It has begun!
Our international guests from Kenya, Malaysia and Thailand arrived excited to see what the Lord has for them. On the weekend they took Guiding Life-changing Small Groups and Listening for Heaven's Sake. Each day this week they are learning a new course, so far Speaking the Truth in Love and Renewing the Mind.
It is always a delight to our staff and volunteers to hear from our guests how the Lord is meeting prayers they have prayed. . .and also about the surprises He brings that we didn't know enough to pray for!
I thought you'd like to hear what God is doing directly from them. Today I'm happy to introduce you to Gade Chew.
><> ><> ><> My name is Phuttharak Chewchengsanti, or "Gade," and I come from Thailand. I grew up in a Chinese and Thai community, so they have a special place in my heart. I came from a devoted Buddhist Chinese family; we worshipped ancestors. I became a Christian late in my teens. My family did not accept me. I left home and my heart was broken and hurt. God has called me to study counseling and has provided for me through many people to study in the USA.
I have just completed my Master of Arts in counseling psychology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. God has laid upon my heart to bring the teachings I have learned back to my own country to start counseling ministry with YWAM Thailand and teaching at the seminary in evenings. I have seen so many lives torn apart and unable to be repaired.
I have been praying for six months about how I can train people in very practical ways. Then God brought a divine appointment conversation with a friend who reminded me of the EMI course I took with YWAM in Kona, Hawaii several years before. Then I checked out EMI's web site and contacted EMI. God has senses of humor and plan more than I can imagine. The Seminar was only 8 days away! I plan to have only one class because that is all I can afford.
I learned that for internationals EMI has School of Service that teaches 8 courses in one week for no cost to me. I felt grateful and appreciate this effective training and material that is very easy for people to follow and understand. As I look back, I can see many reasons why the Lord order my steps in this pattern. The United States has many riches and gifts that can help unite the Body of Christ internationally. I would like to take the MA from TEDS and EMI material and give my people hope and freedom in Christ.
Before I came to EMI I felt I am wearing the shirt and pant, but did not have enough training to equip others. Now after EMI training, I felt like God has put a suit on me!" <>< <><
Gade is a delightful young lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She was thrilled to learn we have 4 certified trainers in India...a "neighboring" nation. They will be a wonderful resource to help her get started in Thailand.
We are blessed and privileged to support the dream God has given her through donors underwriting her training costs and volunteers providing housing and training.
God is good!
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