Happy 4th of July from Thailand! Happy Independence Day, everyone! I hope you're enjoying this special time with friends and family as we celebrate the founding of our nation.Apologies for the late June update—I was able to take a short vacation for the first time in a few months, but now I’m back and fully recharged.
Ministry & Class Updates We’ve just wrapped up our first month of classes and are now moving into the second. After the first few weeks, I gave both classes a feedback survey to help tailor the lessons more effectively. I reviewed the feedback and made adjustments to better meet the needs of each group.Overall, both classes have expressed that they enjoy learning English and feel more confident in speaking and interacting with foreigners here in Thailand. One common suggestion was to include more speaking practice during class. While we originally balanced reading, writing, and speaking, we’re now shifting more toward speaking activities based on student requests.
Why does this matter? Thailand is a diverse and globally connected country, and English is one of the primary foreign languages used here. Helping Thai people improve their English opens doors—both economically and relationally. Many of the students work in places where they regularly meet foreigners. Being able to communicate not only helps in daily life but also creates opportunities to build meaningful relationships and share the gospel.
Community Outreach The church is actively working on building a larger space to better serve its members and the surrounding community. One of House of the Lord Church's main goals is to expand its community outreach programs—and English education is at the heart of that vision. We are continually discussing ways to connect with and serve the broader community through these efforts.
A Question for You As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in America this 4th of July, how has the ability to communicate—especially through language—opened doors in your own life, whether in relationships, work, or faith?
