Dear Prayer Partners,
The Psalmist says four times in Psalm 107, "Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men." After one flood in late September, Chiangmai experienced another flood in early October much worse than the previous flood. Two GRNT staff homes were severely flooded. Thank God for helping GRNT staff and friends in the cleanup and drying of things and that we are all safe. Thank God that though the flood waters crept up the road in front of the GRNT office, the water did not come in the front gate and the GRNT office building remained dry, though water flooded the office land behind the office. Praise God that GRNT was a blessing to people in our local community as the GRNT front area parking was a haven for them to park their vehicles till the water at their homes abated. It was great to have daily contact with them as they came in and out of our property.
Praise God for a wonderful children's camp by the sea for Urak Lawoi children last month led by a GRNT team in co-operation with Urak Lawoi Christians. Thank you so much for praying for our daily requests this month. God hears and answers!
The GRNT team
Prayer Guide for GRN Thailand November 2024
1) (Fri) Phu Thai and other groups in Sakhon Nakhon and Mukdahan Provinces: Please pray for the following: 1) The team as they witness and share the Gospel and as they follow up people, 2) Strength and wisdom for the leaders of cell groups in three villages, 3) The provision of 27,000 baht needed to add on to the church building, 4) God's blessing on agricultural training 1-2 November to help the believers with their farming, and 5) God's blessing on a special prayer meeting "May God bless Mukdahan Province" on 10 November held by the Mudkahan Christian Federation. A couple of government officials have been invited.
2) (Sat) Please pray for God's direction for MGT in planning to visit villagers in mountain areas to be a witness and encouragement to many during this month and December.
3) (Sun) From Boi's family: Praise God for safety and strength for Boi's family and others who cleaned up after a second and more severe flood at the beginning of October, with water coming close to the ceiling in the first story of Boi's small home. Please pray for the following: 1) Much fruit from Boi and Aom's ministry, whether visiting people from various language groups, or preparing and distributing MP3 players with recordings, 2) God's help and grace for Boi and Aom to parent their children well via their words, actions and their daily walk with God, 3) Good health for the whole family, and 4) Boi's three daughters to obey their parents, and for wisdom and joy for the girls as they study.
4) (Mon) Thai Song Dam (from Suphanburi Province) and other groups: Please pray for the following: 1) God's blessing on the 2 Good News clubs on Saturdays, and that the children will come, 2) Pastor Chalao and Pastor Song as they go to a women's meeting in Song Khla Province 5-6 Nov, and 3) Ploy as she receives her bachelor degree in Biblical studies on the 16th.
5) (Tue) Thai Song Dam (from Suphanburi Province) and other groups: Please pray for the following: 1) Pastor Chalao as she goes with a team from Suphanburi to see the youth ministry at the Heart of God Church in Singapore 15-19 Nov, 2) Good health for the church members, and 3) Pastor Chalao and Ploy as they make plans for teaching the children in preparation for the Christmas event in December.
6) (Wed) Lawa in Pae Village: Please pray for the following: 1) Unity for the church members, and for them to be good examples to unbelievers, 2) Strength and good health for Do and his family as they harvest the crops, 3) Strength and good health for Chat and his family, and for Chat to truly put his trust in Jesus and be born again, and 4) Bua Rueang who is handicapped in her legs, to have a convenient way to go to church.
7) (Thur) Please pray for Joshua's son Paul as he teaches English at the GRNT office to adults in the community on Wednesdays and to local children on Saturdays. Pray that God will bring the people He wants to come and pray for God's blessing on Paul as he teaches. Due to major flooding and flood cleanup in Chiangmai during October, Paul's English teaching in the GRNT office was delayed for several weeks.
8) (Fri) Praise God that GRNT was able to go to South Thailand last month and take 60 MP3 players with many of the recorded New Testament books and other GRN recordings for distribution to the Moken in Thailand and 60 players for Moken in Myanmar. Please pray God will use these recordings to help the Moken grow in their knowledge and love for Christ.
9) (Sat) From Lot's family: Please pray for the following: 1) Strength, wisdom and creative thinking for Anna in her work which includes some dance shows for tourists, teaching dance, and making video clips for restaurant advertisements, and 2) Healing for Rappon as she continues to receive artificial sunlight treatment and also is taking immunosuppressants for chronic sores on her hands and feet from skin infection. Pray the treatments will be effective.
10) (Sun) Please pray for wisdom and accuracy for Lot as he continues to edit the Good News recording (Pictures 1-22) in the Nyeu language and for him to find good appropriate music to add to the recording. Pray also for plans to distribute the recording in the future that many Nyeu will listen and come to know Christ.
11) (Mon) From Joshua and Gloria: Praise God that Joshua had a wonderful visit with his mother in South Korea, and also with his son John and his family in the USA last month. Praise God also for God's blessing on John's ordination service. Please pray for the following: 1) Joshua and Gloria to be strengthened physically and spiritually, 2) The Holy Spirit to shape and guide the W3 youth ministry and the Love Touch Ministry, and 3) A good and safe delivery for Paul and Kwang's baby this month.
12) (Tue) From Dan and Na Tisdale in the USA: Daniel has been having a few job interviews lately. Please pray for God to direct him to a good job, and for him to have a good community of committed believers.
13) (Wed) Kerry and Von are in the USA for home assignment. Pray for good health, wisdom and safety as they continue to visit prayer partners and supporters.
14) (Thur) Yoy and other groups: Please pray for the following: 1) Wisdom, strength and encouragement for God's servants and their families, 2) The church members to hunger more for the Lord, and 3) The children in the Compassion Project to truly know Jesus, trust Him, and be good examples to their parents and relatives.
15) (Fri) Thank God for a safe, fun and meaningful camp for Urak Lawoi children in South Thailand 21-22 October. Pray that the children will remember God's Word and the things they heard, and be able to apply them in their lives. Pray for wisdom and God's help for the local believers who follow up the children. Also pray for growth in grace and strength for 11 Urak Lawoi villagers who were baptized when the GRNT team with Pastor Ahlin visited the believers on Phi Phi Island.
16) (Sat) So Thavung Group: Praise God for the following: 1) Khan said that Jesus is in her heart, and 2) Grandma Khinh's health is good. Please pray for the following: 1) Healing for Grandma's Khinh's right leg which hurts from her hip down, as well as healing for stomach trouble and constipation, 2) Maliwan's health as well as her salvation, 3) The rice harvest to succeed, 4) Good health for all, and 5) Wisdom and strength for Pastor Lek in his various ministries such as Sports and Music.
17) (Sun) Phu Thai Renu and other groups: Praise God that an air-con has been installed in the Fellowship study room. Please pray for the following: 1) Parents and others to be burdened to take children to Sunday School, and that all might seek together to nurture the children to follow the Lord, 2) The provision of Sunday School teachers who have a burden and are dedicated to teach the children, 3) People who have strayed from the Lord, and 4) Sufficient finances and God's blessing for three Christian camp meetings.
18) (Mon) Phu Thai Nakae and other groups in Nakhon Phanom: Please pray for God's help and blessing on the following: 1) Healing and grace for people who are suffering from various illnesses such as stroke, paralysis and tumors, 2) The youth, and God's wisdom to development the new generation, 3) The annual camp of a Christian foundation, and 4) Improved income for the believers, for them to be able to pay debts, and for leaders to have buyers for land they want to sell.
19) (Tue) Phu Thai Nakae and other groups in Nakhon Phanom: Please pray for God's help and blessing on the following: 1) Moving the restaurant to the church, 2) The ministry to inmates, 3) The work and ministries of the Provincial Protestant Church Coordinating Committee in Nakhon Phanom, and 4) Preparations for Christmas evangelistic outreach.
20) (Wed) Praise God that Jon and Clair and their children, Brook and Forest and their spouses enjoyed a good, safe and refreshing time of vacation in Nepal last month. Pray for Jon and Clair, as they organize the schedule for advanced training of participants from all the GRN Asia recording teams in February 2025.
21) (Thur) Nyaw Group: Thank God that GRNT was able to visit the Nyaw in August and continue building relationships with them. Please pray for the few Nyaw Christians to be strengthened in their faith in Christ as they seek to live for His glory.
22) (Fri) Mpi group: Please pray for wisdom and God's blessing for GRNT as we plan to visit the Mpi soon, along with a partner ministry to introduce them to our Mpi contacts.
23) (Sat) The recording team of ministry partners (not GRN staff) in a nearby country: Praise the Lord for the following: 1) The overseas leaders arrived home safely and their meeting went well, and 2) A man from the SD people group got over his addiction and he is willing to help others in the camp. Please pray for the following: 1) Salvation of the SD people who hear the recording in their language, 2) Safety in travel for their team, and 3) The SD leaders to continue to be strong in the Lord, for their investment to be successful, and for them not be tempted by materialism.
24) (Sun) Pray for wisdom and creativity as Jon and Clair and other GRN trainers prepare ways for the Asia participants to explore subjects related to language research, culture research, and content development during the February training next year.
25) (Mon) Nyah Kur and Isaan Groups: Please pray for the following: 1) Wisdom and strength for B in her daily life to encourage friends, neighbors and relatives through her words and actions, 2) Thep in his daily life to be a good example to his wife, and 4) Strength and good health for all of the pastors and church leaders.
26) (Tue) Vietnamese Thai prayers requests: Praise God that the leaders of the Thai Vietnamese church arrived safely from overseas. Please pray for the following: 1) The future ministry of Pastor Tam and his family in their country, and for his mother-in-law's health, 2) Wisdom to follow up the new believers and to use the GRN recordings in both Vietnamese and Thai on the MP3 players, and 3) Salvation for those who listen and their relatives as well.
27) (Wed) The GRN Thailand team wants to grow in our ability to carry out the many different tasks involved in making excellent recordings for the language groups we serve. Pray for us as members of the team take on new responsibilities. Pray also that we will be able to add new team members in the future.
28) (Thur) Thai Song Dam Group in Kanchanaburi Province: Please pray for the following: 1) Local children to come to church more, 2) People in the community to be delivered from darkness, 3) The provision of 2 more people to work in the church, and 4) Good health, strength and wisdom for Pastor Song.
29) (Fri) Please pray for Jaew to have strength and good health. Also continue to pray that the documents for the continuation of board members of SOLF will be approved soon by the government office.
30) (Sat) Isaan and other Groups: Please pray for the following: 1) Strength, good health and wisdom for Pastor Supote and his wife as they serve God, 2) Strength and God's blessing for June's family as they sell sweets, and for her husband in his work, 3) Wisdom and good health for Pastor Prasit and his family as they serve God, and for sufficient finances for their needs, 4) The church members to enthusiastically follow the Lord, and 5) The new believers to grow in Christ.