On Wednesday we spent the day in Lopburi in the university with Heather, an OMF worker. We were interviewed by some students in an English class and also had an opportunity to ask them questions. This led to us all having opportunities to share about our faith, which for some of the students was entirely new information. The girls Aileen spoke to had never even heard of Jesus before! Then in the afternoon some Christian Thai students got some good practice at being tour guides as they showed us clueless farangs around Lopburi. We spent the night at Heather's house which was a nice change, enjoying angel delight and warm showers!
The next day we were in Manorom for the OMF day of prayer. This was an opportunity for OMF missionaries in Thailand to get together to worship, pray and share testimonies. We were helping with the kids' programme too, encouraging them to pray for the different unreached people groups in the 10/40 window (Tribal groups, Hindus, Unreligious peoples, Muslims, Buddhists and the Christians in those areas, or those sent out to share God's word with them).
Today found us back at the same enthusiastic school as last Wednesday for an English Camp. We spent half an hour together in the morning, including an operatic appearence from Sarah and Joe, and then the kids split in to groups and went around different stations for half an hour at a time. Joe and Siobhan lead games while Sarah and Aileen sang songs with each group. It was a very tiring day, yet interesting as ever, including song requests for Jason Mraz from teachers, heckling kids desperate for Joe to touch the ceiling, various stange gifts from children (including model people made of plastic bubbles and some corn crackers...), a very spicy Som Tam at lunch time and yet another swarming of children at the end of the day.
It's really surprising how close we are to the end of our time here, but we've all learnt so much and are really looking forward to seeing all of you lovely people at home!
Siobhan, Sarah and Aileen
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