Hello prayer warriors!

Yesterday was our third (?- hard to tell with the time) full day in Thailand with the Bangcongs. We started our day as a team with devotions and prayer, led by Peter Bangcong (the missionary we are staying with). Eli played guitar and we worshiped together, and Peter read from Deut. 3:1-12 about giants that may be in our lives, but God has given us the victory over. It was wonderful to worship together and fellowship, to hear Peter's stories.

After that, we hopped in the truck to ride to a place where they do elephant rides. We went specifically to a site run by Red Karen people to support their work, as Peter and Ochie desire to continue expanding their ministry with that people group to surrounding villages. The elephant rides were amazing- there was even a mom and dad with their 6 month old baby walking along with us! Many of us got off the seat resting on the elephant's back in order to take a turn sitting on their head! The trail we were on was incredibly beautiful as well. In the afternoon, we did more teaching with the children, and teachers at the school. I (Katie) borrowed a ukulele from Peter, and used it in teaching with the kids, which helped everyone pay attention and stay engaged (especially a few of the rowdy ones).

In the evening, we visited a church service, led by the local believers. There were about 15 Red Karen people there. We sang some familiar songs that they knew as well, and also listened as they worshiped in their own language. Peter and Ochie did their best to translate the message for us, and we also sang a song or two for them, per their request. :) It is always an amazing joy to see God's people enjoying His presence in all languages all over the world.

PRAISES/PRAYER REQUESTS

• We are all healthy and in good spirits (and getting more used to the heat)
• Pray for our relationships with teachers at the schools- to grow and build, with possible opportunities to share Christ with them.
• Please pray for the pastor of the Red Karen village church- His son recently fell and hit his head, and is now having many seizures.

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers- we are honored to see Christ work here. Hope you
are doing well.

~Katie Suddarth (Team Member)