Here in Thailand
April 13th, 2009 by Sara VerwymerenHello all from the Land of Smiles!
We thought that we’d write a little update to let you know about what’s been happening in Thailand on the beginning of our outreach. We have been in Thailand for 2 weeks now and have returned from Pattaya to Bangkok.
For the first week, we were here in Bangkok working with At Risk Kids, a ministry that does different things around the city to help women and children. We were able to walk around some of the red light districts, praying for the women in the area. For all of us in our team, our eyes were opened to the desperate situation of so many people.
We then headed to Pattaya, a city south of Bangkok, where we worked primarily with the Tamar Center. This center gives women who work in the bars, an opportunity to learn English. We were able to go into the bars, invite girls to class and then help teach. We had incredible opportunities and were also able to go to the orphanages, prisons and other ministries.
We are now back in Bangkok, ready for another week of lectures and learning about Thai culture. We will let you know what else we are up to when we’re back in Australia. Keep us in your prayers and enjoy the photos!
Here’s a few photos taken by Suzi Brown, one of the students on our team:
Sara teaching english to one of the women at the Tamar Center
Phil and Darrah playing with one of the kids from the Pattaya Orphanage
This is a kids program we helped put on in one of Bangkoks slums. We taught the kids a few songs with actions.
Morgan, our fearless leader, holding one of the kids from the Pattaya Orphanage.
April 18th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
What’s going on with the riots and attempted assassinations?? You’re so lucky, I totally wish I was there.
May 29th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Hey, we’re going to Thailand in a couple of months. What was the name of the ministry in Bangkok that worked with At-Risk kids?
Also, what was the name of the orphanges you went to in Pattaya, and what were the other ministries you worked with in Pattaya besides the Tamar Center?
June 11th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
The ministry in Bangkok is called ARK (at risk kids). They are based out of YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Bangkok.
We went to the main orphanage called ‘Pattaya Orphanage’. It’s on the main road coming into Pattaya. We also did some prison ministry in Pattaya. There’s a lot of illegal immigrants in jail there so we would bring them food/water and sing some songs when we were allowed.
Glad to hear your going to Thailand. My wife and I absolutely love the country and will definately be back at some point. If you have any other questions just let me know.