Jem was one of the quietest children in the group. She did not understand Thai very well, and her big eyes often watched silently as we sang and shared Bible stories during our visits to their farm. Many families lived there together under a bamboo shelter—one room per family—and smoke rose from open fires where mothers cooked rice for their children. Most of them were refugees who had no legal right to work or study. We came to share the love of Christ.
God’s blessings did not end there—Jem met her future husband at Avoda! Now they serve together both at the school and in the church. Their home has become a welcoming place where children find hope, and every Sunday people gather to worship God. Thank you for your involvement in the lives of children like Jem!
When we arrived, the children ran toward us with shy smiles, longing for songs, stories, and even a small drop of love and attention. Avoda School was opened for children just like them—children without opportunities, but with hearts ready to learn. Through the school, Jem not only received an education but also came to know Jesus.
Years later, Jem grew up and became a teacher at the same Avoda School. Today she teaches children from similar families and travels to their farms to speak with them in their own language.
Ministry in Thailand – (Avoda) San & Anita