I’m in the thick of packing and getting ready to leave for Thailand on FRIDAY!! It has been in interesting journey since I felt God was asking me to go on this trip. Originally, I thought I was going to work in childcare and possibly teach some of the children. With each email from the kids’ program coordinator, my responsibilities have changed and grown! First, I was asked to be the “music person” for the entire program—150 kids! Then I deduced that there is going to be a closing program for the parents which will feature the children singing some of the songs I teach them. Since many of these missionary kids (MK’s) are from isolated, remote settings, being in a group to sing in front of their parents is a unique opportunity. For them AND their parents!!

After picking up on a couple of things, last week I decided to ask the big question: am I in charge of this program, or am I just providing the songs? A couple of days later I received the answer, that yes, this program will be all my doing. I’ve been painting small props (see post below) and packing things like paint brushes, duct tape (a set-building staple!), special pearlescent paint, drop cloths, etc. I’m REALLY excited about this! It’s way more “up my alley” than just childcare! :-) The theme is “God’s Treasures” and the setting is “under the sea”.

One of the things that excites me about leading the music (besides the fact that I love to sing!) is the opportunity to get close to a couple of the kids. I’m asking God to point out a few who need special encouragement who I can ask to be special helpers. Here are the things I’m asking God for—

+To connect with a few MK's on a significant level in order to be able to encourage them in their relationship with Jesus
+To build strong relationships with the others who are going with me
+To see more clearly the spiritual battle that is raging on earth
+To talk with some Thai unbelievers
+To worship God through the music I will teach the kids, and lead them well before the Throne
+To have my view of God enlarged to more closely resemble who He really is

I'd appreciate your prayers...