but sometimes recently when I have felt my sore muscles or lo... more
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  March 01, 2007 - Journal

  Transition: passage from one stage to another

  by Kim Brown
  March in Thailand is always a month of transition—the weather changes from hot to hotter.School is out, and so the children at the House of Love an... more
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  February 28, 2007 - Journal

  VII World Social Forum

  by Mike Mann
  After a long flight of 12 hours and with 2 stop over in Bangkok and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I finally made it to the VII "World Social Forum".I had le... more

• February 27, 2007 - Journal

  The Need for Partnering Churches

  by Mike Mann
  After the World Social Forum I flew to Addis Ababa to meet up with my colleagues to look at future partnerships with the Addis Kidan Baptist Church.I... more

• February 27, 2007 - Journal

  Gone Before Us

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Friends, As you know Pat is in the States with her dad who is suffering from cancer. I just received word that my dad passed away a sho... more
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  February 21, 2007 - Journal

  Recommended Reading

  by Annie Dieselberg
   David Batstone journeyed across 5 continents to investigate the mechanisms of the global trade. On the journey he met a cadre of ins... more
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  February 21, 2007 - Journal

  Global Day of Prayer for Burma--March 11, 2007

  by Duane Binkley
  The relationship between American Baptists and Burma goes back to 1813 with the arrival of the Ann & Adoniram Judson. This relationship continues to... more

• February 20, 2007 - Journal

  Spirit-Inspired Dreams

  by LaMon Brown
  In Acts 2, Peter quotes from the prophet Joel to explain what the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost meant. The first part of the prop... more

• February 16, 2007 - Journal

  The Time to Pray is Now

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, Many of you may remember a significant "emergency case" resident of the New Life Center. Her name is "Wendy", and her story was high... more
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  February 15, 2007 - Journal

  Blessings God Grants Us

  by Mike Mann
  The year 2006 went by too quickly, but not as in the saying, "Time flies when you are having fun!"There were countless happy and joyous occasions tha... more

• February 15, 2007 - Journal

  Working to Transform Hearts, Lives and Communities

  by Scott Coats
  Hello Friends, I thought I'd send along a short paper that I wrote for the International Ministries WMO 2007 Guide. Next time I will write some... more
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  February 13, 2007 - Journal

  Did you feel the Darkness Tremble?

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Last Thursday, a prayer team from Mosaic was visiting. One of them, Phillip, has danced professionally on Broadway. At 11:30pm, after an inc... more
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  February 12, 2007 - Journal

  Former NLC Residents in the Press

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello! With the start of this New Year, I look forward to returning to Thailand soon. My flight is scheduled to leave L.A. on Feb ... more
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  February 02, 2007 - Journal

  To God be the Glory

  by Kim Brown
  January has been a month of completing annual reports.As the staff in the different projects look at the past year, each of us has come away with a f... more
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  January 11, 2007 - Journal

  Happy New Year!

  by Kim Brown
  We have many things to praise God for just in the past month—and some important prayer points—thank you for joining us in the important ministry ... more
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  January 04, 2007 - Journal

  Walking with Jesus

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry, Often we look at the New Year as a time of finishing and new beginnings.It can also be a time to reflect on how God is ... more
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  January 03, 2007 - Journal

  Bringing the Light, Freeing the Captives

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Christmas celebrations have been extravagant in Bangkok this year. Shopping malls, offices, and even bars... more

• December 21, 2006 - Journal

  Expect the Unexpected

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, We recently heard a Christmas sermon on how God does the unexpected. The Christmas story alone is full of examples. No one expecte... more

• December 06, 2006 - Journal

  Lives are Being Impacted, Part 2

  by Scott Coats
  Hello Friends, Surprise! Another newsletter; since I promised to write two letters in a series thatI've called‘Impacted Lives', I figured I'd be... more
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  December 04, 2006 - Journal

  Starting Relationships with Jesus Christ

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: Winter approaches fast.The rice and feed corn are being harvested and some paddies are being prepared for soy beans. O... more
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  December 04, 2006 - Journal

  STARs, Stars and More Stars

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello. The last few months have continued to be jam-packed with travel, speaking and meeting friends, old and new. But I have felt... more
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  December 04, 2006 - Journal

  Advent Preparations

  by Kim Brown
  I read recently that Advent is a season of preparation and of rest.If you saw the IMEM calendar, it would seem there is little time for rest and refl... more
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  November 30, 2006 - Journal

  Bringing the Good News

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, One of the nice things about this time of the year is that we have graduation programs for students who completed their s... more
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  November 30, 2006 - Journal

  McGilvary 2006 Graduates

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, One of the nice things about this time of the year is that we have graduation programs for students who completed their s... more
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  November 20, 2006 - Journal

  A Prostitute’s Humanity on the Bargaining Table

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Dear Friends, A woman's humanity was challenged the other night because she is a prostitute. We share this journal of our latest outreach wi... more

• November 20, 2006 - Journal

  Lives are Being Impacted

  by Scott Coats
  Hello Friends, The rains have stopped for over a month now. And the weather is cooling down. When it hit 65 –70°F at night we brought out the b... more
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  November 14, 2006 - Journal

  Deep Rooted Images

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Praise: We are so grateful for the generous and gracious response to our letters last month. We continue to receive women coming in for al... more
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  November 10, 2006 - Journal

  Confidence in Themselves and Their Beliefs

  by Kim Brown
  Although the American Thanksgiving falls in November, I am reminded that we don't wait for a specific day to give thanks!For example, every evening, ... more
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  November 06, 2006 - Journal

  Life is Busy Here

  by Larry Martin
  Dear partners in ministry, A lot has happened since we wrote last month. Larry has come back after a good trip in the states. While he was there h... more

• November 03, 2006 - Journal

  Situation Along the Thai/Burma Border

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings, As most of you will know, when we return to Thailand next year, one of our main areas of focus will be the Karen people that continue t... more

• November 03, 2006 - Journal

  Full House

  by Scott Coats
  Hello:I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the fall in the US. Family Update: We are doing well. God fills our lives with lots of pleasant l... more
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  October 26, 2006 - Journal

  Our Ministries in Thailand and Around the Globe

  by Mike Mann
  Dear family and friends, Another summer filled with many laughter and tears.As I am writing this journal, my heart is filled with thanksgiving for... more
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  October 18, 2006 - Journal

  My 2 Cents about Annie’s 3 Dollars

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Greetings from NightLight!   I am Jeff, Annie's husband and NightLight "chaplain." It is my responsibility to minister to the staff at Nigh... more

• October 04, 2006 - Journal

  God Can Do Anything

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,The gas in the bathroom has run out, cold showers I can deal with for a day or so, then a burst pipe - that needs some attent... more
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  October 03, 2006 - Journal

  Up to you!

  by Annie Dieselberg
    I, Annie, have a confession. I've been struggling with anger lately. Let me explain: My mission has begun its yearly push of raising money t... more
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  October 03, 2006 - Journal

  A Reason to Smile

  by Kim Brown
  The AIDS teaching trip (August 27-Sept. 7) in China was a wonderful opportunity to do both follow-up with the people we had met with last fall, as we... more

• September 27, 2006 - Journal

  A Slice of Life on the Streets

  by Annie Dieselberg
    We have been so busy. So much happens that is journal-worthy but time has not allowed us to keep up. Mollie Anderson is a young teacher ... more
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  September 22, 2006 - Journal

  Praise and Prayer

  by Annie Dieselberg
    NEWS There has been a military coup in Thailand in order to oust the Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his government. So far it remai... more

• September 21, 2006 - Journal

  Overcome Impossible Obstacles

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends: Well, it has been a few weeks since we arrived back in Thailand . As a family we sent our daughter, Rachel, to the States to be e... more

• September 21, 2006 - Journal

  Our Partnership Together

  by Kim Brown
  Thank you very much for your prayerful support of International Ministries and the work of Kim Brown in Thailand. It is only through your prayers and... more

• September 19, 2006 - News

  UNCERTAIN SITUATION IN THAILAND

  In the early afternoon of Tuesday, September 19, Stan Murray received a phone call in his office in Valley Forge, PA, from missionaries of Internationa... more

• September 12, 2006 - Journal

  A Different Kind of Revolutionary

  by LaMon Brown
  A couple of weeks ago, Pat and I went to a retreat for our international students. As most of you know, in addition to our Thai language academic pro... more

• September 05, 2006 - Journal

  God is Relevant in Our Daily Lives

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,Greetings from a rather soggy Ban Luang. Rain seems to be the order of the day and I guess this shouldn't surprise us, as ... more
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  September 05, 2006 - Journal

  Compassion and Protection

  by Kim Brown
  Thank you for praying for the Burma trip in August.Wonderful relationships were begun—and we have been invited to come back for another teaching se... more
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  August 25, 2006 - Journal

  The Adventure

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello! It's hard to believe that I last wrote to you in March. I apologize for the long delay. Deputation in the U.S. has been qu... more

• August 25, 2006 - Journal

  God is in Control

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, Hello!We wanted to give you all an update on our family and on Marcia's progress in her cancer treatments.Thanks to the prayers of s... more
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  August 25, 2006 - Journal

  Teacher’s Day in Thailand

  by LaMon Brown
  Every year in Thailand, the schools have a program called "wan wai khruu"; the day when you ‘wai' your teachers. It is a day when the students show... more

• August 15, 2006 - Journal

  Continuing to Respond

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Dear Friends,   God continues to amaze us as He reveals His love and mercy to the women. Women continue to respond and seek an alternative ... more
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  August 15, 2006 - Journal

  Resting in Heaven

  by Kim Brown
  Dear Praying Friends, It is with both sadness and joy that we share the news of the death of one of the children at the House of Love (HOL).Sataw... more

• August 09, 2006 - Journal

  Planting God’s Seeds

  by Larry Martin
  Greetings,From the Martins in warm and muggy (and muddy) Ban Luang. Jan has just returned from a conference where the topic of discussion was planting ... more
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  July 26, 2006 - Journal

  Particular Challenges Facing Akha Women

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, As you probably know, the New Life Center has been working with victims of human trafficking since its inception almost twenty years... more

• July 18, 2006 - Journal

  God is Opening Doors in Amazing Ways!

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Praise God We have 30 women working with NightLight now. We have been very busy and blessed by God's provision. Ann has joined the Thai sta... more
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  July 17, 2006 - Journal

  Teach and Fellowship

  by LaMon Brown
  Pat is stateside right now. Her Father had surgery July 7th for colon cancer. He is 85. This is what we knew before the surgery: " The spots on h... more
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  July 14, 2006 - Journal

  Blessings in Life

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry Greetings from Ban Luang.Right now weather is hot and humid, the views are beautiful, the farmers are busy with planting... more

• July 04, 2006 - Journal

  We are Safely in His Hands

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings, Many of you have been following Marcia's journey as she has received chemo treatments for breast cancer. We are very grateful for your... more

• June 27, 2006 - News

  INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES APPOINTS TWO NEW MISSIONARIES

  International Ministries (IM) announced the appointment of two new missionaries during the recently completed board of directors meeting. Speaking to ... more

• June 22, 2006 - Journal

  Growing Pains

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Praise God There are now 26 women working at NightLight with 4 more coming. With 30 women employed, we have had to open a second jewelry ro... more
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  June 13, 2006 - Journal

  Church Growth

  by Kim Brown
  We wanted to take time to share with you exciting church growth that is happening in one urban community in Chiang Mai. Many of you will remember tha... more
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  May 16, 2006 - Journal

  May Prayer Journal

  by Annie Dieselberg
                  Praise God We welcome our newest woman Uey to NightLight. Jid has been hired to assist us in managing the jewelry proj... more
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  May 09, 2006 - Journal

  A Glimpse of May in Thailand

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Much seems to have happened in the last month and for the long school break we seem to have been extra busy. Botulis... more

• May 04, 2006 - Journal

  Thank You So Much

  by Duane Binkley
  Everyone! I now have only two more chemo treatments left, May 3rd and the 17th.The first time I had the "new" type of chemo I had severe aching ... more
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  May 04, 2006 - Journal

  Prayer and Praise

  by Kim Brown
  Another celebration!Last month, the Community-Based Rehab Program (CBRP) had a worship service to mark its 5th year of serving disabled tribal peopl... more

• April 18, 2006 - Journal

  Reached Capacity Already

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Dear Friends,   Praise God We now have 20 women in our program at NightLight! "Wan," "Nan," "Wondi," and "Ame," have joined us since last ... more

• April 10, 2006 - Journal

  A Way to Show Jesus’ Love

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Friends: Thank you for your prayers for the folk here who have suffered from botulism poisoning. Over 150 of the 200 cases are back at home n... more
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  April 10, 2006 - Journal

  Giving to the Children

  by Kim Brown
  Summer holiday time for the school children here in Thailand, and the whole House of Love family went to the beach, accompanied by the Health Project... more
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  March 30, 2006 - Journal

  Summer is Here

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry, Greetings from Ban Luang!Summer is here. School is finished. Hannah and Fran left us with a rush, after being joine... more
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  March 21, 2006 - Journal

  Here We Come

  by LaMon Brown
  The school year is over for the Thai language programs in which we do most of our teaching. We are getting ready to go on a work camp with many of th... more

• March 20, 2006 - Journal

  Demonstration of God’s Love Part 2

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Ying was seen with a foreign man on the street. We sensed that would be the case but wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. In the beg... more

• March 16, 2006 - Journal

  A Demonstration of God’s Love

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Was it just a coincidence? What are the chances that we would be in the right place at the right time when a streetwalker passed out?   Not... more

• March 16, 2006 - Journal

  Ying and Hosea’s Wife

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Ying was seen with a foreign man on the street. We sensed that would be the case but wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. In the beg... more

• March 13, 2006 - Journal

  March Prayer Letter

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,  Attached is our March Prayer Letter. Thank you for your faithful prayers and support of NightLight!   Blessings, Annie and the... more
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  March 13, 2006 - Journal

  Excitement in Teaching & Discipling New Believers

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in the Gospel, Another month has past and we are grateful for God's many blessings and for your partnership in the task set before u... more
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  March 07, 2006 - Journal

  Graduation

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, The six weeks of cool weather in December and January were a real relief, but now we are back to normal. 98 degree afternoons alway... more
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  March 03, 2006 - Journal

  Internally Displaced People on the Thai/Burma bord

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, A year ago, we passed on a request from the Baptist churches in the Karen refugee camps on the Thai/Burma border for help to support... more
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  March 03, 2006 - Journal

  2005 Ministry Review

  by Kim Brown
  Missionary nurse Kim Brown has marked 20 years of overseas service!For the past 15 years, Kim has worked with The Health Project for Tribal People, w... more

• February 21, 2006 - Journal

  Update on My Health Situation

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, I wanted to send you an update on my health situation since being diagnosed with breast cancer in late December.I met with the docto... more
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  February 16, 2006 - Journal

  Tribal Christians are Making a Difference

  by Kim Brown
  Many people may be exchanging cards and gifts of love this month--and I wanted to share with you a song written by Khun Ahdat, the house father at th... more

• February 15, 2006 - Journal

  Injustice on the Streets

  by Annie Dieselberg
    "The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to interv... more
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  February 10, 2006 - Journal

  To God be the Glory

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Praise God 10 of our women have now accepted Christ! Women from South Dakota and L.A. came to minister in prayer. They shared their t... more
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  February 06, 2006 - Journal

  Tsunami Trip to the South of Thailand

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends: This email comes from the Fox family as we went to the south of Thailand for the building of a Habitat house with six Akha men from... more

• February 01, 2006 - Journal

  Trafficking of Eastern European Women to Bangkok

  by Annie Dieselberg
  "Women from Uzbekistan arrested." For years I have read headlines such as these in the Bangkok Post and been troubled by the increasing number... more
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  February 01, 2006 - Journal

  All the Fun of the Fair

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Friends: What's good in Ban Luang?Well we are!!We were asked to put a booth in the fair that celebrates the good things of Ban Luang.This m... more
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  January 27, 2006 - Journal

  We Officially Start Using Our New Foundation Name

  by Kim Brown
  Integrated Ministries for Ethnic Minorities Foundation (IMEMF) Prayer and Praise January, 2006 A new year and we officially start using our new ... more
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  January 20, 2006 - Journal

  Praise God

  by Annie Dieselberg
                 Praise God: •       The year is getting off to a great start and we are excited about the promises of God for th... more

• January 19, 2006 - Journal

  Travel This New Road

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, We wanted to let you know that on December 30th we got word that Marcia has breast cancer.She did some research on the medical car... more
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  January 05, 2006 - Journal

  A Time of Blessings

  by Larry Martin
  We find ourselves only somewhat removed from the Christmas hustle and bustle, on Monday we went shopping for some goodies to hand out to our students... more
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  January 05, 2006 - Journal

  Making Christmas Come Alive

  by Duane Binkley
  God set the example by giving us Jesus at the first Christmas.We respond today by accepting His gift, giving thanks, and passing on gifts of our own ... more
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  December 19, 2005 - Journal

  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  by Annie Dieselberg
          Praise God:  Gaet and Lyn have joined us this month bringing our number to 10 women working at NightLight. God is really blessing ... more
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  December 14, 2005 - Journal

  Christmas Smiles

  by Kim Brown
  Christmas smiles—as you can imagine, December brings lots of smiles to the children we are involved with.We hope you can take a minute to rejoice w... more
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  December 07, 2005 - Journal

  Proud of all of our Students

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, This past week was graduation at Payap University here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Traditionally, graduation services are h... more
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  November 28, 2005 - Journal

  God’s Persistent Love

  by Annie Dieselberg
    I first met Len about 6 years ago on outreach visits to the Nana area. Len, at the time was 36 and having been abandoned by her husband, cam... more
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  November 18, 2005 - Journal

  How Can I Walk Away From You?

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Last night on our way to the bar area for outreach, we stopped to talk to some of the streetwalkers. One of them, "Ay," seemed particularl... more
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  November 14, 2005 - Journal

  Prayer Letter

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Praise God:  We have 4 new women this month: "Tuk," "Won," "Nuy," and "Ren." "Ren" is someone Annie has been reaching out to for over 6 ye... more
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  November 14, 2005 - Journal

  Health Project for Tribal People

  by Kim Brown
  Praise: We are grateful for a good AIDS seminar with 21 Ahka participants from Laos and Thailand.Even more heartening is that we believe this train... more
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  November 08, 2005 - Journal

  God At Work in a Place Called "SIN"

  by Annie Dieselberg
    It didn't seem like a very promising night. It was overcast and dark clouds were threatening to rain any minute. I left home discouraged aft... more
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  November 08, 2005 - Journal

  Six Little Bags of Rice

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello. I hope all is well with you. As Thanksgiving approaches, I think often of my family, and the good holiday memories of ye... more
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  October 31, 2005 - Journal

  Cats and Rats

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry,Can we change our "rat" stories to "cat" stories? We are now the proud owners of two cats who are both earning their keep.... more
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  October 31, 2005 - Journal

  Your Mission Work

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This is the last of the six letters to promote this year's World Mission Offering.Thank you for reading them.It is humbling and at t... more
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  October 27, 2005 - Journal

  Follow the Lord and Work Together

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This past summer, with the cooperation of Koinonia Camp & Conference Center in northeast Ohio, we helped send Philip Singkor, the Ge... more
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  October 25, 2005 - Journal

  Prayer Letter October 2005

  by Annie Dieselberg
            Praise God:  "L-d" has left the bars and come to work with us. She was new in the bars and was relieved to have a way out. She... more

• October 17, 2005 - Journal

  "A Wretch Like Me"

  by Annie Dieselberg
    As I walked in the door of a local hotel in the red light area, my ears were instantly bombarded by the voices of two men, American and Brit... more
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  October 17, 2005 - Journal

  Encourage the Teachers

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This is the 4th in a series we are writing to encourage participation in the World Mission Offering.Again this year, the offering is... more

• October 17, 2005 - Journal

  Update on Kim Brown

  by Kim Brown
  Dear Praying Friends, We have several special prayer requests for you at this time. The Health Project for Tribal people staff will be holding a ... more
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  October 17, 2005 - Journal

  Wiang Mawk – Foggy Village

  by LaMon Brown
  Wiang Mawk – Foggy Village is where LaMon and three Thai professors from McGilvary went a few weeks ago. We had been invited by the Chinese languag... more
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  October 13, 2005 - Journal

  Then Again, A Week Later

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Back at the Bars Again Tonight oppression and perversion were so strong you could almost touch it. One of our volunteers said, "I usually enjo... more
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  October 13, 2005 - Journal

  Helping Others Know Who He Is

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends, When you put a dollar in the offering plate or basket, do you wonder where it goes?When you give to one of the 4 American Baptist sp... more
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  October 12, 2005 - Journal

  One of the Busiest Summers Our Family Had

  by Mike Mann
  Richard graduated from Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) in June.Among the 33 graduates, 5 of them (one was Richard) had been together since Kin... more

• October 10, 2005 - Journal

  Two Young People from Burma

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, Bwae Mo is 10 years old entering the first grade at a refugee camp along the Thai - Burma border.He does not recall his home village... more

• October 06, 2005 - Journal

  Misunderstandings

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends, Often our journal entries are made up of real and exciting stories of people's lives being changed as they experience God working in... more
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  September 28, 2005 - Journal

  "I love being at the bars!"

  by Annie Dieselberg
    That sounds shocking doesn't it? I remember when I first started bar visitations 6 years ago, how my stomach was in knots, how I was shocked... more

• September 28, 2005 - Journal

  If We Keep Following the Lord

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, Last week we began a series of letters we will write through the month of October.It is our way of encouraging participation in th... more
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  September 27, 2005 - Journal

  Birthday Cake Evangelism

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Yesterday we celebrated "T-g's"  36th birthday. One of the team members heard her birthday had just passed and planned a party to celebrate... more
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  September 23, 2005 - Journal

  Gifts

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, At times, work at the New Life Center can feel overwhelming. Entrenched societal problems (poverty and corruption) coupled with cult... more

• September 22, 2005 - Journal

  Further the Hope

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, A year ago, those of you on our list were receiving a series of letters from us promoting the World Mission Offering.Once again it i... more
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  September 20, 2005 - Journal

  God’s Will Be Done

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Praise God:  For all the prayers and encouragement from the Body of Christ! We know we are not alone but part of a wonderful Body of carin... more
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  September 19, 2005 - Journal

  Praises and Prayer

  by Kim Brown
  (This month the newsletter focuses on the Community Based Rehabilitation program that Kim Brown facilitates—but we did want to first specifically u... more
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  September 08, 2005 - Journal

  Wonderfully Unpretentious

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in ministry,We'd been feeling a bit jaded, never having any down time so we decided a weekend away would be the trick. We finished cla... more
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  August 30, 2005 - Journal

  NightLight Update

  by Annie Dieselberg
          Praise God: NightLight did really well over the summer under Beng's supervision! The international church hosted us over the summe... more

• August 26, 2005 - Journal

  The following was received from Kim on 8-14-5

  by Kim Brown
  We are having some of the worst floods in history in Chiang Mai. My downstairs is flooded and the water is still rising. I do not know when I will be... more

• August 26, 2005 - Journal

  Flooding Update Monday, 8-15-05

  by Kim Brown
  Thanks for your concern and prayers. We made it through the night, but with little rest. We heard that we would get more water at 2 am (I assume that... more
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  August 25, 2005 - Journal

  Hydro-Power

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Well, all kinds of excitement to share this month. My trip to the Baptist World Alliance 100th Congress in Birmingham, England was ... more
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  August 25, 2005 - Journal

  Showing the Hand of God at Work

  by Kim Brown
  Many of you have already been alerted that Chiang Mai is experiencing the worst flooding in 40 years. Thanks for your outpouring of love, prayers and o... more
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  August 24, 2005 - Journal

  Faithful to God’s Call During Everyday Activities

  by LaMon Brown
  It is hard to believe that we are seven weeks into the new term and this is our only newsletter since school started! So, this will be a quick update... more
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  August 18, 2005 - Journal

  Flooding in Chiang Mai

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, With airline crashes and such, I am not sure how widespread the news got, but some of you might have heard that Chiang Mai was hit w... more
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  August 03, 2005 - Journal

  Working in the Fields Together

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry:As usual with a farming community we are worried about rain. That there will be enough and not too much and that it will c... more
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  August 03, 2005 - Journal

  Tangible Way to Warm the Hearts of Others

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, From time to time we write about the situation along the Thai-Burma border.Since shortly after World War II, the military government... more

• July 12, 2005 - Journal

  Please Pray

  by Kim Brown
  Dear Friends, I have two prayer requests. I received a phone call today from my sister living in Columbus. She reported that my father has b... more

• July 05, 2005 - Journal

  Standing in the Gap

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello. Hope you are enjoying some nice summer weather. The most exciting news of late is that I had my appendix out on May 30t... more
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  June 16, 2005 - Journal

  Prayer and Praise

  by Kim Brown
  Thank you for praying and for being a part of this valuable ministry to the tribal people of Thailand!! Praise: The Karen director of the Healt... more

• June 06, 2005 - Journal

  New Life Center’s Recent Involvements

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends of International Ministries, As I write this letter, it's a beautiful morning here in Chiang Mai. Rainy season started about four wee... more

• June 02, 2005 - Journal

  Challenges

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners In Ministry,Seasons change and with the new seasons bring new challenges. Right now we are moving out of the hot dry season into the h... more
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  May 25, 2005 - Journal

  Producing Four Radio Shows

  by Kim Brown
  The staff of the community-based rehabilitation project was asked by the government to produce four radio shows concerning disabilities and services ... more
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  May 16, 2005 - Journal

  Back to School Time

  by Kim Brown
  Health Project for Tribal People Back to school means new shoes, new clothes and enjoying those last days of summer.The children at the House of Lov... more
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  May 06, 2005 - Journal

  Encouraging One Another

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello. Nothing spectacular to report at this time, other than the fact that I just ate the first papaya from the first papaya tree ... more

• May 02, 2005 - Journal

  To Be Used By God

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,We hit April running and the heat hit us full on. We pulled out and dusted off the fans and strategically placed them arou... more

• April 27, 2005 - Journal

  The Lord Protects Us

  by LaMon Brown
  We are back in Thailand, though not without one interesting traveling incident. In London, England, our plane was backing out of the gate and stopped... more
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  April 21, 2005 - Journal

  School Break

  by Kim Brown
  For Thailand, summer break is during the hottest time of the year—April!Many of the children at the House of Love (HOL) have been able to visit rel... more
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  April 05, 2005 - Journal

  Community Based Rehabilitation Project

  by Kim Brown
  Thank you for your ongoing interest, encouragement and support of the Community Based Rehabilitation Project in Northern Thailand. The Project contin... more

• April 04, 2005 - Journal

  Renewal During Vacation Time

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry:Reality strikes: After being away on vacation we returned relaxed, tanned and ready for anything. Everything was waiting ... more
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  April 01, 2005 - Journal

  Books that Help Missions

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, Do you like books?The Springfield Baptist Church near Akron, Ohio has started a discount, on-line book store called Springfldbooks... more

• March 29, 2005 - Journal

  Praise the Lord for Small Miracles

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Christos Anesti!! Happy Easter. I hope you had a good time celebrating the holidays with your family and friends. The last few... more

• March 29, 2005 - Journal

  Christ Can Give Us Life

  by Duane Binkley
  Happy Easter from Thailand! Coming from the northern part of the US, I remember the comparisons of Christ rising from death with the greening of... more

• March 29, 2005 - Journal

  In the Strength of the Risen Christ

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, 2005 has been a blur. We have spoken in churches in Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, and Texas. It has been a wonderful time of... more
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  March 17, 2005 - Journal

  A Light in the Darkness

  by Annie Dieselberg
    NightLight Ministryhas become a reality. As we stepped forward in faith, God began to provide incredible opportunities. Immediately we were ... more

• March 16, 2005 - Journal

  Able to Offer Something by Our Presence

  by Chuck Fox
  Our last journal entry talked about the involvement of our children's school, the Family Learning Center of Chiang Rai, in a project to help in the S... more
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  March 16, 2005 - Journal

  House of Love 10th Anniversary

  by Kim Brown
  There is always much to praise God for—join us!! We are especially grateful for the House of Love's 10th anniversary celebration held on Feb. 12t... more

• March 11, 2005 - Journal

  Your Efforts and Sacrifices

  by Duane Binkley
  Greetings from Thailand, As you know, there was an extraordinary effort this past year to support the World Mission Offering.To prevent the loss o... more

• March 02, 2005 - Journal

  Blessings

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry:Someone is watching and it is not Big Brother. Last night as we were setting dinner out at a neighbor's place we heard low... more

• February 25, 2005 - Journal

  Willingness to Show God’s Love in Action

  by Mike Mann
  Dear Friends, Happy New Year 2005. As you have heard and watched the news about the disaster that struck many countries of south Asia on Decemb... more
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  February 14, 2005 - Journal

  Issues of Life and Death

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, So much has occurred here within the last two months since I wrote to you. How can I put it all into words? The tsunami on Decemb... more

• February 07, 2005 - Journal

  Helping with Teams to the South of Thailand

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends: This really is our first occasion to send out our group prayer letter with a bit of news. We wanted to do this on a more regular ba... more
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  February 01, 2005 - Journal

  All We Can Do Is Trust the Lord

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, On January 26, exactly one month after the tsunami hit, I had the opportunity to visit a part of the area in Thailand that was hit b... more

• January 20, 2005 - Journal

  Dealing with Feelings of Loss and Grief

  by Kim Brown
  Dear Friends, I have arrived in Thailand and I have come to a country that is grieving. Much of the newspaper continues to be filled with stories ... more

• January 10, 2005 - Journal

  Facilitating the Efforts of Others

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, We continue to get a lot of correspondence related to the tsunami and relief efforts so I thought I should send an update.The consen... more
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  January 05, 2005 - Journal

  What the New Year Brings

  by Jeff Dieselberg
  Dear Friends, Thank you for being so loyal in your prayer support during this time. Our UTC team returned very late on Thursday in time to ring... more

• January 04, 2005 - Journal

  Seeds have been Sown

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,Happy New Year! As we watch TV and keep up with the happenings in the region we know that many people in Prayer pointsPr... more

• January 04, 2005 - Journal

  Tsunami Relief in Thailand

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, We have had a number of enquiries about our welfare with all the publicity the tsunamis have been receiving.We appreciate all your p... more
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  January 04, 2005 - Journal

  Our Family Involved in Relief

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Friends and Family, We just got this message below with the request to send it to Jason and Lori's email list. We wanted to send it out to ou... more

• December 06, 2004 - Journal

  In God’s Time

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,It all happens very quicklyOne day we are noticing the rice plants have small rice grains forming and then it seems the harve... more
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  December 03, 2004 - Journal

  Remembering Yesterday

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello. I hope all is well with you and that you had a festive Thanksgiving holiday. I enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes and all the ... more

• December 01, 2004 - Journal

  No Matter the Path

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, With Thanksgiving just passed we continue to be excited by the response to the World Mission Offering.We heard from Valley Forge rec... more
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  November 12, 2004 - Journal

  With Thankful Hearts

  by Mike Mann
  Dear friends, Warm greetings from hot and humid Chiang Mai.It is great to be "home!"The 19 hours non-stop flight from LAX to Singapore wasn't so b... more

• November 09, 2004 - Journal

  A Lesson From My Squirrel

  by Annie Dieselberg
   I have a pet squirrel named Sahara. This morning as I was having devotions I looked outside and saw a wild squirrel running freely through th... more

• October 31, 2004 - Journal

  In Danger

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,  Looking over our records of supporters I am touched by the generosity and compassion of so many. I can only imagine where we wo... more
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  October 27, 2004 - Journal

  World Mission Offering 2004

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This is the last of the 9 letters to promote this year's World Mission Offering.Thank you for reading them.It is humbling and very grati... more

• October 25, 2004 - Journal

  Ode to the Virtues of Convenience

  by Kit Ripley
  I recently returned home to Thailand from a 2-month trip to the U.S. It was a great time to see family, reconnect with old friends, and meet all kind... more

• October 20, 2004 - Journal

  Meeting Challenges

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, We all have our challenges.A couple months ago I went with a team of Karen evangelism leaders to the Umphang area, about a 10-hour dri... more

• October 18, 2004 - Journal

  Evidence of Ministries

  by Chuck Fox
  Once a month, I have been trying to get to different Akha villages over the course of a weekend to visit and encourage the women.There is a team of t... more

• October 13, 2004 - Journal

  God Please Lead Us in Change

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends of International Ministries, The Lahu staff of the New Life Center (NLC) is on the brink of finishing a spectacularly successful projec... more

• October 13, 2004 - Journal

  Maps May Show…but God Knows

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, A map of Thailand shows some areas that are well developed and highly modernized like Bangkok & Chiang Mai.There are also some empty s... more

• October 06, 2004 - Journal

  The Future is as Bright as the Promises of God

  by Duane Binkley
  The man and his family don't want much.They would be happy if they could stay in their village, live in a bamboo house, and raise enough rice to ea... more

• September 29, 2004 - Journal

  Making a Difference in the Lives of People

  by Duane Binkley
  We first knew Samahn as a child in Mae Sariang.His family was one of the first Christians among the Pwo Karen in the area.Samahn's parents were open to... more

• September 29, 2004 - Journal

  A Vision for Missions

  by LaMon Brown
  In our newsletters I have been writing about our students. This time I want to mention only one. His name is Wirayut. Wirayut is ethnically Karen. B... more

• September 27, 2004 - Journal

  A House for God’s Spirit

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in the Gospel:Bang! Bang! Whirr! Zzzz! Bang! What is that? Is it a funeral procession coming down the street with firecrackers to ward ... more
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  September 22, 2004 - Journal

  New Ministries to Reach the Urban Tribal People

  by Duane Binkley
  John Grisham's novel, "A Painted House" was about a boy and his family living in the rural south but eventually moving north for jobs in the cities of ... more

• September 15, 2004 - Journal

  Joining Hands with the Akha

  by Chuck Fox
  It is already September of 2004 and now our family has been back in Chiang Rai, Thailand since January of this year. We spent ten months in the US on o... more

• September 15, 2004 - Journal

  World Wide Wave of Worship

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This is the third of 9 letters we are writing in support of the American Baptist Churches' World Mission Offering.This is the offering... more

• September 08, 2004 - Journal

  Background of the Problem We Face

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This is the second of a series of letters we're writing to you in support of the American Baptist Churches (ABC) World Mission Offerin... more

• September 01, 2004 - Journal

  This Year’s Offering is So Critical

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, This letter will be different than most that we write.Usually, we tell a story related to what is happening in Thailand, but today we ... more

• July 30, 2004 - Journal

  The Measure of an American Missionary

  by Kit Ripley
  The Measure of an American Missionary By Kit Ripley, Thailand I have always thought that the ability to measure a length was a rather basic skill.... more

• July 06, 2004 - Journal

  Opportunity to Show Our Faith

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in the Gospel:It looks like we may have missed a month in our prayer letters. Thank you for the expressions of encouragement and sympath... more

• July 06, 2004 - Journal

  Jesus Continues to Call His Disciples

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, Let's start with a quote from Jesus. "Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the mas... more

• June 15, 2004 - Journal

  Opportunities in the U.S. & Thailand

  by Karen Smith
  Dearest Friends, As I write this it's a rainy, humid morning in Chiang Mai. I have been back in Thailand for almost two months now…and re-engaging... more

• May 19, 2004 - Journal

  A Rainbow of Hope

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Greetings from Thailand! It's hard to believe that two months have gone by since I last sent you a journal entry! I'm thinking abou... more

• May 04, 2004 - Journal

  Seeking More Opportunities

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,Greetings from rural Thailand, it's very hot right now but even so there seems to be a flurry of activity in the 110 degree h... more

• May 04, 2004 - Journal

  Two of Our Students

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, As you probably know, Pat and I are back in the States for a year. We are living in Atlanta when not staying in Alberville,... more

• May 03, 2004 - Journal

  Perseverance, Character and Hope

  by Duane Binkley
  A couple months ago, I was first told about a group of 17 Karen families in a village named Kuita.These 17 families are being led by a trio of traditio... more
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  March 22, 2004 - Journal

  We are Not Misplaced

  by Kit Ripley
  Hello, friends. Hope all is well with you. I am enjoying my new home here in Chiang Mai, and continuing to get to know my neighbors. The weather is ... more

• March 12, 2004 - Journal

  Calvary Moments

  by Kim Brown
  During Lent it often helps me to remember that the cross in not final, that after the cross comes the resurrection.It is a simple but profound message,... more

• March 08, 2004 - Journal

  Life in Ban Luang

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry:Well, a 260 lb. porker just ran through the yard. We were just finishing off dinner and sitting in our dining area (carport)... more

• March 08, 2004 - Journal

  We Do Not Work Alone

  by Duane Binkley
  The multiple lane road reduced itself to 4 lanes, then to two, then to one.Eventually the pavement ended and the dust started.Finally the road itself e... more
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  February 27, 2004 - Journal

  Flowers of Compassion Stateside

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Dear Friends,   The Ladies of Flowers of Compassion have been working hard getting ready for this year's Easter Season. A shipment of bea... more

• February 25, 2004 - Journal

  God’s People: Learning, Building, Stretching

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, It's getting pretty hectic around here. In the next four or five weeks, Pat and I will be packing up our goods for storage.... more

• February 17, 2004 - Journal

  Pathways to Share the Love of God

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in the Gospel:December came and went and then the New Year and January and you didn't hear from us. Now it is February and we are finall... more
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  February 06, 2004 - Journal

  St. Valentine’s Day Roses and Easter Lilies

  by Annie Dieselberg
  available now from the "Flowers of Compassion" mission project in Bangkok, Thailand.  "Flowers of Compassion" is a Christian Micro-Enterprise ... more
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  January 21, 2004 - Journal

  14 Buddhists for Christmas

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, Hello. The holiday season brought with it all kinds of changes, and blessings in many forms. Praise God that the move to Chiang Mai ... more

• January 20, 2004 - Journal

  New Grandchild

  by LaMon Brown
  Just a quick note to let everyone know that Nicholas Sundar Adams-Brown arrived on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 6:52 a.m. Mother and baby are doing f... more
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  December 26, 2003 - Journal

  "Where Are You Christmas?"

  by Jeff Dieselberg
  "Where Are You Christmas" Little Cindy Loo Who sang in "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" when she felt everyone was lost in the material trappings of Ch... more

• December 10, 2003 - Journal

  To Lead Us Each Step Of Our Lives

  by Duane Binkley
  It was not only a hard day at the office it was a hard week.The week started in the midst of an unscheduled trip to one of the far-flung mission sta... more

• December 09, 2003 - Journal

  The Light Of The World Has Come

  by LaMon Brown
  The following is a poem I read this past week. It can be found in "A Timbered Choir" by Wendell Berry (New York: Counterpoint, 1998) Our Christma... more

• December 05, 2003 - Journal

  God Provides for His Creation

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,It happens very quickly here. One week the fields are green and growing and the air is hot and heavy. The next the fields a... more
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  December 03, 2003 - Journal

  Dee’s Goodness in God’s Eyes

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends, The last few months have been a whirlwind of activity. And there is much to be thankful for! I celebrated my birthday on Nov 11, ... more
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  November 11, 2003 - Journal

  Dude, Where’s my Car?

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Greetings sisters and brothers in Christ! As you read this article, you may find yourself needing a quick summary or a quick list of hot facts... more
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  November 10, 2003 - Journal

  Flowers of Compassion for Christmas

  by Annie Dieselberg
                It is very hot here in Bangkok, but I realize that in the US the climate is cooling and advertisers will soon be urg... more
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  November 10, 2003 - Journal

  God Delivers in His Time

  by Annie Dieselberg
    Several months ago we had been visiting a bar named Goldfinger. The atmosphere was very oppressive so we prayed intensely even when in the ... more

• October 30, 2003 - Journal

  Preparing a Place

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Friends,Greetings from Thailand. Right now we are enjoying slightly cooler weather and the rice fields around us are showing new heads of rice... more

• October 06, 2003 - Journal

  As the Spirit Leads

  by LaMon Brown
  Dear Family and Friends, The term is over and everybody passed!! Pat had two students who were really struggling in English, but they pulled thro... more

• October 03, 2003 - Journal

  Mustard Seeds & Coffee Beans

  by Duane Binkley
  The parable of the mustard seed teaches us that a little faith can accomplish great things.A parallel might be made that things that start small can... more

• September 30, 2003 - Journal

  Having Faith In Jesus

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry,Another month has passed and we have now been joined by a young couple, Jon and Michelle, who will be with us until Februa... more

• September 25, 2003 - Journal

  Celebrations and Conflicts

  by Kit Ripley
  Dear Friends and Encouragers! Hello. I hope all is going well for you and your church. I have lots of things to share with you this month. It's ... more

• September 16, 2003 - Journal

  A House Protected

  by LaMon Brown
  The past two Sundays several Buddhist monks were attending one of our local churches as part of an educational program related to the study of world... more

• September 08, 2003 - Journal

  "Is anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah

  by Annie Dieselberg
  This word was given to Rahab's staff member, Maime, when she cried out to God over a gross injustice. Her family had just received a lett... more

• August 26, 2003 - Journal

  Showers, Phones, and Market Adventures

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry:We have been here just over a month now and have fallen into a routine.We are becoming more and more familiar with our new ar... more

• August 13, 2003 - Journal

  Tin Tin Ju

  by Lea Lindero
  Lea Lindero, Thailand Tin Tin Ju a 3 yrs old girl from Burma. She was born in Burma. While she was at the ageof 1 year and 10 months her mother d... more

• July 31, 2003 - Journal

  A Motorcycle Taxi Driver and a Missionary

  by Kit Ripley
  Kit Ripley, Thailand Hello, friends. Hope your summer is going well, and that you have been able to take some well-needed R&R. The Thai language ... more

• July 28, 2003 - Journal

  Getting Settled

  by Larry Martin
  Larry and Jan Martin, Ban Luang, Thailand Dear Partners in the Gospel. A weird feeling of Déjà vu came over me this morning as I listened t... more

• July 14, 2003 - Journal

  Adjusting to life back in Thailand

  by Duane Binkley
  Duane and Marcia Binkley, Thailand A short time can make a big difference.On the afternoon of June 9th we climbed into a plane and began the trek back... more

• June 30, 2003 - Journal

  Lessons in Toilet Etiquette

  by Kit Ripley
  Hello friends! How is your summer going? In Thailand, we are starting to move into the rainy season. So it's both hot and wet! But at least when... more

• June 23, 2003 - Journal

  God Does Answer Prayer

  by Annie Dieselberg
    "I will say to the captives, ‘Come out, and to those in darkness,' ‘Be free!" Isaiah 49:9 God does answer prayers – although not alway... more

• June 17, 2003 - Journal

  Prayer at McGilvary

  by LaMon Brown
  At McGilvary we have a lot of time set aside for prayer and worship. Monday through Friday every morning at 6:30 a 30-minute time of singing and sha... more

• May 29, 2003 - Journal

  A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, It is hard to believe, but our year in the US is nearly finished.A week from Monday, June 9th, we'll be on our way back to Thailand... more

• May 02, 2003 - Journal

  True Sacrifices Of Missionaries

  by LaMon Brown
  Many people talk to us about the sacrifices we must make to be missionaries. In the past I think that was much truer than it is in today's climate... more

• April 25, 2003 - Journal

  Move To A New Area

  by Larry Martin
  Dear friends: And so all things come to an end.We have just a few more churches to go and our time of deputation is finished.We are saying anothe... more

• April 21, 2003 - Journal

  Baptized - Whether You Like It Or Not

  by Kit Ripley
  Hello, friends. Happy Easter! What a blessing that Christ is risen! Our sins are forgiven and we can now be reconciled to God. I just love East... more

• April 17, 2003 - Journal

  Busy Adjusting in the USA

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends, It has been a month since we returned to the USA and settled into our new temporary home. We plan to live here until January 2004 when... more

• March 25, 2003 - Journal

  Culture Clash Case Study

  by Kit Ripley
  Hello friends! This month, I have decided to write up a real case study. This is a situation I faced at language school last month and the outcome is... more

• March 17, 2003 - Journal

  The Work Of Christ Continues

  by LaMon Brown
  A strange thing happened this past week. For five full days I did not hear or read anything about Iraq and the Middle East. Pat and I were in an area o... more

• March 03, 2003 - Journal

  God’s Miraculous Ways

  by Annie Dieselberg
  God is doing wonderful things at Rahab Ministries. In the last 4 months 8 women left the bars and more are interested. Rahab staff can testify ... more

• February 10, 2003 - Journal

  Anti-Trafficking Task Force

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, One of the blessings of working at the New Life Center (NLC) is the fact that it is a well-established organization here in northern T... more

• February 04, 2003 - Journal

  Work Of The Kingdom Of God

  by Kit Ripley
  I am continually amazed at the Spirit of God, blowing all around me. His grace just has no limits. On January 5, I went to church as usual. There wa... more

• January 27, 2003 - Journal

  Wisdom And Courage

  by LaMon Brown
  For the past two weeks I have been having personal interviews with my students, i.e. the second year class for whom I am the advisor. I met with all 18... more

• January 23, 2003 - Journal

  The Holy Spirit Moves in the Akha Village of Mehte

  by Chuck Fox
  I write this story to you because it is fresh upon my mind. I must also say that it was a privilege for me to be able to witness God at work in the Ak... more

• January 21, 2003 - Journal

  New Year Challenges

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, Greetings in this new year that we have been given.One of our challenges may be remembering to write 2003 on our checks even though it... more

• January 10, 2003 - Journal

  Vacation Bible School and Retreat

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, December is always a flurry of activity at the New Life Center. The residents continue to attend school, but all the tribal churches a... more

• January 06, 2003 - Journal

  Christmas Greetings

  by Duane Binkley
  Dear Friends, Greetings to you all at Christmas!When in Thailand, we sometimes think that if it was just colder outside it might feel more like Chri... more

• December 17, 2002 - Journal

  New Life

  by Chuck Fox
  Dear Friends, As we come to the writing of this letter and the beginning of a new year, our family is facing another big transition as we prepare to... more
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  December 10, 2002 - Journal

  The King’s Birthday

  by Kit Ripley
  I am settling into my new apartment, grateful for the home God has provided. I have a place with air conditioning, hot water in the shower, a queen be... more

• November 27, 2002 - Journal

  God Works In The Hearts Of Many

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: You have not heard from us in awhile.We have been in the United States since the end of July speaking in churches and vis... more

• November 21, 2002 - Journal

  Examples Of Christ Love

  by LaMon Brown
  2002 is not yet over. We have trips in the next month that we will be making with two different student groups; Pat's Christian Tribal Youth Fellowship... more

• November 01, 2002 - Journal

  All Saints’ Day at McGilvary

  by LaMon Brown
  Every year on this day we have a special service in the "Foreign Cemetary" here in Chiang Mai. We especially remember the early missionaries who began... more

• October 30, 2002 - Journal

  Thai Tales

  by Kit Ripley
  It's 1:30 pm; Los Angeles time and we are going to land in Taipei soon for a layover on the way to Bangkok.The stewardess just announced the landing ti... more
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  October 22, 2002 - Journal

  Can A Mother Forget

  by Annie Dieselberg
               Pon works at Charoen Krung Maitrichit Baptist Church, directing the Compassion partnership, which sponsors 150 childre... more

• October 22, 2002 - Journal

  He Rescued Me Because He Delights In Me

  by Annie Dieselberg
   In May I wrote about 18 year old Olicia, who had run away from a professional trafficking ring only to end up at the immigration detention cent... more

• October 14, 2002 - Journal

  What Do Typical American College Students Do?

  by LaMon Brown
  What Do Typical American College Students Do On School Break? From what I remember of those years, the majority of them head to the beach for a week o... more

• September 06, 2002 - Journal

  We’re Being Watched!

  by Duane Binkley
  Each year, usually in late March or early April, the Christian groups that we work with hold large, annual meetings.The Lahu Baptist Convention's "Mass... more

• September 04, 2002 - Journal

  Only God Knows

  by LaMon Brown
  The annual "Revival Week" was held last month at Payap University. Although the University is a Christian institution, except for the theology student... more

• August 26, 2002 - Journal

  Every New Day

  by Karen Smith
  "Every New Day" Dear Friends, There's a beautiful worship song that's been going through my mind over the past few months. It's called "Every New... more

• August 03, 2002 - Journal

  Prayer Requests

  by LaMon Brown
  Prayer Requests August 3, 2003 I keep a personal journal in which I record reflections on scripture, recent events, and prayer concerns. I ha... more

• July 31, 2002 - Journal

  Singing in the Hills

  by Chuck Fox
  Singing in the Hills Exodus 14:30-15:1 That day the Lord saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on... more

• July 08, 2002 - Journal

  One True Hope

  by LaMon Brown
  One of the new responsibilities that LaMon and I have is to be the advisors forthe second year Seminary students. We thus decided that we needed to me... more

• July 02, 2002 - Journal

  Together We Have Seen God Work

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Friends: In a few short hours we will leave Payamengrai, after 4 years.It has been a good 4 years where we have seen God working in the communi... more

• June 17, 2002 - Journal

  Making A Difference

  by Chuck Fox
  Our house is located about one-half mile from the largest military base in the area. It occurred to us about three weeks ago when all of Chiang Rai Ci... more

• June 05, 2002 - Journal

  A Commitment Of Faith

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: The rainy season has started in earnest and people are starting to sow the rice seedlings that they will uproot and transpl... more

• June 05, 2002 - Journal

  Monday Meetings

  by LaMon Brown
  For about two years or so at the First Baptist Church of Montezuma, Georgia I led a Monday Communion service. It was sparsely attended, but the regular... more

• May 28, 2002 - Journal

  Teaching Ways Of Support And Sharing

  by LaMon Brown
  On our recent visit to the States some of you received some special bookmarks, which are made to help support some of the lepers and persons with disab... more

• May 13, 2002 - Journal

  Faith and Strength

  by Annie Dieselberg
  On my way in to Rahab Tuesday night, I considered which bar we should visit that night. I hadn't been to Firecat for a long time and there was ... more

• May 03, 2002 - Journal

  Honor One’s Elders

  by LaMon Brown
  On the last day in April, I sat on the floor in the chapel at the McGilvary Faculty of Theology. At the front of the chapel, four men sat in wicker ch... more

• May 01, 2002 - Journal

  Holidays and Growth

  by Larry Martin
  Dear Partners in Ministry: Another month has passed and so much seems to have happened it seems like it was two.Our team of young Brits left us after... more

• April 30, 2002 - Journal

  Trafficked

  by Annie Dieselberg
  My last day of vacation and Skyler's birthday, I was headed back home after a stop at the Tiger Zoo, when my friend called me with an urgent si... more

• April 29, 2002 - Journal

  Being Blessed

  by LaMon Brown
  After having spent a wonderful time visiting family and friends in America, we returned to Thailand to find the HOT season in full force.Even though th... more

• April 12, 2002 - Journal

  The Story of the Akha Village - Mehter

  by Chuck Fox
  It was last November (2001) that two evangelists and I first visited the Akha village of Mehter located outside the city of Doi Mae Salong, not too fa... more

• April 11, 2002 - Journal

  A Busy Year

  by Kim Brown
  Dear Friends, Our ministry in Thailand has expanded over the past year.I am very excited about the ways in which God has guided and challenged us.I wo... more

• April 10, 2002 - Journal

  The Faith of a Child (Louise)

  In February I was visiting at an orphanage run by a Christian mission.I was drawing with a little girl.I asked her about her friends in her first... more

• April 05, 2002 - Journal

  Easter

  by Larry Martin
  Praise the Lord!The Lord is Risen, Alive and Working in our world today. Easter brings that to us in a powerful way and it is too bad it doesn't happen... more

• April 05, 2002 - Journal

  Christ is Risen! (LaMon)

  by LaMon Brown
  Easter is a great time.This year I was back in the States to visit my dad who had been ill.(He is better now.)The special musicals were inspirational.T... more

• April 01, 2002 - Journal

  Returning to the USA

  by Duane Binkley
  In June, our four-year term in Thailand will be complete and we'll be returning to the U.S. for a one-year "U.S. Assignment".Home base for us will be J... more

• April 01, 2002 - Journal

  Happy New Year.....Again?

  by Duane Binkley
  We all know about the New Year holiday.We stay up late on December 31st and either watch football games on January 1 or avoid watching TV at all. After... more

• April 01, 2002 - Journal

  New Life in Christ (Annie)

  by Annie Dieselberg
   At Rahab some exciting things are happening as always. Its one place where God is continuously surprising me and reminding me of his power an... more

• March 06, 2002 - Journal

  Being Blessed

  by Karen Smith
  Dear Friends, As most of you are aware, the New Life Center (NLC) works with girls at risk, and those who have been trafficked and/or sold' pr... more

• March 03, 2002 - Journal

  Not Against Flesh and Blood (Annie)

  by Annie Dieselberg
  "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and ... more

• March 02, 2002 - Journal

  Transitions

  by Larry Martin
  It is spring and promising to be summer quickly. The mangoes are coming on and the kids are starting to talk about being out of school. I saw a n... more

• February 28, 2002 - Journal

  God’s way of working things out

  by Chuck Fox
  Prologue: One day last October, as we prepared to open our house as an emergency shelter for women and children in crisis, the manager of the Ne... more

• February 11, 2002 - Journal

  Rayrai—Loved by God

  by Kim Brown
  A few weeks ago I was meeting with other missionaries for a time of Bible study and prayer. We were asked to look at passages that tell about th... more

• February 10, 2002 - Journal

  Singing Praises (LaMon)

  by LaMon Brown
  Pat and I went to Taamaprathip Church this morning. It is a seven-year-old congregation meeting in a brand new church building. Like most of th... more

• January 31, 2002 - Journal

  A Growing Faith Community

  by Larry Martin
  We enjoyed many visitors and teams last month and have even more coming in February. A British Action Team is here now and these four young p... more

• January 22, 2002 - Journal

  The Learning Continues

  by Karen Smith
  This past December marked the first full year of my ministry here at the New Life Center. As many of you know, a first-term missionary’s goals... more
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  January 19, 2002 - Journal

  Flower Girls (Annie)

  by Annie Dieselberg
  Their arms were full of flowers but it turns out these little girls were selling something else as well. I met 12-year-old Faa and her friends ... more

• January 13, 2002 - Journal

  The Evolution of a Sermon (LaMon)

  by LaMon Brown
  In December, I was asked to preach a sermon on January 13 in Thai at Siloam Karen Baptist Church here in Chiang Mai. I decided to preach on the baptis... more

• January 03, 2002 - Journal

  Bangkok Epiphany (Jeff)

  by Jeff Dieselberg
  I have always contended ever since our first child (Jordan) was born that Christmas is messy. Births are not tidy little events wrapped in neat l... more

• January 01, 2002 - Journal

  Development in Thailand

  by Mike Mann
  The Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) is doing well. We are in a transition phase of establishing a small southern nongovernmental organiza... more

• January 01, 2002 - Journal

  Happy New Year!!

  by Larry Martin
  As 2001 draws to an end we are faced with an opportunity to reflect on the past year. We are grateful to God for you, as you have worked along side us... more

• January 01, 2002 - Journal

  The Field Trip

  by Duane Binkley
  People sometimes ask us what it is like for our kids to go to school here in Thailand. We are fortunate to be in Chiang Mai where our three children a... more

• December 27, 2001 - Journal

  A Karen Village Christmas (Duane)

  by Duane Binkley
  Christmas in Thailand is more village and church-oriented rather than family-oriented. Gifts are often exchanged, but it is usually a small part of th... more

• December 01, 2001 - Journal

  Move to Chiang Rai

  by Chuck Fox
  What's happened to the Foxes? Many of you may be wondering, as it has been a long time since we have sent out a newsletter. A lot has happened, and w... more

• December 01, 2001 - Journal

  Family news

  by Mike Mann
  The children are doing well. Richard (15) is in 9th grade and enjoys running and playing basketball after school. He also takes guitar lessons. Me... more

• December 01, 2001 - Journal

  Harvest Time

  by Larry Martin
  Rice, rice, rice. It is about all one talks about right now. Are you cutting or drying or beating or collecting or selling your rice? This is norm... more

• December 01, 2001 - Journal

  Retreat (Pat )

  by LaMon Brown
  It's a cold, clear Saturday morning in Chiang Mai. The clock goes off at 5 a.m. Am I crazy! No it's the day for our Christian Tribal Youth Fellowship... more

• November 01, 2001 - Journal

  A Growing Church

  by Larry Martin
  This last year has seen a change of attitude by the community to the church and we feel in some ways we have "come of age". The church is now being ... more

• November 01, 2001 - Journal

  Class Discussion (LaMon)

  by LaMon Brown
  A funny thing happened the other day in my Church History class -- not funny 'ha, ha', but funny 'odd'. We had a discussion. Students actually expres... more

• October 01, 2001 - Journal

  A Home and a Family

  by Karen Smith
  A few weeks ago, I had the chance to talk with a New Life Center resident named AhBah. I had visited with her often before; she’s learning the guit... more

• October 01, 2001 - Journal

  Equipping Leaders

  by Duane Binkley
  One of the projects we worked with when we previously lived in Thailand (1982-1992) was a scholarship program, which provided the means for tribal Pwo ... more