A Great Day at Baring

Greg Brown teaches English to the young leaders from Immanuel and some young adults from the community. Some months ago, we realized it would be a great idea to offer English instruction at Baring for young adults from the church, while the younger kids from the community are studying, too.



The existing area where the kids study.

The new area, which will double our teaching space. The awning may be ready next week.

Vee and Thanee arc welding the frame.

Assembling the frame.

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OK, I know these next three photos are posed and kind of cheesy touristy deals, but these three young leaders have come to mean a lot to me and I just wanted to be sure I had some photos of us together.

Eddie. Just a great guy. Plays guitar in the 8:00 a.m. band and is a relatively young believer. His English is very basic now, so it has been tough being able to communicate with him, but as I learn more Thai, we are getting closer to where we can talk a little, and I am excited about that.

This is my buddy, Ting. Honest to goodness, that name is short for 'Meeting.' Anyway, Ting is probably the coolest person I know. The dude just oozes cool. He is a fine guitarist and loves God with abandon. Like Eddie, he is just learning English, so even though we get along great, communication of any sort was a challenge. My Thai lessons are starting to pay off, though, and I am hoping that as the Spring progresses we will be able to visit more and more fully. Ting is going to be a real difference maker for the Kingdom of God.

Son. Superman! Son just loves God. Period. Ah Jan Vee once told me that he never, ever asks Son to help out at the church. Son just always shows up on his own and gives every minute he has. A great sense of humor and developing English skills makes him so much fun to talk to. And He really connected with J when he was here. Son also has a wonderful way with kids. He is clearly meant to be a real leader in the church.

At a retreat we all went on in December, I happened to glance over at Son's Bible, while Thanee spoke from the book of Jude. Every bit of the margin on both pages was filled with his scribbled notes. In Jude! That told me a lot about Son.

Chicken fingers for supper again?

The boys' turn to wash dishes.