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The Tea
Plantation School 5
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igh in the mountains of northern Thailand, nestled among the tea plantations, is a small center of influence. Ten years ago, the presence of the missionaries who work there today would have been unthinkable. But exciting changes have taken place. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet these missionaries and learn the story behind their journey. Years ago, Chinese soldiers moved their families to northern Thailand as they retreated from communist forces. As the Chinese population grew and assimilated into the Thai culture, the young people no longer knew the language of their ancestors. Then about five years ago, two young Adventist women came from China to teach Chinese at a local school. Every morning, these missionaries prayed for their students and asked God to bless their work. As they taught, they shared their faith in Jesus, and several students accepted the Adventist faith. The school
