Byron Amundsen arrived for what will be his last official trip as our Covenant Finance guy! After a brief visit he and Ruthie joined Dave Husby for a trip into Laos. We're thankful for these two! Byron has stuck with us--with encouragement and insight, through years and events, triumphs and trials. And Dave Husby and CWR remain valued partners. We're going to miss you, Byron! And Dave, there is so much left to do!
Last week Ruthie and I began teaching English in Roi Et's School of Performing Arts--a school which is a unique combination of high school and junior college. Ruthie here is helping tutor a student in prep for an upcoming presentation in English.
In another teaching assignment, I went to Roi Et's Department of Skills Development where we were given teaching assignments with vocational students who were being re-trained for new jobs. We did the first of what we hope will be many short-term training events in English for students in food services, mechanics, and other trades.
We were blessed again this year by a talented team from Rolling Hills Covenant church in SoCal! Our local teams, led by Ruth and Inchai Srisuwan worked with a talented team from Rolling Hills to put on programs in several schools in Beungkan, Udon, and Roi Et. As usual these programs were well-received. Thank you, Rolling Hills, for coming our way!
It has been more than 10 years, but Doug & Carolyn Johnson returned for a visit, along, with three of their adult children. We had the joy of visiting and traveling with them over three days, comparing notes and joys!
One of Roi Et's famous temples. This is a center for Buddhist teaching, located in the heart of Thailand's Northeast.
