Mission
Work Among The Karen People Of North-West Thailand
OUR
MISSION
This mission work was started in
2012 and
build upon earlier work started by Pastor Chris Coleborn of Evangelical
Presbyterian Church of Australia. The
long term objectives are the establishment of faithful reformed churches,
families and individuals among the Karen tribal people of
Northern Thailand.
WHAT
DO WE DO?
- Training of Karen men for the ministry by equipping them with English
language and Reformed Theological training either informally or in a Reformed
Bible College.
- Create
a Christian environment for the children to grow through the Christian Hostels
for the Primary School students in the village of Go Baw Ta and Secondary
School students at Mae La Noi.
The provision of accommodation, food and daily needs are through partial
contribution by their families and sponsorship. This enables the students from
various villages to have an opportunity for education and have a better future.
- On-site
House-parents conduct daily devotions to share the Gospel, teach Bible truths
and Psalm singing, as well as train the students in godly living.
- As
good Christian literature in Karen and Thai are limited, Christian books,
Catechism and other English materials written by our Pastors are provided.
- Regular
visits by PCC leaders, Mission Committee (PMC) and members to teach and
establish relationships with the Karen people.
A DAY IN THE HOSTEL
5:20am
– Family Worship led by House-parents 6:00am
– Perform chores in the Hostel and breakfast 7:10am
– Assembly and prayer 7:30am
to 4:00pm – In school 4:30pm – Perform chores in the Hostel and dinner 7:00pm – Family worship and English lesson
8:30pm – Bedtime
SPONSORSHIP
There
are three ways
in which the work of the Hostels may be sponsored:
- A sum
of S$85 a month is pledged annually and is renewable every year. This is to
provide for the food, clothing, housing and education of a specific child.
Sponsors can choose to sponsor any of the children that do not have a specific
sponsor yet. Sponsors
are encouraged to make contact with the child they are sponsoring through
letters or visits, and seek to encourage them in their faith in the Lord and in
their studies.
- A
sum of S$85 a month is pledged, as above. However, there is no personal
contact. It is put into a general fund that is shared by all the children and
youths.
- Short term or one off donations that go
into the general fund for the running of the Hostels.
For any enquires or sponsorship, do get
in touch with Elder Peng Hui or Deacon Dirk at mission@pilgrim-covenant.com.
To make a fund transfer, please use Bank
Account: DBS 011-015244-9. Thank you.
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