Pa'O

The Pa'O live in the same countries as the Palaungic, in both Myanmar and Thailand. There are a few less of them, numbering only about 560,000. There is an uneven number of believers, and this being the case, it is unknown.

Also like the Palaungic, the Pa'O are not being worked with, and workers must be sent to them and other adjacent people groups in the area. Please pray for those who are not being reached, for all must hear of the Glory of God.

A Week Away

If you read the last post, then you know that this last week Eli, Ethan and myself were at another family's house. Since they also have four children of near-corresponding ages to our family, we got along really well.

Of course, we really didn't want to be a burden on their family, so we tried to be as helpful as possible. We were each told to help out with chores as much as we could, and we did our best. Eli slept with his friend Daniel on a bunkbed, and I shared a room with Jared (Eric's counterpart) and Ethan. Joel, Ethan's friend, also slept with Eli and Daniel.

As you may imagine, it wasn't always easy, particularly since we couldn't even fit everyone into one car. But it was actually not that hectic. Most of our stay there was quite easygoing, and I was even told that the house was quieter when we were there.

Please pray for a blessing over the Feniaks, for opening up their home to us. It took a lot of work on their part to keep a household with nine children running, especially with the majority of those nine being under thirteen. Please also pray for the Hamptons who took Eric in, they can be quoted as saying he was "very polite". Thank you.

The Palaungics

Just this past week my parents have been in Singapore for a conference, and this being the case, we (the children) were displaced from our home. Eric was shipped off to his friend Philip's house, while Eli, Ethan and myself were sent to our family friends, the Feniaks. All of this coming into account, blog postings were not able to be put up. Sorry.

This week's UPG sounds like some sort of scientific term. The Palaungic are of Mon-Khmer affinity, and live in Myanmar and Thailand. There are roughly 670,000 Palaungic and none of them are believers. Also, they are not being worked with.

Along with praying for workers to be sent to the Palaungic, we also ask you to join us in prayer for both Burma and North Korea. As I hope many of you know, both these countries are under communist governments, and the believers are under heavy persecution. Please pray for our fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord as they struggle and persevere through their daily lives.

The Nungs

First off, I'd like to apologize for the late postings; the internet here has been on the fritz, and our computer has sporadically been connecting and disconnecting all day.

This week we would like to ask you to pray for the Nungs.

The Nungs live in Vietnam, and number only 100,000 less than a million. Of these nine-hundred thousand, 0.01% are believers. They are not currently being worked with at this time.

Please pray that they will learn about the Lord, and learn to worship him. Please pray for workers to go so that the Nungs will hear about the good news. Thank you.

Nanay Two and Tatay

My mother's parents arrived in Chiang Mai last Sunday, very tired from their long journey. Accompanying them was my mother's sister, Tita (aunt in Tagalog) Lib. They entered our house quite exhausted from all their traveling, and swiftly moved into their rooms. There they slept for most of the day, as they are accustomed to doing at their own house in Toronto.

During their visit here, Nanay Two and Tatay have been through a wide range of things to do here in Chiang Mai. They have visited the local malls, ridden elephants, and seen the Ratchaphruek for the third time today. My grandmother loves gardening, and really enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, she suffers from Alzheimer's, and can scarcely remember the day's events come that evening. At picture above is Nanay (mother in Tagalog) and her nanay (83 years old in May).

Alzheimer's disease is a condition which afflicts the unwell with a steady decrease in memory. We as a family have grown used to this, and do our best to live accordingly with her condition. Many times a day are we asked the same question, and we reply with a smile and roughly the same answer. One such example of her state is her asking repeatedly, having been driven back to our house, if this is where her and Tatay were sleeping, and if they'd been here before. (My grandparents visited us here in Chiang Mai in October 2004). Another hilarious incident was when my aunt stated to her that they were currently riding an elephant. My grandmother was apparently surprised and said, "ay nasaan?" (where is it?). At right is my Aunt Lib from Salmon Arm, B.C. with my grandmother on their elephant trek on the river.

They are so far enjoying their stay here, and will, on Sunday, continue onwards with their trip to the Philippines. They will be back in 2 weeks on their return trip to Canada. Please pray for their health and our continued hospitality in opening up our home to them, and that this would be a really relaxing, interesting stay for the both of them.

Khruu Aah

If you have been consistently reading this blog from the beginning, then you may recall a blog posting from March 2005. The entry discussed the twin sisters, Khruu (which means teacher) Aah and Khruu Ohh. They are believers in a Buddhist family, and had been barred from changing their beliefs. When they asked if they could get baptised and partake of communion, their request was refused.

In December of last year, a week or so before Khruu Aah's wedding, the twins decided to ask again, and were given their parents' consent to openly demonstrate their faith. This was great news, especially heralding the marriage between Khruu Aah and her husband. Khruu Aah and Khruu Ohh are now able to freely and regularly go to church. They plan to be baptised sometime soon.

As was mentioned in a post last December entitled "Christmas Blessings", Khruu Aah's husband is not a believer. This being the case, they are 'unequally yoked', according to the Bible, 2 Corinthians 6:14. Please pray that he would be swayed by both Khruu Aah and the Lord to change his ways and accept salvation.

At left is a photo of our family alongside Khruu Aah and her husband, Khun Yoot.

As a side-note, the comment box was opened to those without Blogger accounts, we apologize for not having thought of this sooner, and hope that you would share your thoughts if you are so driven to every now and then. Every word is an encouragement.

The Muong

This week's UPG is the Muong.

The Muong live in Vietnam, and have a large population of 1.2 million. They have a very low number of believers, with only 0.03% of them Christian. Thankfully, they are being worked with, and if God's will is carried out, more will turn to see the truth.

Please join us in praying for the Muong and for their salvation.