11/15/2010

Thank You Partners



The scripture in Hebrews 6:10 says, "For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister." With the support of my partners in prayer and finances I have been able to buy a car and also I have been able to enroll both my sister in-laws and my brother in-law in Bible School here in Thailand. In Philippians it also says,"...you all are partakers with me of grace." I believe God will minister His grace to those who have shown their support to me and my family here on the field.

Thank You Very Much

Tom

11/03/2010

Our New Family Member And Students



This is our new son Jeremiah John, he was born on September 22nd and he is so beautiful and we feel so blessed by God. Some of our friends have said that Jeremiah looks like me and some have said that Jeremiah looks like my wife Elizabeth. We do know that as he grows up his DNA will begin to emerge. As Jeremiah gets older he will take on the characteristics of both Elizabeth and myself. I am really without words of what it feels like to be a father. I can only express my gratitude that God would give us a son to raise for His purposes.

When I think of our own individual physical DNA I am remined that we each have our own spiritual DNA. Here at VBCI Thailand we believe that it is part of our job as leaders to allow the spiritual DNA of the students to emerge. God has a unique plan for their lives and the practical experience with the class room instruction will help set the stage for their spiritual to come forth in their lives. During the month of November and December I will be teaching to different classes to the students. Believe with me that I become an instrument in the Lords hands to shape the lives of the students that will propel them higher in the Lord.