Theological and vocational training

Pray for wisdom and discernment for Dave and Gloria as they serve in theological and vocational training of students in Thailand. Pray that God will bring students with prepared hearts that are able to grow in their understanding of God’s Word and faithfully serve Him through the vocational training they receive.

Asia area conference

Pray for the Asia area conference for ReachGlobal Asia personnel and ReachGlobal leadership in Thailand this week. Sunday, the 17th was a day of prayer and fasting as participants sought God’s face before launching into a full schedule of meetings and workshops. Pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit during the times of worship in the Word, in prayer and in song, and in training and team development. Pray for God’s protection in good physical health and the Spirit of God to speak through His Word directly into the hearts of all the missionaries and staff.

Vocational training in Thailand

Pray for David and Gloria, ReachGlobal personnel in Thailand, as they seek partnerships with individuals and churches enabling training and equipping of the students at the vocational center. Pray for God's direction and a good process as they expand vocational training on campus with agriculture projects, soap making, and handicrafts. Ask the Lord to bless the 22 new students, committed and expecting the Lord to mold and train them for effective service. Pray, also, for staff health, wisdom, and unity. Pray for God's provision of financial needs for the school this year.

Harvest Home in Thailand

The construction of the first phase of the second dormitory at Harvest Home, the children’s residence in Thailand, was completed on February 2. Pray for wisdom for Jim and Vicki, ReachGlobal personnel, in planning the next steps and for additional funds to be provided. Thank the Lord for local assistance in working toward financial self-sustainability through developing the property for agriculture, raising pigs and chickens, and possibly fish farming. Pray for the need of developing water sources and that God would provide people to come alongside in exploring the possibility of a well on the property.

Medical Training in Asia

Pray for Mark, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, participating in the Continuing Medical Education (CMDE) training in Thailand. More than 300 medical missionaries from around Asia are attending and will earn one year of CME at no cost. These workers are often exhausted, dealing with huge challenges and sometimes facing constant change in their countries. Ask the Lord to bless their times of fellowship, prayer and encouraging one another. Pray for Mark as he leads the public health sessions as the moderator for the lectures, handling changes that arise, and setting the tone for inspiring learning for everyone. Thank the Lord for the 75 faculty who serve these medical missionaries academically and spiritually.

Health concern

Pray for Jim, ReachGlobal staff in Thailand, who had to return to the U.S. for possible back surgery. After an MRI and consulting with his doctor about options for treatment, Jim can forego surgery at this time. Pray that the treatment of nerve block injections, physical therapy, and two other medications is successful and limits the incidents of pain. Also pray for Vicki that God would give her strength as she deals with the stress of this situation with Jim’s health. Ask the Lord to give them wisdom in making decisions concerning the areas they work in when they return to Thailand. They have been very hands on with Harvest Home and the short-term constructions teams helping with this project.