Leaders in training

Last week we sent Gai, Miaw and their daughter Chompu to the northern province of Payao, where Gai and Miaw have enrolled in the Payao Bible College.  Gai and Miaw's desire is to complete degree program that includes four years of study and a year internship, then serve in ministry, possibly with our own Servantworks team. 

It was just 3 years ago last January that we met Miaw, then a timid 17 year-old, in front of a bar in one of Bangkok's red-light areas.  I still shudder to think where she might be if that meeting had never occurred.  Gai as well has had his own struggles with addictions.  Both however are extremely bright and talented, and we expect will someday be leaders of many.  Meanwhile we pray for their adjustment to a rigorous study program.  

Payao students work to support themselves, including growing rice in the colleges own field, so Gai and Miaw's overall cost for tuition, room and board is only about $200 per month.  We already have a sponsor for Chompu, but if you would like to be a part of assisting Gai and Miaw take this exciting step towards helping to transform Thailand, please contact us .

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scott hodge
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Re: Leaders in training
Reply #3 on : Sun June 01, 2008, 03:48:04

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so great to see these guys! love the photo. chompu is getting big!

Edwin
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nice time updating
Reply #2 on : Thu May 29, 2008, 19:14:00

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whoa... they do look very young... i guess they are around their early 20s right?

darn, i wish i really could help... but i have no credit whatsoever...
anyway... i really dislike the fact that they have to work in factories in which we live off their backs in essence


but they have no choice......

Amanda Petersen
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Re: Leaders in training
Reply #1 on : Thu May 29, 2008, 14:16:26

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Oh my goodness! Congrats Miaw and Gai! This is incredible. What a wonderful update to read, Jim. I am praying for these women and the rest of the program.
Miss you!
Amanda