Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Back And There Again


I’m barely past a week back from my last visit to Hot Springs, but I’m already well into planning for the next two times I hope to be able to return.

One is in November of this year which will be (hopefully) a two purpose trip. 

First, I am there for a longer stretch in order to complete the field assignment portion of the Directed Reading and Research credit I am taking through Tyndale Seminary (towards my ever-elusive-but-getting-closer Masters of Divinity degree).   During that time I will be doing what I normally do in terms of teaching ESL and Bible lessons and sermons, but this time it will require formalized lesson plans with objectives and assessments and video samples.  The reading component to that credit has also already been well underway all summer, and I am so enriched by the authors and ideas who have deeply contributed to my perspectives on cross cultural teaching and ministry. 

The second hoped-for purpose of the November trip is to gather a team of five English readers to participate in the language and literature enrichment program we have initiated at Hot Springs.  Specifics and details about that are below, so please check it out and share and ask for an application if you think that might be you.    It would be my delight to introduce you (welcome you back as the case may be) to our incredible Thai family and some very eager English learners.

That’s the first trip.

The second trip is scheduled for next January and will likely take on more of a leadership-vision theme.  For this trip I am hoping to gather two to three (or more if God prompts folks this way) pastors and evangelists who are curious to see what God is up to in both urban and rural settings in Northern Thailand.    Again, the details are below.  Again, please consider and share and inquire if you think God might have something in mind for you or your church, or someone you know. 

English Literacy Program – November 2018 – Two Weeks
English-speaking readers needed to participate in an ESL enhancement visit to Hot Springs Children’s Home near Chiang Mai Thailand.   Will include daily reading (to and listening to) children ages 8 to 18, participation in morning and evening devotion times, participation in Sunday morning worship service, and some out-trips to learn more about Thai culture.  While opened to seasoned travellers, this trip is also perfect for a “first time out” individual looking to expand their global perspective.  Cost is under $3,000 (mostly airfare).  Application and references required.  Team is limited to five people.
Contact Ruth Anne Breithaupt at rabreithaupt@hcckw.ca
Missionary In Residence, Highview Community Church

Pastors And Evangelists Interactive – January 2019 – Two Weeks
Leaders with the heart to connect and encourage are invited to participate in two weeks of on the ground pastoral ministry in northern Thailand, in and around Chiang Mai.  Will include visitation to local pastors in both urban and rural settings, opportunity to preach in a Sunday service (interpreter provided), opportunity to meet new believers and explore the spiritual journey from Buddha to Jesus.
Out-trips to better understand Thai culture are also included.    Cost is under $3,000 (mostly airfare).  Application and references required.  Team is limited to three people.
Contact Ruth Anne Breithaupt at rabreithaupt@hcckw.ca
Missionary In Residence, Highview Community Church

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