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Some of you might be interested to know that during our journey we covered
six (6) provinces (similar to states in the US) over the course of three weeks. We saw Fifteen (15) towns (and districts).
We played over Twenty (20) games, some more competitive than others but all worthwhile. And as for a fairly conservative estimate,
we saw--that is we made pretty real contact with at least just over three thousand (3000) men, women
and children; and most (if not all) of these we were able to receive literature, hear song or testimony, see
a skit, or in some way have some form of gospel contact. The reality is that we were able to be involved in a period of time
that we are praying, and believe the Lord can use to reach at least twice as many as that! I do not think it fantasy to say
that in faith we can trust that the gospel touched 4-5000, just based on word of mouth, passing on of materials,
explanations of what happened that day at school and more.
The point of course isn't to say wow look
at the numbers or how many people we were able to reach. The point is to both praise God and
to continue to pray along the lines of such passages as Col 4:2-6 and 2Thess 3:1, namely that words would be given, with boldness,
and that every opportunity would be seized that we might see the gospel go fourth rapidly and effectively. We pray this and
remember that one of Sattha's purposes and goals is to see that Christ honoring, wide-spread evangelism is happening
in Central Thailand, even according to the Central Region's vision statement.
More than that we hope to see the masses have opportunity after opportunity to hear the truth of the Lord Jesus that many
would repent and know Him as Lord and Savior... and this doesn't happen without first those who will go and speak the
word, the Good News for those who do not know. For this reason we ask you all to remember in prayer the pastors and christian
workers that you met who will be following up, continuing to share and prayerfully be reaping a harvest in these fields.
Many times the fruit of one Sattha team is seen a year or two later. Like the young lady who met Fabiana at
the conference to tell of how she came to the Lord some months after talking with Fabiana on the side-lines at a Sattha
game (remember this story?). Or like in the small house church we visited (with the sugar
cane and cows). Brother Pairot said that Sattha teams over the past year or two played a key role in the Lord planting that
fellowship. For this reason it is a wonderful thing to know that in all the locations we were able to visit, there is a work
in process, and the Lord is putting people in place. We will try to keep you all posted, so keep praying!
My
dear friends, we have been a part of God's mission in this part of Thailand, and what a marvelous thing it has been. What
grace has been given that we were brought together from all over the world, with different backgrounds and experiences, all
growing in the Lord and able to see God accomplish in us and through us what has been mentioned above. I hope in the time
to come you will find encouragement, and motivation from this experience; and that you all will continue to be light and salt,
committed to making disciples as you go according to Matt 28.
Again, it has been a real privilege, and we
all thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your willingness. Please do remember Thailand and us who continue on here.
Remember the darkness and the battle, as well as the light that pierces, uncovers and brings freedom. Please continue to wage
the most urgent battle and pray for us, the land and her people earnestly. Take care of yourselves, and don't be
strangers!
With Love,
Will Brooks (and Meng En)
For Sattha
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