Frontida Outreach - Thailand: Frontida Outreach

Beloved friends,

Proverbs 22: 6 - "Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” . . . one of many assurances that God gave us for our children here in Kanthararom.

August was a busy month with us. On the contrary, our program for the rest of the year will be quite busy. All glory to God our Father for everything He brings to Frontida 0utreach. We are so excited about everything.

We were in Cha Am (Southern Thailand) attending YWAM’s bi-annual National Conference. God spoiled us in meeting many other YWAM missionaries serving in different provinces and cities in Thailand. We could build relationships; have interaction with missionaries who also have children ministries as well as sharing new ideas and teachings of several guest speakers at the conference. But the best part was meeting other South African missionaries involved and serving under YWAM here in Thailand. It was wonderful to connect and have fellowship with everyone. In general we speak English (our second language) every day with a little bit of Thai in-between – so to be able to speak “Afrikaans” solidly for four days was heavenly. We were twelve South Africans at the conference. Many laughs, pure South African jokes and just becoming friends were wonderful. Praise God for the blessing.

Back home our children ministries which include the two community schools grow stronger and stronger. We experience the relationships that are built between ourselves and the teachers turning into “friendships” as well. Even the children’s "openness, honesty and chats" grow every time we spend time together. Many questions from their side about Christianity are on the table and that opens the doors for us to share the Gospel. God's time for every conversation and outreach is just unbelievable. All honor to Him.

Marina and I were on two separate outreaches this month. Marina staffed/managed the "YWAM Outreach Hospitality House" in Chiang Mai while I and Len du Preez visited Philip van Wyk, a fellow South African missionary on Kho Phayam island in the Araman sea. Philip is working among the "Mokon Tribe" people. Both of us (me and Marina) experienced insights and revelations from God for our ministry here and Kanthararom. Sometimes God takes you away from your "comfort zone" in order for you to hear His voice in something specific. Philip also has a children's ministry on the island. We could delightfully share and learn from each other for both our respective ministries.

It is going well with "Jan's" visits in prison (Bangkok). God uses him in an incredible way to build His church in prison. Currently, more than 20 men spend each morning time together with Praise and Worship and Bible study. It also goes well with "Jan's" Pastoral Studies. I have the privilege in being “Jan’s” communication channel between himself and Hebron College in South Africa. "Jan" writes all his assignments by hand. He then mails it by post to me and I "scan" it and email it to Hebron. Hebron then sends the feedback via email back to me and I print it out and post mail it to "Jan" again. His attitude, passion and excitement to build God's church in the prison are an inspiration and example to us. He is limited in receiving "books" for reading and reference so I "print" books by the chapter and send it as a letter to him. God always shows various ways of how to get spiritual material to His son. All glory to the Lord for continuing opening channels to “Jan”.

We also found a new church here in Sisaket city. Thank God for it. We already attended their praise and worship services and it is unbelievable to see and experience the church love for the Lord. We donated children Bibles for their youth ministry and also provided them with spiritual material for their Sunday school classes. We will also join the congregation with their weekly Bible study and are really looking forward to walk with the church. All glory and honor to God.

Prayer requests

• Friends, we still trust the Lord for the car we need. We will really appreciate your prayers for His grace and provision for a car.

• Please pray for the teenagers here in Thailand. They experienced the same "teenage life" like any other country in the world with the exception of "immorality" that rule their life. It is because their “religion” and “culture” allows it in some way. We have many testimonies to share about how God works on the above but need your prayers as well.

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You are our friends and anchors in prayer. Thank you for enabling Frontida Outreach to spread and proclaim the Gospel here in Kanthararom, Thailand. If you would like to support us financially, you can make use of one of the bank details below.

The Lord of the harvest bless each of you abundantly

Greetings

Andre Olivier & Marina

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