Believers in Eastern Thailand

 

In the middle of fields, trees, and small villages, we came upon this lake. About 30 people joined us for the baptism of 9 new believers. 

 Before the baptisms, we spend time worshiping the God who changed these precious lives. 

The pastor from the Thai church in Bangkok gave a short message before the baptisms.

Then we prayed for those who had committed their lives to Christ.

And the baptisms began.  It was a little tricky getting to the water, but God kept everyone safe.  Many pitched in to help those who could not walk. 

 

 Old and young had declared that Christ is King of their lives.

The church at Naam Yun.

The church at Na Chaluai.

On Sunday, we celebrated communion together.

Then a couple who had been married 30 years earlier as Buddhists, wanted to dedicate their marriage to Christ.  The pastor did a simple ceremony for them.  God has worked mightily in their lives.  The husband's legs were paralyzed but now he can walk slowly with a cane.  

The weekend wouldn't be complete without some food pictures.  Here's delicious noodles, pork and veggies in gravy.

And a traditional dessert:  sticky rice cooked in coconut milk wrapped around a banana (I don't know why the banana was pink.)  The whole thing was wrapped in a banana leaf and tied with a rubber band.  Yum!