After 57 days on the road, 12 flights, and 23 different hotels/places to stay, we are still alive, and we have a ways to go. The month of July has been packed with teams. We started in Thailand, then went to Japan. Now, we are back in Thailand to pick up another team here. The Lord did a lot of amazing things with these past two teams.

In Thailand we served at our orphanage and school in MaeSot. It is on the western border of Thailand and our project cares for Burmese children. We were able to teach in the school, play soccer, host a field day, Ladies’ Night, Youth Night, preach in church, deliver food to families, and just spend time encouraging and fellowshipping with everyone. We have seen children grow up in the school and become teachers! We have seen them get married, have children, and be used in great ways. This project has been ongoing for 20 years and each time we go back it is like a family reunion for all of us. 

After we said goodbye to MaeSot, we got the team back to Bangkok. While they were flying home, we were flying to Tokyo to pick up another team. 

Japan is one of the most difficult places in the world for church planters. We love getting to go and come alongside them, encourage them, and help how we can. We spent the week working at a camp in the mountains in Japan. Each year we take a team to help get the camp ready for the Japanese kids to get out of school for their summer break and for the camping season to begin. 

This year we built a climbing wall, which was Kayli’s favorite part as she has been taking climbing classes in college. We also helped roof an outdoor kitchen area and replace lights in the chapel. Speaking of the chapel, thanks to this group it got a brand new coat of paint and looks great! Another part of the team spent the week cleaning out and organizing the basement tools and supplies. I’m glad it was them and not me. Lastly, we had an amazing time at a cookout with Japanese churches.

To cap it off, we took the team on a tour of Tokyo and got to see Mount Fuji. Not a bad way to end. We are now back in Thailand getting ready to pick up our next team. Thank you for your prayers and support. I hope you enjoy the pictures.