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

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.

Some New Beginnings

The new semester of Bible School here at VBCI Thailand just began a couple of weeks ago. As for me it is a new begining. A few weeks ago the Leadership of VBCI Thailand asked if I would become the Dean of the Bible School. After sometime in prayer I decided that I would take the position. I have been ivolved in Bible Schools ministering for numerous years and I have a strong conviction of what Bible Schools can put into the lives of new believers and even those who have been around awhile. This past summer I spent sometime ministering at a Bible school in northern Thailand called Living Word Bible School. Putting foundations into the lives of students is quite an honor. Because of my belief in Bible Schools I enrolled both my sister in-laws and my brother in-law. Last year I had my wife Elizabeth(from Myanmar) enrolled but now because she is about due with our first child she will have to put off school for a little while. I am a strong believer that Biblical spiritual truth can carry you into all areas of life. One of my goals is to bring maturity into these believers. In I John 2:13-14 it tells us three things about these young men 1) they were strong, 2) they have God's Word abiding in them and 3) they have overcome the wicked one. Lord grant me the strength and anointing to impart this into the lives of these students.

Now for me and my wife, we are about to have our first child ANY DAY. The checkups have went well and my wife has been strong and healthy (praise God). Elizabeth has been a real trooper during the times when I have had to do some traveling. Right now I have my mother in-law with us and will be with us for about 3 months. I will keep you posted about the students, my travels and of course my new family!