Happy New Year!!

The year is about to draw to a close and 2011 is about to begin! 

We  sent out our news up date yesterday, if you wish to receive one, but didn't, send us an email and let us know. We will see that you get one.

After our Christmas party on the 19th, we began to move all of the stuff from the old place, into the new bamboo building out at the land.  It was a busy week.  Ohley and I went to the market and bought some linoleum (a pretty blue) and some curtain material.  Everyone was busy trying to get things in order for Sunday.

Everything was ready in time, and Jerry preached the first service in the new worship area.  We love the new building!  Its open and airy, over looking the pond.  I did bring blankets with us on Sunday morning, because it is cool in the mornings and I knew some of us would appreciate wrapping up in something warm!! 

Last night on the 28th the Saa Paper group had our annual dinner. Since the time some of our short term visitors made the group some Southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, they have been begging me to fix some. So last night I prepared the American fare, They added rice, a Thai chicken soup,  a Thai omelet and guava for dessert.  It was quite a feast.  Our saa paper project, (Rainbow Tree) did quite well this year, and we would like to thank those who supported it by buying some of the cards and bags.  We were able to give the workers a hefty end of the year bonus, which they were thrilled about! We discussed new ideas and are excited about the new year ahead. Jerry prayed for the group before we all went home.  There are no Christians in the group, yet they have seen over and over again that God has answered our prayers and they are always open to praying to Him and asking for his blessing! I wish I had some pictures to show you, but we forgot the camera.

I will post various pictures from the past couple of weeks. I know we had some in the update, and will try not to duplicate. 

We have scheduled all day next Wednesday for a planning meeting to plan the activities for next year.  Please pray that God will give us wisdom and insight and his leading.

We are excited that several individuals said they are planning on visiting next year!  We are happy to have visitors and if you are interested in coming please let us know and we will be happy to help you plan your trip.

Work is to start soon on the first house! Hopefully I will have pictured of that in a week or two!