English In Mahatthai 3 Has Begun!

Many of you are familiar with me talking about the ministry we have in the poverty stricken neighborhood of Mahatthai 3. Yesterday (and every Thursday from here on out) I started my first English Class. Originally, it was going to be just the Women of Mahatthai. Yesterday, two children also showed up and next week others are saying that they want to join. So, this English Class may be for the entire neighborhood! I just pray that God paves the way and brings the people He wants into the "Sala" (where the class is held). We are beginning with the "ABC's". Yesterday, We learned how to write (practicing in their notebooks) letters A-P (both upper and lower case). We also practiced the pronunciation of the letters. And of course they are learning how to sing the ABC's. The plan of approach is that they will be taught how to read English by Phonetics. The people in the class will learn the many different sounds each letter can make. Then I will create short stories for them to read from...little by little. Each story will be about Jesus/God; Truths about God. Using very small words at first (It's just like Kindergarten!). So please, pray with me as I look to God, to give me the thoughts of each story-Thoughts that will be appropriate to their new English/Reading capabilities.

"Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel."-Proverbs 20:15

I know about the One True God. I know about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And I BELIEVE that Jesus is The One True God; That in Jesus ALONE can I have salvation and a truly satisfying/fulfilling life. I pray my knowledge of Jesus-my faith in Jesus-gives light to those that I teach. I pray that they will soak in this rare jewel of knowledge--as they are studying and learning truths. I pray that one day, they too will take this knowledge, accept this truth, and choose to speak the good news of Jesus to those around them. God is moving...Can you feel it?!!