Sunday, February 27, 2011

We are Back in Chiang Mai!

Hello everyone

We just came out of a total "Internet blackout." Nothing worked at Wiang Pa Pao, where Grace Place, Thailand, is located. We tried different air cards for the Internet and nothing was cooperating. We are back in the world of the Internet again and will be able to post soon. The team is finishing up a service with some college students, where Josh Graber was going to do a mini-concert and I am sitting here at the hotel lobby, waiting for them to get here. I came ahead of the team with all the loggage, so the team would not have to wait once they got here -- big plans for tonight: a real shower and shopping at the Sunday market, a special place for bargains of all sort of trinkets and artifacts made by Thai and indigenous artisans.


We had a fabulous time at Grace Place, Thailand. The children were adorable but most important, they were adoring... they sure know how to worship God with all their heart, soul, and mind. Our team was absolutely blown away by the care and love that the staff demonstrates to our children day in and day out. They are really being instructed well in the Word and there is no shortage of love at Grace Place. All of the sponsors form our church should be very proud of the work that the staff is doing here. Thanks for the investment you are making in the lives of these precious children.



More later,



Pastor Ivanildo C. Trindade

itrindade@woostergrace.org

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praying for you all. Looking forward to your next blog. Note to Brad: lots of people at church today said they are also praying for you.
Donna W.

Stephanie Howell said...

Just prayed for you all tonight! Though it's probably toDAY for you! Enjoyed reading all the updates so far!

Brianna said...

Glad to see you back online. Praising God for those precious children He loves through His chosen people! And through you all. Enjoy your big plans tonight. :)
Truly,
Bria Wasson

Anonymous said...

To Matt: Happy Birthday!
May God Bless You as you allow Him to work through You. We Love You and are proud of You. Love Mom and Dad.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear and see a post again. Praying that as you traveled today to Hill Tribe Village and sight seeing that God's light is shining through all of you as you minister. Blessings to all. Dave & Nancy
(Nite, Nite as it is 11:15 p.m. Sunday eve.)

Pastor Daron said...

Praying for you in Tampa, FL. WE are so proud of you. Been praying for stamina and strength and great health. Please try to compose a short paragraph describing how God has worked in you, through you, and what He may be prompting you on a return trip for a short visit or for a long term mission. Just priming the pump for presenting facts and feelings to everyone back home. Thanks for the updates.

Rachel Brandli said...

Hey Trish!
Missing you but continueing to pray for your ministry to the people there. Prayed for you specifically yesterday as you shared your testimony. Hope it went well! Last night we had a tornado warning in Indy but nothing ever came about so we are thanking the Lord for that! Hope you are having better weather!
Love you! Rachel
p.s. I dyed my hair!!!

Unknown said...

Todd and I have been praying for you all! Enjoy reading the updates, keep 'em coming!

Deb Doerr said...

Hi everyone. Thought you would all want to know that Matt and Sarah Carter are now the proud parents of little girl, Evangeline Ann Carter born at 6:49 p.m. Monday weighing in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. So exciting!!! Praying for you all and so thrilled for the ministry you have had to the little children. God bless you all.

Deb Doerr

P.S. Hugs and kisses to you, my sweet husband!! Miss you.