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August
2008
Dear Friend
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"Stand
still, and see the salvation of the Lord." - Exodus 14:13
So, have we lost sight of the
vision for Eaglesrest? Are we sidetracked in our purpose in any
way?
We don't believe so. God has
provided this place of small beginnings and through all the recent
trials and circumstances which have threatened to discourage
and bring despair, we hear Him say, "Stand Still".
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Ruth plus our four make five happy home
schoolers...
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Will you consider 'Prayer-adoption' for
one of these? |
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We have recently prayerfully
considered if we are in the right place; but as we see God's
love and faithfulness we cannot do anything more than believe
and continue the course He has set for us. This is a time when
we can stand still and renew our strength in preparation for
what we know lies ahead. Does it mean that we are doing nothing?
No.
We are far from idle. While
we wait in expectation and trust, God has placed us among a precious
group of children who need practical help, advocacy and prayers.
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Each day we bring encouragement
and hope to Pastor Prakop and his wife just by our presence with
them. (Isn't that partially the vision of Eaglesrest - encourage
the national pastors...?)
In the above passage Moses could have presumed the Lord would
do something if he allowed the children of Israel to move forward.
Instead he told them to stand still and see God work. Stand.
Not sit it out. Not sleep away the waiting time. But standing
ready for action and direction. And so we cheerfully perform
the seeming unrelated tasks that God places before us while we
wait for the inevitable "Go forward..."
Thank you for standing with
us. As we do, let us not forget to encourage one another.
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Thanks and concerns to share:
- Praise that Rommel's new work
permit covers us until June 2009 allowing a few extra months
to finalise the registration of the Eaglesrest Foundation.
- There is a desperate need
for 'House Parents' to take over the care of the Thai children
here. While Pastor Prakop and Naw do a great job, they too recognise
that they don't have enough time to fully supervise and provide
all the attention that is needed. The ability to speak Thai is
a necessary requirement.
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Some of the children with new linen bought
with a donation from a prayer group in Australia.
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- Some of our Thai children
attend a government High School in the area. We have been told
by locals that there is a serious problem with girls as young
as thirteen being solicited by older students for paying customers-
sold into the sex trade during school hours -and some even abducted
out of the area. Some of our girls are at risk so we ask you
to pray protection over them.
- Praise that we received a
donation from a ladies Bible study group which enabled the purchase
of some new bedding and towels for the Thai children. They still
have many practical (as well as spiritual) needs.
- Praise that we are able to
minister through Sunday school each week, providing spiritual
food for the enthusiastic Thai children from the church and neighbourhood.
- Praise that I have had response
from one traveller offering to bring supplies into Thailand for
us. Pray there would be more.
- Pray for Rommel as he continues
volunteer work in Phuket on a weekly basis. His left arm is still
giving him a lot of trouble and often the pain makes physical
work almost impossible.
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The Thai children enjoy time at the local
water falls with Rommel and our children. |
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- Praise that Colleen, Stephanie,
Jefferson and Nicole are gaining help and moving along very well
in their schoolwork under the capable tutoring provided by Clara.
- Pray that another teacher
will follow even for a short time. I am currently ordering next
years supply of school material in the anticipation of being
able to have it transported here before it is needed. (having
it sent direct to us incurs heavy tax payments)
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- Pray for the needed finance
for the registration of Eaglesrest as well as the process itself
going through smoothly this time.
- Pray for individuals or groups
to come and assist with the many needs here.
- Praise that the Eaglesrest
Land Fund received over $AUS260 in bank interest for the last
quarter. It is growing slowly but surely! Total stands at $AUS17,588
- Praise that I (Janene) was
able to obtain a Thai International driving licence which is
valid for the next twenty years.
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