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Red Bangkok

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by April.

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The international news pouring out of Thailand is all about the “Red March” in Bangkok. Basically, thousands of rural Thais have poured into Bangkok to protest the current government. Both sides (red and government) are pledging to keep things peaceful and not cause any violence. But both sides also seem to think the other side might cause violence…

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by April.

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My guess is that at least 10% of Bangkok owns some variation of this t-shirt (seriously, we see it everywhere). And then there are the bags that say, “I am not a plastic bag” on them, calendars about the environment, etc. So protecting the environment is on the minds of a lot of people…

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Kids at Risk

Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by April.

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Months back we visited Elpis School in Maesot. We told you a little about it, but only being there a few hours we didn’t have the full story to tell you. Yesterday I ran across this letter, written by one of the Filipino missionaries that run the school. It gives a more thorough picture of what they’re up against…

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Staff Retreat

Posted on 07. Mar, 2010 by April.

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Last week we loaded up a van, 2 trucks and 2 cars and headed to the beach for a few days to rest and reconnect with the rest of the church staff. We went a few hours south of Bangkok to a National Park. Enjoy the pictures…

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Our Home Restaurant: Pad Priawan

Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by April.

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A few months ago, the church decided to make use of the kitchen that normally stands empty during the week and open a restaurant. Now local business people stop in for lunch, students and parents have dinner before class, and the kitchen is pumping out tasty food. Yet another opportunity to practice Evangelism Through Church Business. We have a lot of repeat customers that come in a couple times a week for lunch.
Probably my favorite dish they make is Pad Priawan- Sweet & Sour…