DO INTERRUPTIONS MEAN THE END OF MINISTRY?

BY KHRIEKO AND NITHO, THAILAND

During these challenging COVID-19 times, we have experienced God’s wonderful hand upon our ministry. Though most of the outreach programmes have been cancelled, God has moved the churches to go into the communities to meet the needs of the people. This has resulted in building relationships.

On one occasion, we had to cancel a baptism service. But later when we managed to reorganise it, we had two candidates for baptism, because another person had come to know the Lord.

Although the church building was closed, many were still able to worship the Lord together through online services. However, not everyone in the rural areas has phones or internet. God opened doors for people who live close by to gather to worship him, study the scripture and pray together in groups of two or three. What a joy to see new believers showing more desire to study God’s Word and pray!

God also brought reconciliation among church leaders and enabled them to start monthly prayer fellowships in new places. In Chaiya-phum province, church leaders are praying together revery night through online apps.

We praise God for not only his peace, joy, and blessed hope amidst the pandemic but also for providing creative opportunities to serve him. Praise be our God of Mission!

Baptism of a new believer in Thailand.